Tonight
A Fish Called Wanda
Thursday • May 15 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
British gangster George Thomason (Tom Georgeson) and his hapless aide, Ken Pile (Michael Palin), draft a pair of arrogant Americans, grifter Wanda Gerschwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis) and weapons expert Otto West (Kevin Kline), for a massive diamond heist. When the job goes badly, Wanda attempts to seduce George’s stuffy lawyer, Archie Leach (John Cleese), to find out where George hid the diamonds. Meanwhile, Ken repeatedly attempts to kill an elderly woman (Patricia Hayes) who witnessed the robbery. 1988, Rate R, 1 hr 48 min
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This Weekend!
Community Breakfast
Friday • May 16 • 7:00 – 9:00am
Madison County Health Care System
You’re invited to a community breakfast to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Madison County Memorial Hospital! Breakfast sandwiches from Wagner Locker and coffee from Petite Café will be served in the Chesnut Building, located just west of the main hospital (turn into the west parking lots of the hospital, right off S. 4th Ave.). You can also read a lot of interesting posts about the history of the Madison County Hospital on the MCHCS Facebook Page.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Saturday • May 17 • 7:00 – 11:00am
American Legion Hall
The Winterset Kiwanis will be looking for hungry tummies next Saturday. All proceeds from this delicious fundraiser will support Madison County youth programs.
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Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • May 17 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
Expect 40+ vendors including fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, and food trucks plus entertainment from the Belly Dancing Troupe at 9:00 and Eliana Grace at 10:00.
Here’s the schedule for the rest of May:
Winterset Ballet & Dance Recitals
Friday • May 16 • 7:00pm
Saturday • May 17 • 11:00am and 6:00pm
Winterset High School Auditorium
There are three chances this weekend to enjoy some wonderful dancing and celebrate a year’s worth of these students’ growth and progress! Catch the full ballet of “The Princess and the Frog” Friday night at 7:00 and Saturday at 6:00. The Greatest Showman is a showcase of other dance styles. See a preview on Saturday at 11:00—along with the adorable Twinkle Babies and the touching Daddy-Daughter dance—and the full showcase on Saturday at 6:00. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at www.WintersetDance.com.
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Sinners
May 9 & 10 • 7:00pm & May 11 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
“Sinners” tells the tale of Smoke and Stack, twin brothers who return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, from Chicago in 1932 to open a juke joint. Tensions are high from the beginning, as Smoke and Stack buy their future juke joint from a leader of the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. As the movie progresses, it becomes clear the brothers have to fend off supernatural dangers in addition to the Klan. Rated R, 2 hr 17 min
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Next Week
Finding Iowa Ancestors
Thursday • May 22 • 6:00pm
Winterset Library
Researching the genealogy of Iowa ancestors is fascinating, frustrating, and rewarding. Why did they leave their home country? How did they arrive in the US? Where did they travel to reach Iowa? If you are interested in genealogy, come explore research strategies and record locations. A lot of needed information is not online and overlooked sources can provide the most valuable data.
Our Iowa ancestors faced unique circumstances in deciding to emigrate from their home countries. They reacted to local conditions and the heartbreaking choice to leave family and friends. People had to learn the emigration and immigration processes for travel costs and political requirements. Starting over in a new land meant culture shock.
Join us to explore the factors resulting in the arrival of our relatives into Iowa. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend.
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Summer!
Adult Pickleball League
Register by June 15
The weather is starting to HEAT up, just like the WPRD Pickleball Leagues. If you’re looking to join in on one of the hottest sports in the nation, consider forming a team to compete. No matter your experience, there will be a league for you. Registration is $30 per team. The deadline to register is Sunday, June 15th. Teams can register online here: https://tinyurl.com/WPRD-Adults
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
June 23-26 • 9:00am – Noon
Winterset Middle School
Winterset Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with nationally renowned Breakthrough Basketball to bring a new and exciting opportunity to the youth in our community. At these basketball camps, players will improve their scoring, ball handling, shooting, passing, athleticism, footwork, decision-making, and 1 on 1 moves to take the game to the next level. These basketball camps are for boys and girls in grades 3 to 8. Click the link to reserve your spot now! https://tinyurl.com/5dpyy6z9
Summer Dance Camps & Classes
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
From Twinkle Babies, to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Stage Door Access with the cast of Hamilton, dancers will have a blast with new and exciting experiences and opportunities this summer at Winterset Ballet & Dance. Learn more and sign up at WintersetBallet.com.
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Art Classes & Camps
Winterset Art Center
Let your kids get their hands on some art this summer!
Cosmic Creations June 24 – 26
Waves of Color July 1 – 3
Nature’s Palette July 22 – 24
Times by grade levels to ensure hands on fun and artistic learning.
Kindergarten & 1st: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
4th – 6th Grade: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Class sizes are limited, registration requested: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
Madison County Conservation Summer Camps
Registration Open Now!
https://www.mycountyparks.com/Event/Default
Summer Swimming Lessons
Registration Open Now!
https://tinyurl.com/yjct93nc
Iowa Quilt Festival
Learn more and Register!
https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/classes-iowa-quilt-festival/
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