GOWRIE — The Gowrie Development Commission presents the Fort Dodge Area Symphony Summer Strings Music Festival at 1 p.m. June 29 in the Gowrie City Park. The festival will also feature Spencer Suchan. Bring a lawn chair for this free event. Food and beverage stands will be available. Freewill ...

HARCOURT — Harcourt Public Library’s 75th anniversary open house is July 27 and 28 in Harcourt. A silent auction starts at 6:30 p.m. July 27, followed by a DJ bingo fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. and an outdoor movie starting at 9:30 p.m., all at the Harcourt Community Center, Harcourt. Bingo ...

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jully 8 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by July 4 by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Marcia Johnson at 515-571-5443. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Beverly Turnwall Swenson of Lincoln, ...

CLARION — The Heartland Museum, 119 Ninth St. S.W., Clarion, is holding a 25th anniversary open house from 5 to 7 p.m. today. The theme is “Thru the Decades.” Those attending may wear their favorite decades outfit. Food and beverages will be served. Admission is free.

The Sonshine Singers, an interdenominational group of area vocalists, presents Sonshine Singers Summer Sing at 5 p.m. June 29 at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. There is no admission charge, a freewill offering is appreciated.

WEBSTER CITY — The Jane Young House, 629 Elm St., Webster City, will be open on June 28 for anyone to come to tour the house and view the latest vintage clothing exhibit “Let’s All Go To The Movies.” Those attending are welcome to take a quiz matching the quotes from the movies to the ...