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St. Edmond craft and vendor show is today

The St. Edmond craft and vendor show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at St. Edmond High School, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. There will be over 100 vendors and handmade crafters from all over the state of Iowa showcasing an array of items including baked goods, candies, holiday decor, boutiques, antiques and clothing. Door prizes, pictures with Santa and gift wrapping will be available. A full concession stand serving breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks will be open. There will also be a bake sale and hot chocolate bar. Admission is $5.

Trinity UMC Christmas cantata is today and Sunday

The Trinity Singers of Trinity United Methodist Church, 838 N. 25th St., are presenting the annual Christmas cantata at 5:30 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the church. This year’s cantata is titled “Still the Greatest Story” and will feature the 30-member Trinity Singers as well as various solos by Nick Salmon, Ruth Babbitt, Jason Laird, Karine Feddersen and Bobbie Maltas. In addition, this year’s cantata will also include Katrina O’Brien on piano, Kevin Thompson on drums, and congregation sing-a-longs on various Christmas carols. Come enjoy this festive holiday ministry ...

FDPL hosts Lessons of the Holocaust program on Monday

The Fort Dodge Public Library will host Lessons of the Holocaust, a presentation by educator Brad Wilkening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. During his presentation, Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors’ stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever, and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind world today. Brad Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and ...

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Christmas fair is Dec. 6

CALLENDER — Women of the Word at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Callender, are holding its annual Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall. There will be a bake sale, lefse sale and lunch. Beef burgers or chicken salad in a Krumkake bowl with salads, cookies and Scandinavian pastries will be served for $10. The fellowship hall is handicap accessible through the north or south doors.

Holiday Market vendor and food fair is today

The first annual Holiday Market vendor and food fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Pavilion Sports Complex, 260 S. 27th St. There will be a variety of vendors, food and drinks, live music and entertainment. Santa’s grand arrival will be at 10 a.m. with a Santa meet and greet from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a food drive for The Lord’s Cupboard. Food and cash donations will be accepted. Admission to the market is free.