Thursday, August 23rd
Reservations Required at Osborne Nature Center
Osborne’s Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls will be touring Forest Hill Farm for the August 23rd destination. This year’s theme is “Northeast Iowa Grows It Better.” O.W.L.S. are traveling around Northeast Iowa to find unique farms and businesses who are growing locally.
Forest Hill Farm raises certified organic, grass-fed beef and lamb along with pastured pigs and poultry. Keith and Glenda Plozay began their adventure in 1991 on a very small scale with just three acres. A couple years later they bought another ten acres and slowly grew their dream into an 85 acre farm. Raising heritage hogs, certified red angus cattle and most recently bees to pollinate the pastures, garden and fruit trees show that conservation is a high priority. To learn more about the animals they raise and their passion for the environment visit their website at foresthillfarmiowa.com
Make reservations by calling (563) 245-1516 or visit the Osborne Nature Center. Please meet at Osborne Park at 10:30. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
The Osborne Center is located on Highway 13, ten miles north of Strawberry Point or five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Saturday, and Sunday noon to 4:00pm. Please call 563-245-1516 for more information or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org.

August 26, 2018
Modified Stableford Scoring Ryder Cup This unique 2-person event will be held annually to help support the Backbone State Park Friends Organization that provides financial and volunteer support for Backbone State Park in NE Iowa. Proceeds from this inaugural event will be used for the restoration of the Backbone State Park Trout Hatchery. Round 1: Best Ball, 9am shotgun start Round 2: Alt. Shot, 11:30am shotgun start Round 3: Best shot, 2pm shotgun start 33 team maximum, $100 per team. Skins game, cash hole prizes, door prizes, grilled brat meal. Cart rental not included. To reserve one of the 33 team spots, contact Fred Kline at 563-920.4385.

Aug 10 & 24: Cafè Rosè presents: “Music on Madison” on Friday Nights 2x a month (6-9pm). Join us for a home cooked meal, live music and delicious Café Rose’ wines and craft beers.
August 10: Johnnie Walker
August 24: Tapestry
*Seating is limited so please bring your own lawn chairs.

Mark your calendar for the Elkader Model Train show on Sunday, August 19, a family fun event for all ages to learn about trains and railroad history!

Elkader Model Train Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRaL9gNXfWc

Art in the Park Fine Art Festival in Elkader features professional artists, live music, great food, and more on August 18-19 in Founders Park!

Art in the Park 2018https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bto9Jq1kDc

Mark your calendars for Motor Mill’s second annual art show on Saturday, September 15th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm! Everyone is invited to either display or sell their artwork inspired by Motor Mill and Northeast Iowa. Throughout the show visitors can enjoy food, free tours, mini art classes, live music, and activities for all ages.
Artists who wish to participate in the show must contact us by phone or by email before 4:00pm on the August 27th deadline. This includes anyone who wants to either sell their artwork or simply display. Do you have a one-of-a-kind piece of Motor Mill art hanging on your wall? We especially welcome people to register and display original Motor Mill-inspired artwork.
For more information on this and other events call 563-245-1516, visit www.motormill.org, or email aharkrader@claytoncountyia.gov.

For more information on upcoming Clayton County events, visit our calendar.

On Saturday, August 25 be a part of breaking the Guinness World Record of most trucks in a parade!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Volga City Truck Cruise!
 
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Reiki Practitioner Certified 1 and 2 Usui Holy Fire Betty Pierce opens new business, Be Reiki, in Guttenberg at Riverside Wellness Center, 222 S. River Park Drive. Pierce offers in home service for shut ins along with service at the Riverside Wellness Center. Pierce also offers small group Reiki, large group workshops, and more. Call 563-599-3007 for more information.