Annie Jeffrey Hosts Annual Health Fair

The 15th Annual Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center Spring Health Fair was held on Tuesday, March 7th at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center.

Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Registration

On Friday, April 14th, Jeffrey Elementary in Osceola will have its Kindergarten round up starting at 9:00 am. Any student that will be starting Kindergarten in the 2023 - 2024 school year are welcome and should attend.

National Nutrition Month

Each year during the month of March we recognize National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind: Eat with the environment in mind. Consider growing your own food in your home or in a backyard garden.

7 Double Dogs are Heading to State

Congrats to the USA State Qualifiers. The Double Dogs are sending seven team members to State this year.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Aspects

It happened again: thoughts for this week’s column were set aside given the time element pertaining to an important topic. (Yes, once again, we counter the misconception of “small town living being boring”!

Sign up for 4-H

For those interested in joining Polk County 4-H mark your calendars for Thursday afternoon, March 16! From 4-6 p.m. that day, at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop, you can enroll in 4-H, get a sneak peak of the upcoming summer workshops, and get a free smoothie just for enrolling!

Ambulance Fundraiser

They are raising funds for a new defibrillator. When: Friday, March 17th from 5:30 to 8 PM Where: Osceola Fairgrounds What: Fish Fry including fish, potatoes, green beans and roll. Ryan Hill providing cash bar.

Library News

Join us for a Dr. Seuss Story Hour on Wednesday, March 15 at 4:00! All children ages pre-K to 2nd grade are invited to an hour of stories, crafts, snacks and fun! The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club meets next on Monday, March 27 to discuss THE LIONESS by Chris Bohjalian.

Thrift Shop Bag Sale

The Annie Jeffrey Thrift Shop in Osceola will be having end of season $5.00 bag sales on March 8, 9, and 10 and March 15, 16 and 17th. Bags will be provided. This sale includes all clothing, both for children and adults, shoes, belts, sleepwear, and purses. Household items and toys are not included.