Events
FiftyNorth Band Concert
Monday, October 2
4:00-5:00pm
Cross your fingers for great weather Monday, October 2, because The FiftyNorth Band will present a concert in the courtyard! Come and enjoy the music, which will include marches, blues, novelty pieces (there might be meowing!) and even some old sitcom theme songs. The concert begins at 4:00 pm.
We hope to see you there! (Concert will move indoors to Room 103 in case of inclement weather).
Mary Bleckwehl Author Talk: Fetching Dreams
Friday, October 27
10:30-11:30am
Fetching Dreams: Sometimes it takes a village…and sometimes, it just takes two girls. Mary Bleckwehl’s second novel, Fetching Dreams, is a riveting and often heartbreaking story of using one’s voice to make a difference. In a shockingly authentic story, two girls from very different cultures break all the rules to bring change and opportunity to an African village where dreams have trouble surviving and fetching water is a dangerous and time-consuming task. Reviewers have called it an unforgettable, eye-opening must-read.
Author bio: Mary Bleckwehl is a local author who has spent her career promoting literacy and the love of reading. She grew up in a big family on a dairy farm in NE Iowa, graduating from Waukon High School, Wartburg College, and Lesley University. Although there were few books in her childhood home, she learned that both magic and knowledge blossomed in words once she began school. Mary taught school in Northfield for many years and still subs in between her author commitments. She and her husband, Bill, have three adult children and two grandchildren. On October 27 from 10:30-11:30, Mary will be sharing the inspiration behind her new book, Fetching Dreams, at FiftyNorth. This is her twelfth published book. Her books will be available for purchase and signing at the October 27 event for those interested.
Presenter: Mary Bleckwehl
Capacity: 25
Cost: free
Space: Room 103
HARVEST DANCE
Friday, October 27
7:00-9:00pm
Celebrate fall at FiftyNorth! Bring a friend or two, show off your costume (optional), and enjoy live music, dancing, and dessert. The David Miller Combo will play a mixture of 50s, 60s, polka, waltz and jazz music.
Cost: $8 per person
Space: room 103/105
Desserts Will Be Served
Troubadours Men’s Choir Concert
Thursday, November 9
1:00-2:00pm
The Troubadours have been entertaining locally for over forty years. They are an all-male choir. They sing a wide variety of musical selections.
Capacity: 40
Cost: Free and open to the public
Space: Room 103
Variety Show – choose a Friday or Saturday or sign up for both!
Variety Show and Dessert at FiftyNorth
Friday, November 17
7:00-9:00pm
Enjoy a delightful evening as you listen to classic humor and music of the Chronologically Gifted Community at FiftyNorth. There will be singing and dancing and drama and music and jazz hands! Includes dessert!
Space: Rooms 103/105
Cost: advance sales $15, at the door $20
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Variety Show and Dessert at FiftyNorth
Saturday, November 18
7:00-9:00pm
Enjoy a delightful evening as you listen to classic humor and music of the Chronologically Gifted Community at FiftyNorth. There will be singing and dancing and drama and music and jazz hands! Includes dessert!