Today
Donkey Basketball – Post Prom Fundraiser
Today • March 2 • 6:00 Farmer Olympics, 7:00 Donkeyball
Winterset High School Gym
New rodeo stars will be born at the Winterset High School Gym tonight during Donkeyball—it’s basketball played on real life donkeys!
The doors open at 5:30 and the Madison County Pork Producers and Cattlemen will be heating up the concession stand. Test your luck at a 50/50 raffle. Farmer Olympics will start at 6:00 as 8 local teams attempt a timed obstacle course to claim their dominance in the farming world.
The main attraction—Donkey Basketball—will begin at 7:00 with two games: “Local Heroes” vs. “Mystery Team” and “Teachers” vs. “Students”. The winner of the first two matches will face off in the championship game. All of this while the players are attempting to ride 500 pounds of pure dynamite in the form of famous comedy donkeys!
It will be a fun filled family and community night and all proceeds will go to support the Winterset Post Prom activities.
This Weekend
Live Music with Megan Barrett
Friday • March 3 • 2:00pm
Winterset Public Library with Madison County Music Co.
Whether you like to sing along, or just listen, come enjoy a short informal musical ‘concert’ with Megan Barrett from Madison County Music Co. on Friday afternoon. The music this month will be mostly Irish-themes ‘oldies’ guaranteed to fill you with warm nostalgia, get your toe tapping and have you at least humming along!
Musical Story Time
Saturday • March 4 • 10:00am
Winterset Public Library with Madison County Music Co.
Gather the young’ens and head to the library Saturday morning for 30 minutes of musical fun with Miss Megan from Madison County Music Co.
Land History Workshop
Saturday • March 4 • 10:00 – Noon
Madison County Historical Museum
Jared McDonald and Linda Griffith Smith will share information about Madison County land history and the resources available to search for information about your own property. This workshop is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required. Email forlandsssake61@gmail.com or call 515-462-1142 to register.
Afternoon of Remembrance
Sunday • March 5 • 4:00pm
New Bridge Church, 1305 W Jefferson
The Madison County Resilience Group, in collaboration with Madison County Emergency Management, will hold a service of remembrance and healing next Sunday in observance of the one year anniversary of the March 5th tornado. The service is open to all and no response is required. A meal will follow after the program, which will include a reading of names at 4:35.
Jesus Revolution
March 3 & 4 • 7:00pm, March 5 • 2:00pm (this screening presented with open captions)
The Iowa Theater
Playing for two weeks.
In the 1970s, Greg Laurie and a sea of young people descend on sunny Southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Inadvertently, Laurie meets a charismatic street preacher and a pastor who open the doors to a church to a stream of wandering youth. What unfolds is a counterculture movement that becomes the greatest spiritual awakening in American history. Not Rated, 2 hr
Next Week
Hunter Education Course
March 7th, March 9th & March 11th (must attend all 3)
Pammel Park Nature Center & Madison County Sportsmen Club
The Madison County Conservation Board is offering a traditional Hunter Education Course for the general public. The class is three sessions, which consist of two evening session and one morning session, all sessions must be attended to complete the class. The class sessions will be on Tuesday, March 7th, and Thursday, March 9th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Pammel Park Nature Center, 2508 Pammel Park Trail, and on Saturday, March 11th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Madison County Sportsmen Club, 4224 Cedar Bridge Road.
Registration is required through the Iowa DNR website. Call or email Tanner at the Madison County Conservation Board office with any questions or trouble registering: 515-462-3536 or tdonvoan@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
Witness
Wednesday • March 8 • 7:00pm
Way Back Wednesday at the Iowa Theater
After witnessing a brutal murder, young Amish boy Samuel (Lukas Haas) and his mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) seek protection from police officer John Book (Harrison Ford). When Book uncovers evidence of police corruption involving narcotics lieutenant James McFee (Danny Glover), Book must take Rachel and Samuel, and flee to the Amish countryside where Rachel grew up. There, immersed in Amish culture and tradition, Book and Rachel begin a cautious romance. 1985, Rated R, 1 hr, 52 min
Planning Ahead
History on the Hill O’ Beans
Tuesday • March 14 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum Lounge
Join in the discussion! Each ‘Hill o’ Beans’ session starts with a short presentation on a historic topic and then attendees are invited to share their insights. This month’s topic is “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Learn about and share your memories of early medicine and providers in Madison County. This event is free and open to the public.
Beer Choir
Friday • March 17th • 7:00pm
The Drift with Madison County Music Co.
National Quilting Day “Stitch In”
Saturday • March 23 • 10:00 – 4:00
Iowa Quilt Museum
Celebrate National Quilt Day with the Iowa Quilt Museum at a free ‘Stitch In’. Bring any project that doesn’t require a machine, pull up a chair, and enjoy time together with fellow creators. This event is free but please register to help them with planning.
Registration is now open for Winterset Parks & Recreation co-ed softball league. Call your friends and get a team together! Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/364prcww
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