Around the area

EMMETSBURG — VFW Lenten Fish Fry is 5 to 7 p.m. TODAY at the VFW, Emmetsburg. Orders to go may be called in at 712-298-0883. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children ages 4 and under.

DAYTON — Dayton Lions Club Roast Beef Dinner is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the Dayton Community Center. The dinner is drive-thru only. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 and under and free for preschool age children. Tickets may be purchased the day of the dinner.

FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center, Fonda, is holding A Touch of Broadway, “The Beat Goes On,” at 3 p.m. SUNDAY. Admission and refreshments are free.

EMMETSBURG — St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY down Broadway Street in Emmetsburg. Visit: http://www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com for a full schedule of events.

In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Irish 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 — Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TODAY at Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or French fries, homemade coleslaw, roll, ice cream and beverages. The meal will be served dine in or carryout. Tickets for fried fish, baked fish or shrimp are $12, combo meal of all three is $14, grilled cheese or kid’s portion is $6 and children age 5 and under are free.

FORT DODGE — Webster County Conservation is holding Spring into Spring from noon to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Bring the family for outdoor fun. Hike the trails at WaNoKi looking for a “golden antler.” Other activities include dutch oven corn bread cooking, DIY walking sticks, tomahawk throwing and bird house giveaways. There is no fee. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 515-576-4258.

FORT DODGE — Psychadelic Caravan, a 70’s and 80’s rock band, will perform SATURDAY at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover charge is $5.

FORT DODGE — Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., is holding an Artist Reception for JoAnne Alberda from 2 to 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

FORT DODGE — Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., is holding Blanden Collection at 9 a.m. SATURDAY. Bring your artwork to show and get feedback from the group.