To include your event on the

KCSI * KOAK Community Calendar,
Submit information at least 2 weeks prior to the event to:

E-Mail:  kcsi@kcsifm.com /Mail to:  KCSI / P.O. Box 465 / Red Oak, Iowa  51566

 On-going Events:

*  Red Oak Eagles BINGO every Tuesday, early bird at 6:30, regular at 7:00

*  Red Oak Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon to 1pm for lunch and program at the Red Coach in Red Oak.  Guests always welcome.

*  Project Porchlight has meetings open to the public on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Heartland Livestock Conference Room in Red Oak, for more information call 623-2281. Prayer Walk every Thursday evening 4:30 pm at Fountain Square Park in Red Oak.

AL-ANON, 12 step program, Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Red Oak.

*  The Red Oak Public Library will be closed from September 8 until September 13. for installation of new shelves, removal of old shelves, moving books and installation of carpet.

*  Villisca Advent Christian Church is selling Casey's Pizza cards for $15 with 10 punches...anytime a large pizza is purchased you receive a medium one-topping pizza free.  Also a Donut Card for $10 with 10 punches....purchase 6 donuts and receive 6 free....Cards have no expiration date.....SEPTEMBER 15 is the deadline for card sales.  Contact the church at 712-826-4662 & leave a message or contact any church member.

*  Performing Arts & Education Association of Southwest Iowa 2010-11 season reserved seat tickets are on sale.  Professional Season TIcket (6 shows) is $139 or pick 4 for $99.  Community Theatre Season TIckets are $52 for all three productions.  All Event Pass is $279.  Box Office is open 10am - 4pm Monday through Friday or call 623-3183.  Check the website for the events  www.wilsonartscenter.org.

*  Group Swim Lessons at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.....registrations begin Sept 7....Lessons start September 25 & run every Saturday thru October 30th 9am to noon.  Contact Brian Kempfert at 623-2161 or email  aquadir@mcymca.com.

*  Youth & Adult Group Tennis Lessons at the Montgomery County Family YMCA beginning 9/20/10.  Registration deadline is September 17.  Contact the YMCA at 623-2161 or the website www.mcymca.com.

*  The Montgomery County Family YMCA is raffling off an autographed football from the Nebraska Cornhuskers signed by Coach Bo Pelini & former coach & AD Tom Osborne.  Tickets will be available uti 11/8/10.  Get your tickets from any board member of stop by the YMCA, 101 E. Cherry in Red Oak.

September 3

*  Kick-Off BBQ from 5-8 pm at the South Page home football game.  $5 for a pork sandwich, chips & Subway cookie.

September 4

*  Essex Annual Labor Day Celebration...Golf 9am.....Motorcycle Poker Run noon to 6pm....Beverage Garden opens 4pm.....Food Stand 5-8 pm...Carnival 5-9 pm....Street Dance with "Midnight Express" 9pm to 2am.

*  7th Annual Essex Labor Day Poker Run starting at City Hall....1st bike out at 11am....last bike in at 6pm.

*  Deadline to donate items to Project Porchlight for their auction on Sept 11.   Call Ron Myers 621-2541 or 623-1576 if you have items you would like to donate.  They can pick up your item or you can drop off at Heartland Livestock, 1995 Ironwood, on Saturdays between 10am - noon.

September 5

*  Essex Labor Day Celebration....softball tournament 8am - 6pm....Food stands all day....Community Worship Service 10am at St. John's Church......dinner at the Faith Covenant Church 11am - 1pm......Gospel Road Trio 1pm at the Faith Covenant Church.....Antique Tractor Pull  1-5 pm....School Reunions 2-4 pm....Children's Pedal Tractor Pull 4:30 pm.....Carnival 4:30 - 9pm....Youth Dance....5-10pm & BINGO 6-8 pm.

*  Clarinda Cowboy Church will meet at 10am on the mainstage at the Old-Time Music Festival in LeMars, Iowa.....at the Fairgrounds.

September 6

*  Essex Labor Day Celebration.....Pancake Breakfast 7-10am.......Antique & Flea Market all day....SMC Fun Run/Walk...8am........Car Show  8am........Antique Tractor Show 9am.......Food Stands  all day.......Beautiful Baby Contest  9:30 a.....Carnival 11am - 2pm.....Bathtub Races  12:30 pm......Parade 2pm....Demolition Derby  4pm.

*  The Pancake Man......at the Lewis Community Center 7:30 am to 10:30 am for a free will donation sponsored by the Lewis Town & Country Boosters.  Pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee.

* Fremont County Soil & Water Conservation District regular meeting 7pm at the USDA building at 503 West Street in Sidney.

September 8

*  FREE sampling of soups & sandwiches 11am to 1pm at the Nishna Productions Work Center (207 S. 3rd in Red Oak).  They will open Shaved Ice Paradise (in Legion Park) on September 9 thru end of October and will be selling soups and sandwiches.

September 9

*  Democratic Candidate Event at the Gold Fair Building in Red Oak 5:30 pm.  Keynote speaker will be U.S. Senator Tom Harkin.  Other local, state & national candidate will be present. Sponsored by the Fremont, Mills, Montomery & Page County Democrats.  There will be snacks & silent auction.

*  Master Gardener Training at the Mills County Extension Office.  Orientation is tonight at 6:30 pm and the class will continue on Tuedays and Thursdays thru November 2th.  Cost is $150 per participant.  Couples can register for $225.  Please return your registration form by August 31 to avoid a late fee of $25.    Contact Denise at 712-624-8616 or dfikes@iastate.edu.

September 10

September 11

*  1st Annual Red Oak Elks 1/2 Marathon & 5K Freedom Fun Run/Walk for all ages....registrations accepted until 7am. Race starts at 7:30 am.  Will start at finish at the Red Oak Elks Lodge (1st & Reed).  There will be a beer garden from 8am to 1pm, DJ Greg Brower providing music, Montgomery Co. Cattlemen serving lunch 10:30 - 1:00. For more information contact Valerie Scroggs at 712-370-1681 or freedomfunrun@yahoo.com

*  Emerson Days starting at 8am.  Events ALL DAY including the Parade at 11am...food.....activities for all ages....entertainment in the park....Street dance.....and more.

* Craft Show at the Gold Fair Building in Red Oak 9am to 3pm sponsored by the Red Oak Business & Professonal Women.  Admission 50 cents.

* Project Porchlight Auction at the White Fair Building in Red Oak at 10:30 am..  Contact Ron Myers 623-1576 for more information.

*  Benefit Supper fo 6-year old Mavrick Houston 5:00 - 7:30 pm at the Tabor Lutheran Church (1711 Q Avenue, Stanton)  Mavrick is undergoig treatment for Burkitt's Lymphoma.  Parents are Stephanie Houston & Mario & Jen Houston.  Menu Spaghetti, scalloped chicken, lettuce salad, garlic bread, assorted desserts...for a free will donation with matching Thrivent Funds Chapter 50338.  Take outs available.

September 12

*  Emerson Days starting with pancake feed a 7am....community church service @ 10am....Indian Creek Museum Open 10a-6pm and an Antique Tractor Puall at 1pm.

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*  Harvest Celebratoin at the Fremont Lutheran Church @ Nyman  5:00 - 7:30 pm.  Ham balls, scalloped Chicken, potatoes, green beans assorted salads, homemade rye bread, pies, & drink for a free wil donation.  Carry out available...call 712-379-3407 after 4pm today.

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*  Vintage Red Oak.

September 18

*Toys 4 Kids Poker/Toy Run.......registration 10:30 am at the Clarinda City Park Shelter House....last bike out at 12:00 noon back by 6pm.  Entry fee is $15 plus new toy.  Pay back for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places.  For more information contact Shirley at 712-370-0677.

* Wesley Chapel Annual Harvest Dinner & Sale.  Meal from 11:30 to 1:00...hamburgers & hotdogs from the Cattlemen's Grill, has brown potato casserole, baked beans, salads, homemade desserts, & beverages  for a free will offering.  Bake Sale opens at 11:30 am and the auction begins at 1:30 pm.  (Wesley Chapel is located 5 miles north of Hastings on 370th St. then 1 mile west on Epperson Ave.

*  Vintage Red Oak.

* Performing Arts & Education Assoc of SW Iowa presents the Southpaw Bluegrass Band at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $10.  TIckets available in advance at the PAEA office or at the door.

September 19

*  Vintage Red Oak

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September 21

*  Welcome/Open House for Brian Kempfert & his wife, Liz at the Montgomery County Family YMCA Multi-Purpose room.  Brian is the new Aquatic/s Program Director.  4:45 - 5:30 pm.

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*  Montgomery County Family YMCA Fall Golf 18-Hole, 4-Person, Best Ball Golf Tournament at the Red Oak Country Club with a 9am shotgun start.....To reserve a spot for your team call Nick at the YMCA at 623-2161 or email  execdir@mcymca.com.

*  Performing Arts & Education Association of SW Iowa presents Kevin Spirtas, star of Broadway, silver screen, and television's "Days of our Lives".  Call 623-3183 to reserve your tickets.

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* "The Power of Love" Women's Conference 9am to noon at the Harvest Family Church (603 Lowell Ave in Shenandoah.  Luncheon afterward....Tickets $10.  LImited seating.  Please RSVP to Krista Gray at 712-246-8378 by Sept 23rd.

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October 31 - Have a Happy & SAFE Halloween!!