Community Calendar

Tuesday, Feb. 21

10:30 a.m. Stories & Craft at Knoxville Public Library.

10:30-11 a.m. Story Time at Pella Public Library. Come visit the library for songs, stories and fun. This program is geared for children of all ages (0-6). Miss Katie will focus on early literacy skills for all ages.

3-4 p.m. NAMI South Central Iowa Connection Support Group. This group is for loved ones of those with mental health concerns. The group meets every other Tuesday via Zoom and is free for those 18 years and up. To sign up, email info@namiscia.org.

5:30-7 p.m. Pella Business Exchange (PBX) at Smash Park. Meet and connect with like-minded individuals in a casual setting. Each event will feature a topic of discussion as business owners, employees and budding entrepreneurs share ideas and advice over a drink. PBX is the second Tuesday of each month.

6:30 p.m. Men Talk: Guys Helping Guys Cope with Grief. Join licensed independent social worker Jim Hibma on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Pella Community Center, Room 306. All are welcome. Call 641-628-1212 for more information.

7:30 p.m. Oskaloosa High School Chamber Choir, Concert Choir and Middle School Choir Second Trimester Concert at George Daily Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. There will be an opportunity to give towards a free-will donation at the conclusion of the concert.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

10:30 a.m. Stories & Craft at Knoxville Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 23

12-1 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club at Pella Public Library. The Brown Bag Book Club is an adult book discussion group that meets at noon on the last Thursday of each month in the library meeting room. Each month, a single title (or sometimes two) is read and discussed, with the discussion facilitated by a member of the group. The list of titles is available at the circulation desk. Bring lunch and bring a friend.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Plan, Shop, Save and Cook. Join Mahaska County ISU Extension and Outreach for this free series to learn how to plan meals ahead, save money at the grocery store, understand food labels, cook healthy meals and snacks, and find trustworthy recipes and resources online. Call or email Suzette Striegel at 641-673-5841 or striegel@iastate.edu to register.

6:30 p.m. Trivia Night at the Knoxville Public Library. Bring a team or just yourself.

Friday, Feb. 24

7:30-8:45 a.m. Exchange Friday. This event takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m., typically at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa, and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. This event is for those interested in starting a business; who have already started a business; have questions or concerns, new business thoughts or are just curious.

10-11 a.m. Plan, Shop, Save and Cook. Join Mahaska County ISU Extension and Outreach for this free series to learn how to plan meals ahead, save money at the grocery store, understand food labels, cook healthy meals and snacks, and find trustworthy recipes and resources online. Call or email Suzette Striegel at 641-673-5841 or striegel@iastate.edu to register.

7-9 p.m. Joseph Hall Presents: Elvis Rock N' Remember at Pella Opera House. Joseph Hall has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making six TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists. Hall has won many awards throughout his young career, including the “Spirit of Elvis ” award. He has worked with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Legends in Concert and has officially been recognized as one of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world today.

Submit area events for inclusion in our community calendar to oskynews@oskyherald.com. Please submit the basic details of the event and contact information by email only, and do so at least one week before your event. Costs for events can not be included. Open to events located in Mahaska and Marion Counties.