Community Calendar: October 7, 2026

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR AREA…

The Annual Blair Optimist First Responder’s Lunch will happen on Wednesday, Oct 7, at 12:00 pm at The Depot. All current and retired first responders in Blair, including Nebraska State Patrol, are invited to attend.

Missouri Valley Park Board will meet on Wednesday, Oct 7, at 6:00 pm

Oktoberfest at Carter Place on Thursday, Oct 8, from 4-6 pm for an enjoyable afternoon of fun, friendship, music, delicious bites and beer if you previously RSVP'd.

Tekamah City Council will meet on Thursday, Oct 8, at 7:00 pm

Missouri Valley Fire's Pancake Feed is Saturday, Oct 10, 7:30 am - noon at the Fire Station (223 E Erie).

Craft and Vendor Fair Saturday, Oct 10, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 N 2nd St, Missouri Valley.

Hills, Art & More self-guided Art Tour through the Iowa Loess Hills is Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Maps available online at hillsartandmore.com.

Kennard Volunteer Fire & Rescue's Pancake Feed is Sunday, Oct 11, 8:00 am - noon at the Fire Station (208 Main St).

Sunday, Oct 11 free admission to DeSoto to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week.

First Responders Softball Showdown was rescheduled to Sunday, Oct 11. Gates open at noon at the BYSA Softball fields with games starting at 1:00 pm and 2:15 pm with consolation and championship games to follow.

Arlington's Treat Street is Saturday, Oct 17, 10:00 am - noon in downtown Arlington.

Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire and Rescue's Pancake Feed is Sunday, Oct 18, 8:00 am - noon.

Save the Date:

Monday Oct 19 - Three Rivers Public Health's Blair Fall Family Health Fair

Saturday Oct 24 - Blair PTO Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct 24 - UMC Trunk or Treat and Movie

Tuesday, Oct 27 - MCH Lunch and Learn noon-1:00 pm. Topic - Beyond the Mammogram: Understanding Breast Health. Pre-register email cigiorgio@mchhs.org.

Wednesday, Oct 28 Lights and Frights @ BPD

Thursday, Oct 29 Rightfiber's Trunk or Treat

Those are a few of the happenings in our area. If you would like your non-profit event on the Blair Radio Community Calendar, it’s free! Just email that information to events@blairradio.com