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FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12

Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed lives. The main speaker is Nicolette Lane from Indianola. Her talk is entitled, "Where is Your Comfort Zone?" and "finding comfort in the midst of chaos.” Reservations may be obtained by calling either Vickey at 515-571-5380 or Kathy at 515-408-7981, preferably by Friday, ...

CDA meeting set for Nov. 12

The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to honor our veterans, and a short CDA business meeting. REMINDER to bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for our November project. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Nov. 10. We always welcome new members. ...

Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge

The sixth annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat night is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Businesses can set up their “candy stop” inside or outside of their business.

Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday

A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is open to the public.

Luminary Night Hike is Thursday

Webster County Conservation will hold a Luminary Night Hike at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Explore an illuminated trail with a naturalist and discover the sounds of nocturnal animals. End the evening with s’mores around the bonfire. Red lights are encouraged. Some will be available at the event.

Toddler Time set for Wednesday

Webster County Conservation will hold Toddler Time Outdoors for ages 1-3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Join a naturalist for activities and a short hike. Older siblings are welcome. Parents or guardians are expected to stay and play with your toddler.