Benefit for Rex Ingalls Feb 11

February 11

There will be a Benefit for Rex Ingalls, a cancer patient, on Saturday at the Marathon Community Center. The events are bake sale starting at 4 PM followed by a supper at 5. An Auction of donated articles at 7 PM and a Dance Band by the Sting Rays 8-11! Come and have a fun evening!!

Rainwater Harvesting and Backyard Composting Feb 13

February 13

The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is sponsoring a public program on Rainwater Harvesting and Backyard Composting, Monday, February 13, 7:00 pm at the Lost Island Nature Center north of Ruthven. Come learn about these practices to help you save money and use natural resources wisely. For more information, call the Palo Alto County Conservation Board at 712-837-4866.
This program is open to the public free of charge.

?Queen of Hearts? Feb 15

February 15

The Okoboji Women’s Connection invites the women in the area to a luncheon at The Inn at Okoboji entitled “Queen of Hearts” at 12:30 pm. Cost is $11.50 per person. For reservations call Darlene at 262-2769. The speaker will be Patty Blackstad and musician is Jean Bruton. One person will be chosen to be the Queen for the day.

Valentine Fun Class Feb 11

February 11

Arts on Grand is offering a Kid’s Valentine Fun Class from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. The class will be taught by Terry Mugge, and is open to kids aged 6 to 12 years. They will make valentine school boxes; homemade valentines for school, friends, or family; and a valentine snack. The cost is $6 per child. Space is limited. Call 262-4307 to sign up.

Terril Kiwanis Club "Fun Night" March 3

March 3

The Terril Kiwanis Club will be hosting a “Fun Night” on Saturday Evening. The event will be held at the Terril Library / Memorial Building. There will be a drink supper from 5 to 6:30 pm with a menu that includes Maid rites, baked beans, chips, dessert and a drink. A live auction will follow. Around 7 pm there will be Bingo. All monies raised will be used for the Terril Community / Memorial Building improvements. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will provide financial assistance.

DIVORCE CARE FOR ADULTS & DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS Feb 5-May 6

February 5-May 6

DIVORCE CARE FOR ADULTS & DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS (AGE 5-12)
SUNDAY 5:30-7:30 PM / February 5 – May 6, 2012
HOPE REFORMED CHURCH (Grace Room)
MUST PRE-REGISTER 262-3016, 9:00 - 3:30, MON. – THURS.
FREE CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 if pre-registered
Anyone that is divorced, divorcing, separated, or ended a long-term relationship is invited. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS ALONE! Each week a new subject is addressed. You and your children will receive encouragement and understanding in a positive, non-threatening, non-denominational environment.

High School Jazz Choir Festival Feb 6

February 6

Spirit Lake High School will be hosting the Iowa High School Music Association State Jazz Choir Festival on Monday, February 6, from 2:45 PM to 9:00 PM at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts. Public is welcome to hear some great vocal jazz music. Admission will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. Participating high school jazz choirs will be Akron-Westfield, Alta-Aurelia, Algona, Central Lyon (Rock Rapids), Forest City, Harris-Lake Park, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, Kingsley-Pierson, Okoboji, Sheldon, Spencer, and Spirit Lake.

FYI.....to publicize schools in your coverage area

Okoboji 2:45
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 3:09
Alta-Aurelia 3:33
Sheldon 3:57
Akron-Westfiled Choir 1 4:31
Harris-Lake Park 4:55
Central Lyon 5:19
Kingsley-Pierson 5:43
Akron-Westfiled Choir 2 6:07
Spencer Choir 1 7:01
Forest City 7:25
Algona 7:49
Spirit Lake 8:13
Spencer Choir 2 8:37

MDA Fund Raiser March 29

March 29

From 11 am to 1 pm at the Spencer Golf & Country Club is the host of a Muscular Dystrophy Association fund raiser where local community leaders will be “arrested” and put behind bards and business associates will post “bail” to get them released. During the Spencer Lock Up all dollars raised will go toward sending Iowa children with MD to summer camp at Camp Courageous in Monticello, IA for a week of limitless fun.

All you can eat Pancakes & Sausage Feb 16

February 16

All you can eat pancakes and sausage from 5 pm to 7 pm at the United Methodist Church, 102 S 8^th St, Estherville. The meal is hosted by the United Methodist Men with a free will offering being taken.

Dance Feb 10

February 10

DJ Donnie is sponsoring a dance, Friday 7:30p.m., at the Elks Club, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Open to the public. Singles/couples welcome."

Retirement Coffe Feb 29

February 29

There will be an retirement coffee for Donna Fisher, deputy city manager / finance director, from 2 to 4 pm at the Spencer Municipal Golf Clubhouse.

Live Auction Feb 12

February 12

The St Joseph High School Youth Group is hosting a live auction starting at noon in the Parish Center at St Joseph Church, Milford. Included on the auction will be hundreds of boxes of household items and furniture contributed by parishioners, gift certificates and shopping cards for restaurants, snow removal, car washes, pizzas, mystery cash, lodging, wine, boat storage, pontoon rental, gas golf, tickets for the Hawkeyes vs Central Michigan football game Sept 22, 2012, sides of beef and much more. Doors will open at 7:30 am. A lunch stand will be available. Proceeds from the auction go to the High School Youth Group mission trip to Malawi, Africa, in July.

Summer Theatre Schedule June-August

June 12-August 12

Okoboji Summer Theatre has announced their schedule of plays for their 55^th season. The ticket prices are $18 for musicals and $16 for non-musicals. The following is the schedule:
June 12-17   THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES     MUSICAL
June 19-24   BOOK OF DAYS                                 SENTIMENTAL
June 26-July 1 CRIMES OF THE HEART                COMEDY
July 3-8         BEAU JEST                                        COMEDY
July 10-15     LITTLE WOMEN                                MUSICAL
July 17-22     RAVENSCROFT                                MYSTERY
July 24-29     THE LIAR                                            FARCE
July 31-Aug 5   THE LAST ROMANCE                     LOVE STORY
Aug 7-12        CHICAGO                                           MUSICAL

Stroke Support Group February 14

February 14

The Stroke Support Group, sponsored by Spencer Hospital, will meet Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. in Spencer Hospital’s Maple Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital. The program this month focuses on “Getting into the New Year” and welcoming new attendees. For more information or if you have any questions, please call 712-264-6415.

Bake Sale Feb 11

February 11

Faith Lutheran Church Bake Sale will be held at the Southpark Mall starting at 10 am. Lots of homemade pies, cakes, cookies, breads, and other great goodies.

Spencer Library Events Feb 1-28

February 1-28

The following is a list of Spencer Library events:
February 1: Anime Club 3:00 pm / Adult Movie Night 6:45 pm
February 4: Teen's Paint the Children’s Window 12:30 pm
Teen Board 1:30 pm / Teen Gaming 2:00 pm
February 6: Baby Storytime 6:30 pm
February 7: Penguins! Storytime 10:30 am
February 11: Polar Bears! Storytime 10:30 am
February 13: Baby Storytime 6:30 pm
February 14: Valentine’s Day! Storytime 10:30 am / Candy Making Workshop 4:00 pm
February 18: Teen Book Club 12:00 pm
Caring For Your Family Photos Workshop 2:00 pm
February 19: D&D 1:00 pm
February 20: Closed for President’s Day
February 21: Pets! Storytime 10:30 am
February 22: Pets! Afternoon Storytime 2:30 pm
February 25: Pinkalicious Party! Pink Hat Parade 2:00 pm
February 28: Birds! Storytime 10:30 am

2012 Area Student Art Exhibit January 27-April 6

January 27-April 6

The first installment of the 2012 Area Student Art Exhibit is now up at Arts on Grand in downtown Spencer. This year, the show has been split into two halves separated by another exhibit. The first half, which features art by preschool and elementary students, runs through February 10. The second half will run from March 13 through April 6, and will feature art by middle school and high school students. Art by students in Spencer’s public elementary schools and Sacred Heart School will be on display from January 27 through February 10. There will be a reception for them from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 28. Student artists and their families and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served at both receptions, and the public is welcome to attend. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Spencer has sponsored the Area Student Art Exhibit.

Be Good to your Heart Tips for everyday diabetes self-care Feb 15

February 15

Be Good to your Heart Tips for everyday diabetes self-care.
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Spencer Hospital
Speaker: Holly Berends, Diabetic Educator
Free - No registration needed
Call Holly if questions 264-6234

Homade Soup and Pie Dinner Feb 8

February 8

Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar is having a homemade soups, pies and breads. A free will offering will be taken. Take-out will be available, call the Church at 712 957-4795. Matching funds from Thrivent. Fair trade items will be available for purchase at the church as well.

Leon Olsen Dances Feb-April

February 25, March 24, April 28

Leon Olsen Dances schedule at Paullina American Legion from 6 to 10 pm.

Southpark Mall Calendar of Events February

February 1-26

Below is our February Calendar of Events for the Southpark Mall
February 1^st and 2^nd - Youth Baseball & Softball Sign up   5:30pm – 7:00pm
February 4^th – Spencer Hospital Heart Health 10:00am – 1:00pm
February 4^th and 5^th   - Winter Craft Show, Girl Scout Cookie Sale
                                                Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
                                                Sunday Noon – 5:00pm
February 11^th - Community Bake Sale
                                Faith Lutheran Church
                                M.O.P.S.
February 25^th     -Girl Scout Cookie Sale 10:00am – 6:00pm
February 25^th and 26^th    -Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Show
                                                Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
                                                Sunday Noon – 5:00pm

George Kahumoku and the Luau Feb 21

February 21

Pearson Lakes Art Center is hosting an event with on Tuesday with George Kahumoku and the Luau. Put on your best Aloha garb and experience a fabulous evening in Maui. The experience will start with a Hawaiian Luau at the PLAC, served by Remingtons Restaurant, and then visit our Hawaiian experience stations at the Art Center: Sunset Travel’s vacation planning booth, pineapple tasting table, chocolate covered macadamia nut samples, This Week Oahu’s Publications table, sweet Maui onion chips tasting, and so much more. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime evening at the PLAC with three-time Grammy Award Winner, George Kahumoku! Tickets: Members $14, Non-members $18, Students $10. Luau $10 per person. Must have reservations.
Go to www.lakesart.org or call 712/332-7029 to get your tickets.

Iowa Lakes Community College Spring Musical March 29, 30, 31

March 29, 30, 31

Iowa Lakes Community College is having a spring musical Cinderella (Enchanted Edition). This classic tale will be retold with all the magic and charm created by the original Rodgers and Hammerstein score. The tale of the humble, young girl who goes from an underprivileged maid to an elegant princess is loved by many, from adults to children alike. In the Enchanted edition, the story of Cinderella will create warmth and charm, from the hilarious stepsisters to the moment when the slipper fits.

Spring Musical Audition Dates Feb 2 & 7

February 2 & 7

Iowa Lakes Community College is having a spring musical Cinderella (Enchanted Edition). Performances will be March 29, 30 and 31, 2012. Audition dates are scheduled for February 2 and 7, in room 72 at the Estherville campus. Children will audition at 6 p.m., adults at 7 p.m. Those interested need only attend one of the audition dates. “We need a large cast with at least 6 men and 6 women with an unlimited number of chorus members, including children, teenagers and adults,” said Carol Ayres, Professor of Music.

Concert Feb 19

February 19

Arts on Grand will present a concert by two recent Spencer High School alumni on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Old High School Auditorium. The concert will feature Isaac Brockshus playing solo piano and also accompanying singer Kim Steffen. This is the first of a planned series of annual winter concerts featuring Spencer High School graduates who have gone on to make music their chosen profession. This special concert is sponsored by Del’s Garden Center and Steffen Furniture. Tickets for adults are $10 at the door or $8 prepaid at Arts on Grand. Student tickets are $5 at the door or $4 in advance.

Movie "Courageous" February 1

February 1

The Spencer Library has scheduled their next movie on February 1st at 6:45. We will be showing "Courageous". Since this movie is a little longer it will begin the feature at 6:45. As always the feature is free and includes popcorn, pop and snacks.

Kindergarten Roundup January-March

January

If you have a child who will be four or five years old on or before September 15, 2012, and will be enrolling in the Emmetsburg Community School District in the fall of 2012, please contact West Elementary at 852-4485. A Kindergarten Roundup Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 6^th, at West Elementary. There will also be registration for the 4 year old preschool in the Spring.

3-Session Workshop January 14, 28 February 11

January 14 & 28, February 11

Arts on Grand is offering a three-session workshop on memoir writing starting Saturday, January 14. “From Memories to Memoirs” will be conducted by Arla Kintigh, who taught English, rhetoric, journalism, and speech for over thirty years. The other workshop sessions will be January 28 and February 11, alternating with Arts on Grand’s writers group (which meets the first and third Saturday of every month). Each session will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. The only materials required are paper and a pen or pencil. Space is limited, so preregistration is required. To register, call Arts on Grand at 712-262-4307.

2012 Eggs and Issures Jan-March

January 14, February 11, March 10 & 24, April 14

The Community Development Division of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce is extending an invite to attend the 2012 “Eggs & Issues” sessions. These sessions will meet at the Spencer City Hall Council Chambers from 9 am to 10:30 am. These sessions are as follows;
January 14: Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College and NW Iowa Small Business Development Center

February 11: Sponsored by Cabernet Catering

March 10

March 24

April 14: reserved as a snow date

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement January-April

January 8-April 29

The Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a Christian education course designed to help believers learn more about God’s heart for all nations and how we can play an active role in the Great Commission. It is run locally, coordinated regionally and supported behind the scenes by a national office. This dynamic class is offered in over 200 locations all over the world. The 2012 Perspectives Course will be held on Sunday nights at Hope Church in Spencer from January 8 2012 through April 29th. Faith Bible Church in Storm Lake will also be hosting the same course on Monday nights from January 9th through April 30th. Speakers from around the country will be presenting each week. Please call 712-580-3656 or go to www.perspectives.org for more information.

Fall / Winter Transfer Station Hours

TRANSFER STATION Located at 3101 West 18th Street

FALL/WINTER Hours will be as follows:

October 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday
Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday

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ALL VEHICLES ENTERING THE TRANSFER STATION MUST “STOP” AT FRONT OFFICE BEFORE DUMPING

All Commercial Businesses and Contractors are required to STOP at the front office and pay for garbage or construction materials brought to the Transfer Station.

There is a charge for ALL Construction Materials brought to the Transfer Station by Residents, Commercial Businesses and Contractors.

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The grass/brush site located north of W. 18th Street at 18th Ave. West is open 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week.

Windom Frontier Twirlers Program Sept-May

September 9-May 11

The following is the schedule for the Windom Frontier Twirlers Square Dance Club who will dance at the Winfair Cafeteria: All rounds are from 7-7:30 with Leora Murphy and Mainstream & Plus from 7:30 to 10

Sept 9: Mainstream w/Dean Fishel

Oct 14: Mainstream w/Larry Frutel

Nov 11: Mainstream w/Wayne Kubicek

Dec 9: Mainstream w/Dean Fishel

Jan 13: Mainstream w/Chuck Moore

Feb 10: Mainstream w/Ernie Auringer

Mar 9: Mainstream w/Dean Fishel

Schedule for MIN-OWA Plus Club Sept-May

September 11-May 13

The following is the schedule for square dance for the Min-Owa Plus Club that meets at the Sherburn Community Hall in Sherburn, MN: All are Plus level square dancing with Leora Murphy cuing rounds, and held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm

Sept 11 Abe Maier calling

Oct 9 Dean Fishel calling

Nov 13 Dean Fishel calling

Dec 11 Ernie Auringer calling

Jan 8 Dean Fishel calling

Jan 15 Mike Hogan calling

Feb 12 Ernie Auringer calling

Mar 11 Dan Sahlstrom calling

May 13 Mike Driscoll calling

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