Press Release
Women, Land & Legacy of Southwest Iowa hosted an event on Wednesday, November 13, dubbed Holiday Hoopla.
The evening kicked off at Red Oak Greenhouse where participants were led on a tour by owner, Mark Johnson. He explained the timeline of raising and distributing wholesale poinsettias while offering some home care tips for these festive plants.
Those on the tour marveled at thousands of poinsettias in a variety of colors and delighted in the opportunity to take a free plant to their home or office.
Following the tour, the group caravanned to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds where they gathered at the white fair building for an array of delicious appetizers and drinks prepared by caterer, Brenda Vrba.
Upon checking in, recipes for holiday appetizers were collected. They were later compiled into a booklet and distributed among the participants in hopes everyone could try something new in the coming months.
As refreshments were enjoyed, Whitney Beery, the Regional Retail Banking Manager for Bank Iowa, and Deborah Petersen, attorney for Petersen Law in Council Bluffs, led a discussion on distributing assets. They provided practical information and answered many thoughtful questions.
In all, 47 participants gathered for an evening full of festive fun, fabulous food and fellowship, and impactful education!
Women, Land & Legacy events are sponsored through a partnership of Fremont, Mills, Montgomery and Page County Farm Service Agencies, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the Women, Land & Legacy Committee. WLL is committed to offering learning opportunities for rural women in areas such as business, management, agriculture, and family. They strive to offer quarterly educational events in addition to an annual conference, dubbed Women Gaining Ground.
Save the dates: the next WLL event is scheduled for January 15 at the Lakin Community Center in Malvern. The topic will be Winter Seed Sowing.
The Women Gaining Ground Conference is scheduled for March 1 at Fremont-Mills High School in Tabor. Holly Hoffman, former Survivor contestant, will be the keynote speaker. The day will be filled with a variety of keynote sessions.
For more information about local WLL events, follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/womenlandlegacywgg; or contact your local Extension office. We are an equal opportunity provider. New members are welcome!
