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Meridians to hold meet and greet Sept. 10

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MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers are holding a meet and greet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Lucky 7 Coffee Shop for anyone who might be interested in singing with the group as they prepare for their 55th season. If you love to sing and have been looking for a place to share your talent, the Meridians would love to welcome you. Come meet the singers, learn about the group, and find out what the upcoming season has in store. No commitments are required. The Lucky 7 Coffee Shop, 2918 190th St., is located on Iowa Highway 7 on the south edge of Manson. For more information, call ...

Kendall Young to hold children’s programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in September. Weekly Programs Children’s Mini Makerspace (Family) stop in from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Mondays in September to get creative. This come and go time will offer a variety of craft supplies to make creations on your own or the option of a special craft activity to get you started. Families are invited to color, paint, and glue together. We are excited to see all the artwork. Wild Things (TK-second grades) will meet from 3:45 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in September. This time will offer ...

Hay — 95th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Darleen Hay, formerly of Otho, will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Marian Home, 2400 Sixth Ave. N. Cards may be sent to her at 2400 Sixth Ave. N., #529, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Juanita and Dan Threatt, of Tennessee; Steve ...

KYL is issuing new library cards

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library is encouraging patrons to get a new library card or renew throughout the month of August. It is the perfect addition to your back-to-school supplies. Each new card or renewal will receive a free book.

‘Come From Away’ auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday

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Auditions for Comedia Musica’s fall production of “Come From Away” will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at Phillips Historic Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. See the details on Comedia’s Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1506320377247431. Audition materials are now available at www.comediamusica.com/auditioninfo.

Singer/pianist Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center on Aug. 30

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FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on Aug. 30. Lichter is a graduate of Fonda High School where he was recognized from the onset as one of those who “wears his music like his skin” — a natural. A Newell-area resident, he has been sharing the joy of his talent ever since with audiences of all ages. All this is happening at the Fonda Arts Center on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. Everyone is welcome. As always, admission and refreshments are free; donations are greatly appreciated.