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MANSON -- Manson Northwest Webster High School will present its fall play, "Polecat Hayride," at 7 p.m. TODAY and SATURDAY in the Kate Toben Auditorium at the high school, 1601 15th St. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.
HARCOURT -- The Greenfield-Hartquist American Legion Post No. 699 is hosting its annual Bingo Feather Party at 7 p.m. SATURDAY at the Lost Grove Community Center, 116 S. Larch St. in Harcourt, with a chance to win a free turkey. Food and drinks will be provided.
DUNCOMBE -- Evanston Birthday Club will hold its annual soup supper and bake sale from 5 to 7 p.m. SATURDAY at 2449 Swallow Ave., Duncombe. The menu includes homemade chicken noodle, chili or potato soup with pie and a beverage. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids age 12 and under.
In Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE -- Coffee and Conservation will be held at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Matt Cosgrover River's Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. This month's topic is "Winter Bird Feeding," presented by Todd Burras, of Wild Birds Unlimited. Guests will learn what birds come to feeders, what foods attract them and more. The center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TODAY and 9 a.m. to noon SATURDAY.
FORT DODGE -- The Comedia Musica Players will present their annual fall musical "Come From Away" this weekend at the newly renovated Historic Phillips Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. Show times are 7 p.m. TODAY and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. SATURDAY. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children/students, and are available online at www.comediamusica.com and at Hy-Vee's Customer Service department in Fort Dodge. Seating is General Admission, and doors open 45 minutes before the show start time. NOTE: Come From Away does not have an official age rating, but theatrical producers generally recommend it for audiences 12 years and older. The show contains some adult language, references to alcohol and themes related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks including fear, grief and racism.
FORT DODGE -- A drive-up grill fundraiser for Lost Limb Riders will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TODAY at 514 N. Sixth St. The menu includes wood-grilled burgers for a freewill donation. Funds will help provide a laptop, office supplies and tools for Lost Limb Riders outreach and peer support for amputees and their families.
FORT DODGE -- Dickens of a Christmas will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. Admission is free, but canned food donations are welcome.
FORT DODGE -- Coats for Kids are still being collected from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. TODAY and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 3126 Fifth Ave. S. Donations of new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, snow pants and boots in all sizes, from babies to high schoolers.