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SPRING
March through May
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Albia Restoration Days
The long-time summer event was moved in 2024 to the third weekend of April. Many events are scheduled throughout the week, including the popular classic car show, the Miss Albia contest, cornhole contests, various exhibitions and workshops, a kids zone and live entertainment. Visit www. albiachambermainstreet. org for more information.
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Centerville Bike Night
The annual event takes place every fourth Friday between May and August at the Centerville square. Friday Night Thunder takes over the historic square for free live music, a beverage garden with non-alcoholic and alcoholic options and lots of bikes. For more information, visit www. pactiowa. org.
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Color the Earth Day
This partnership between the Centerville Young Professionals, Rathbun Area Solid Waste Commission and Appanoose County Conservation, features a 5k run, a kids’ color fun run, cornhole tournament and tree planting. The event is held in April in Lelah Bradley Park. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time.
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Divas Who Dish
This annual event is sponsored by the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra and will be held in April at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The event features“ divas” who will be judged in pre-entree, dining and dessert categories. Attendees will also vote for their favorite diva for the People’ s Choice Award. There also will be a silent and live auction and a cash bar. There are typically advanced ticket sales through the Bridge View Center ticket office, but visit www. bridgeviewcenter. org closer to the event date.
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