Try It Out in September
Heartland Youth Choir
If you’ve been thinking about having your child join Heartland Youth Choir here in Madison County, you are invited to ‘Try it Out’ for the month of September. Attend rehearsals for a few weeks, see what it’s all about and then decide by September 30th if you’d like to register your child for the year. There are three choirs available for students in 1st through 8th grade (see images below). Just click the button below to let HYC know that your child is coming so they have music and a chair ready!
Medesimo for 1st and 2nd graders meets Mondays from 3:45-4:30 
Melodie for 3rd-5th graders meets Thursdays from 4:30-5:45 
Musica for 6th-8th graders meets Mondays from 5:00 – 6:30
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This Weekend
Customer Appreciation Luncheon
Friday • September 9 • 11:00 – 1:00
Farmers & Merchants State Bank (Downtown)
Bullet Train
Sptember 9 & 10 • 7:00pm, September 11 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is an unlucky assassin who’s determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs has gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans as his latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected yet conflicting objectives—on the world’s fastest train. R, 2hr 6min
Madison County Farmers Market
Saturday • September 10 • 8:00am – Noon
Monumental Park
The Madison County Farmers Market has temporarily moved to Monumental Park (beside the library) because of the courthouse construction.
Garden Rejuvenation
Saturday • September 10 • 10:30 – 11:30am
Winterset Public Library
Prepare for the library’s upcoming Plant Swap & Sale (9/17 from 9:00-12:00) by learning how to divide, refresh, and share perennials, bulbs & corms.
Classic Car Show & Shine
Saturday • September 10 • 4:00 – 7:00
Winterset Town Square
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Next Week
Way Back Wednesday: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Wednesday • September 14 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
The last job of Calvary Captain Nathan Brittles (John Wayne) before retirement is to soothe relations with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians after Custer’s last stand. At the same time, he must transport the wife (Mildred Natwick) and niece (Joanne Dru) of his commanding officer to a safe destination. After both his missions stall, Brittles attempts a face-to-face meeting with an important Native American chief in order to stave off an impending war. 1949, NR, 1 hr 43 min
Museum Day Live
Saturday • September 17 • 10:00 – 4:00
Madison County Historical Museum
The Madison County Historical Museum is excited to participate in the Smithsonian magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day! In an effort to give people more access to historical and cultural offerings, the Historical Complex, along with participating museums across all 50 states will provide free admission on Saturday, September 17th. Head out to ‘the hill’ and experience all of the complex’s offerings, including seasonal exhibits, 14 outbuildings and a guided tour of a real Victorian mansion. Everyone visiting the complex on the 17th will be admitted for free!
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City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday • September 17
Evening Under the Stars
Saturday • September 17 • 5:00pm
Pepper Harrow Farm
Evening Under the Stars is a special event hosted each year by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education (MCFEE) on behalf of the Madison County Conservation Board. This year’s event will be hosted at Pepperharrow Farm in Winterset.
Spend a fun-filled evening with friends, surrounded by sunflowers and dahlias. Enjoy a social hour sipping local wines and listening to live music. Take a stroll through the gardens while you peruse live and silent auction items featuring local businesses and artists. Try your hand at wildlife themed games of skill or take advantage of the option to cut your own flower bouquet.
Dinner is next, followed by “world famous” local desserts. Hear about the important work of the Madison County Conservation Board and updates on the new Madison County Conservation Center to open soon. Round out the evening with a glimpse through a high-powered telescope, under the stars.
Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the currently under-construction Madison County Conservation Center. This almost 13,000 square foot gathering hub, nestled in the timber of Pammel Park will be completed later this year. With event space, a modern classroom, outdoor patio and exhibit hall, this facility will serve as a gateway to the wilds of Madison County.
MCFEE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been dedicated to supporting the Madison County Conservation Board since 1981. All proceeds from MCFEE fundraisers provide support for environmental education programs, park facility upgrades, and management of natural resource areas.
Tickets are now on sale for Evening Under the Stars. Event tickets are $40/person or $320 per table (seats 8). To purchase your tickets, call the Madison County Conservation Board office at 515-462-3536 or email Amy at awarnke@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the Madison County Conservation Board office located at 2273 Clark Tower Road.
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Planning Ahead
Community Shred Day
Saturday • September 24 • 9:00 – 11:00
Farmers & Merchants State Bank, North Parking Lot
Lil’ Husky Basketball
Saturdays • November 5-December 17
Winterset Parks & Recreation Dept
WPRD has just opened registration for their Lil’ Husky Basketball Program. This program is for children going into Kindergarten next year, and current Kindergarteners. Links to register:
Pre-K: https://tinyurl.com/4m5mv3tn
Kindergarten: https://tinyurl.com/3rn86aye
Winterset .150K Race
Saturday • October 1 • 11:00am
Winterset City Park
City Park is turning 150 and the Winterset Parks & Recreations Department is going to celebrate by hosting their 1st annual .150K Race (492ft) on Saturday, October 1st. There will be live music, yard games, & a silent auction benefiting Hold Our Youth Tight, beer from 1st Down Brewing Co. and awesome shirts from Lumberjack Design Co. You will also get a donut at the halfway mark to ensure that you have enough energy to make it to the finish line! Costumes are encouraged and there will be an award for best costume! You have plenty of time to start training, so get registered today.
Ages 21+ https://tinyurl.com/2a9aw8rs
Ages 16 – 20 https://tinyurl.com/2aszws9b
Ages 15 & under https://tinyurl.com/2esh57sf
You can also check out the community calendar page to see how events align with your own calendar!
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