Around the area

EMMETSBURG — VFW Fish Fry is 5 to 7 p.m. TODAY at the VFW, Emmetsburg. To place a pick up order, call 712-298-0883. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children ages 4 and under.

EMMETSBURG — Emmetsburg Public Library, Emmetsburg, is holding Gaming After Hours from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY. Registration is not required.

WEBSTER CITY — Webster City Community Theatre presents “Shrek Jr., The Musical” at 7 p.m. TODAY and SATURDAY and 2 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY at the theatre, 1001 Willson, Webster City. Tickets are $12 per person.

LIVERMORE — Otto’s 415 annual Soup Cookoff is SUNDAY at Otto Field American Legion Port 415, Livermore. There is a $10 entry fee to enter the contest and entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. Tasting is $5 per person from 5 to 7 p.m. Kris Karr will perform beginning at 7 p.m.

In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — First United Methodist Church, 1002 First Ave. N., is holding a free family friendly Valentine’s Day Party from 4 to 6 p.m. SUNDAY. There will be snacks, games, dancing and crafts. Enter through the west entrance.

FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Concert is 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY in the Fort Dodge Middle School auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge as the concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge.

FORT DODGE — A Black History Month Celebration featuring Spirituals, Jazz and Folk songs is 7 p.m. TODAY at the Fort Dodge Opera House, One Museum Road. Special guest will be Brazilian Jazz Project. Admission is free.

FORT DODGE — Indoor Winter Flea Market and Craft Sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169 S. Admission is free.

FORT DODGE — Angel Ride to Save the Tatas Bags Tournament is SATURDAY at The Boardroom, 1018 First Ave. N., third floor Eagles. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the tournament beginning at noon. Cost is $40 per team. There will be 50 percent payout, 50/50 drawing and full taco bar with walking tacos.