Harriman Nielsen Fund Raiser

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Tickets are now available for the Harriman Nielsen Historic Farm Fundraiser – an evening of traditional Danish food and music. The meal and program will be held on Sunday, April 18 at the Hampton Country Club with social time at 5:30 pm and the meal at 6 pm. The meal will include appetizers, salads, main course, beverages, and a dessert.

The program will include entertainment by Glenn Henriksen, a versatile pianist and organist from Armstrong, Iowa. Glenn started piano lessons at age seven, attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and over the years has developed a unique musical style. He has recorded several CDs including “Danish Songs and Hymns”. You can listen to selections from Mr. Henriksen recordings at www.pianoglenn.com.

Tickets to the event are $30 each, with proceeds going toward phase II restoration projects at the property. Tickets may be purchased at Center 1, or any of the following board members: Deb Kalousek, Berry Johnson, Jackie Dohlman, Sally Van Wert, Doreen Petersen, Mary Marquard, Lowell Lange, Jim Jorgensen, Scott Hoegh, or John Lyman.

For more information on the event, contact Doreen Petersen at 641-456-3825.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114
Winfield Solutions - 641-456-4566
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TownsEnd Winery - 641-456-2836

Find Your Fun in Franklin County

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Franklin County Tourism has been selected as one of only 32 Iowa locations to be included in the Explore Iowa program. Explore Iowa is a guide to 32 exciting getaways throughout the beautiful state of Iowa. The Iowa Bankers Association and its successful IBA Bank Club will promote this travel package and reach over 30,000 Iowa families. The guides will be distributed to all participating banks, CVB’s, Tourism Regional Directors and package participants beginning April 1.

This package is to be used by out of town people visiting Franklin County. If you have family traveling here to visit, why not encourage them to use the Find Your Fun In Franklin County Package?

Find Your Fun in Franklin County
This package includes:
2 nights lodging Country Heritage B&B: • romantic suite with whirlpool
Full breakfast for 2
$50 chamber bucks (same as cash at specialty shops all over town)
Local guide to take you fishing - ice or regular - Guaranteed to catch fish!
Dinner for two at restaurant of your choice
Tour of 3 historical sites in Franklin County: Historical Society Museum, Old Stone House, and Harriman Nielson Historic Farm
Wine tour and sampling at Townsend Winery
A round of golf at Hampton Country Club
$250 + tax (Value $500)
Good through 4/30/11
Reservations: 641-456-5668, Brook Boehmler

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114
Winfield Solutions - 641-456-4566
Small Business Social Media Summit www.smallbizsocialmediasummit.com
TownsEnd Winery - 641-456-2836

Americas Lost Landscape

Movie Showing at Maynes Grove
Franklin County Conservation is pleased to present the films America's Lost Landscape: The Tall Grass Prairie and Restoring Fire at Maynes Grove Lodge. All interested in learning more about Iowa's native landscape and the practices that have transformed Iowa to its present state are welcome to attend. This event is free to the public and refreshments will be provided. The showing will be March 23, 2010 at 7pm. If you are interested in attending contact Franklin County Conservation at 641-456-4375 or email via our website franklincountconservation.org


Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114
Winfield Solutions - 641-456-4566
Small Business Social Media Summit www.smallbizsocialmediasummit.com
TownsEnd Winery - 641-456-2836

Troubled Waters

Documentary “Troubled Waters” Available FREE

The film “Troubled Waters” will premiere at the Iowa Water Conference in Ames on Monday, March 8. The new Iowa Learning Farm video explores rivers and the human relationship with them. “Troubled Waters” calls attention to our attitudes and treatment of rivers, both good and bad. It highlights Iowans who share their personal relationships with their local river and explores the treatment that rivers have received by humans. The video is produced by Jacqueline Comito and Jon Anderson, Anderson Production Services LLC. The film serves to launch dialogue about the issues that affect our waters and asks the viewer to appreciate rivers, to acknowledge their importance and their power. The video is filmed entirely on Iowa’s waters and features an original musical score. “Troubled Waters” will be available by request after March 9. To request your free copy of this DVD, email: ilf@iastate.edu.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

The United States Army Field Bank in Concert in Iowa Falls

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The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus from our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C., will be appearing in concert in the Iowa Falls Alden High School gymnasium on Monday evening, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Music critics consider the United States Army Field Band to be one of the most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world. The 100 piece band and chorus, together, present a powerful and diverse program of marches, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections and instrumental solos.

Jeanne Busse, Chairman of the Warren Cultural Commission in Warren, Michigan said it all. “Superb—Magnificent and Breathtaking. It warmed my heart; brought tears to my eyes and expressed so well my love for and pride in my country.”

Tickets will be available at the Times– Citizen office beginning the middle of March. Tickets are free and required for admission to the concert. Mark Monday April 19 on your calendar and get your tickets early.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114
Winfield Solutions - 641-456-4566
Small Business Social Media Summit www.smallbizsocialmediasummit.com
TownsEnd Winery - 641-456-2836

Monitor the Wildlife

Become an official Volunteer Wildlife Monitor!

The Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program is for volunteers who wish to get involved with the collection of wildlife data for the Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program. We need enthusiastic and sharp-eyed volunteers who have a passion for wildlife and its conservation! For more information, visit the DNR Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program webpage: http://www.iowadnr.gov/wildlife/diversity/vwmp.html

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114