The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding holiday extravaganza Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at the library. Children may write letters to Santa for the Santa mailbox, do dot coloring and get a goodie bag while supplies last. All month long there will be the guessing jar and searching for Santa.
The Fort Dodge Area Symphony presents “Under the Mistletoe” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. Admission is by season membership or individual concert ticket for $15, available for purchase at the door. Students and children accompanied by an adult are always welcomed free of charge at symphony performances.
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 ...
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 ...
The Friends of Webster County Conservation is holding a movie night for third to fifth graders from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. The movie “Abominable” will be shown. There will also be pizza, popcorn and activities. Registration is required online at mycountyparks.com. Spots are limited.
The First Covenant Choir, a 40-member group of vocalists at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will present a Christmas cantata, “There’s a New Star” at 5 p.m. on Dec. 13, and 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 14 at the church. Come and be blessed as you journey with the singers, first to the birthplace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and as we conclude this beautiful cantata with the challenge to witness to all the message of salvation.