Coming back for birthday party
Former Olpe resident Bob Hayes will return to Olpe to celebrate his 75th birthday anniversary with friends and family members.
Hayes, who lives in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., will have an open house and reception from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the American Legion Hall in Olpe.
The event is open to the public.
Family research
The Flint Hills Genealogical Society and Emporia Public Library will hold “a night of food, fun and family research” for new and veteran researchers from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release.
Casual instruction will be available for new researchers who want help getting started. Veteran researchers can explore new materials that have been added to the library’s genealogy collection throughout this past year.
The library’s computers on the second floor also will be available for genealogy research. Participants are to bring snacks or covered dishes to share with others. Beverages will be provided.
For more information, call Kelli Proehl at the library, 340-6452.
Ottumwa homecoming
The Ottumwa Community Homecoming will be held Oct. 12, beginning at noon with a covered dish dinner at Kelly Hall in Burlington and concluding at 3 p.m. Alumni are encouraged to bring a covered dish, table service for their family, a program item and a white elephant gift. For more information, call Gloria Rifenbark at (417) 623-0353.