BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ripley United Church of Christ - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ripleyucc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ripley United Church of Christ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260219T012823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T012829Z UID:3670-1771491600-1771511400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future\nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & National Quilt Day – March 21st.\n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed.\n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen\n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series\n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-51/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Lent ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260219T000351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003738Z UID:3986-1772096400-1772116200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION:Help us get ready for the Quilt Show!   We are working to bring you a lovely quilt filled sanctuary by filling every aspect we can. Our goal?  To tell the story of Those who Stitch at Ripley. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jane Knoop at 319-478-8156 \n  \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & \n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed. \n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \nLaura – Jane and Sharon\n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-46/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260219T010317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013043Z UID:3990-1773306000-1773324000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:PATCHWORK WARMS HEARTS DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the mission!   No experience needed.  Meeting every Thursday. Enter at the North door – 9am until 2.  Bring a sack lunch and enjoy fellowship .   Questions? Contact Jane Knoop 319-478-8156 \n  \nMarch 21st – The Traer Quilt Experience\nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & \n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed. \n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-48/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260219T011235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T014040Z UID:3991-1773910800-1773930600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION:Creating the backdrop for the Ripley UCC Quilt Show  “The Stories of those who Stitch at Ripley” \nWe are working hard to bring you : \nThe Traer Quilt Experience  \nBinding Faith and Community through Patchwork\nPast – Present & Future \n  \nThe Ripley Stitchers are working with the Traer Historical Museum and the Traer\nPublic Library to bring a Quilting Experience to the community in honor of National\nQuilting Month-March & \n  \n○ Ripley UCC Quiltshow and Exhibit 10am – 4pm\n■ The Quilters will be showcasing their mission work.\n■ The Ripley Family is invited to bring “special” quilts to share with\nthe community as part of our quilt show and include the story of\nthe quilt.\n■ Exhibits will be featured throughout the church showcasing\npatchwork.\n■ Children’s activity / Make and Take .\n■ Quilt recipients are being invited to participate: Sleep in\nHeavenly Peace \, C.H.A.T. \, Americans for Independent Living\,\nCedar Valley Hospice\, Maternal Health and Wellness(formerly the\nStork’s Nest)\n■ Donation Drive for fabric and sewing supplies no longer needed. \n  \n■ Ripley Missions Committee along with the Traer United Methodist\nChurch will be organizing lunch. serving 11am – 2pm\n● Lunch for Purchase includes:\n○ Choice of Chili\, Chicken Noodle or Creamy Chicken\nand Wild Rice Soup\n○ Ham and Turkey Sandwiches\n○ Pie/Bars for dessert – See a sign up in the Kitchen \n  \n○ The Traer Historical Museum is participating 10am – 4pm\n■ Will be featuring quilts in windows for month of March\n■ Opperman Quilts and additional quilts on display\n■ Quilt process exhibit\n■ The Quilt Block Coloring Experience\n● Art project for select grades at NT and Hudson\n● The museum and Ripley will be displaying entries on March\n21st\n■ Hosting speaker Cherie Dargon at 1:30pm. Author of the\n“Grandmother’s Treasure’s” Series \n  \n○ The Traer Public Library is participating 10am – Noon\n■ Sponsoring a Wooden Quilt Block Painting contest\n■ Quilt show honoring the late Cynthia Stary Dranja’s quilts.\n■ Additional quilt related options in the planning stage URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-49/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260125T022000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T124958Z UID:3827-1774087200-1774108800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:The Stories of Those Who Stitch - The Traer Quilt Experience DESCRIPTION:The Ripley Stitchers are collaborating with The Traer Historical Museum and The Traer Public Library on \nThe Traer Quilt Experience Ripley b \n  \nThe Traer Quilt Experience.   Binding faith and community with patchwork.  Past – Present & Future.   10 am – 4 pm \nShowcasing the quilts that are made with love by the Ripley Stitchers and quilts made by those who stitch at Ripley. \nExhibits will be throughout the church.   Representatives from CHAT\, Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Americans for Independent Living\, Tama County \nMaternal Health and Wellness\, Cedar Valley Hospice and will be on hand to explain how our mission of quilts benefit those in need. \n  \nAlso on hand will be Teri Sellers from Bobbins and Boards in Vinton.  She is our machine quilting artist as she quilted our RAFFLE Quilt \nAnswering all questions about machine quilting and sharing information about her retreat location. \n  \nConcessions will be available from 11 -2 organized by the Ripley Missions Committee and supported by Traer United Methodist Church. \n  \nLooking to reduce your fabric stash?  We can help!  Donation Drop off! \n  \nChildren’s Activity!  Make and Take activities. \n  \n \n  \nWatch for more activities at the Museum and the Library!    URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/the-stories-of-those-who-stitch-the-traer-quilt-experience/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Knoop":MAILTO:annetteatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260219T011913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013927Z UID:3992-1774515600-1774535400@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-50/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T031921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T042113Z UID:4133-1782604800-1785542399@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Collection Drive for Junkman/Knobel Center - Pathways DESCRIPTION:Collection for Junkman/Knobel Center – Pathways – June/July \n\nCollection of items to be donated to the Residential Center\n\n\nTowels – Gently Used is Acceptable\, Twin Size Linens\n\n\nFurniture – Gently Used is Acceptable\n\nIf you have something to give we should contact them to make sure that it is acceptable and meets their needs.\n\n\nCleaning Products\n\nDish soap\, dishwasher soap etc\n\n\nMale and Female Hygiene Products\n\nSoap and Shampoo/Conditioner Toothbrushes and toothpaste \nfeminine hygiene products NO Razors please\n\n\nRecreational Items – Gently Used is acceptable\n\nBags game or pool table\, Board games\, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles\, Art/painting supplies\n\n\nContact Laura for Questions\n https://pathwaysb.org/locations/junkman-knoebel-sober-living-unit/ URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/collection-drive-for-junkman-knobel-center-pathways/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Missions ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Henrichs":MAILTO:lauralee@traer.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T101105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T104855Z UID:4149-1783674000-1783699200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:RIPLEY UCC FREE SALE DESCRIPTION:Enter through the South Glass Door Entrance  \n  \nFriday July 10th 9-4      Saturday July 11th  9-4     Sunday July 12th Noon-4 \nItems Available:  Furniture    – Kitchen items  – Bedding  –  Men’s & Women’s Clothing – And MORE! \nGood will donations are accepted and will benefit Christian Hands Across Traer.  CHAT. \n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ripley-ucc-free-sale/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Gaston":MAILTO:rlg4198587@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T102546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T104746Z UID:4155-1783760400-1783785600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:RIPLEY UCC FREE SALE DESCRIPTION:          Enter through the South Glass Door Entrance  \n  Saturday July 11th  9-4     Sunday July 12th Noon-4 \n Items Available:  \n Furniture    – Kitchen items  – Bedding  –  Men’s & Women’s Clothing – And MORE! \n Good will donations are accepted and will benefit Christian Hands Across Traer.  CHAT. \n                                                                  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ripley-ucc-free-sale-2/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Gaston":MAILTO:rlg4198587@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T103432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T104718Z UID:4158-1783857600-1783872000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:RIPLEY UCC FREE SALE DESCRIPTION:         Enter through the South Glass Door Entrance   \n  \n Sunday July 12th Noon-4 \n  Items Available:  \n Furniture    – Kitchen items  – Bedding  \n  Men’s & Women’s Clothing – And MORE!              \n Good will Good Will donations are accepted and will benefit \nChristian Hands Across Traer.  CHAT. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/ripley-ucc-free-sale-3/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Gaston":MAILTO:rlg4198587@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T035156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T035202Z UID:4224-1784192400-1784212200@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Patchwork Warms Hearts DESCRIPTION:In 2006\, women from the Ripley  United Church of Christ came together  to construct quilts for charities and programs serving individuals in need of  support in Traer and the surrounding  communities. Meeting once a week –  they have met many\nchallenges\, but the one thing that remains  after 20 years\,  is their desire  to stay strong  in their mission  to provide warmth to\nthose in need  through patchwork. Today\, the group meets most Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at the church gathering at 9:00am. Fellowship over a sack lunch is also a highlight of their day. Women and men gather\ntogether with no experience necessary\, for a variety of quilting tasks including:  cutting\, piecing and sewing material;  layering tops\, batting and backing; tying knots; sorting and folding for delivery. They share many stories while plans are made\, and the mission continues. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/patchwork-warms-hearts-56/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Patchwork Stitching ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T043248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T043255Z UID:4234-1785600000-1785603600@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:You are Invited! Ordination Service for Pastor Jim Coppoc! DESCRIPTION:Service of Ordination/Installation! \n\nOn Saturday\, August 1\, at 4:00 pm\, Ripley will host clergy and lay members from Central Iowa and beyond for Pastor Jim’s ordination and installation as our settled minister.  You are all invited to share in the moment.  A potluck at Taylor Park follows\, with music by Charles Michels\, III.\nIf you’d like to help with the potluck part of this\, please let Jim know. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/you-are-invited-ordination-service-for-pastor-jim-coppoc/ LOCATION:Ripley Church\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jim Coppoc":MAILTO:jimatripley@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T032929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T033910Z UID:4139-1785974400-1786060799@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Activities DESCRIPTION:Thursday’s Schedule:    \nTaylor Park Landscape & Beautification Committee and City of Traer invite you to gather from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Taylor Park for a memorable evening  celebrating community\, history\, and patriotism during the Winding Stairs Festival. Highlights: ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Open Air Picnic Shelter\, unveling of the contents of the Taylor Park Time Capsule (buried in 1976) a patriotic salute by Traer American Legion in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary\, and a special performance by local Vacation Bible School children as they sing” Happy Birthday” to America.  Stick around for free birthday cake served to all attendees! \n  \nTraer Library invites you to attend Kevin Wood in Concert.  Free will offering to support the Traer Public Library.                                                                                                  Kevin Wood\, a Traer native\, will perform\, accompanied by Reinbeck native Mark Forbis\, pianist.                                                                                                                                                            Concert will be in held at the Traer Public Library Kupka Cultural Center at 5:30 pm. \n \n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T032340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T033501Z UID:4216-1786060800-1786147199@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Activities DESCRIPTION:Friday Activities: \n \nShop local! \nVisit the world famous Salt & Pepper Shaker Gallery   Open 1-4pm \nThe day’s activities will include a magic show\, new carnival rides\, food vendors and live music by Black Jack\, a small town artist turned Nashville recording                                         artist backed by some of the best musicians in the area! \nSocial gathering for honored reunion classes at the Traer Memorial Building.  Event starts at 7pm                                                                                                                                                           Honored Classes : 2001   1986   1981   1976   1971   1966   1961   1956 URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival-2/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T033234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T033339Z UID:4218-1786147200-1786233599@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Activities DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s activities: \n \nCommunity Breakfast at Traer United Presbyterian Church to benefit CHAT.  8am – 11am  307 Walnut Street \nNorth Tama School tours 11 am.  Meet Principal Howard at the Gym entrance for a tour of Phase I addition and improvements. \nKid’s activities will be available throughout the day; stroll downtown for games\, food vendors and a new carnival venue. \nVisit community owned and operated Traer Theatre\, The Traer Historical Museum & Sunrise Hill Care Center & Assisted Living Center. \nPARADE  at 4 pm \nHonored class reunion social hour at 6pm and dinner at 7pm in the Traer Memorial Building. \nKatie and the Honky Tonks will be providing entertainment 8pm-12pm .  Katie and her band are the 2025 Iowa Music Award winner of the Country Artist of the Year! URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival-activities/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T035755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T035839Z UID:4226-1786147200-1786233599@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:August Soul Stitching TBD DESCRIPTION:Due to The Winding Stairs Festival – Soul Stitching Saturday will be rescheduled.  Watch the Ripley Calendar for updates. \n  \nSoul Stitching! \nIn 2023\, Soul Stitching Saturday was  introduced. When it was noted that  those who work could not attend\, it was  determined that one Saturday a month would be designated as Soul Stitching  Saturday.   The nucleus of those who Soul Stitch  also stitch on Thursdays. Friends and  family members drop in to help tie and to learn more about the mission.\nOpen to all\, Soul Stitching provides the  feeling of the good ‘ole fashioned quilting  bees. Fellowship is enjoyed over potluck  lunches and sometimes special occasions  are celebrated as well! \nOver 300 quilts are constructed a year and  given to those in need.  Baby quilts – twin and  double sizes. The group  also makes burp clothes\,  dog beds and wheel chair caddies. They do their best to use all supplies donated and  are always thankful for those who think  of them and their mission. \nMission charities and programs that  have benefited from the quilts made by  the Ripley stitchers include: \n\n Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, Ames Chapter\n• Marshalltown Veterans Home\n\n*Tama County Maternal Health and Wellness\n• Christian Hands Across Traer\, better known as C.H.A.T.\n• Cedar Valley Hospice\n• Americans for Independent Living\n• Salvation Army\n• and many more! \n  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/august-soul-stitching-tbd/ LOCATION:Ripley UCC Fellowship Hall\, 400 South Main Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Knoop":MAILTO:janekoop13@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T025914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T030058Z UID:4210-1786176000-1786186800@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Community Breakfast hosted by Traer United Presbyterian Church \nwith support from Traer Methodist Church and Ripley UCC. \nIf you are interested in supporting the community breakfast with your time. \nPlease contact Ronda Pususta. \n  \nAmple parking is available in the EAst lot on on 3rd and 4th streets near the church. \n  \nFree will donation will be accepted and given to “Christian Hands Across Traer”  CHAT. \n  \nDonations to Traer Food Pantry will be gladly accepted during the breakfast at UPC. \nRipley members enjoy breakfast at UPC\nMaryan Steffeny serves refreshing drinks for breakfast.\nHosted and directed by Traer UPC. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival-community-breakfast/ LOCATION:Traer United Presbyterian Church\, 307 Walnut Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260712T034509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T041505Z UID:4222-1786233600-1786319999@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Winding Stairs Festival Activies DESCRIPTION:Sunday’s activities: \n  \n \n  \nSunday Brunch hosted by The Country Club.  8:30 am – 11am at the Traer Golf Course. \nCommunity Church Service featuring message and music by  Salt Light.  10:30am at the Traer Memorial Building. \nGolf tournament at the Traer Golf Course\, hosted by The NT Booster Club.  Starts at 10am.  319-478-2700 for registration. URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/winding-stairs-festival-activies/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T113000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260628T032535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T151942Z UID:4137-1786271400-1786275000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Traer Winding Stairs Festival Salt Light Community Service DESCRIPTION:  \nGather for Music and Message Sunday morning at the Traer Memorial Building. \n  \nService will begin at 10:30am URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/traer-winding-stairs-festival/ LOCATION:Traer Memorial Building\, 414 2nd Street\, Traer\, IA\, 50675 CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T175747 CREATED:20260906T122927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T123246Z UID:4337-1789111800-1789137000@ripleyucc.org SUMMARY:Missions Field Trip : Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build! DESCRIPTION:Sleep in Heavenly Peace\nMission Field Trip – Time to build some beds! \nHome \n \nBuilding Beds over the years!\nFall Sleep In Heavenly Peace Field Trip – Friday Sept. 11th \n\nLeave Ripley @ 7:30 AM – Car Pool sign up in the Kitchen\nWork from 9 to 11 AM – Picnic Lunch on Site for all participants \nReturn to Ripley around 2:00 pm\nSomething to do for all – Bed Building\, Watching\, Quilt Tying\, Fellowship\nThose that plan to participate in the build must sign up ahead of time online at the following link: https://x.gldn.io/e/Q6TEp3ONR5b\nPatty will send this electronically via email this next week to anyone signed up.  URL:https://ripleyucc.org/event/4337/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Calderwood":MAILTO:pattycalderwood@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR