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St. Edmond craft and vendor show is Dec. 6

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The St. Edmond craft and vendor show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, 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.

Holiday Market vendor and food fair is today

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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.

YWCA holding annual Adopt A Family event

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The YWCA, 826 First Ave. N., is holding its annual Adopt A Family event now to help families have a Merry Christmas. The mission is to provide every person, young and old, at the Y a wonderful Christmas that most people are lucky to experience every year. If you’d like to help make a difference this season, consider adopting a family or donating to the YWCA to help make this holiday season one to remember. If you are interested in participating, contact Nici at nicig@ywcafd.org or call 515-573-3931, option 4, for more information.

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection brunch set for Dec. 9, RSVP requested

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Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9, at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Vickey Messerly at 515-571-5380. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Kaira Sargeant, of Spirit Lake. Her talk is entitled “Finding Belonging in My Search for the Truth.” She was raised in a family of boys, so she grew up trying to figure out how to fit in with girls and a sense of “belonging.” The special feature will be Armona Redenius and Shanda Kinseth leading a Christmas sing-a-long. The ...

Deck the halls with holiday cheer

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Whether it’s music, lights, drama, or other holiday festivities you seek, Fort Dodge and the surrounding area have plenty to offer from now until Christmas. From the Lights at Kennedy to holiday concerts, this Christmas guide — though not all-inclusive — can help you and your family make holiday plans. Music Jive for Five with Jason Swedlund A concert of Advent and Christmas Music featuring Jive for Five and organist Jason Swedlund is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the St. Olaf Lutheran ...

Under the Mistletoe

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The Fort Dodge Area Symphony is inviting music lovers to meet “Under the Mistletoe” for a start to the holidays featuring classic sounds of the season. “Under the Mistletoe” isn’t a location, it’s the title of the symphony’s Dec. 7 concert at Fort Dodge Middle School. The ...