What's Happening in Denison July 10 – 19
The Crawford County Fair Board is in need of volunteers for the petting zoo and mutton busting. The petting zoo will begin on Thursday, July 24, and run through Sunday, July 27. Volunteers will be needed each night from 5 to 9 p.m. Mutton busting will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. Interested volunteers must be at least 16 years of age for the petting zoo and 18 for mutton busting. For more information contact the Crawford County Fair office at 712-263-5306 or Gary Volkert at 712-263-8990.
Thursday, July 10
- Denison Farmers Market: from 3-6 p.m. at the Northwest corner of Hwy 30 and 7th Street. Come check out the fresh produce from local farmers!
- Baseball
- Denison-Schleswig V at Red Oak, 10:30 a.m.
- Denison-Schleswig V vs. Roland Story at Des Moines, 2 p.m.
- IKM-Manning JV/V vs. Coon Rapids-Bayard at Manilla, 6 p.m.
- Softball
- Denison-Schleswig V vs. Carroll High (Class 4A Regional Quarterfinal) at Denison, 7 p.m.
- Crawford County Fair 4-H Clothing Event: Judging at the First United Methodist Church, Denison starting at 1:00 pm.
Friday, July 11
- Women in Business Impact Organization: from 8:30-9:30am. At Cronk’s in Denison. Membership is Free and unless it is a sponsored event, all participants will be responsible to pay for their own refreshments.
- Crawford County Fair 4-H Communication: Judging at the First United Methodist Church, Denison starting at 1:00 pm.
- Baseball: Denison-Schleswig V vs. Pella at Des Moines, TBA.
- Softball: Class 1A-2A Regional Semifinals, TBA.
Saturday, July 12
- Softball: Class 4A Regional Semifinals, TBA
Monday, July 14
- Cooking Matters at the Store: Brought to you by Walmart and the ISU Extension and Outreach. Sessions are at Denison Fareway. Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm. Sessions are 1.5 hours long. Want to save money at the store? Want to buy healthy foods for your family? Need some tasty healthy recipes? If you said yes, come join us for a free guided grocery store tour. All participants will receive $10 worth of healthy groceries of your choice, book of recipes, and a reusable grocery bag. Call and sign up today 712.263.4697.
- The Denison Area Christian Women will host men’s and women’s guest night at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, at Cronk’s Café. The cost is $11.50. Reservations can be made by calling 712-267-8091 or 712-263-5769.
Tuesday, July 15
- Weight Watchers Mid-Year Resolution meeting at Grace Evangelical Church, Denison 6:30. Call 712-269-3071 for information.
Wednesday, July 16
- NCRC Testing @ Western Iowa Tech: In Denison, from 5-9 p.m. Show employers concrete evidence of your skills. Space is limited so call 712.792.2685.
Thursday, July 17
- Denison Farmers Market: from 3-6 p.m. at the Northwest corner of Hwy 30 and 7th Street. Come check out the fresh produce from local farmers!
- The Iowa Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and the Cyclone Chapter of Ames will host an HR networking event from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at the Santa Maria Winery, 218 West Sixth Street, in Carroll. All business professionals with HR-related duties or responsibilities are invited to attend. Attendance is free and complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information about the event, contact Mary Greiner, SPHR current Eastern District director for the Iowa SHRM State Council at 319-467-3815 or mary-greiner@uiowa.edu, or Jeff Heuton, HR manager, Pella Corporation, at JDHeuton@pella.com.
Thursday, July 17 – Saturday, July 19
- Denison and Crawford County Cat ‘n Dog Days: It’s one of the best shopping days of the year! Enjoy sidewalk sales, indoor sales and clearance sales during normal business hours. Every merchant in the county is encouraged to participate during these dates!
Saturday, July 19
- Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘n’ Remember: Three decades of Elvis Hits at the Donna Reed Theatre!! This is a must for all ages. Show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are only $20. Call 712.263.3334 for more information.
- McHenry House Yard Sale: 8:00am – 1:00pm. Now accepting any donations for their Yard Sale. If anyone has good quality kitchen, furniture, or household items (no clothing please) they want to part with they can drop them off on July 17th from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. We would even be willing to pick them up if you call Connie Volkmann at 265-1285 or Penny Kinney at 269-3438.
- Uptown Market: (Dog Days of Summer: A Celebration of Dogs! Bring your dogs and treats.) in beautiful uptown Denison from 10 am to 1 pm. Grab a coffee, walk the historic streets, and take in the sights and sounds of Uptown Market. Shop local retailers and unique merchants including: Fresh produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, handcrafted goods, gourmet foods and local art. Vendors: Contact the CDC at 263-5621 or eblakley@cdcia.org for your application.
- Crawford County Hunger Fighters will continue their fight against hunger by hosting a meal from 5 to 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Our Savior Lutheran Church.Tickets are available to purchase at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Grace Evangelical Free Church and V&H Tire Company. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.