What's Happening in Denison June 20-26

Friday, June 20

• American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Crawford County: the event will be held at the Denison High School beginning at 5:00 pm with opening ceremonies at 6:00 pm.
• Following is the schedule:
  • 5 p.m.: Empty Table, face painting, Locks of Love, food
  • 6 p.m.: prayer, raising of flag by Scouts, national anthem, lighting of torch by Katie Gehlsen and family
  • 6:15 p.m.: Sherri & Julie’s Dancers
  • 6:45 p.m.: speaker – Pat Niehaus
  • 7 p.m.: survivor lap, caregiver lap and photo
  • 7:15 p.m.: Latino dance performance
  • 7:45 p.m.: speaker – Justin Blair
  • 8 p.m.: team lap and introductions
  • 8:15 p.m.: speaker – Rachel Desy
  • 8:30 p.m.: sponsor introductions
  • 8:45 p.m.: performance by Cut The Rope band
  • 9:30 p.m.: lighting of luminaries
  • 10 p.m.: closing ceremony – prayer service
• Water Fun Day Camp, “Water Rocks” at Yellow Smoke Park at the Woodland Shelter from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the Extension office at 712-263-4697 for more details.
• Baseball
  • Denison-Schleswig 9 DH vs. Lewis Central at Council Bluffs, 11 a.m.
  • Denison-Schleswig JV/V vs. Shenandoah at Denison, 5:30 p.m.
  • Ar-We-Va JV/V vs. Coon RapidsBayard at Westside, 6 p.m.
  • Boyer Valley JV/V vs. CAM at Anita, 6 p.m.
  • IKM-Manning JV/V at Griswold, 6 p.m.
• Softball
  • Denison-Schleswig JV/V vs. East Sac County at Denison, 5:30 p.m.
  • Ar-We-Va V/JV vs. Coon RapidsBayard at Vail, 6 p.m.
  • Boyer Valley JV/V vs. CAM at Anita, 6 p.m.
  • CO-U JV/V vs. Adair-Casey at Adair, 6 p.m.
  • IKM-Manning JV/V at Griswold, 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 21

• Uptown Market 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.
• The Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts “Centennial Celebration of the Germania Opera House. Following is the schedule for the centennial and rededication ceremony at The Donna Reed Center.
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Open house. Building artifacts will be on display and on the theatre screen. Cookies, coffee and punch will be available.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Re-dedication event with comments from The Donna Reed Foundation’s board of director’s president John Fujii and Mayor Brad Bonner.
  • 5:30 p.m.: Showing of “Wide Open,” an early “talkie” that was first shown in May of 1930 at the Denison Opera House. The movie will last just more than one hour.
  • For more information on the centennial open house, contact The Donna Reed Foundation at 712-263-3334 or email info@donnareed.org.
• Children’s Musical Theater performance of “Summer Camp”: For more information call 263-3334 or email info@donnareed.org.
• Frederick Blanch will speak at Norelius Community Library in Denison at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, about his book, “”Last Words – Frederick’s Bionary.” The book is a witty, charming, sad and hilarious novel that encapsulates Blanch’s life as a boy growing up in America’s heartland during the Great Depression. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Monday, June 23

• Community Vacation Bible School Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27 from 1:00- 3:30 PM. For all children preschool through middle school. Learn about God’s promises to us! Games, Snacks, Crafts and Fun ALL FREE! Hosted by Cornerstone Family Church, 311 Chamberlin Dr., Denison. REGISTER TODAY by Calling 269-0838.

Wednesday, June 25

• Ambassador Call at Senior Center: Join us at 1:30pm at the Senior Center in Denison, to welcome Maxine Murphy to her new position as Site Manager. Located at 201 S Main St. in Denison.

Thursday, June 26

• Business After Hours at Summer Magic Tropical Sno: Join us on June 26th from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate their Grand Opening for the season. Located on Hwy 30 in Denison.