An artist reception for “Two of a Kind” will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the East Gallery at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. The artist talk will begin at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Are you looking for feedback on your art or a way to connect with other artists? At The Blanden Collective, participants may bring artwork to show and get feedback from the group at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. The Blanden invites all artists to participate in a constructive art dialogue.
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum will host an informational meeting on becoming a volunteer docent. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the museum, 920 Third Ave. S. Docents are community members who lead tours for area schools, businesses, and institutions. The Blanden is looking to add 10 enthusiastic volunteers to be cultural stewards from our community. This is a great opportunity for community members who want to make an impact but have limited time to commit. You do not need to know about art to be a docent, you just need a passion for teaching or relating history ...
The Messenger will not be published on Monday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will be published on Tuesday.
Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Marcia Johnson at 515-571-5443. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker is Sandy Moore, from Independence, Kansas. Her talk is entitled, “My Sunflower Journey.” Divorce and depression are part of her experience. It was truth that finally led her back to the sun-filled sunflowers of her youth. The special feature is the annual fundraiser. Bring, buy or both. Baked goods, crafts and gift baskets will be available ...
DUNCOMBE — Duncombe’s fourth annual chili cook-off is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Duncombe Community Center, 510 Folger St. Bingo will be played in the tornado shelter from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be chili, raffles, monetary prizes and golden ladle. To participate, chili cooks should text Courtney at 515-297-3693 or email duncombebetterment@gmail.com. Cost is $5 for a spoon, chili cooks eat for free. Submit your favorite soup recipe for a chance to win separate prizes.