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EventDate/TimeVenue
ADM FABulous Showcase
ADM Fine Arts Students
Feb 21, 2010
5:30 pm
ADM High School - 801 Nile Kinnick Drive, Adel
Come to the ADM 8/9 Commons & Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 21 for an evening of delicious entertainment. ADM FABulous Showcase features fine arts students from ADM high school performing in vocal jazz, jazz band, speech, drama, and visual arts. Gourmet desserts and beverages are served at intermission. Contact Kate Milligan for tickets at 677-2320. Tickets are $8 each or $24/max per family. Ticket sales support the fine arts programs and the event is sponsored by ADM Fine Arts Boosters.
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Feb 20, 2010
7:30 - 10:30 am
Minburn United Methodist Church
677-2254

Join us for hot-off-the-griddle pancakes, eggs and sausage on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the UMC fellowship hall (705 Chestnut St., Minburn) Free will donation.

Washington Township Lunch
Feb 13, 2010
11:00 - 1:00
A soup & pie lunch will be offered, Saturday, February 13 at Washington Township School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Homemade chili and Corn Patch (Grimes) potato soup will be featured along with wonderful pies.

A free will donation is suggested.
City Council Meeting
Feb 8, 2010
7:00 pm
Minburn City Hall
677-2245
Minburn Elementary Building Use
Jan 28, 2010
7:00 pm
Minburn City Hall -Baker St
677-2245
The ADM School Board will vote on February 8 and likely close Minburn Elementary. The Minburn school is a great building and has a lot to offer our community. The Minburn city council approved at the January 11 council meeting to assemble a fact finding committee to research uses, funding, partnerships and opportunities for the Minburn Elementary school and property.
Jen Heins will be on the committee and invites others to attend a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28 and learn more about participating.
ADM School Board Special Session
Jan 25, 2010
7:00 pm

http://www.adel.k12.ia.us/Portals/0/DistOff/Board/SPECIAL.pdf


Above is a link to the ADM school board special session notice and agenda.
The tentative agenda is as follows:

BOARD MEETING AGENDA January 25, 2010
AUDITORIUM 7:00 P.M.
OPENING:
7:00 P.M. Call to order
Roll call
Emergency additions and adoption of agenda
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
7:05 p.m. Public comment on schools being considered for closure 2010-11 -
Minburn Elementary and 6-7 Middle School
Adjournment

MERT Soup Luncheon
Jan 23, 2010
11 am - 1 pm
Minburn United Methodist Church Hall
Support your local Minburn Emergency Rescue Team at their annual soup luncheon on Saturday, January 23 from 11:00 to 1:00 at the UMC Fellowship Hall, 705 Chestnut Street in Minburn.
Washington Township Lunch-CANCELED
Jan 9, 2010
Stay tuned for future gatherings.
Minburn Christmas Lighting Contest
Dec 28, 2009
6:30 PM

Minburn residents are asked to turn on their outdoor light displaysby 6:30 pm on Monday, Dec. 28. MCBG will be viewing lights and will choose the best in town. Stayed tuned for a photo of the winner.

Holiday Assembly
Minburn Elementary Band & Chorus
Dec 22, 2009
1:00 pm
Minburn Elementary
677-2222

Time will be announced. The school is located at 618 5th St.

Wednesday Club Christmas Program
Dec 16, 2009
7:00 pm
Minburn United Methodist Church
677-2254
The Wednesday Club student invite the public to their Christmas Program at Minburn UMC on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 pm. We will present a brief play, "Christmas in a Box" along with a few carols and readings.

Winter Concert - ADM High School
ADM Bands & Choirs
Dec 14, 2009
7:30 pm
ADM HS Auditorium
Breakfast at Washington Township
Dec 12, 2009
7 - 11 AM
Washington Township - P58 & F31

A home cooked breakfast will be served from 7-11AM on Saturday, December 12th at Washington Township School.  A free will offering will be accepted.  See separate notice of garage sale event that runs concurrently.

Benefit Garage Sale
Dec 12, 2009
8 am - 4 pm
Washington Township School

A garage sale, involving the Tri-School group (Washington Township, Minburn and Central Dallas schools) and Washington Chapel, will take place December 12 at the Washington School building in the gym from 8AM-4PM. Items donated for the garage sale can be earmarked for either the "Tri-School restoration project" or the "Washington Chapel-food bank project."

Members of both groups are encouraged to donate items to be sold at the garage sale. Items will be credited to the fund for which they are earmarked.

If you have items to donate for the garage sale, drop off times at the Washington Township School House are 9:00 am to noon on Sat., December 5th or Fri., December 11th.

It will help if you would tag/mark a price and a very visible T-S (Tri School) or W-C (Washington Chapel) so proceeds can be credited to the correct fund. Thank you for your consideration.  Questions: call Jon West 677-2441.

The school is located at the corner of P58 & F31, 4 miles west of Minburn.

 

Tree Lighting & Santa Visit
Dec 11, 2009
6:30 pm
Meek Park & Legion Hall

The evergreen tree in Meek Park will be lighted at 6:30 on Friday, Dec. 11. Everyone is invited to the American Legion at 7 pm (after the tree lighting) for cookies, cocoa & crafts provided by the Minburn Public Library, and a visit by Santa!

Minburn Community Thanksgiving Worship
Nov 22, 2009
7:00 pm
Minburn United Methodist Church
677-2254
The community is invited to the annual Thanksgiving worship with the UMC and Washington Chapel Church of Christ. Music, giving thanks, and pie are part of the celebration.
ADM Facility Study Community Forum
Nov 17, 2009
7:00 pm
ADM High School Auditorium
515-993-4283
The purpose of this meeting is twofold: First, Duane Van Hemert and Sam Harding from Iowa Construction Advocate Team (ICAT) will present their findings and preliminary recommendations(scenarios) for building usage. Second, there will be time for community members to give feedback regarding the information presented by ICAT. Read more on the Announcement page.
Breakfast at Washington Township
Nov 14, 2009
7 - 11 AM
Washington Township School
Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7-11 am - All are invited to a breakfast to support the Washington Township School Foundation, corner of roads P58 & F31, 4 miles west of Minburn. Free will donation.
American Legion Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Nov 8, 2009
Noon - 2 PM
American Legion Hall, 317 Baker Street, Minburn, IA
UMC Harvest Supper & Bazaar
Nov 7, 2009
5 - 7 PM
Minburn United Methodist Church
677-2254

The Minburn UMC hosts its annual Harvest Supper & Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5-7 PM at the church, 705 Chestnut Street.  The traditional chicken & noodle meal, with homemade bread and desserts, is served for a free will donation.  The bazaar offers baked goods, crafts and a variety of gift items.

Elections for City Council Members
Nov 3, 2009
Polls open from 7 am to 8 pm at Minburn Elementary. See the Minburn City News page for candidates.
Beggars' Night
Oct 30, 2009
6 - 8 PM
All around Minburn

TRICK OR TREAT on Beggars' Night in Minburn - Friday, October 30 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Be ready to tell your favorite joke or play a trick and get lots of yummy treats.  Look for the houses with their porch lights on!

Meet the Candidates for City Council
Oct 22, 2009
7:00 PM
Legion Hall

The Minburn Public Library hosts a "Meet the Candidates" forum on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 pm.

 

Washington Township Breakfast
Oct 10, 2009
7 - 11 a.m.

Breakfast will be served at the Washington Township School from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 10th. A free will offering for the meal will be gladly accepted. Please plan to attend.

The Singing Wheels of Minburn
Sep 20, 2009
1:30 PM
Forest Park Museum,

Who would believe that from 1950 to 1963 major musical productions on roller skates took place in Minburn, Iowa in Dallas County.

Come out to Forest Park to learn more about the “Singing Wheels” of Minburn. Special guest that day will be Mrs. Jackie Snyder, who directed the shows from 1956 until 1963. No registration is required for this FREE program!

The museum is located at 14581 K Avenue, Perry, IA 50220

Meet Me in Minburn Concert
Exit 113
Sep 19, 2009
7:00 pm
Big Heart Stage, Meek Park
Exit 113 plays old time rock n' roll, with a bit of blues and swing, perfect for September. The Minburn Public Library will serve something good from 5 to 7 pm.
12th Annual Pork Roast & Raffle
Sep 12, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Washington Township School
Washington Township School Foundation hosts its 12th annual pork roast dinner with trimmings. Free will donation. Corner of P58 & F31 in Dallas County.

A raffle for "half a hog" will conclude the evening of the pork roast. Chances are still available and may be purchased during the dinner at the school or from the various volunteers around the community. Each chance is $2.00, or you can buy three chances for $5.00. If you are the winner, the hog will be dressed to your liking.

Please plan to attend and support the activities offered by alumni and friends of three schools (Washington Township, Minburn and Central Dallas).
ADM School Board Elections
Sep 8, 2009
6:00 pm
School Board Candidate Forum
Sep 3, 2009
7:00 PM
ADM High School Auditorium
Sally Bird (incumbent), Kelli Book, Rod Collins, and Steve Meyer (incumbent) are running for two open four-year term seats. School Board election is on September 8, 2009.
Minburn Elementary Open House
Aug 13, 2009
6:30-8:00 pm
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Sponsored by Minburn Public Library
Apr 3 @ 10:00 AM
Meet Me in Minburn Concert
Bill & Kate Isles
Jun 19 @ 7:00 PM
Independence Day Eve Concert
MidLife Crisis
Jul 2 @ 7-11 pm
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