Beginning Wednesday, March 10, families with children who are ages two to five are invited to join Perry Public Children’s Librarian Miss Suzanne for a new virtual Storytime unit called Sweet Tweets. They will learn about birds, including owls, songbirds, flamingoes, and birds that reside in Iowa. They will “meet” via Zoom on Wednesdays during March and April, at 10:15 a.m. Stories, songs, games, and Activity Kits are included. Storytimes are free, but registration is required. Call the library: 515-465-3569,…

The PHS Music Department is looking to partner with local businesses to raise funds for our March 2022 trip to New York City!! We would like to schedule at least 2 events per month, starting after the March 8th school board meeting when the trip will be formally approved. The music department would publicize and promote the events. Please reach out to me directly or Lynsi at the Chamber if you’re interested in teaming up!

The Guthrie Activity Center will host a Lunch Fundraiser on Sunday April 25th from 11 am to 1 pm .  Cost is a free will donation.  Curbside pickup only.  The Guthrie Activity Center  is located at 209 State Street in Guthrie Centre.  Money raised will be used for new signage and operating expenses.  The meal includes:  Pork loin sandwich, chips, bar, macaroni salad and baked beans.

The Perry Food Pantry is offering free rides to the food pantry Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. You can call HIRTA to schedule your ride at 1-877-686-0029 or email erides@ridehirta.com

The Redfield Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, April 27th from 1 pm to 7 pm at the American Legion, located at 1116 Thomas Street in Redfield.  To make an appointment call 800-287-4903 or go online to lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Beginning Wednesday, March 10, families with children who are ages two to five are invited to join Perry Public Children’s Librarian Miss Suzanne for a new virtual Storytime unit called Sweet Tweets. They will learn about birds, including owls, songbirds, flamingoes, and birds that reside in Iowa. They will “meet” via Zoom on Wednesdays during March and April, at 10:15 a.m. Stories, songs, games, and Activity Kits are included. Storytimes are free, but registration is required. Call the library: 515-465-3569,…

The Sons of the American Legion will host their annual steak fry on Saturday, April 28th from 5 pm to 8 pm, at the Dexter American Legion, located at 703 Marshall Street in Dexter.  Serving 8 ounce or 16 ounce rib eye steaks, baked potato, salad and Texas toast.  Cost for the 8 ounce steak dinner is $12.00 and the 16 ounce dinner is 17.00.

Washington Township School will have a Breakfast Carry – Out or Dine In on Saturday, May 1st from 7 am to 10 am.  They will be serving, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and coffee.  Cost is a free will donation.  Covid precautions will be observed.  The school is located on the corner of county roads P58 and F31, about 7 miles south of Perry.