Today

Hawkeye State Archaeological Society Native American Artifact Show is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Howe Student Activity Center at Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant. Some 40-50 personal collections will be on display. Admission is free. To learn more, call Denny White at (319) 931-5230.

St. Vincent de Paul will host packaging of backpacks for hungry Des Moines County children at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Hall, Eighth Street just off Division Street. To volunteer, show up or contact Edna Smull at (319) 350-6756.

Monday

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John UCC, 501 10th St., Fort Madison, prepared by First Christian Church.

Tuesday

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John UCC, 501 10th St., Fort Madison, prepared by St. Mary Catholic Church, West Point.

“Outside In; African American History in Iowa” with Des Moines history professor Hal Chase is 6:30 p.m. at Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St.

Wednesday

Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St., will host a free program, “Physical Wellbeing; Enjoying Good Health and Energy,” at 10 a.m. To learn more, call Samantha Helmick at (319) 753-1647 ext. 114.

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John UCC, 501 10th St., Fort Madison, prepared by St. Paul UCC, Donnellson.

Fort Madison Public Library, 1920 Avenue E, will host Wacky Wednesday Penguin Craft from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Vets Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Burlington Public Library’s Meeting Room A. Any branch, any service, combat or non-combat is welcome. This first meeting will be veterans talking to veterans, hoping to help former military with PTSD and depression.

Thursday

Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St., will host “Wonder Night” at 6 p.m. Registration is required.

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John UCC, 501 10th St., Fort Madison, prepared by Harmony Bible study groups.

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1100 Angular St.

Fort Madison Public Library, 1920 Avenue E, will host Sensory Story Hour at 5 p.m. This special event will feature short activities that involve different senses and textures.

Friday

History Roundtable is 9:30 a.m. in the lower level classroom at Des Moines County Heritage Center, 501 N. Fourth St., featuring lively discussion about Des Moines County history.

End of the Month free meal is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John UCC, 501 10th St., Fort Madison, prepared by Five Parish Youth Ministry.

Saturday

Donnellson Public Library, 411 Main St., will have a winter reading lock-in for children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting with book check-outs, reading, then a taco lunch, followed by more reading and then ice cream sundaes. To learn more, call the library at (319) 835-5545.

Eagle Watch starts at 10 a.m. at the Port of Burlington Welcome Center. To learn more, call Des Moines County Conservation at (319) 753-8260.

Hamilton, Illinois, Public Library, 861 Broadway St., will host a cake decorating contest at 10:30 a.m. Men and their child are invited to bring a cake to decorate at the library. The cakes will be put up for auction. Children without a male adult available may call the library at (217) 847-2219 to arrange a cake partner.

Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch features outdoor viewing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pearl City Station and Lock and Dam 16. Live eagle programs are 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Pearl City Station in Riverside Park. All events are free. To learn more, call the Muscatine Ranger Office at (563) 263-7913.

Winter Festival is 1 to 4 p.m. at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course with free, family-friendly activities. Register by calling Muscatine Parks and Recreation at (563) 263-0241.

Sunday, Jan. 28

Bridal and Event Expo is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pzazz Convention and Event Center, 3001 Winegard Drive. To learn more, call (319) 752-5402.

***Happs Highlights***

Monday

Special Exhibit of the Bill Sexauer Targa Collection featuring 160 of the finest Sheaffer Targa pens; all in-stock fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints are reduced 40 percent. Walk-in customers are welcome; hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sheaffer’s Pen Museum, 627 Avenue G, Fort Madison.

Thursday

Special Exhibit of the Bill Sexauer Targa Collection featuring 160 of the finest Sheaffer Targa pens; all in-stock fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints are reduced 40 percent. Walk-in customers are welcome; hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sheaffer’s Pen Museum, 627 Avenue G, Fort Madison.

Friday

Eagles Aerie 150, 2727 Mount Pleasant St., will be serving grilled ribeye from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for members and guests only.