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Past Events

The SEQ 2025 committee has been active in several Anita events. A continued thanks for the ongoing support and participation.

Anita's Fashion Through the Decades

The Anita Sesquicentennial Committee celebrated the town’s 150th anniversary with a “Fashion Through the Decades” style show on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The style show was held at the Anita Community Center and featured clothing from the different eras, showcasing the town’s history through fashion. Dawn Marnin served as master of ceremonies and Jody Rudolph provided musical selections from each period. The sold-out show featured sweets & treats, clothing displays, and models wearing period clothing from the 1850’s to present.

2025 “Anita’s Fashion Through The Decades” Style Show models:

(Some decades were represented by displays, rather than live models)

1850’s: Melissa (Zimmerline) Bernard

1860’s: Aza Case

1900’s: Jody Rudolph

1920’s: Kim Jordan

1930’s: Kaitlynn Modrell

1940’s: Katelyn Meyer

1950’s: Kinsey Burg

1960’s: Michelle Mahan

1970’s: Carol (Holiday) Cole and Kirk Kelloway

1980’s: Lily Morford

1990’s: Amanda (Larsen) Waske

2000’s: Macy Burg

2010’s: Dawn Marnin

2020’s: Ada Hansen

Anita History Program

Ann Thelen presented two programs on the history of Anita on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Anita Public Library. The first program, at 1 pm, was a children’s program. The second program, held at 6 pm, was for adults. Using old photographs depicting Anita’s historic landscape, Thelen pieced together the town’s early years forward to the present.

Anita Parade of Trees in December 2024

Exira 4th of July Parade

Anita Sesquicentennial 2025 - Small Town Pride Since 1875 members participated in Exira's 4th of July parade to throw out candy and information about the Blackstone Griddle Raffle fundraiser.

Springtime Garden Tea Party

This event was held on April 20, 2024.

Quilt Raffle

Our winner was Lisa McAfee. Thank you to everyone who entered to win!

The quilt was 77" x 77" and was handmade by Carolyn Chaffin, a friend of Patti Parker.

Christmas Walk Coloring Book Winners

Coloring books are available at the Anita Library for $2. (The cost mailed is $3)
Pippa, Leyton, Layla, and Beckett

Anita Trunk or Treat

Anita Fall Festival

Anita Steak Fry

Anita Whaletown Parade

2023 Tea Party

Thank you to all who came to our Tea Party in July 2023. We appreciate all the support and thank all who made it possible. View a few images from the event below.

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