Tonight
Heirloom Vegetables
Thursday • April 3 • 6:30pm
Winterset Public Library
Planning your spring garden? Join David Mixdorf as he shares how to garden with heirlooms and how to obtain rare varieties. Part of the fascination of growing heirlooms is their rich flavor and color and also that they represent a slice of living history. No registration required.
The Maltese Falcon
Thursday • April 3 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
In this noir classic, detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman (Mary Astor). As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam’s partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man (Peter Lorre) demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon. 1941, Not Rated, 1 hr 41 min
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This Weekend!
Friday Fish Fry
Fridays • April 4 & April 11 • 5:30-7:00pm
St. Joseph Church, Parish Hall
Only TWO Fridays left to enjoy a fish meal served by the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fried or baked fish, is accompanied by fried or baked potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll and dessert. A mac and cheese meal is available for kids as well. A free will offering is accepted.
The Minecraft Movie
April 4 & 5 • 7:00pm, April 6 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve. Rated PG, 1 hr 41 min
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Saturday • April 5 • 7:00 – 11:00am
American Legion Hall, W. Green St
All net proceeds from this tasty fundraiser go to Madison County youth programs.
USS Iowa SSN 797 Commissioning Watch Party
Saturday • April 5 • 9:00am
Winterset Public Library
The library will be live-streaming the commissioning ceremony for the new USS Iowa SSN 797 submarine. Witness history and enjoy some refreshments.
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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • April 8 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum
This once-a-month program at the Madison County Historical Museum covers a historical topic and provides opportunity for discussion with fellow appreciators of history. This month’s topic is “Bring your Easter Bonnet.”
Raised Bed Gardening
Tuesday • April 8 • 6:30pm
Winterset Public Library
Want a garden that is easy to maintain, productive, and doesn’t require much space? Join David Mixdorf as he shares how to garden on a smaller scale with raised bed gardens and less work. Raised beds prolong the growing season, allow plants to be spaced closely and add beauty.
Poison Ivy
Thursday • April 10 • 7:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Dan Boelman is a registered nurse, and is the customer service manager at Zanfel Laboratories, maker of Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash. Each year, Dan works with thousands of employers, healthcare providers, and patients who are dealing with poison ivy related issues. Dan has spoken on poison ivy, oak and sumac at events held by organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, Minute Clinic, US Forest Service, and at many companies & governmental agencies with outdoor workers. Dan has had articles on poison ivy treatment published in peer-reviewed journals. Dan is also the owner of Iowa Poison Ivy Removal, Iowa’s only professional poison ivy plant removal service.
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Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt
Saturday • April 12 • 1:00-3:00pm
McFable Farm, 2695 Carver Rd
Auditions for 9 to 5 The Musical
Sunday • April 13 • 2:00pm
Monday • April 14 • 7:00pm
The Winterset Stage at Madison County Music Co
The Winterset Stage will be producing another community musical this summer—Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical. Auditions are open to anyone 16+ (there are no roles for kids in the production.) Those wanting to audition need only need to attend one of the sessions. Nothing needs to be prepared in advance: scenes and songs will be provided and rehearsed at the audition sessions. To audition sign up at THIS LINK.
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
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Coming Soon
Roots & Treasures Workshop Series
Monday • April 15 • 6:30-8:00pm
Madison County Historical Museum
Madison County Historical Society is excited to announce a NEW workshop series focused on preserving your family’s history. In this three-part workshop you will learn how to find your family, care for your family’s historic items and then put what you have learned into practice. Lead by MCHS Assistant Director, Angela Stanford, and MCHS board member, Linda Griffith Smith, this 3-part class will provide tips on best practices for preserving your family history.
Workshop Includes:
- Genealogy Basics: Tracing Your Family Story – 4/15/2025 6:30-8:00pm
- Caring for Your Heirlooms: Preserving Family Memories – 4/29/2025 6:30-8:00pm
- Heritage Day: Putting Your Skills into Practice 5/8/2025 6:30-8:00pm
Registration cost is $45 which covers all three sessions, or FREE for MCHS members. Class size is limited to 25 so don’t wait!
Egg Hunt
Saturday • April 19 • 11:30am (Sensory Friendly) AND 1:00pm (General)
New Bridge Church, 1305 W Jefferson St
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Summer!
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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