St. Edmond Craft and Vendor Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at St. Edmond Catholic School, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. Over 100 vendors and handmade crafters from all over the state of Iowa showcasing an array of items including baked goods, candles, holiday decor, boutiques, antiques, ...

LAKE VIEW — Lake View’s Hometown Pride Committee will be hosting a Holiday Tour of Homes event for the Lake View Community Center on Sunday. Showcasing six festive homes, the event will begin with light appetizers and refreshments at 1 p.m. at Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 119 Boulders ...

The Blanden Holiday Open House will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. Secor Strings will perform at 3 p.m. St. Edmond Catholic School Choir will perform at 4:45 p.m. There will be a online silent auction until 5 p.m. There is no charge.

The First Covenant Choir, a 40-member group of vocalists at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will present a Christmas Cantata, “Come, Emmanuel,” on two dates: 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 15. The soloists for the cantata are Micah Flaherty, Denise Halverson, David Lass, ...

First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1611 Williams Drive, is holding its annual Christmas cookie walk from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 14. Homemade cookies, peanut brittle, jams another homemade goodies, handmade gifts, and a special Christmas garage sale will be available for purchase. ...

Fort Dodge Area Symphony Orchestra Concert, will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St.. Admission by season pass or $15 per person available at the door. Students admitted free.