Around the area

EAGLE GROVE — Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 221 Jackson Ave., Eagle Grove, is holding a Spring Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the church. Sandwiches, a variety of salads, dessert and drink will be served. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Carryouts will be available.

GOWRIE — Gowrie United Methodist Church, Gowrie, is holding a May Basket Sale at 8 a.m. until sold out SATURDAY at the church. Baskets are $3 each. Coffee and cookies will be served.

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding a Summer Library Program Kick-off Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY. The Blank Park Zoo will have an activity booth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information on the library’s summer program will be available along with an opportunity to pre-register for programs.

DAKOTA CITY — Support Our Veterans Ride is holding a LOD Blackout Dart Tournament fundraiser SATURDAY at the VFW, Dakota City. Sign up begins at 4 p.m. with the tournment starting at 5 p.m. The tournament is double elimination. Sign up fee is $20 ($10 to winners pot, $10 to veterans ride). VFW will cover green fees as well as donating a granboard to be raffled off. Food will be available for a freewill donation.

BADGER — Badger Lions Club is holding a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon SUNDAY at the Badger Fire Station. The menu is all the pancakes you can eat with sausage, eggs, orange juice, milk or coffee for a freewill donation. Those attending are encouraged to bring used eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions to recycle. Net profit will support community and Lions projects.

In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Epworth Methodist Church, 2025 11th Ave. S., is holding a Luncheon and Bake Sale at 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY at the church. Loose meat sandwiches, salads, bars and drink will be served for a freewill donation.

FORT DODGE — Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum is 8:30 to 10 a.m. SATURDAY in the Triton Cafe Boardroom on the Iowa Central Community College campus. The forum is free.

FORT DODGE — Fort Dodge Area Symphony will presents the final concert of its 2023-2024 season at 7 p.m. SATURDAY in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. The concert will feature the symphony’s 2024 Young Artists Competition. There will be a Youth Honors Recital at 6:25 p.m. featuring elementary and middle school age musicians.

FORT DODGE — Iowa Central Community College presents “Disney Beauty and The Beast” at 7 p.m. TODAY and SATURDAY and 2 p.m. SUNDAY in Decker Auditorium and Center for Performing Arts on the Iowa Central Community College campus. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students kindergarten through 12th grade and free for ICCC students with ID. The box office opens one hour prior to the shows.

FORT DODGE — The Women of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St., are holding a Salad Luncheon SATURDAY. Viewing of decorated dining tables begins at 11 a.m. followed by the salad buffet at 11:45 a.m. Tickets must be purchased at the church office. No tickets will be sold at the door. The luncheon proceeds will go to various charities.

FORT DODGE — UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, 420 Kenyon Road, is hosting a Health Fair from 7 to 9 a.m. TODAY in the Trinity Gifts Lobby.