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Community

Make new friends, and keep the old

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:25am
Familiar face returns to put new shine on Solon’s Old Gold Dining

By Lori Lindner
Solon Economist

SOLON– Ely resident Duane McAtee has served people much of his life.
Therefore, it’s not a big surprise that he has returned to Solon’s senior dining program as site manager; but to most, it is a blessing.
Solon’s Old Gold Dining program has been offering meals to the area’s senior residents for 33 years. Today, people aged 60 and up can get a hot meal for the price of a free-will donation, five days a week. The meals are served at Solon United Methodist Church fellowship hall, or delivered to homebound residents upon request.


St. Bridget’s Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 8

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:26am

SOLON– St. Bridget’s will host an open house and Christmas party on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8, at the historic St. Bridget’s Church built in 1894. The church is located at 2136 St. Bridget’s Rd. NE, Solon. The church will open at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m., the West Branch Community Chorus will provide Christmas music followed by a visit from Santa. Everyone is welcome to attend the free concert, refreshments and hospitality. For information, please contact John Wall, 319-643-5495. 

St. Mary cookie walk set for Sunday, Dec. 8

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:27am

SOLON– The annual St. Mary of Solon cookie walk will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. until noon in the St. Mary Catholic Church hall at 1749 Racine Ave.
There will be a variety of cookies and candy and even some homemade pies to choose from.
Shoppers can walk the aisles choosing their favorites. The price will remain at $5 per pound for cookies and candy; pies will be sold per whole pie. Everyone is welcome.

Solon Community Pantry serves 40 ready-to-make Thanksgiving meals

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:42am

SOLON– On Monday, Nov. 25, the Solon Community Pantry provided 40 families with a box containing all the ingredients to cook a complete Thanksgiving turkey or ham dinner. This was possible only through the generosity of the community. The pantry would like to thank each and every person or group that so generously donated money or food in support of this holiday meal, plus the many volunteers who stepped forward.


Free Christmas meal at Our Lord’s Church in Solon Dec. 25

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:43am

SOLON– Our Lord’s Church will be serving a free Christmas meal Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome. Reservations are not required but would be helpful. The meal will be served at noon at the church, 131 N. Market St., Solon. Rides and deliveries are also available. Call Duane and Anna at 319-841-2243 with questions or reservation.

Solon UMC Family Life Center to host blood drive on Dec. 19

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 11:44am

SOLON– Solon will host a community blood drive from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Solon United Methodist Church Family Life Center inside the gymnasium at 122 N. Iowa St., Solon.
To donate, please contact Rick Havel at 319-530-1596 or rickhavel@gmail.com; or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.