Today
Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St., will host an artist reception from 1 to 3 p.m. for the Land and Light Plein Air exhibit.
St. Vincent de Paul Society will host packaging of food bags for hungry Des Moines County children at 3 p.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Hall. Note the time change for this week. To volunteer, show up or call Edna Smull at (319) 850-6756.
Standing Bear Council membership meeting is 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Hawkeye Restaurant, 105 N. Park Drive, Keokuk. Those wishing to eat lunch are encouraged to arrive at noon. To learn more, call Larry Cooper at (319) 795-6718.
Monday
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will host a program, “Murders and Suspicious Deaths,” stories of Keokuk’s history with Terry Altheide at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St., will host Cook up a Story for ages 5 to 7 at 4:30 p.m. Classic fairy tales are retold with cleverly crafted recipes. Registration is required.
Des Moines County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St. The public is invited. To learn more, email dmcgs@dmcgs.org or call (319) 572-9290.
Free Healthy Henry County Communities workshop, “How to Roast Vegetables,” is 5:30 p.m. at Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson St., Mount Pleasant.
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will host Teen Craft Night at 6 p.m. in the Round Room.
Wednesday
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will show an after school movie at 2 p.m.
Valentines for Seniors is 5 to 7 p.m. at Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St. Create festive Valentine’s Day cards for residents of local nursing homes. To sign up, call librarian Lois Blythe at (319) 753-1647.
Thursday
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will show a movie at 6 p.m.
Morning Sun Lions and Lioness Clubs will sponsor a bingo night with a light supper at 5 p.m. at the Morning Sun School. Refreshments are available all evening.
Friday
Fort Madison Area Art Association, 825 Avenue G, will host a reception for the featured February Jamie Green exhibit from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday
Boot Camp for New Dads is 9 a.m. to noon at Henry County Health Center’s Health Education Center, Mount Pleasant. There is no cost and breakfast is provided. Participants will receive a free car seat. To sign up, call (319) 931-0067.
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will host a program, “History of Keokuk Theaters,” at 1 p.m.
Southeast Iowa STEM Festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington. To learn more, visit www.scciowa.edu.
***Happs Highlights***
Today
Moose Lodge, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., Super Football Party, doors open at 1 p.m. Events feature a Bloody Mary Bar, snacks, bag games. The kitchen will be open. Members and guests are welcome.
Monday
Eagles Aerie 150, 2727 Mount Pleasant St., will serve drummies and fries from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.
Thursday
Lunch at the Top of Snake Alley, First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St., is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving turkey tetrazzini or shredded beef, sides, desserts and drink for $6.
Friday
DMC Relay for Life Valentine’s Bake Sale at F&M Bank in West Burlington and Great Western Bank on Roosevelt Avenue will start at 9 a.m.
Eagles, 2727 Mount Pleasant St., Wine and Beer Tasting Event with food and music is 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door. The public is welcome.
Ham and Bean Supper hosted by Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League of Burlington is 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. Cost is $5. Tickets are sold at the door.
Burlington Elks Lodge No. 84 Soup Supper starts with a social hour at 5 p.m., serving chicken tortilla, vegetable beef and cream of potato with bacon soups. Members and guests are welcome. RSVP by calling (319) 753-5281.
Saturday
Chocoholic Frolic is 2 to 5 p.m. in downtown Burlington. Sample chocolate at 18 locations. Advance tickets for $10 or $12 day of event are available at the Iowa Store and Weird Harold’s, presented by Downtown Partners and sponsored by State Farm Insurance - Gary Roberts Agency.
Ned Francis will be playing for the Sweetheart Dance from 1 to 3 p.m. at Steamboat Senior Center. The $4 cost includes refreshments.
Eagles Aerie 150, 2727 Mount Pleasant St., Karaoke with Rena starts at 8 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.