First UMC Manna Meal Saturday
First United Methodist Church, 1002 First Ave. N., is hosting a free Manna Meal at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. There will be a baked potato bar and bingo.
UDMO drive through food pantry Oct. 19
The Upper Des Moines Opportunity drive through food pantry is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St. The pantry is open to all income-eligible residents of Webster County.
Holy Trinity spaghetti dinner is Sunday
The Holy Trinity Parish spaghetti dinner is 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under.
First Covenant Trunk or Treat is Oct. 22
First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, is holding trunk or treat from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Oct. 22 at the church.
No paper on Monday
The Messenger will not be published on Monday due to the Columbus Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend and on Monday for breaking news. The Messenger will be published again on Tuesday.
LWML quilt, craft and bake sale is today
The Lutheran Women’s Mission League and Sewing Group is holding a quilt, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1023 S. 27th St. Lunch including walking tacos will be served for a freewill offering. Proceeds go to Orphan Grain Train and Home Missions.