The Fort Dodge Area Symphony’s Summer Strings will present a free concert at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave. Led by violinist Tom Shadonix, this string ensemble will offer a mixture of classical and popular music that can be enjoyed by all ages. Visit fdsymphony.org ...

Join the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a fun and educational open house featuring Spock’s Sanctuary, a Des Moines-based rescue organization dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. The sanctuary will be bringing a variety of animals for you to ...

A two hour seminar entitled “Loss of a Spouse” will be 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. There is no charge for the event. This is a GriefShare program. If you have experienced the loss of a spouse, this seminar may help you through the grieving process. ...

HARCOURT — Harcourt Appreciation Days and city wide garage sales are Friday and Aug. 2 in Harcourt. There will be a street dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday. On Aug. 2, events are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include a food court, parade at 1:30 p.m., bake walk, games for kids includng FOAM ...

PALMER — The Palmer 125th celebration and all class reunion is Thursday through Aug. 3 at the Palmer Community building, Palmer. Events begin at 5 p.m. Thursday and conclude at 3 p.m. Aug. 3. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, beer garden and many other activities. For a full schedule ...

Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N. 15th St., is holding a Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the church. The theme is “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things!” A week filled with fun activities is planned for children ages ...