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Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library

HARCOURT — Bring your favorite book and join us at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Harcourt Library, 106 W. Second St., Harcourt, to bling it out. Call 515-354-5391 to register for this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is $5 per person for materials.

Paeper — 80th birthday

HUMBOLDT — Kurt Paeper, of Humboldt, will celebrate his 80th birthday from 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the VFW in Dakota City. He and his wife, Rosemary, will also celebrate their 26 years together. Cards may be sent to him at 3 Maplewood Drive, Humboldt, IA 50548. He was born on Oct. ...

Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive

FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host a fundraiser and food drive from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This event, co-sponsored by MAGS 4 Fonda, will feature Classic Country Music performed by Dan Keen of Newell, and Gloria and Randy Mobley and Larry Heschke of Fonda. Music will start at 2 p.m. Food donations should be non-perishable items, and monetary donations are also appreciated. All this is happening on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main in Fonda, where admission is free and refreshments complimentary.

Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper

LEHIGH — Lehigh United Methodist Church will hold its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the church, 386 Spencer Hill St., Lehigh. The menu includes a variety of soups (chili, vegetable, chicken noodle, broccoli cheddar), salad, dessert and drink for a freewill offering. Dine in or carry out.

Children’s programs at KYL

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in October. Weekly Programs Children’s Mini Makerspace (Family) stop in from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Mondays in October to get creative This come and go time will offer a variety 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 through second grade) will meet from 3:45 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This time will ...

Friends of Kendall Young Library Book Sale begins Thursday

WEBSTER CITY — Beginning at noon Thursday, Friends of Kendall Young Library will host their annual book sale. The Friends Book Sale will be available to the public from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 17 in the lower level of Kendall Young Library. This sale will have a wide collection of children’s and adult books along with DVDs and audiobooks. Make plans to attend.