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1 If you are a non-profit organization or have a Community Announcement to be placed on Channel 2, contact: RingTel Communications: Ringsted phone or Armstrong phone or fax fax sbonnicksen@ringtelco.com

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3 ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT AND MUSIC Thursday, December 7 th 6:30 pm Ringsted Legion Comm Center Freewill Offering Deserts, Coffee & Punch Will be served Featuring Glenn Henriksen, Bill Hansen, Ole & Lena, United Lutheran Church Choir, Jessica Zotz, Stewart Ohrtman, The Snow Flakes, Anita Larsen and Others

4 Wishing you the gifts of the season Peace, Joy, Hope Ringsted Community Improvement Organization Please join us Monday, December 4 th 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Ringsted Public Library

5 Holiday Service of Remembrance Henry-Olson Chapel, Estherville Wednesday, December 6 th At 6:30pm Anyone who has lost a loved one, Regardless of when or where is welcome to attend

6 Everyone is invited to join us for December 24 Christmas services. 10:30 am joint service at Ringsted United Lutheran; 3 pm Candlelight Service with Communion at Nazareth Lutheran, Armstrong 5 pm Candlelight Service with Communion at United Lutheran, Ringsted

7 Burt Community Santa Day December 2, 2017 Burt Activity Complex 3:00 5:00 Goodies, Coffee & Fire Truck Rides 5:00 6:30 Emma Elsbecker 5:00 7:00 pm Chili & Chicken Noodle Supper

8 Gingerbread House Contest Pick up a kit after Nov 20 th Or make your own Ringsted Public Library Bring back to Library between Dec 9 th & 12 th Judging Dec 13 th 19 th

9 Always on Your Side Community Project There are 121 people needing our help this Christmas season. Please find it in your heart to sponsor one or more people this year. If you wish to sponsor, please contact Kristin Buum via Facebook messenger, or cell phone ( ). Gifts are due by December 9th. We appreciate and thank each and every one of your for your continued support in making this possible. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

10 2017 Many Voices Choir Holiday Concert There s Still my Joy St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bancroft, IA November 26, 3:30 pm Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Jackson, MN November 30, 7:30 pm St. Patrick s Catholic Church, Estherville, IA December 2, 1:30 pm St. Mary s Catholic Church, Spirit Lake, IA December 2, 7:30 pm A freewill offering will be collected

11 Fantastic Trees From the Past And the Future Armstrong Heritage Museum Christmas Open House Wednesday, Dec 6 th 1 pm 4 pm Saturday, Dec 9 th 9 am 2 pm Wednesday, Dec 13 th 1 pm 4 pm We will be closed Dec 20 th to Jan 3rd Join us on a stroll through Armstrong s Heritage Enjoy refreshments & door prizes

12 Blood Drive Ringsted Community American Legion Meeting Room 5 West Maple Street Ringsted, IA Wednesday, Nov 29, :00 6:00 pm Call for appointment Barb Karen

13 Share the love of books & reading with a child this Christmas Buy a new children s book & place it under the library s Christmas tree by Nov 30 th The books will be delivered to Upper Des Moines to be given to children in Emmet County

14 Walking Ringsted American Legion-Community Center 8:00 am 4:00 pm Starting Monday, Nov 6th

15 Craft & Vendor Show December 9 th 9:30 1:30 Armstrong Community Center Santa at Comm Center 11:00 12: Horse & Sleigh Rides Museum open 9:00 1:00 Soup Luncheon Fundraiser By Always on Your Side

16 Armstrong Community Center December 9 th 11 5 Santa s Barn (City Shed, across from Oleson Chiropractic) Santa s Animals from 12 5 at his barn

17 Community project of supporting the Ronald McDonald House 42 Christmas stockings need to be filled To fill a stocking, contact Robin Hansen Or Athlyn Black

18 Armstrong Public Library A place to study A place to catch up on Social media A place to hang out with friends Every Monday 3 4pm Starts October 2nd Open to all Middle and High School Students

19 Attention Veterans: It s Time to Protect Yourself With a FLU Shot: Sioux Falls: Flu Shot Clinic located in Primary Care on second floor 9/2917 Friday 8am 4pm 10/15/17 Thursday 8am 3:30pm 10/13/17 Friday 8am 4pm 10/18/17 Wed 9am 12pm & 12:30pm 4pm 10/25/17 Wed 10am 2pm 11/1/17 Wed 8am 4pm 11/15/17 Wed 8am 4pm 11/30/17 Thursday 8am 4pm 12/14/17 Thursday 8am 12pm Spirit Lake CBOC: 10/18/17 Wed 12pm 3pm 10/24/17 Tuesday 8:30 3pm

20 Now available at the Ringsted library ** Bridges, Iowa s elibrary ** These are downloadable ebooks or audiobooks which may be checked out for two weeks at a time. Patrons may go online to or go to Ringsted s library new website at to access Bridges through a link on the webpage. Patrons will need to know their library number. To obtain a number, stop at the library.

21 Cards can reach Leland Luers at % Pearl Valley st Ave N RM 16 Estherville, IA 51334

22 Ringsted Relay for Life team Hope Totes given to cancer patients going through treatments. Donations can be left at the Ringsted Legion Community Center, given to Robin Hansen or Mandy Morris Suggested items are puzzle books, lotion, pens, note cards, chap stick, gas cards, inspirational books, hard candy stamps or money

23 Wish List Drop items off at either Church or Legion Paper towels Tissues Heavy-Duty Paper plates & Bowls Paper Napkins Disinfecting Wipes Liquid Laundry Detergent (no pods) Liquid Dishwasher Detergent (no Pods) Toilet Bowl Cleaner Coffee K-cups Decaf Coffee Fruit Cups Breakfast Bars Fresh Fruit Fresh Vegetables Fresh Bread

24 Books on Wheels If you live in Ringsted, or within 3 miles of Ringsted and can t make it in to the library we will deliver books, magazines, jigsaw puzzles and DVD s to you. The times will be delivered on every Wednesday afternoon Call to request your items

25 Ringsted Meals on Wheels Ringsted Eating Establishments will furnish meals for those who were receiving Meals on Wheels in Ringsted. Drivers are still needed to deliver the meals & the cost will remain $5. To receive or deliver meals call or

26 Ringsted American Legion Post #382 Is Collecting Chapstick & Baby Wipes to be sent To Iowa National Guards Serving overseas May be dropped off at the Legion

27 Ringsted American Legion Post #382 Is sponsoring a paper drive for the Legion. Items needed are Paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, coffee filters & dish soap Items may be dropped off at the Legion

28 Noon Lunch will be served on Monday s at the Ringsted Legion/ Community Center 11:30 am 12:30 pm Free Will

29 Ringsted Legion/Community Center will be open for coffee 6:00am 11:00 am

30 Drop off your old glasses at: Ringsted Legion/ Community Center NorthStar Bank & Agency Sponsored by Ringsted Evening Out Club

31 Estherville & Surrounding Area Parkinson s Support Group 10:30 am The first Monday of every month Estherville Library lower level conference room Questions, call Eric J Erickson Virginia Erickson

32 Meeting First and Third Monday s of each month 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Estherville United Methodist Church 102 S 8 th St, Estherville, IA Meetings will be cancelled if school is cancelled on the meeting dates We invite you to join us!! Cancer Patients Cancer survivors Family members Friends For information call

33 Continue to save pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. They may be left at either church in Ringsted, Ringsted City Hall or Ringsted Legion Community Center.

34 United Lutheran Church of Ringsted invites everyone to join them for Sunday services at 10:30 AM. Starting Sunday, Sept 10 th Sunday School will start At 9:15 am View the Services On Demand on your schedule!!

35 Former Armstrong and Ringsted School employees meet for coffee and conversation on the second Tuesday of each month at Spring Creek. Coffee time is 10:00 am.

36 If you have worn out American flags that you need to dispose of, they may be left at the Ringsted Legion or give them to Mark Larsen or Robin Hansen. They will make sure they are properly disposed of.

37 Nazareth s Food Pantry Nazareth s Food Pantry is open the second Thursday From 4:30-5:30 pm and the last Saturday from 9:30-10:30AM each month Nazareth Lutheran Church th Street, Armstrong, IA 50514

38 Armstrong Heritage Museum Is open to the public every Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 3:00pm or longer if needed. Come tour the buildings! Enjoy a cup of coffee or cold drink with us! EVERYONE WELCOME!

39 October Pop Can money Will go toward Christmas projects

40 Spring Creek Independent & Assisted Living Will be hosting Coffee Hour the first Wednesday of each month 9:30-10:30 Come & enjoy free coffee & goodies and great company Questions? Call Briana Nutt

41 The Ringsted Auxiliary is wanting names & addresses of all active military especially those serving overseas. Names & addresses may be given to Robin Hansen or Anita Larsen

42 Fairmont, Minnesota Shopko Delivery Service or Armstrong * Free in City limits on Thursday afternoons * Orders to be made 24 hours prior delivery date Weather could affect times Mail outs will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays Must be home at time of delivery

43 Emmet County Kinship Mentoring Program, Inc. Connecting Kids with Positive, Adult Role Models One Friendship at a Time If interested, please call

44 Valley Vue Care Center will provide blood pressure & blood sugar testing At Spring Creek Assisted Living in the Wellness Room on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:30-10:30 This is a FREE service - Open to the Public

45 The Worship Service from Nazareth Lutheran Church Can now be watched ON DEMAND! See next Slide for details.

46 There is a new way you can watch the church service for RingTel Cable Customers follow the prompts below to watch! Menu ->Movies -> Library -> Church -> Armstrong or Ringsted -> Nazareth Lutheran or United Lutheran - > Nazareth Lutheran Church or United Lutheran Church (the Date will be on this screen) -> Watch. You can enjoy the church service whenever it is convenient for you! Please Call the RingTel Office with any questions you have regarding this!

47 RINGSTED PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Tuesday &Thursday 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

48 Armstrong Public Library Hours Monday 12:00 6:00 Wednesday 10:00 6:00 Friday 12:00 6:00 Saturday 9:00 1:00 Children s Hour 1 st Saturday each month 9-10

49 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Wednesdays 8:00 pm Senior Citizens Center Armstrong, IA Call Sarah at

50 Emmet County Driver License Station Hours Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Driving tests are only offered on Wednesday

51 DIG SAFELY!! Call Iowa One Call 48 hours BEFORE you dig! All you have to dial is 811. Your call will connect directly with Iowa One Call

52 Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Every Friday night at 8 pm First Christian Church 205 N. 7 th Street Estherville Use the north door