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BINGO ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

The Halbur Quasqui committee has decided on a Bingo fundraiser to be held each Wednesday night at the Community Center, starting February 21st. Doors open at 5:30 PM with early bird games starting at 6:15 PM.  Food and refreshments will be available.  For more information contact one of the Bingo committee members:

Tom and Margaret Denker - 712-658-2684

Jim and Carol Starman - 712-658-2448

First $599 Jackpot Winner!!!

2nd $599 Jackpot Winner!!!

Irene Eischeid

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3rd $599 Jackpot Winner!!!

Arlene Alspach

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3rd Annual Bike Around Halbur

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

The 3rd Annual Bike Around Halbur event was held on August 25th, 2007.  Below are some pictures from this years event...

Below are some pictures from the 2006 'Tour de Halbur' fundraiser..

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The Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Contest were held Sunday, Sept 16th and marked the Grand Opening of the Corn Maze.  Thanks to everyone that volunteered their time and participated in making it a success. 

The winners of the Scarecrow Contest were...

• Most Creative - Al Schmitz family (The Survivor)

• Business - Halbur Hardware (Main Street Plumber)

• General - Julie Hausman (Riding in our Little Red Wagon)

• Youth - Lucas Lampe (Race Car Scarecrow)

Pictures coming soon!

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• The Corn Maze was located on the east edge of Halbur.  Precision Mazes from Missouri designed the maze which resembled the Halbur Quasquicentennial logo designed by Mary (Eich) Hickethier. 

   

  Click on the below link to visit the website...

  www.precisionmazes.com

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Texas Hold'em Tournament The 1st Annual Texas Hold'em poker tournament was held November 11th, 2006 at the Halbur Community Center.  Thanks to everyone that participated and helped make this event a success.  Congratulations to Nic Volquartsen who finished in 1st place, followed by Casey Pudenz, Tristan Brown, and Dean Carstens. We will be holding the 2nd Annual Texas Hold'em poker tournament on November 10th, 2007 at the Halbur Community Center.  For more information contact Joe & Lisa Lampe at 712-658-2007.  Hope to see you there and good luck!   return to top

On August 17th and 18th, 2007 we will be having a Coed 14" Softball Tournament at the Halbur ballpark.  There must be 5 Men and 5 Women playing at all times and must be high school age or older.  The entry fee is $25 and a 14 inch softball and the top 2 teams will be paid.  No coolers allowed.  Food and Beverages will be available and admission is FREE!

If you are interested in signing up a team contact either Frank & Becky Eischeid (712-658-2816) or Dennis & Kris Riesberg. (712-658-2655)  The deadline to sign up is Monday, August 13th.

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2008

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Friday - July 11th, 2008 - Halbur Homecoming

5:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY National Anthem - Michaela Behrens Presentation of Royalty 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. BEER GARDEN & SANDWICHES 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CATERED MEAL Lidderdale Country Store - RSVP 712-658-2902 6:30 p.m. THE MESCHER BONES SHOW School Gym - Featuring Bernie, Sharon, and Jerry. With Ervin Pickinke, The Singing Farmer, and Bob Keim on piano 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. TOBY KID COMEDY SHOW $10 Tickets available at Farmers Savings Bank, Halbur Hardware, and Halbur Inn.  Also, by sending checks to:  Comedy Tickets, 23291 Hawthorne Ave, Carroll, IA 51401 OR for more information call 712-658-2902.  Sponsored by HU 9:00 p.m. BLACKJACK 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. FERD THE SNURD BAND Sponsored by Carroll Refuse Service - Joe & Lisa Lampe 9:30 p.m. AUCTION 5 coins, Quilt, Original "Hometown Reflections" Print by J.D. Speltz, "Harvest Moon Ball" print by Terry Redlin, Clock with Print, Quasquicentennial Logo Sign, additional items may be added

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Saturday - July 12th, 2008

11:00 a.m.

• BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS
  • North Side of School
  • Food tent courtesy of Iowa Telecom and Renze Hybrid Seed
• TICKET STAND OPEN

12:00 noon

• PARADE...click here for more info
  • Featuring Isisserettes, Shriner Rat Patrol, Gooseman

Immediately following the parade...

• ISISSERETTES
  • Church Parking Lot - Sponsored by Annie's Second Hand, 2nd St Floral & Design, Dale Wittrock Heating & Cooling, Halbur Enterprises Inc, Halbur Fuel Supply Inc, Halbur Hardware, Halbur Inn, Kirsch Construction, Matthews Insurance/Pioneer Hybrids, Muhlbauer Repair, Naberhaus Implement, Riesberg Garage, Rotert Construction, West Central Coop, Wittrock Electric & Plumbing
• FIRE SAFETY HOUSE
  • South of the Tennis Court
  • Sponsored by Halbur Fire Department until 7:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

• TRADITIONAL GAMES OF CHANCE & KID'S GAMES
• SARA SENNERT & FAMILY
  • Open Shelter House
• "EXPERIENCE ART"
  • By Francie O'Leary from The Old Alley Gallery
  • Sponsored by Halbur 4-H Clubs
• TOM KNAPP
  • East of Halbur - Sponsored by Shooter's Outlet, Arcadia
• INFLATIBLES until 8:00 p.m.
• WINE TASTING - Tennis Courts until 5:00 p.m.
  • Rosey Acre Winery - Runnells, Spotted Horse - Arcadia, Timber Ridge - Mapleton, Santa Maria Vineyard Winery - Carroll

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• BARREL RIDES

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

• NUNS ON THE RUN
  • School Gym - Sponsored by Twin Transfer, Manning

3:00 p.m.

• KATELYN RENZE
  • Vocal Entertainment - Open Shelter House

3:15 p.m.

• THE MESCHER BONES SHOW
  • School Gym - Featuring Bernie, Sharon, and Jerry
  • With Ervin Pickinke, The Singing Farmer, and Bob Keim on piano

4:00 p.m.

• NUNS ON THE RUN
  • School Gym - Sponsored by Twin Transfer, Manning

5:00 p.m.

• POLKA MASS
  • ESTHER WILLIAMS BAND - St. Augustine Church

6:00 p.m.

• BINGO
  • In the School Gym (air-conditioned)
• SARA SENNERT & FAMILY
  • Open Shelter House
• BARREL RIDES until 8:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• BED RACES
  • Church Parking Lot

7:00 p.m.

• THE MESCHER BONES SHOW
  • School Gym - Featuring Bernie, Sharon, and Jerry
  • With Ervin Pickinke, The Singing Farmer, and Bob Keim on piano

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

• JIM HERSCHBERG'S SOUND CO. FEATURING TRAVIS
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sponsored by Renze Hybrid Seed

9:30 p.m.

• AUCTION
  • 5 Coins, Quasquicentennial Quilt Drawing
  • Raffle - Purchase tickets for $20 by contacting Randy Theulen @ 712-658-2394.  Prizes include: 1 - $2008, 1 - $1883, 8 - $125

After the Auction

• FIREWORKS!!!
  • Sponsored by Farmers Savings Bank, Halbur

 

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