UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS:

February 9th 2007: Homeland Care International, a local nonprofit providing practical help to children and women victims of wars in Africa, is having a Panel Discussion on Post-War Congo: Challenges for Reconstruction and Development between 6pm and 9pm at Heartland Inn Coralville, Iowa. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to Jericho Orphanage School in Democratic Republic of Congo where over 500 child victims of the just-ended war in that country are being rehabilitated by Homeland Care International. There will be door prizes and an auction. Refreshments will also be served. Visit www.homelandcare.org.

February 10th 2007: ANA February Valentines Party to be held at the Logan boys and girls club starting at 10 pm. $5.00 cover charge and bring a date.

February 18th 2007: African Sunday Service at Valley Church in WDM from 2.00 pm. Food will be served.

February 23rd 2007: Learn how you can save money and earn more at Cottage groove Presbyterian Church starting 3.00 pm. Prices to be won.