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RICEVILLE - Immaculate Conception church of Riceville is hosting a Drive Thru Meal for Fall Festival on Sunday, October 1st from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. (or until food is...
MASON CITY - Join us in standing for LIFE on Sunday, October 1, 2023! True L.I.F.E. of North Iowa will be holding our LIFE CHAIN in Mason City. We will stand along the...
OSAGE - Osage Women's Connection - "Happy Trails to You!" will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:15 PM at the Osage VFW. Special Features: Bo-ks & Rusticks items that...
FORT DODGE - First United Methodist Church, 1st Avenue North of Fort Dodge, will hold a Fall Rummage Sale October 5-7. The entire basement will be filled with clothing, electronics,...
ESTHERVILLE - The mobile food pantry from the Food Bank of Iowa will have a free distribution on Thursday, October 5th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at the Good News...
ORANGE CITY - Rend Collective, a popular worship band hailing from Northern Ireland, will bring it’s “Campfire: The 10th Anniversary Tour” to Northwestern College on Friday, October 6, as part of...
SHEFFIELD - Zion Reformed is hosting Bazaar and live Auction on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Shop from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM inside basement. Items include: trash to treasure, bakery...
WINNEBAGO - Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Winnebago is having its 8th annual Turkey Commercial Dinner on Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. This DRIVE THRU...
MANKATO - Options for Women Mankato is hosting their 8th Annual Fundraising Gala on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. They will be hosting Jason Gray in a Celebration of Life concert at...
MASON CITY - Our Saviour's Lutheran Drive-Thru Spaghetti Supper will be held on Thursday October 12th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM or until food is gone. There is a small...
ROCHESTER - MN Adult & Teen Challenge will be holding a Gala on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at the International Event Center. For more information visit mntc.org/events.
ST. PETER - St. Peter Catholic Church is hosting a Salad Luncheon on Friday, October 13th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Church of St. Peter. Meal includes...
MANKATO - A night of laughter and music at Hillside Church, Mankato. Join us for a marriage date night with two comedians and Christian recording artist Jonny Diaz on Friday,...
OKOBOJI - Are you ready to get a little time away from the stresses of daily life? Join us for a wonderful day of relaxation, friendship, faith, and fun! This one-day...
MASON CITY - Join us on Saturday, October 14th, Building Walls & Building Hope! Habitat for Humanity NCI in our 8th Annual Women Build Day Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to...
MANKATO - Mankato Area Lions Clubs (Mankato Lions, Mankato Sunrise Lions, and Eagle Lake Lions) are holding its 6th Annual Diabetes Rally on Saturday, October 14th at the WowZone Mankato. 8:45am...
NORTHROP - Join us for "Marriage Date Night" at the Fairmont Opera House on Saturday, October 14 at 6:00 PM. The event is presented by Extreme Faith Productions and sponsored...
NORTHROP - Martin Luther Jr/Sr High school Class of 2024 is hosting a fundraiser Baked Potato Dinner on Sunday, October 15th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Free will donation...
LAKOTA - The Lakota Library Board of Trustees and Library Director, Sue Kearney, are planning their 23rd Annual Salad Luncheon. The theme for this year’s luncheon is “Celebrating Library Director,...
ESTHERVILLE - Estherville United Methodist Church is hosting a FREE meal on Monday, October 16th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. If you would like to help with this event,...
SHERBURN - - Ruby's Pantry Distribution will be on Monday, October 16th. We are located at Regional Worship Center, 2 Crossroads Drive. Our distribution runs from 5:30-7:00 pmas a drive-through so we ask...
NORTHRUP - Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School is hosting a rummage and bake sale Thursday, October 19th through Saturday, October 21st. If you'd like to make a donation, you may...
NORTHROP - Venta de otoño el 19 de octubre - 4-8pm. Está venta será en la escuela de Martín Luther ubicado en Northrop MN. Abran de venta panes, pasteles, ropa...
FAIRMONT - The Legacy Grandparent Summit will be held at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont on October 20 & 21 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Lunch is...
MASON CITY - North Iowa Christian School, in Mason City, is having their Annual Auction Fundraiser beginning at 5:00pm CST on Friday, October 20th and ending at 5:00pm CST on October...
MANKATO - A charity event hosted by Footnotes Trauma Foundation -- an evening of Magic and Inspiration will be held on Friday, October 20th at the Bethany Lutheran College Theater...
ESTHERVILLE - Grandview Baptist of Estherville presents Free Breakfast Saturday, October 21 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Grandview Church’s gym in Estherville. We have had an average of...
MASON CITY - Grace Church of Mason City is hosting a simulcast for Legacy Coalition's Grandparenting Summit on Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The day will include...
DOLLIVER - Dolliver United Methodist Church is serving a Fall Dinner on Saturday, October 21st from 11 AM - 1 PM. Freewill Offering. A Bake Sale will also be held...
SPIRIT LAKE - The Community is invited on Sunday, October 22nd from 2:00 - 3:30pm to a "Trunk or Treat" event at Immanuel Lutheran in Spirit Lake. Hot chocolate and cookies will...
RUTHVEN - Annual Soup Supper at Lost Island Lutheran Church, Rural Ruthven, will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 4 PM - 7 PM. Soup, bread and pie are offered. Gluten...
FORT DODGE - On Sunday, October 22nd from 5:30 to 6:15 PM, First Covenant Church, Fort Dodge (just north of ICCC on Hwy 169) will be hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event! ...
NORTHROP - Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School is hosting the 7th and 8th grade Step UP Day (this is the MLHS Olympics) on Friday, October 27th from 9:15 AM to...
ROCHESTER - Autumn Ridge Church of Rochester is hosting the biggest Trunk-or-Treat in town on Saturday, October 28th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Play games, experience activities, enjoy food,...
HANSKA - A lutefisk and meatball dinner will be at Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska on Saturday, October 28th. Times are from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. Contact 507-380-1742 for more...
BROWNSDALE - Brownsdale United Methodist Church is hosting a Creamed Chicken Dinner on Saturday, October 28th 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Dinner includes sides and dessert. Dine-in or carry-out is available....
WASECA - The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra will present “The Gift of Music” on Sunday, October 29 at Christ Community Church in Waseca. This concert will benefit the Waseca Area...
WEBSTER CITY - A Free Chili Dinner is held at Anchor Point Church in Webster City on October 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Immediately following downtown trick-or-treating...
CLARION - Clarion First Methodist Church is hosting a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner and Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 1st from 11 AM to 1 PM. There is a cost...
ESTHERVILLE - The Food Bank of Iowa is holding its November event at Good News Church in Estherville on Thursday, November 2 from 4 to 6PM. The food will be...
FAIRMONT - St. Paul Lutheran School is hosting a Fundraiser for school tuition and LWML mission projects Friday, November 3rd at 4:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Event Center (Green Mill)...
MOUNTAIN LAKE - The public is invited to attend Mountain Lake Christian School's Annual Borscht Supper planned for Friday, November 3rd at the Mt. Lake Christian School. The all-you-can-eat supper...
BADGER - The Badger Lutheran Church is hosting their Norwegian Supper on Friday, November 3rd. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased by calling the church at 515-545-3350. The...
FAIRMONT - Immanuel Lutheran Church of Fairmont is hosting a Fall Festival Luncheon and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 4 from 11AM to 1PM. There is a cost for this...
ALBERT LEA - On November 4th, Bridge Community Church will host a Craft and Bake Sale from 8:00am to 3:00pm. You will find a variety of handmade items that make...
WASECA - Cornhole for a Cause is a double elimination tournament being held in Waseca on November 4th at The Mill Event Center. This event is a fundraiser for the...
ST. PETER - There will be a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner on Saturday, November 4th at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church of rural St. Peter. The serving times are 11am to...
Used Bible and Christian Resources are being collected for shipment to the Philippines. Material can be mailed or delivered to 1204 Ascher Street, Aplington, IA 50604. Call 319-464-4071 or email resourcingnow@gmail.com with any questions.
ALBERT LEA – KJLY – Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution is held at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea on the 1st Saturday of each month. Doors open at 9:30 and distribution is from 10 to 11:30AM.
ALGONA -KJYL – Algona Evangelical Free Church is sponsoring the Conquer Series, a video-based support group for men who struggle with an addiction to pornography. This group meeting will be held in person and via Zoom. For details of location and time please email conqueralgona@gmail.com.
ARNOLDS PARK – KJIA – Respite Angel Care is available at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30AM. Call 712-332-2447 for more information.
ARNOLDS PARK – KJIA – The Community Table is a free meal offered to everyone on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 6:45PM at the campus of the Okoboji Bible Ministries in Arnolds Park. The 3rd Thursday meal will be held in Spirit Lake at the Bedell Family YMCA. For further information, please call 712-332-2883.
AUSTIN – KJLY – Austin’s Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Ruby’s Pop-up Pantry the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
AUSTIN – KJLY – Griefshare support group at Faith Evangelical Free Church of Austin will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM from September 10th – December 3rd, 2024. Call 507-481-5418 or go to griefshare.org and look for the Austin meeting.
BELMOND – KJYL – Recovery Road, an addiction and recovery group, meets at Belmond Evangelical Free Church every Wednesday at 6:30PM. There is no fee to attend. For questions, please contact Randy at 515-825-8113.
BLOOMINGTON – KJGT – A Community Food Pantry is provided by Food in the Hood and Cedar Valley Church the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5-7PM in the Atrium of Cedar Valley Church. There is no income requirement to receive food-only to fill out a form when you arrive. In addition to food service and support services, foot care services will also be offered.
BLUE EARTH – KJLY – The Blue Earth Valley Quilters meet on the third Monday of each month with the exception of July and December. Announcements and photos can be found on Facebook under the group name Blue Earth Valley Quilters. For more information call 507-526-3979.
BLUE EARTH – KJLY – Silver Sneakers, exercise for seniors, meets at 10AM each Monday and Wednesday year-round at the Fitness Center in Blue Earth. For more information or to register call 507-526-3376.
BLUE EARTH – KJLY – Interfaith Caregivers offer two support groups each month. The Parkinson support group meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM and the Dementia support group gathers every fourth Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Both support groups meet at the Interfaith caregiver office. For more information you can contact Interfaith Caregivers at 507-526-4684.
BURNSVILLE – KJGT – Loaves and Fishes, Community Meals To Go are given out every Wednesday at Faith Covenant Church from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
ROWEN – KJYL – First Lutheran Church and ISU Extension Office of Wright County support the Rowan Food Pantry which is open Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM -6PM, Friday 10AM -5PM and Saturdays 9AM – Noon at the Rowan Community Center.
DELL – KJLY – Dell Lutheran Church hosts Pioneer Club every Wednesday from 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. This is a free club for mature preschoolers – 5th grade. Register by calling Dell Lutheran Church.
ESTHERVILLE – KJIA – A Free Community Meal called Wesley’s Kitchen is every 3rd Monday of each month at United Methodist Church from 11:00AM – 12:30PM.
FAIRMONT – KJLY – Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday evening at 6PM at Bethel Evangelical Free Church, in Fairmont.
FAIRMONT – KJLY – Community Bible Study 2024-2025 at Grace Lutheran Church, Fairmont, begins Monday, September 9th at 7:00 PM. Study will be the book of Daniel followed later by Revelation. You may register at fairmonteve.cbsclasses.org.
FAIRMONT – KJLY – Fairmont Woman’s Day Community Bible Study Class meets every Wednesday at 9:00am at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. To learn more or to register visit fairmont.cbsclass.org.
FARIBAULT & MARTIN COUNTIES – KJLY – Faribault and Martin Counties Human Services are searching for potential Foster Parents to work alongside them to provide a loving, caring and stable home for county children that are in need of a safe environment with dedicated caregivers. If interested, please call 507-238-4757 or email Bethany.Jobe@fmchs.com.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Restoration Point Addiction Ministry meets on Friday nights from 7:00 to 9:30PM at Harvest Baptist Church, in Fort Dodge. Free childcare is provided. For more information call 515-955-3074.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Blanden Memorial Art Museum in Fort Dodge, hosts a family art day every Saturday. Families will be provided with art materials and instructions to create a project to take home that day. For information of projects and fees go to blanden.org or call 515-573-2316.
FORT DODGE – An interdenominational Women’s Community Bible study meets Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Check out more information at fortdodge.cbsclass.org and click on the “Register Now” button.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge, has a Women’s Bible Study every 3rd Tuesday at 1:30PM at Friendship Haven. Another Women’s Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 1:00PM in the church boardroom. A Men’s Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 7:00AM at Zakeer’s Restaurant. Another Men’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 6:30AM in Conference Room number 2.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Icky’s is a youth center for 5-12th grade students. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Hope Sweet Hope Studios has a recovery and healing circle for women every Thursday at 1:30 PM at 1900 5th Avenue S in Fort Dodge. For more information, please call 515-302-8016.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Obria Pro-Life Mobile Medical Unit will be parked at Lutheran Family Service in Fort Dodge every Wednesday from 9am to 5pm. Call 515-291-1599 with questions.
FORT DODGE – KJYL – Redemption Church-Assembly of God is having weekly nights of worship, every Monday at 6:00 PM. Our Church is located at 2200 Central Ave in Fort Dodge. Contact Karen at krnthd@yahoo.com for more information or with questions.
FROST – KJLY – Dell’s Lutheran Pioneer Club for children in preschool through the 5th grade, will be held every Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:15 PM at Dell Lutheran Church in rural Frost beginning in October of every year. Please call 507-525-1611 with your questions.
GOLDFIELD – KJYL – Crossroads Youth and Family Center in Goldfield, is open for activities and for kids to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. Elementary kids are welcome from 6:00 to 7:30PM. Middle School kids are 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Youth in High School and older are welcome from 9PM to 11PM. On Wednesday, early out days, kids of all ages may come from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.
HAMPTON – KJCY – Hampton Old Time Country Hoedown will be held on the 1st Monday of each month from 6-9 pm at the historic Windsor Theatre in downtown Hampton. Check out their Facebook page for pictures, videos, and updates. Contact Don 641-425-0909 with any questions.
HUNTLEY -KJLY – Community Covenant Church of Huntley will host a Wednesday night community supper on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. For more information call 507-866-4646.
HUNTLEY – KJLY – Community Covenant Church of Huntley hosts a weekly Wednesday night bible study from 6:30 – 8 PM. For details call 507-866-4646.
MANKATO – KJLY – Bethel Baptist, Women’s Interdenominational Bible Study will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM from September 17 – December 17, 2024. All women of any age are welcome to attend. Studying the book of James (12-week study) – 1 hour in length for video and questions with discussion. There is no cost to attend.
MANKATO – KJLY – Classical Conversations support Christian home school communities in Mankato. To find out more about this support group and their weekly community days go to classicalconversations.com and click on “Community Search.”
MANKATO – KJLY – Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Hillside Church offers Celebrate Recovery, a ministry that helps people overcome their hurts, habits, and hang-ups by allowing God’s grace to help. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month a meal is served at 5:45 p.m. before the CR start time. For further information checkout hillsidemankato.com under the ‘Connect’ tab.
MANKATO – KJLY – Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, offers a care-giving ministry, ‘Journeys’ on Tuesday evenings beginning with a meal during the 5 o’clock hour followed by a time of praise and worship. They then offer several groups at 6:30: Celebrate Recovery for adults, children and teens, GriefShare, Divorce Care, Light in the Dark, and Hope for Hurting Parents. To register or to find out more you can go to Hosanna Mankato.
MANKATO – KJLY – Hosanna Highland Campus, Community Bible Study begins Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. The study will cover the book of Matthew (a 30-week study). Questions, please call 507-995-4106.
MANKATO – KJLY – New Creation Church Potter’s House of Prayer is a set of weekly prayer meetings aimed at calling individuals and families to a life of prayer here in the Minnesota River Valley. Tuesdays from 6-8am and 7-9pm and Thursday 6-8am.
MANKATO – KJLY – New Creation Church has a Women’s Prayer Group that meet every Friday from 10:00 AM to noon.
MAPLETON – KJLY – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Faith Bible Church serves an evening meal from 5-6:30PM.
MAPLETON – KJLY – Faith Bible Church in Mapleton hosts a Game Night every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6 – 8 PM.
MASON CITY – KJCY – The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living in Mason City. For more information call 641-423-5707.
MASON CITY – KJCY – Mason City Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesdays at Praise Community Church. A meal is served at 5:15PM, Large Group meets at 6:00PM and Small Group meets at 7:00PM. This program is for ages 18 and older and childcare is available.
MOUND – KJGT – Free meal at Mound Evangelical Free Church every first, third, and fifth Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm. Those who are in need are also welcome to partake of a food shelf.
MOUNTAIN LAKE – KJLY – Moms in Prayer meet every Tuesday at 10:00AM at Center Point Church.
MOUNTAIN LAKE – KJWR – Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake will be hosting a Community Fellowship Meal every 4th Thursday of the month, from 5:30PM-6:30PM. The meal is free and open to community members and their families.
MOUNTAIN LAKE – KJLY – The Alliance Missionary Church of Mountain Lake, MN will begin a GriefSharesupport group on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm) which will meet weekly until Dec. 15. You may begin attending at any point. GriefShare is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from grief. Learn more about GriefShare at www.griefshare.org or you may contact Martha at 507-822-3073.
NEW ULM – KJLY – Community and Seniors Together (C.A.S.T.) Senior Center, is located in New Ulm Community Center, open Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. For details of their ongoing events go to New Ulm Seniors Together (C.A.S.T.) Facebook page or check out their webpage, communityandseniorstogether.org or call (507) 354-3212.
OKOBOJI – KJIA – Bereaved Parents is a monthly support group for those who have lost a child, stepchild or grandchild to death. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7PM at the Good News Community Church in Okoboji. For more information, please call 712-332-5698.
OKOBOJI – KJIA – Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7PM at the Good News Church in Okoboji. This program is for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up and is in need of God’s healing power in their lives. For more information, call the 712-332-5698.
OKOBOJI—KJIA – The Dickinson County Nature Center is hosting Nature Tots for ages 2-5 years every second Wednesday each month from 10:30am and 1:30pm. For more information about upcoming events at the Nature Center please visit their website or call 712-336-6352.
OSAGE – KJCY – Cowboy Church services are every third Sunday of each month at 6:00PM at the Apple Valley Assisted Living Facility in Osage. For more information call 641-832-7963.
OWATONNA – KJLY – Elevation North Church has a children’s program, JAM, that meets Thursday nights, September – May, from 7:00PM – 8:00PM. For further information call Doug at 507-363-3099 or Michaela at 651-263-4725.
ROCHESTER – KJCY – Community Food Response provides food for individuals and families. No financial or employment information is required. Community Food Response is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Salvation Army Campus downtown, 120 1st St NE in Rochester. For more information visit communityfoodresponse.org or call 651-789-2449.
ROCHESTER – KJCY – Augsburg University at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester has a free clinic called the Health Commons. It is open the first and third Mondays from May through August and every Monday from September through April from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. For more information visit augsburg.edu/healthcommons
SAINT PETER – KJLY – River of Life Lutheran Church has a Bible Study every Sunday evening from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
SHERBURN – KJWR – Regional Worship Center in Sherburn will hold Midweek Blessings Family Night every Wednesday night. Supper will be served at 5:30 pm, followed by Adult Bible Study, Celebrate Recovery, Youth Group, Kids with a Purpose, Toddler class and Nursery at 6:30 PM. For questions call 507-764-7491.
SHERBURN – KJWR – Ruby’s Pantry is open the third Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. Volunteers will load the groceries in your trunk. To obtain additional information, visit rubyspantry.org.
SPIRIT LAKE – KJIA – The Parkinson’s Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30am in the Family YMCA Community Room at the Bedell YMCA. YMCA membership is not required.
SPIRIT LAKE – KJIA – Memory Caregivers meetings are held every Wednesday at 10AM-11AM in the Fireside Room at the First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Call 712-339-7401 with any questions.
SPIRIT LAKE – KJIA – Lakes Regional Healthcare is offering a Grief Support group every second Wednesday of every month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the East Okoboji Room at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Call 712-336-8709 with any questions.
WASECA – KJLY – Junior and Senior High students are invited to Club 180 at Christ Community Church in Waseca on Friday nights from 7PM -9PM.
WEBSTER CITY – KJYL – MAN TO MAN Bible Study meets at the Asbury United Methodist church in Webster City on Wednesdays at 8AM -9AM year-round. You can call 515-832-5369 for more information.
WEBSTER CITY – KJYL – Anchor Point Baptist Church, Bible Study Wednesday evenings.
WELLS – KJLY – The Clothes Closet in Wells is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM plus the second Saturday each month from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
WELLS – KJLY – The WAY, Well’s area youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at United South-Central auditorium. This will be a night of worship, teaching and small groups. This is sponsored by Wells area churches.
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