Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary The Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will meet on Sat., Oct. 23rd, 9:30 at Westbrook Acres. The girls will make favors for the residents of Westbrook. Hostesses are Jodi Betts, KarenEggers, and Marilyn Thoms.

Meet the Candidates A “Meet and Greet” for Republican candidates Michelle Yuska, Republican candidate for Tama County Treasurer and Deb Kupka, Republican Incumbent candidate for Tama County Recorder will be held at the Gladbrook Memorial Building Saturday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This event is sponsored by Keith and JoAnn Sash. Refreshments will be served.

Gladbrook Scouts Annual Scouting for Food Drive Saturday, October 23: Annual Scouting for Food Drive. Place your non-perishable food items in a sack or box on your doorstep by 9:00 a.m. All food donations will be delivered directly to the Food Pantry. For more information contact Stephanie Goos, chairperson.

Gladbrook Commercial Club Gladbrook Commercial Club will meet Thursday, November 4, 6:30 a.m., at Gifts of Grace. A representative from Tama Co. Economic Development will be the speaker. Please RSVP to Carolyn at 473-2261.

Holiday Open House A Holiday Open House will be held November 5th & 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Gifts of Grace, Lucy’s Tole and Day In The Sun in Gladbrook.

October Tama Co. Livestock & Fair Association Meeting The  Tama Co. Livestock & Fair Association will hold the October meeting on Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 pm at the Tama County Extension  Office in Toledo.  Any one interested in the Fair is welcome to attend.

Gladbrook Festival of Trees There will be a planning meeting for the “Festival of Trees” on Mon., Oct. 18th, 7 p.m. at the theater. Anyone that would like to help decorate for the Festival of Trees are encouraged to attend the meeting. If anyone has decorations the Commercial Club can use for the Festival of Trees call Jeanne at 473-2802 or 641-751-2039. The tree lighting will be Wed., Dec. 1st.

GYW Halloween Party The Gladbrook Young Women Halloween Party will be October 30, 2010 at 10:00am at the Gladbrook City Center for ages 0 – 4th graders. Come in Costume! All activities and movie are free. Parents are encouraged to stay.

Save the Date! Gladbrook Annual Tree Lighting Gladbrook’s Annual Tree Lighting Festivities will be held Wednesday, December 1.

FALL Into Winter Sale The Gladbrook Young Women will be hosting a FALL Into Winter Sale. The sale will be Saturday November 13, 2010 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. This will be open to those wanting to have a garage sale, sell crafts and to home based vendors. If interested please call Jackie at 641-473-2729 by October 16th, 2010 to reserve a booth.

Siren Testing Garwin Fire Department will test the warning sirens on the 3rd Monday of the month. This will be a year-round policy.

Library Coffee Time Stop in and join us every Friday afternoon at the Gladbrook Public Library at 2 p. m. for coffee and conversation. We might even discuss a book or two. Bring a friend and hopefully brighten your day and ours!! Pat & Karen