FORT DODGE – Vacation Bible School
FORT DODGE – Vacation Bible School
FORT DODGE - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Fort Dodge is hosting VBS for children ages 3-12 from Sunday, June 29-Thursday, July 3 from 5:15-7:45pm. A light meal will be...
FORT DODGE - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Fort Dodge is hosting VBS for children ages 3-12 from Sunday, June 29-Thursday, July 3 from 5:15-7:45pm. A light meal will be...
ESTHERVILLE - Food Bank of Iowa is holding a free Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, July 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Good News Estherville Church. Free of charge....
ESTHERVILLE - Programa de Despensa Movil. Gratis! Cuando: Jueves, Julio 3, 4:00 - 6:00pm. Donde: La Iglesia Good News en Estherville. Por favor, traiga bolsas o cajas para llevar sus...
ESTHERVILLE - Good News Estherville Parish, Estherville, is hosting TRUE NORTH "Trusting Jesus in a Wild World" VBS from Monday, July 7-11, 5:30-8:00PM. FREE - children that have finished Pre-K...
HUMBOLDT - LifeGate Fellowship, Humboldt, is hosting a vacation Bible school on Tuesday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 9 from 8:30-11:30am. Open to ages: 3-year-old – completed 5th grade. Visit...
FAIRMONT - Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fairmont is hosting the Craguns in concert on Friday, July 11 at 7:00pm. At a Craguns’ concert you can expect to laugh, be challenged...
MAPLETON - A Townball pick-up game will take place on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00am. Townball is a bat-and-ball game based on the version of baseball played in Massachusetts before...
GARNER - On Saturday, July 12, stop in after the 45th Annual Duesey Day Parade at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner from 11:00am-1:00pm for a delicious lunch in the air-conditioned...
AUSTIN - House on Fire Church in Austin will be hosting a concert on Saturday, July 12th at 6:30-8:00 PM at the Bandshell Community Park. The concert will follow the...
RUTHAVEN - Lost Island Lutheran Church, Ruthven, is hosting their annual Ice Cream Social, on Sunday, July 13 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Serving hot sandwiches and desserts for a free will donation....
ROCK TOWNSHIP - St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm.
OSAGE - St John's Lutheran Church, Osage (Rock Township) is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 13, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Serving homemade pies, ice cream, root beer floats,...
FAIRMONT - Martin County Youth for Christ's 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, July 14. Check in and lunch will be from 11:00 - 12:30pm. The Golf Clinic will...
AUSTIN - Crane Chapel, Austin, is hosting a free VBS from Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18th, 6:00 - 7:30PM. Ages 3 (potty trained) through age 12 are welcome....
ELYSIAN - Join the 2nd Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Water Sports Camp from Tuesday, July 15 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 8:30am - 3:30pm at Lake Francis Park,...
AMBOY - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Amboy is hosting Vacation Bible School, "Shine Jesus' Light," from Tuesday, July 15-17th, 9:00 - 11:30am. Faith building fun, galactic snacks and all-star games....
SPIRIT LAKE - A free Memory Café will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 15 starting at 10:00am and ending at 11:30am. If you are...
BRICELYN - Youth for Christ is hosting a Prayer Focus at Wilderness Prayer Center on Wednesday, July 16th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. There is gentle music playing in the background, spaces set...
MANKATO - Join Hosanna Church, Mankato for worship outside on Wednesday, July 16th beginning at 6:15pm. A meal indoors will be served from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and a friend and...
EASTON - Celebrate the steeple rededication of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Easton beginning with 5:00 pm Mass followed by a meal on Friday, July 18th.
HAMPTON - A Christian Motorcyclist Heartland Rally will be held Friday, July 18th - Saturday, July 19th at the Band Shell Park downtown Hampton. Friday, July 18th will have live...
ARNOLDS PARK - Colton Dixon will be in concert at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park on Friday night, July 18th at 7:30. Joining Colton Dixon will be special guest Ryan...
HAMPTON - A Christian Motorcyclist Heartland Rally will be held Friday, July 18th - Saturday, July 19th at the Band Shell Park downtown Hampton. Friday, July 18th will have live...
SHERBURN - Ruby's Pantry Sherburn Distribution will be Monday, July 21st. The drive-through will run from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. located at the Regional Worship Center, Sherburn. There are no...
MAPLETON - Faith Bible Church, Mapleton invites all of the community to spend an evening worshipping together on Tuesday, July 22 starting at 6:00pm.
FORT DODGE - Westside Church of Christ, Fort Dodge is holding a Gospel Meeting with a message of hope for all on Wednesday, July 23 - Saturday, 26 at 6:00pm...
ALEXANDER - Vacation Bible School at Alexander, Iowa Reformed Church will be on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24 from 5:00-7:00 PM. For Kids Ages 4 - entering 6th...
AMBOY - River's Edge Church is hosting a workshop, "Who Will Inherit the Mess" on Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm. This free educational estate planning workshop will take place...
BINGHAM LAKE - Gathering Church, Bingham Lake, is hosting and evening of food trucks and live music in their parking lot on Thursday, July 24th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Bring...
JAMESTOWN - Thrivefest North is a Christian music festival in Jamestown, ND providing 3 days of family-friendly entertainment. This year's event will take place Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July...
FORT DODGE - The "Let It Begin" Tour with Big Daddy Weave, Ben Fuller, and Megan Woods is live in Fort Dodge on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 PM at...
ESTHERVILLE - Desayuno gratis el sábado 26 de julio de 8-10am en el gimnasio de Grandview Church. Abran burritos, panqueques, salchichas y huevos, y también se servirá leche, jugo y...
ESTHERVILLE - Free Breakfast Saturday will be July 26 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM at the Grandview Church gym, Estherville. There will also be a small food pantry for families...
MANKATO - Immanuel Lutheran School in Mankato is hosting a Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 28th at 8:30 AM. Students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are invited.
FORT DODGE - VBS at Rolling Hills Community Church in Fort Dodge will be July 28-Aug 1 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Ages Pre-School — 6th Grade are invited to attend. The...
COLOGNE - Get ready for an epic adventure! Zion Lutheran - Cologne's Vacation Bible School is heading "Down Under" with Epic Australian Adventure from Monday, July 28 - Friday, August...
BLUE EARTH - Blue Earth Area Youth for Christ are selling peaches the first week in August. If you are interested in ordering or learning more, call 507-526-2233.
MANKATO - Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato is holding two GriefShare seminars on Tuesday, July 29th. They are at 3:00 PM or 6:30 PM. You can learn more or RSVP...
CADOTT - OneFest is an annual three-day Christian music festival held in Cadott, held Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3. It’s a time to connect with family and friends,...
WAHPETON - The Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp's Dining Hall is the site of a traditional Scandinavian feast in Wahpeton on August 1st at 5:30 PM. Go to okoboji.com/events to learn...
WAHPETON - Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp will be offering a concert on August 1st at 7:00 PM. Hear Glenn Henricksen perform at the Circle of Hope Amphitheater.
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.
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.
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 – 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 – 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.
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.
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 – 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 – 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.
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.
MOUNTAIN LAKE – KJLY – Moms in Prayer meet every Tuesday at 10:00AM at Center Point Church.
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.
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.