Jan.  24	LCHC Winter Fest
Jan. 24	In Motion Dance Winter Showcase at Johnson's Auditorium 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 28-31	Quilters Shop Hop
Feb. 7	4th of July Auction, Dinner, and Dance at the Eagles 6 p.m.
Feb. 13	LCHC Scholarship Homemade Candy Sale at LCHC Atrium --starting  8a.m.
Feb. 14	Kiwanis Valentine Dinner at Carpenter Hall 5-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 21	Red Dress Extravaganza  at Carpenter Hall sponsored by LCHC----Call 641-774-3219 For Reservations or Information
Feb. 27	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
Feb. 28	Chili Bowl Shootout, Basketball, Dodge Ball, Women 6 on 6, Chili Feed and Salsa sampling contest at High School - sponsored by the Chamber. Call 774-4059 for more information.
March 6	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
March 7	Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Senior Center 7 a.m.-12 noon
March 13	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
March 14	Russell, IA. St. Patrick's Day Parade at Noon
March 14	Relay for Life Cooking for a Cure at Carpenter Hall 6p.m.--For more information call 641-774-4059
March 15	Lucas County Interchurch Council Brunch and Concert at Carpenter's Hall--More details at a later date
March 17	LCHC Volunteer Services Book Sale at LCHC Atrium 9-5 p.m.
March 20	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
March 27	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
March 28	Southern Prairie Pheasants Forever at Carpenter Hall 5 p.m.
March 30	Relay for Life Team Captain's Kick-Off
April 2	Parents & Children First Child Abuse Council Luncheon & Conference-Carpenter Hall
April 3	Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Catholic Church Parish Ctr. 5-7 p.m.
April 4	First Lutheran Church Lasagna Dinner & Talent Auction 5 p.m. For more information call 774-5133 or 774-4890
April  11	Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Courthouse Lawn
April 15	Lucas, IA. John Lewis Museum Opens
April 17	K-Dance 'Shining Stars' Silent Auction Fundraiser at Methodist Church from 5-7 p.m.
April 18	Lucas County Red Bud Festival on Chariton Square 9-12 p.m. Call the Chamber 774-4059 for more information
April 18	Kids' Fishing Contest at Red Haw State Park 1-3 p.m.
April 18	Faith United Methodist Church Annual Spring Supper 5-7 p.m.
April 20	Lucas County Museum Annual Meeting  7 p.m. at the Museum
April 25	Chariton High School Prom
April 25	First Presbyterian Church Lasagna Dinner call 774-2436 for more information
April 25	Lucas, IA. John L. Lewis Museum Appreciation Day 10-2 p.m. --Mark Nowak will be autographing his book "Coal Mountain Elementary"
May 6	Chariton Community Clean Up Day
May 16	Tourism Lucas County Garden Tour (Back to Nature Program) 1-5 p.m.  For more information call 641-774-4059
May 17	High School Graduation
May 22	K-Dance Recital at Johnson's Auditorium 7:30 p.m.
May 23	K-Dance Recital at Johnson's Auditorium 5:30 p.m.
May 23	Lucas County Museum opens Tuesday thru Saturday 1-4 p.m.
May 23-25	Corvette Club of Iowa Car Show and Races
May 25	Veteran Memorial Ceremony--West Side of Square  on Courthouse Lawn  4 p.m.
May 28	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
May 29	Lunch on the Square on Courthouse lawn 11:30-1p.m.
May 30	LCHC Healthy University at LCHC--Call 774-3219 for more information
June 4	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
June 5	In Motion Dance Recital at Johnson's Auditorium--7 p.m.
June 6	Community Betterment City Wide Garage Sales
June 7	9th Annual Kids' Fishing Day.  1-4 p.m. at Pin Oak Marsh and Pin Oak Lodge.  Call Skylar at 774-2438 for more information.
June 11	Chariton Chamber Fun Day at Lake View Golf and County Club
June 11	Farmers Market East Side of square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m
June 11-12	LCHC Volunteer Services Art Sale at LCHC Atrium---For more information call 774-3226
June 14	Tourism Lucas County Fly-In Breakfast at Chariton Airport. For more information call 641-774-4059
June 18	Lucas County Museum Peanut Day-Museum  4-7 p.m.
June 19	Lucas County Farm Bureau Appreciation Day/Annual Meeting at Lucas Co. Fair Grounds at 5:30 p.m.
June 20	Chariton Bicycle Classic-- 24 Year
June 20	John Dale Clark Memorial Motorcycle Ride
June 25	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
June 26	Lunch on the Square 11:30-1p.m. on Courthouse lawn
July 2-4	4th of July Celebration
July 5	Worship Service on the Court House Lawn 10 a.m.
July 5-11	Make a Difference Week--For more information call  774-4059
July 9	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
July 11	Poker run from Terrible's Casino through  Southern Iowa
July 11	Lucas County Resource Fair at Carpenter Hall
July 12	Benjamin Smiles Motorcycle Run to Blank Children Hospital
July 16	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
July 18	Lucas County Museum History Day Open House 1-4 p.m.
July 22	RAGBRAI XXXII will be in Chariton for an overnight stop--call the Chamber for information or go to www.charitonragbrai.com
July 23	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
July 25-30	Lucas County Fair  ---4-H
July 30	Chariton Chamber Annual Meeting at Carpenter Hall  6 p.m.
July 30	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
July 31	Lunch on the Square on Courthouse lawn 11:30-1p.m.
August 6	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
August 7-8	Relay for Life Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
August 13	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
August 13-23	Iowa State Fair
August 15	Hazardous Waste Disposal, East Side of Chariton Square
August 19	Chariton Schools Begin
August 20	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
August 27	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
August 28	Lunch on the Square on the Courthouse lawn 11:30-1 p.m.
Sept.  3	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 5	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Sept.  5	John L. Lewis Festival at Lucas, IA.
Sept. 10	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Sept.  17	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 19	Russell Fall Festival
Sept. 20	6th Annual Cemetery Tour-Historic Preservation 4-7 p.m.
Sept. 20	Sacred Heart Church Fall Festival, Dinner, Auction, & Raffle 11 a.m.
Sept. 24	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 26	Lucas County Museum Fall Festival 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 26	Lucas County Museum closes
Sept. 30-Oct 3	Quilters Shop Hop
Oct. 1	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Oct. 2	Chariton High School Homecoming
Oct. 2	Chariton High School Alumni Lunch on the Square
Oct. 3	Lucas, IA. Fall Festival
Oct. 4	Rotary Buffet Lunch at Carpenter Hall---11-2 p.m. --Sponsored by Rotary Club of Chariton
Oct. 7	LCHC Volunteers Scrubs and Uniform Sale at LCHC Atrium 7-7 p.m.-- For more information call 774-3226
Oct. 8	Farmers Market East Side of Square on Courthouse Lawn 4-6 p.m.
Oct. 10-11	Pierce's Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival--29th Year for more information call 862-3398
Oct. 15	Lucas, IA. John L. Lewis Museum closes
Oct. 24	Lavitsef Kids' Carnival Court House Lawn 9-12 pm.  for more information call the Chamber 774-4059
Oct. 24	First Presbyterian Church Smoked Pork Loin Dinner  4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 7	Sisters Craft Show at the Community Center 8:30-3 p.m.
Nov. 18	Lucas County Health Center Volunteer Services Soup and Bread Taste Fair 11-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Call 774-3226 for more information
Nov. 27	Chariton Holiday Open House - For more information call the Chamber 774-4059
Dec. 2	LCHC Volunteer Services Book Sale at LCHC Atrium 9-5 p.m.
Dec 6	Tourism Home for the Holidays - For more information call the Chamber 774-4059

2009 Events --Join us for most of these events again next year!!

Lucas County Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month in the LCHC Boardroom.

The newly re-formed Chariton Valley Players meet the first Monday of each month at 6pm at Kent Farm and Real Estate office.

LCHC = Lucas County Health Center, 1200 N. 7th,  call 774-3000 for info on these events