This Weekend
Lightyear
July 15 & 16 • 7:00pm, July 17 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
From Disney and Pixar comes an animated sci-fi action-adventure — the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy. “Lightyear” follows the legendary space ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits, Izzy, Mo and Darby, and his robot companion Sox. As this motley crew embark on their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army who are never far behind. PG, 1hr 45 min
Movie in the Park
Friday • July 15 • Dusk
Winterset City Park
Bring chairs or a blanket and your own snacks to enjoy this outdoor move at City Park!
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Next Week
Monday Movie: Ice Age
Monday • July 18 • 10:00am
Winterset Public Library
Boom
Tuesday • July 19 • 11:00am
Winterset Public Library
The Science Center will help us explore how pressure, temperature, and states of matter interact to explain why things go pop, bang, or blow up. Experiment with combustibles! No registration is required but this program is for children ages 5 and up.
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Madison County Fair
Wednesday through Sunday • July 20-24
Madison County Fairgrounds
There’s plenty to see and enjoy at the Madison County Fair—even if you don’t have or care for livestock! I’ve listed a few of what I consider to be the best ‘spectator-interest’ events each day, but you can find the full listing of events HERE.
Wednesday, July 20
5:00pm – 4-H Style Show (North Show Ring)
6:30pm – Mad. Co. Fair Queen & King Contest (North Show Ring)
7:00pm – Demo Derby and Side-by-side Races (Motor Arena)
Thursday, July 21 | Day Care Day at the Fair
10:00am – 2:00pm – Ag Mystery Walk for Youth, Grades K-6
5:30pm – Bill Riley Talent Show
8:00pm – Hy-Vee & Wyffels Hybrids Rodeo – Duckworth Rodeo Productions: “Full Rodeo”
Friday, July 22
10:00am – 2:00pm – Ag Mystery Walk for Youth, Grades K-6
2:00-4:00pm – Midwest Heritage Watermelon Feed (North Show Ring)
5:30pm – Celebrity Swine Show (South Show Ring)
5:30pm – 4-H/FFA Dog Project Awards Ceremony and Trick Dog Competition (North Show Ring)
8:00pm – Hy-Vee & Wyffels Hybrids Rodeo – Duckworth Rodeo Productions: “Full Rodeo”
Saturday, July 23
1:00pm – Monster Arm Wrestling (South Show Ring)
5:00pm – Kiddie Tractor Pull (North Show Ring)
7:00pm – Circle Track Mud Run
8:00pm – Family Movie Night (North Show Ring Lawn)
Sunday, July 24
9:00am – Supreme Showmanship Competition (NEW)
9:30am – Cowboy Church (North Show Ring)
10:00am – MCF Horseshoe Competition
12:00pm – Livestock Auction Event – Premium Sale
1:00pm – Madison County Farm Bureau Cook-Out contest
7:00pm – Mud Bog Off Road
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Way Back Wednesday: Batman
Wednesday • July 20 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio (Jerry O’Connell), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman) encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys’ adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives. 1986, R, 1hr 29min
Trunk Show & Gallery Walk with Marti Michell
Thursday & Friday • July 21 and 22
Iowa Quilt Museum
In 1979, Marti Michell and Mary Ellen Hopkins invented the acrylic ruler that nearly all quilters rely on while cutting with the rotary cutter, which was also created in 1979.
A few months after the rotary cutter was introduced in the United States, I met Mary Ellen Hopkins at her shop. I had already developed some strip techniques of my own using scissors, however, Mary Ellen had a great idea. She was having someone cut acrylic strips in varying widths, so she could use a pencil to mark the fabric and then cut strips with scissors. We hit it off immediately. Her approach certainly matched my thinking that we needed ideas that would allow people to make five to ten quilts a year, not one quilt every five to ten years. I asked Mary Ellen if she had ever tried the rotary cutter against the acrylic strip, and she hadn’t. That night, we did, and patchwork has never been the same!
Marti Michell’s “Scrapbook”
Needless to say, Marti Michell has had a tremendous impact on the art and industry of quilting. Marianne Fons even credits Marti with giving her and Liz Porter their ‘break’ by publishing their first book. Marti’s contributions changed the face of quilting in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her quilts are currently on display right here in Winterset at the Iowa Quilt Museum, and on July 21st and 22nd you can enjoy a trunk show of even more of her creations and a guided walk through the gallery of the IQM to hear the quilts’ stories directly from Marti herself. Tickets are just $10 for each event.
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Coming Soon
Youth Fishing Nights
Tuesdays • July 26, August 9, 23 • 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cedar Lake Boat Launch with WPRD and MCCB
This summer Winterset Parks & Recreation and Madison County Conservation board are teaming up to host four Youth Fishing nights. Bring the kids out to Cedar Lake by the boat launch for some free fishing—the poles and bait will be provided! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about fishing.
Beer Choir
Thursday • July 28 • 7:00pm
Madison County Music Co & The Drift
Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all, no talent required! It’s so simple—you get a beer, get a seat, and song leaders Jon & Megan Barrett will guide you through hilarious drinking songs from the official songbook, the Beer Choir Hymnal! There is no cost to attend and the drink special of the night will be the “Perfect Fourth” Flight—a 5 oz serving each of four pre-selected brews.
Of course, non-beer drinkers are also welcome. (The Drift has a great selection of wines, cocktails, appetizers and soft drinks.) And if you just want to drink and listen, you’re welcome, too, but don’t be surprised when you end up joining in the singing!
Rotary Kid 5K Run/Walk
Saturday • July 30 • 8:45am 100yd, 9:00am 5K
Benefit for the Play for all Inclusive Playground
Here’s a great opportunity for kids to support the fundraising efforts for the All Inclusive Playground and other youth projects of the Winterset Rotary. There will be a 100 yard youth race at 8:45 am and a 5K Run/Walk for all ages at 9:00am. There will be awards for best super hero/princess costume, and other categories as well, so raid your closet and put together something fun!
Age divisions for run/walk are as follows: 14 & under; 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Medals will be awarded in each age group. Register at http://getmeregistered.com/RotaryKidRun
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Thinking Ahead
Registration has just opened for Winterset Parks & Recreation Adult Women’s Volleyball league: https://tinyurl.com/3837tzny
Junior Fire & Police Academy
August 3 & 4 • 8:00am to Noon
Winterset Parks & Recreation with Winterset Police & Fire Departments
Registration is capped at 15 participants for the Winterset Parks & Recreation Junior Fire & Police Academy, so register today to secure a spot! https://tinyurl.com/3837tzny
Youth Volleyball League
Register by August 21st
WPRD Youth volleyball league registration is now open! Get registered today by clicking the links below.
3rd – 4th Division https://tinyurl.com/3tjsxkxb
5th – 6th Division https://tinyurl.com/4vjv5fh3
Fall Soccer Registration
Registration for the fall season of the Winterset Area Soccer Club (WASC) is now open! Registration will be open until the end of July.
The link to register is: https://wascsoccer.demosphere-secure.com/_registration
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jared McDonald, WASC Registrar (wascregistrar@gmail.com).
If you are interested in volunteering as a Coach or Assistant Coach, please apply during the registration process.
Flag Football Registration
Registration for The Winterset Parks & Recreation Youth Flag Football League is also open. This 7 vs 7 league will begin practices the week of August 15th and offers divisions for 1st through 6th graders. Games begin September 12th and take place on Monday evenings.
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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