Shane Halverson’s 50th birthday bash and cancer benefit is 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Rides Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 723 S. 31st St. There will be a freewill donation meal of pork loin, sides and dessert, a silent auction ending at 7:30 p.m. and music. Halverson was diagnosed with colorectal ...

Community Christian School, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S., is holding its ninth annual Epic Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon today. All tagged items will be half price and all untagged items will be $5 per bag today.

The Fort Dodge Area Symphony’s Summer Strings will present a free concert at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave. Led by violinist Tom Shadonix, this string ensemble will offer a mixture of classical and popular music that can be enjoyed by all ages. Visit fdsymphony.org ...

Join the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a fun and educational open house featuring Spock’s Sanctuary, a Des Moines-based rescue organization dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. The sanctuary will be bringing a variety of animals for you to ...

A two hour seminar entitled “Loss of a Spouse” will be 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. There is no charge for the event. This is a GriefShare program. If you have experienced the loss of a spouse, this seminar may help you through the grieving process. ...

HARCOURT — Harcourt Appreciation Days and city wide garage sales are Friday and Aug. 2 in Harcourt. There will be a street dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday. On Aug. 2, events are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include a food court, parade at 1:30 p.m., bake walk, games for kids includng FOAM ...