Events calendar

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Spay-ghetti Supper (Feb. 25)

The Creston Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) will hold its annual Spay-ghetti Supper fundraiser 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Eagles.

Panther Tailgate Competition (Feb. 26)

The Creston Booster Club will be holding their Panther Tailgate Competition at the Elks Lodge in Creston on Feb. 26. Please visit their Facebook Page for details.

St. Malachy School Auction (March 5)

An evening supporting St. Malachy School. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib or chicken tortellini dinner at 6 p.m. Live online auction at 7 p.m. at Crestmoor. Those participating in the online watch party may order at home to-go meals. Tickets will only be available for purchase online: https://hsse.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1151275. For help ordering tickets or for more info, call or stop by the St. Malachy School Office.

Newspaper basket weaving (March 5)

Creston Arts is hosting a Newspaper Basket Weaving workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5 at the art center. Registration is now open on our website or by phone! Cost is $30 including lunch. Limit of 10 people for this class.

Ancestry workshop (March 5)

Theresa McCormick Liewer of Ankeny will present “Effective Research with Ancestry” noon to 3 p.m. March 5 in the Genealogy Room at Gibson Memorial Library. The program, open to the public, will also be made available via Zoom. To register, visit https://unioncgs.org.

Creston All-School Play (March 4 to 6)

CCHS all-school play is 7 p.m. March 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. March 6. Details TBA.

CCHS Spring Band Concert (March 7)

CCHS Spring Band Concert is 7 p.m. at Creston Community High School.

SW Iowa Ag Summit (March 8)

SW Iowa Women in Ag is hosting an Ag Summit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at Deer Ridge at Lexington for farmers and those in the farming community. It is open to men and women, as we know this is a family business. It will be a day full of useful information to better your business of farming. For details: https://tinyurl.com/ymeazz4c

CCHS Spring Choir Concert (March 8)

CCHS Spring Choir Concert is 7 p.m. at Creston Community High School.

Drive-up and Dine-In fish meal (March 11)

Knights of Columbus is offering a Drive-Up and Dine-In fish meal 5 to 7 p.m. March 11 and April 1 at St. Malachy School. Drive up will be on the east side of the school, 403 W. Adams St. Meal includes Fried fish, coleslaw, baked potato and dessert. Cost is $10 adult and $6 for 12 and under.

Legislative Coffee (March 12)

Visit with Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley 8 a.m. March. 12 at the mealsite inside Creston’s depot and find out what is going on in the state legislature. Submit questions to chamber@crestoniowachamber.com.

Honor the Tradition Beef Show (March 12 to 13)

Honor the Tradition Beef Show March 12 and 13 at Union County Fairgrounds. More details TBA.

Creston Schools Fine Art Fest (March 27)

Creston Schools Fine Art Fest is March 27 in the Elementary commons. More details TBA.

Legislative Coffee (April 9)

Visit with Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley 8 a.m. April 9 at the mealsite inside Creston’s depot and find out what is going on in the state legislature. Submit questions to chamber@crestoniowachamber.com.

Creston Middle Spring Vocal Concert (April 11)

Creston Middle School Spring Vocal Concert is 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the middle school commons.

Jack Keuter Memorial Pancake Jamboree (April 5)

The Annual Jack Keuter Memorial Pancake Jamboree will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5 at United Methodist Church 400 N. Elm St. Tickets are $7 bought in advance from members or $8 at the door. Children $4 at the door.

Meals from the Heartland (April 20)

Volunteer to package non-perishable meals as part of Meals from the Heartland April 06 at SWCC. More details TBA.

CCHS Prom (April 23)

More details TBD

Spring Band Concert (April 26)

Creston Elementary/Middle School presents its Spring Band Concert 7 p.m. in the middle school commons.

Market on Maple (May 14)

The 2nd annual Market on Maple will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 on North Maple Street. More details TBA.

Parade of Bands (May 19)

Creston Community Schools is hosting its Parade of Bands 7 p.m. May 19 in the high school auditorium. Featured performers are 5th through 12th grade band students. T

10,000 Crestonians 4th of July (July 1 to 4)

More details TBA

Party in the Park (July 2)

More details TBA

KSIB Tractor Ride (June 4)

Details TBA. More info on ksibradio.com.

Road Trip Ringgold County (June 4)

Travel the rural roads of Ringgold County to discover hidden communities and treasures.

Open Mic Night (June 10)

Singers, poets, musicians and others are invited to perform at this family-friendly event, 6 p.m. at Creston Arts Center, 411 W. Adams St.

Creston City Wide Garage Sale (June 11)

More details TBA.

Union County Fair (July 15 to 21)

McKinley Park Fest (July 30)

More details TBA.

Creston Uncorked & Uncapped Walk (Aug 5)

More details TBA.

Creston’s Crush Cancer in Every Color (Aug. 6)

This event is formerly: Relay for Life of Southwest Iowa. The planning committee made the decision to host its own event with proceeds going to Greater Regional Infusion and Oncology Center. More details TBA.

Open Mic Night (Aug. 12)

Singers, poets, musicians and others are invited to perform at this family-friendly event, 6 p.m. at Creston Arts Center, 411 W. Adams St.

Ayr Days 2022 “A Rural Good Time ( Aug 7)

Head to Mount Ayr for its annual town celebration! Festivities include a parade, large variety of vendors, food trucks, rides and games.

Creston/SW Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days (Sept. 16 to 18)

More details TBA

2nd Annual Creston Arts Festival (Sept. 17)

Creston Arts’ 2nd annual arts festival will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Uptown Creston. For more info, visit www.crestonarts.com.

Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.S) Bright Eyes in the Park (Oct. 22)

More details TBA

Lighted Christmas Parade (Dec. 1)

More details TBA