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Fort Dodge Public Library hosting Emily’s Paper Crafts

Fort Dodge Public Library is hosting Emily’s Paper Crafts at 7 p.m. Monday for our next Adult Summer Reading event. Adults 18+ are invited to explore the creative art of paper quilling. This relaxing, hands-on crafting program will introduce participants to the art of creating beautiful quilled greeting cards using rolled and shaped paper strips. Attendees will design and create unique handmade cards that are perfect for gifts, special occasions, or personal keepsakes. Whether you are new to paper quilling or looking to expand your crafting skills, this program offers a fun and ...

Fonda Arts Center hosts Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke

FONDA — Enjoy an afternoon of unforgettable songs from the ’50s and ’60s when Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke take the stage at the Fonda Arts Center at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Long time favorites of the Fonda Arts Center, these two will usher in the first days of summer with hits from Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and many others, stirring memories for many of us of where we were when. All this is happening at the Fonda Arts Center on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. As always, refreshments (root beer floats) and admission are free, and ...

Heartland Museum to hold annual book sale June 20-27

Clarion — Heartland Museum is holding its annual used book sale through June 27. Books have been donated and proceeds will be used for Heartland’s 4-H schoolhouse roof repair. The gift shop also will be open on the sale days. Book prices are $1 for hard cover, 50 cents for soft cover, and 25 cents for kids books and romance books. Sale hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Heartland Museum is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (last admission for tours is 2 p.m.). Over 90 ...

Humboldt Farmer’s Market is June 27

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Farmer’s Market is 8 a.m. to noon June 27 in Parley Finch Plaza, downtown Humboldt. This week is Touch a Truck.

Lake paddling set for June 30

Webster County Conservation will hold lake paddling from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 30 at Badger Lake in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave., Fort Dodge. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Register online if you need equipment. If you already have your own kayak and life jacket, no registration is needed. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

KYL to hold children’s programs

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold story/activity programs for all ages throughout June and July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons from birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There are reading challenges, adventure maps, and great programs each week. Details and resources to participate are available at the Children’s Checkout Desk. Children’s Special Events ∫ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday — Mini Golf by Wandering Greens at Webster City Market Night — sponsored by Kendall Young ...