A Community of Caring
In the wake of last Saturday’s tornado, our wonderful community has poured out their support for those whose homes were destroyed and who lost loved ones. Multiple benefit funds have emerged for individual families and this past week the Greater Madison County Community Foundation announced that they have established the Disaster Recovery Fund (DRF) to support those negatively impacted by the tornado. The DRF provides an opportunity for the public to give with the assurance their donations will be used to quickly move resources to where they are most needed and to adapt to evolving needs.
GMCCF will first focus dollars received addressing economic needs and health challenges of those who have been affected. If needed, the long-term application of the fund will focus on additional needs that are not being met by existing non-profit, local, state and federal programs that will inevitably arise.
To lend your support through a donation, visit: www.desmoinesfoundation.org/givemadisoncounty
Or mail a check payable to:
Madison County Relief Fund
c/o Madison County Development Group
1217 N. 6th Ave., Suite 3
Winterset, IA 50273
Community Help needed for Downtown Flower Project
Over the past several years the downtown flower project has become a jewel in the Winterset crown during the summer. The project us supported solely by donations from community members and volunteers who faithfully water the hanging baskets. This year, additional volunteers are needed to help with the watering.
The flowers get watered once daily (starting about 6:30 in order to be done by 7:30 or 7:45). There are two routes with each route having 60 baskets. Each volunteer (or group) is only responsible for one route and can be done by one or two people. It takes about 1¼ hours to do the 60 baskets and refill the tank to be ready for the next day.
If you would like to volunteer to help this summer, contact Dave Trask at detrask510@aol.com.
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This Weekend
Special Sale Event at Madhaüs Gallery
March 11 • 9:00 – 5:00, March 12 • 9:00 – 5:00, March 13 • 11:00 – 3:00
Madhaüs Gallery, 109 W Jefferson
Madhaüs Gallery, in their new location on W. Jefferson just west of the square, is hosting Scott Burnham for a final sale of his collection of Nepalese and Peruvian clothing, bags, purses, carved masks, jewelry, and more. Thousands of items at amazing pricing between $1 and $20!
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
Fridays • March 11 – April 8th • 5:30 – 7:00pm
St Joseph Catholic Church, 1026 N 8th Ave
Whether you’re only eating fish on Fridays or just enjoy a good fish fry, the Knights of Columbus are ready to serve you for the next five Fridays. This is an all-you-can-eat dinner including Alaskan baked or fried fish and choice of au gratin, baked or fried potatoes, plus coleslaw, dinner roll, green beans, corn, and dessert.
Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 & under with family rates available.
Uncharted
Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother…but only if they can learn to work together. PG-13, 1hr 56min
Student Artwork on Display
Saturdays & Sundays • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Winterset Art Center
If you missed the Winterset Art Center’s annual pancake breakfast, then you may have also missed seeing your favorite artist’s work on display. The Winterset Art Center will be open Saturdays and Sundays the month of March from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Family Movie Fundraiser: The Mitchells vs The Machines
Sunday • March 13th • 5:30pm
The Iowa Theater, benefitting CRISP
Young Katie Mitchell embarks on a road trip with her proud parents, younger brother and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. But their plans to bond as a family soon get interrupted when the world’s electronic devices come to life to stage an uprising. With help from two friendly robots, the Mitchells must now come together to save one another — and the planet — from the new technological revolution. Rated G, 1 hr, 52 min
Tickets are just $5 and all proceeds go to CRISP thanks to the support of American State Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Union State Bank.
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Next Week
Spring Break Activities at the Winterset Public Library
Once again, our wonderful public library has rolled out a variety of fun and educational programs to keep everyone occupied during spring break.
Free Movie: Iron Giant
Monday • March 14th • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Through the support of the Madison County Women’s Giving Circle, this screening is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item which will be donated to MATURA of Madison County.
A giant alien robot crash lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. 1999, PG, 1hr, 26min
Babysitting Basics
Tuesday • March 15th • 9:00am – 3:00pm
Iowa State Extension
Space is limited to the first fifteen registrations for this Babysitting Basics class for youth in 5th through 7th grades. The course will cover child development, age-appropriate activities, safety and basic first aid, nutrition and food choices, caring for infants and children, parent expectations, and the ‘babysitting’ business. The cost is $25 and lunch and snack are provided. Sign up using the button below.
The Producers
Wednesday • March 16 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Down and out producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel), who was once the toast of Broadway, trades sexual favors with old ladies for cash contributions. Max’s new accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder), offhandedly muses that if Max found investors for a new production that turned into a flop, he could legally keep all the extra money. The duo begins to put together the worst play possible, titled “Springtime for Hitler”, with a terrible director and a hippie-freak star. 1967, PG, 1hr 28 min
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Family Movie Night: American Underdog
Saturday • March 19th • 6:30pm
New Bridge Church
New Bridge Church is inviting the Winterset community to set aside our concerns for a couple of hours next Saturday evening and join in some fellowship while watching American Underdog.
Kurt Warner’s Foundation has graciously donated some items for a silent auction. The proceeds will be donated directly back to families that were affected by the March 5th tornado.
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Planning Ahead
Women’s Giving Circle Meeting
Monday • March 22 • 6:30pm
Winterset Sports Page
The Madison County Women’s Giving Circle (MCWGC) will meet Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Sports Page in Winterset. The no-more-than-an-hour-long meeting will start at 6:30 pm. Members who wish to eat and socialize before the meeting are encouraged to come at 5:30 p.m.
Anyone who might be interested in joining the Madison County Women’s Giving Circle is welcome to attend the meeting to learn more about our group and how to join.Local charitable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profits or other qualifying tax-exempt organizations who wish to present information about their projects for supporting women and children in Madison County should arrive by 6:15 p.m. to register. We ask that each applicant provide a brief description of their project, their tax-exempt status, plus an email and telephone number where they may be reached. Three organizations will be selected to present at the meeting and each will be allocated 4 minutes to present and 4 minutes to answer questions.
Mother & Son Dance
Friday • March 25 • 7:00 – 8:30pm
Winterset High School Commons
Any boys ages 4-10(ish) are invited to bring a special lady in his life to dance the night away and support the Winterset Student Council. The StuCo is raising money to enroll students in leadership conferences and camps that provide students with a strong base of leadership skills to prepare them for tackling future leadership roles.
Registration is $15 per couple and $5 for each additional boy for this semi-dressy event. A wrist corsage can also be purchased for an extra $10. There will be refreshments, a photo booth, door prizes, contests, and, of course, music and dancing!
Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner
Saturday • March 26 • 5:00 – 7:30pm
Early Chapel Christian Church, 1440 165th St, Earlham
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Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday • April 16th • 11:00am
Driveway Painting Fundraiser
April 23rd & 24th
Place your order by March 31st
WHS Vocal Boosters
The Winterset High School Vocal Boosters are offering you an opportunity to show your school spirit! Sign up to have your driveway painted with 3′ x 3′ Husky or ‘W’ insignia for $50. For an additional $25, you can add on a fine arts or athletics image which will appear beside the Husky or ‘W’.
You can find an order form in this week’s Shopper or print one at the link below. Mail it in with a check by March 31st, and then April 23rd or 24th, your driveway will be visited by school spirit elves!
If you have any questions, email huskyvoicesboosters@gmail.com
Tee Ball Registration
Deadline May 1st
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