Ottumwa

Lunch in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays in Central Park.

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Ottumwa Courier 160th Anniversary Events:

Monday, 4-7 p.m., free picnic at Foster Park; meet Courier staff.

Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., free picnic at Union Park; meet Courier staff.

Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., free picnic at Memorial Park; meet Courier staff.

Thursday, 4-7 p.m., free picnic at Wildwood Park; meet Courier staff.

For more information on the picnics, call Tony at (641) 683-5343.

Aug. 29, 5-8 p.m., Free night for everyone at The Beach Ottumwa, sponsored by the Ottumwa Courier.

Aug. 30, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., “The Nadas” concert, in the back courtyard at Bridge View Center (inside if weather is bad). Tickets $10 in advance at Ottumwa Courier, Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce, North and South Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, West Music, KOTM, Classic 96, KMGO, BVC box office. Tickets $15 at the door.

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Matthew Clay Band and The Dead Wait Aug. 26 at Bridge View Center. Tickets $5; doors open at 7:30 p.m.

OCCP “Pied Piper,” Aug. 29-31, Bridge View Center.