Around the area

EMMETSBURG — VFW Fish Fry is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. TODAY at the VFW, Emmetsburg. To place a pick up order, call 712-298-0883. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under.

LEHIGH — Lehigh Lions Club Spring Breakfast is 8 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Lehigh Community Center, Lehigh. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverages will be served. Proceeds go toward scholarships for seniors at Southeast Valley High School.

EMMETSBURG — The Famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY on Broadway Street, Emmetsburg.

EMMETSBURG — Emmetsburg Public Library Gaming After Hours is 2:30 to 5 p.m. SATURDAY at the Emmetsburg Public Library, Emmetsburg. Come play one of the designer board games from the library’s collection. Refreshments will be provided.

In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Webster County Chapter of Pheasants Forever 37th annual Banquet begins at 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169. Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. There will also be games, raffles and auction. Banquet tickets are $50 and spouse and ringneck tickets are $25.

FORT DODGE — Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TODAY at Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or French fries, cole slaw, bun, ice cream, lemonade, water and coffee. The meal will be served dine in or carryout. Tickets for fish or shrimp are $12, combo meal is $14, grilled cheese is $5 and children age 5 and under are free.