Community

May Day breakfast Saturday, May 4
04/30/2013 - 8:07pm
SOLON– GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club will sponsor a May Day Breakfast on Saturday, May 4, from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Solon United Methodist Church serving egg and meat casseroles, homemade kolaches and rolls, fruit, orange juice, coffee and milk. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12 at the door. Children under 5 eat free. Proceeds benefit the Solon Public Library and the Solon Community School District libraries.
Ely-Shueyville potluck and service May 2
04/30/2013 - 8:16pm
SHUEYVILLE– The Ely-Shueyville Ecumenical Association is sponsoring a Nation Day of Prayer Community Potluck and Prayer Service on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. hosted by the Shueyville United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the faith communities of St John’s Lutheran Ely, First Presbyterian Ely, and Shueyville Methodist. For more...
Solon Economist
Cub Scout signup May 8 at Lakeview
04/30/2013 - 8:15pm
SOLON– Current kindergartners through fourth graders are invited to a Cub Scouts informational and sign-up at the Lakeview Elementary Media Center. Come join us anytime between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Parents are invited to bring their potential scouts and any other family members.
Solon Economist
Solon Public Library
04/30/2013 - 8:15pm
Volunteer profile A new periodic feature to this column will be profiles of our staff and long-time volunteers. This week we’re featuring Georgia Welch. Georgia is originally from Minnesota, and has lived in many places in her life, such as Illinois, New Jersey and New York. She worked as a graphic designer for 25 years, and she and her husband...
Solon Economist
Old Gold Dining to move May 6 through May 10
04/30/2013 - 8:09pm
SOLON– Old Gold Senior Dining will be served at the Family Life Center, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 while the floor in the fellowship hall is being replaced. The sponsored meal scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, will be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 15. Call 319-624-2251 for information and reservations.
Solon Economist
PTO to discuss standards based grading May 7
04/30/2013 - 8:09pm
SOLON– The Solon Middle School PTO will meet Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. in the middle school media center. Director of instructional support Matt Townsley will be the featured guest and will speak about standards based grading at the start of the meeting. There will be time for questions. This is an opportunity to learn about the grading system...