Around the area

GOWRIE — Gowrie United Methodist Church is holding a drive-thru lasagna dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the church. Lasagna, salad, French bread and dessert will be served for a freewill offering. Meals will be delivered to your car.

VINCENT — Vincent Fire and Rescue drive-thru pulled pork dinner is 4 to 7 p.m. SATURDAY at the Vincent Fire Station. The menu will be two pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and drink for $10 per person. Children age 5 and under are free. Snow date is March 6.

EMMETSBURG — The Emmetsburg Music Department presents “An Evening of Jazz” at 7 p.m. TODAY at the Emmetsburg High School auditorium. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will be used to fund the 2022 band and choir trip to New Orleans. Face masks and social distancing are required at this event in accordance with school district COVID-19 policies.

CLARION — Chain-Of-Lakes Ducks Unlimited Banquet is 5 p.m. SATURDAY at The Red Shed Event Center, Clarion. Social begins at 5 p.m. followed by meal at 7 p.m. Space is limited due to COVID-19. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Granny’s Iowa Market, Clarion. For more information, call Dawn at 851-9757.

In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Almost Home presents the first Virtual Furball Online Auction TODAY and SATURDAY at www.32auctions.com/almosthomeiowa. There will be a live broadcast at 6 p.m. Saturday featuring special speakers and adoptable pets.

FORT DODGE — Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum is 5 p.m. TODAY at www.youtube.com/user/GreaterFortDodge. The panel will be live streamed. Email questions in advance to jill@greaterfortdodge.com