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Ventriloquist performance Aug. 17

POCAHONTAS — Dennis Naughton will be doing his Denny and Benny ventriloquist performance at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Rialto Theater in Pocahontas. There will be a freewill donation and the proceeds will go to SS. Peter and Paul Historic Corporation for upkeep of the church.

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection to meet

The Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Cost for the event is $10. Ilene Dirks from Sioux City will be the speaker. Her subject is “Change can happen in the blink of an eye. Learn how to cope when life changes quickly.” The special feature will be Kerrie Kuiper of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. All area ladies are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling Kathy Meinders at 408-7981.

Aglow to meet Aug. 17

Aglow will host Terri Krontz of Sioux City at 10 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Krontz’s message is titled “Joy Unspeakable.” Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Kelly at 570-2806.

Bochtler organ recital Aug. 11

Roberta Bochtler will hold an organ recital at 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. Ninth St., in honor of 75 years of blessings.

Rolling Hills Community Church VBS pre-registration carnival is July 28

Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N. 15th St., is holding a Vacation Bible School Pre-registration Carnival from 6 to 7 p.m. July 28. Parents can enroll their children in kindergarten through sixth grade in VBS while the children play games, jump in “The Bouncy Thing,” enjoy refreshments and have their faces painted. VBS is 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2. For more information, call Pastor David Barton at 576-5697 or Jean Johnson at 408-7274.

Rolling Hills Community Church to hold Vacation Bible School

Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N. 15th St., is holding Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2. “In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus” is this year’s title, with Bible lessons that focus on some real-life encounters with Jesus. Children will get to explore the wilderness and discover all kinds of wildlife and adventure. The school is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. There is no charge. For more information, call the Rev. David Barton at 576-5697 or Jean Johnson at 408-7274.