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.
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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 1 from 6:00 - 8:00PM for a week of faith, fun and discovery. Kids will explore God's love while diving into exciting activities, music, and…
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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 theme is “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things!” Bus transportation available. VBS Registration is Sunday, July 27 at 6:00 PM.… |
2 events,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 at Hosanna.church/events. |
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3 events,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, and connect with the body of Christ. OneFest features many of today’s well-known artists on two different stages. Headliners are Taren Wells and We the…
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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 more. 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. |
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MANKATO - Join Hillside Church in Mankato for this three-part movie event. The movies are shown at 8:30 AM on August 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Call 507-345-7554 for more details.
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ST ANSGAR - St. Ansgar Baptist Church invites you to their Vacation Bible School starting August 3rd at 6:00 PM. Children ages four through 6th grade can register on their website.
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MANKATO - River Ridge Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School starting Sunday, August 3rd at 6:00 PM. Kindergarten through sixth graders are invited to attend. Visit riverridgekato.org for more information. |
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BUFFALO CENTER - Join the First Congregational Church for their Vacation Bible School starting August 4th at 9:00 am. Children ages five through entering sixth grade are invited to attend. A meal will be served.
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ARLINGTON - Creekside Community Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School for children pre-kindergarten through entering 6th grade. This event begins August 4th at 6:00 pm. Snacks are provided.
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OWATONNA - Redemption Church in Owatonna is hosting a Vacation Bible School beginning August 4th at 6:00 PM. Children ages four through exiting sixth grade are invited to attend. Call 507-456-7242 for more details. |
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SPENCER - Join children ages 3-12 for Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church. This event begins Tuesday, August 5 at 9:00 AM. Visit trinitylutheranchurchspencer.com for more information.
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BURT - A Vacation Bible School will be held at Burt Church beginning August 5th at 5:00 pm. Classes are for students four years through sixth grade. A light supper is served. For more information, call 515-341-0517. EAGLE LAKE - Epiphany Lutheran Church is partnering with other local organizations to host a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5th at 5:00 PM. Call 507-257-3156 for more information. |
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ESTHERVILLE - The mobile food pantry from the Food Bank of Iowa has a free distribution Thursday, August 7th from 4:00 -6:00 PM at the Good News Estherville Church. The food will be distributed inside the church. Recipients are asked to use the east door and bring bags, laundry baskets or boxes to carry the… |
1 event,MANKATO - Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato is hosting their 4th annual Golf Outing! This will be a 4-person scramble and will take place at North Links Golf Course in North Mankato on Friday, August 8th. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start at 1pm. There is a cost per team and includes 18 holes… |
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MANKATO - First Options is hosting a hog roast fundraiser at Jack McGowan's on Saturday, August 9th at 1:00 pm. The event includes meal, live music, lawn games and more. Visit www.optionsmankato.org/hog-roast to buy tickets and get more information. |
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MANKATO - Join Hillside Church in Mankato for this three-part movie event. The movies are shown at 8:30 AM on August 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Call 507-345-7554 for more details.
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TITONKA - An ice cream social and quilt show will take place at the Titonka Care Center on Sunday, August 10th. Come for pie and ice cream and a quilt raffle at 2:00 PM. All proceeds go to Friends of the Titonka Care Center. Call the center at 515-928-2600 for more information.
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ESTHERVILLE - Dolliver United Methodist Church will be hosting an ice cream social on Sunday, August 10th at 4:30 PM. There will also be a bake sale taking place at the same time and place. Call the church at 712-864-3480 for more details. |
1 event,MANKATO - The American Heritage Girls will be holding an information and recruitment event on Monday, August 11th at 6:00 PM. Come learn about this Christian-based activity for daughters ages 5-17. If you have more questions, please call 507-380-2277. |
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OSAGE - The Osage Women's Connection is hosting "Life's Colorful Canvas" on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:15 PM at the Osage VFW. Come for the meal and inspirational speakers including a local artist and former newspaper editor. For reservations or for more information, please call 641-736-4027. KANAWHA - Sweetcorn and hotdogs will be served at the Kanawha City Park on Tuesday, August 13th at 5:00 PM. This fundraiser supports the annual day camp at the Kanawha Lutheran Church, and the public is welcome. Visit the church's Facebook page or call (641) 762-3671 to get more information. |
1 event,FAIRMONT - Come to the Martin Co. Fair, Fairmont on Thursday, August 14th at 8:30pm for the We Are Messengers concert. You may recognize them from the Dove-nominated and K-LOVE Award winning group’s new single “God You Are.” The concert is free with fair admission. Although they do not sell tickets online, many locations within… |
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CLARKS GROVE - First Baptist Church is running a rummage sale at their church Friday, August 15th and 16th and Friday, August 22nd and 23rd. The sale begins at 8:00 AM each day. All items are new, and all proceeds go to support the church's Honduras Missions. Check out www.fbcclarksgrove.org for more information.
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NICOLLET - A Blood Drive will take place on Friday, August 15th at 11:00 AM at the Nicollet Community American Legion. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Nicollet to schedule an appointment.
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MOUNTAIN LAKE - Kid's Fest 2025 will be hosted by Center Point Church at Mountain Lake City Park on Friday, August 15th at 3:00 PM. Families will enjoy inflatable games, dunk tank, food, face painting, prizes and more! Over 300 backpacks filled with school supplies will also be given away. Visit centerpointml.org/kidsfest for more information. |
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WYKOFF - Filmore Free Methodist Church in Wykoff will host a family fun day on Saturday, August 16th. The day will include an interactive time of music and dance for toddlers through elementary age children, a share shoppe with donations of clothes, toy, tools and more, and the Shoe Bus with shoes for the whole… ELLSWORTH - Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth is hosting the showing of the Christian movie, "God's Here," on Saturday, August 16th at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Call 515-836-4792 with any questions. |
2 events,MANKATO - Join Hillside Church in Mankato for this three-part movie event. The movies are shown at 8:30 AM, 9:50 AM and 11:15 AM on August 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Call 507-345-7554 for more details. HUNTLEY - Dr. Steve and Donna Parnell will present "Walking Where Jesus Walked" on Sunday, August 17th at 10:00 AM. Join them at Community Covenant Church in Huntley to learn about their reflections on their trip to Israel. If you need more information, call 507-525-1048. |
2 events,MANKATO - American Heritage Girls will hold their registration night on Monday, August 18th at 6:00 PM in Mankato. This event is for the previous year's troop members and new families, girls and parents to come and connect before the year starts. For additional information, please call 507-380-2277.
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WASECA - The Christian Assembly Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School beginning August 18th at 6:00 PM. Jonah's Journey of Obedience is for any child entering first through sixth grade. Visit www.wcamn.org to learn more about this event. |
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1 event,MANKATO - Join us for our 2025 block party at Hosanna Lutheran Church of Mankato on Wednesday, August 20th. We’ll have live music, games, crafts for kids, face painting, caricatures, food, outdoor worship, and more! Bring a lawn chair and a friend and join us for this free event for the entire family that is… |
1 event,FORT DODGE - Light of the City Ministries in Fort Dodge is hosting revival style meetings with Sister Nancy James on Thursday, August 21 through Saturday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM each evening. Come expecting a Godly experience. More information can be given if you visit www.nancyjames.org. |
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1 event,ST. PETER - Living Truth Fellowship of St. Peter is hosting a free car wash on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM. All are invited for a car wash, games and refreshments while you wait. Call 507-931-4325 for more information. |
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OWATONNA - You are invited to Cornerstone Church of Owatonna's kickoff to football event on August 29th. Families can celebrate with food and yard games at 5:00 PM at the church before the game. Students in grades six through twelve are invited to stay after the game for s'mores and more games. Contact the church… |
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ESTHERVILLE - Come to Grandview Church's gym in Estherville on Saturday, August 30th anytime between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A free breakfast will be served, and there will be a small food pantry for families to take shelf-stable food. If you have questions, please call 712-330-1145. |
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KANAWHA - Celebrate your Labor Day weekend with a church service at Water Tower Park in Kanawha. Meet at 9:30 AM for this service with live music and worship presentations. Refreshments will follow the service. In the event of bad weather, the worship service will be held at Kanawha Lutheran Church. Any questions can be… |
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2 events,ST. JAMES - The Princess Theater in St. James is hosting a free movie event on September 3rd at 6:30 PM. Come see "Ends of the Earth" from Mission Aviation Fellowship. Presented by Jamie and Asha Bost, missionaries to Lesotho, Africa, this movie tells of their faith-filled calling to spread the love of Jesus. To…
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MANKATO - Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato's Fellowship Hall will be the spot for Meals with Jesus. Starting Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 PM you can get a midweek spiritual boost, digging deeper into the Word. Bring your Bible and a friend for this study that will run on Wednesday evenings in September and October.… |
1 event,MANKATO - Faith Belt presents "Luminarium" at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. This art exhibit runs from August 25th through September 21st in the Ylvisaker Fine Art Center. There will be a Gallery Reception on Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 PM. Inspired by Bible stories, legends, myths, and folk tales, this exhibition will immerse viewers… |
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FLOYD - It's time for the 2025 Floyd Iowa Gospel Sing! Join for two days of music at Community Center Park on September 5th and 6th from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Performed by over 12 different groups, this music will stir your soul and give you joy. Please call 641-330-4246 for more information. |
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APLINGTON – Used Bibles 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.
ARNOLDS PARK – Griefshare support group will be held Sunday nights from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Arnolds Park Conference Grounds. Visit griefshare.org for more information.
ARNOLDS PARK – 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 – 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 – Faith Church holds an Event Bible Study-The Story of God, The Bible, and how it all fits together. Wednesdays, June 3 – July 29th 5:30 – 6:30 PM. No childcare provided but children are welcome with an adult. For more details contact 507-440-2008.
BELMOND – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Loaves and Fishes, Community Meals To Go are given out every Wednesday at Faith Covenant Church from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
DODGE CENTER – Bible Lutheran Church in Dodge Center will hold an “Open Door” every Tuesday from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM. Come in for prayer, fellowship, coffee and snacks. The library will also be open for your use. Call the church at 507-514-4044 with questions.
EAST CHAIN – Evangelical Free Church in East Chain will hold Church on the Lawn on Sundays at 10:30 AM June – August. Visit www.eastchain.com for more information.
ELLSWORTH – Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth is sponsoring a new 10-week series of Adults Savings Kids Curriculum on Tuesdays at 6 PM beginning June 2nd. Contact 515-836-4792 or jonrollefson@hotmail.com with any questions.
ESTHERVILLE – A Free Community Meal called Wesley’s Kitchen is every 3rd Monday of each month at United Methodist Church from 11:00AM – 12:30PM.
ESTHERVILLE – The mobile food pantry from the Food Bank of Iowa will be at the Good News Estherville Church every first Thursday of the month. Recipients are asked to arrive between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM and to bring bags, laundry baskets, or boxes to carry the food.
ESTHERVILLE – Free Breakfast once monthly every month at Grandview Church’s gym in Estherville. Burritos, pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, juice and coffee for everyone. Come between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM to enjoy breakfast and time with others. Call 712-362-4502 for upcoming dates or with other questions.
FAIRMONT – Men’s Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday evening at 6PM at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont.
FARIBAULT & MARTIN COUNTIES – 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.
FORT DODGE – 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 – Icky’s is a youth center for 5-12th grade students. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights.
GLENCOE – 2B CONTINUED is a non-profit based in Glencoe. Working to spread awareness on suicide prevention and education, they serve an eight-county area including Brown, Nicollet and Sibley counties. They also host a Suicide Loss Support Group for adult suicide survivors to share and connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group meets every 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00PM to 8:30 PM at the 2B CONTINUED office in Glencoe. For more information, visit the group’s website at 2Bcontinued.org.
HAMPTON – 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 – 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 – 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 go to hosanna.church/adultlife
MANKATO – 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 6-8 AM, 1-3 PM and 7-9 PM.
MANKATO – New Creation Church has a Women’s Prayer Group that meet every Friday from 10:00 AM to noon.
MASON CITY – 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 402-312-6718.
MASON CITY – Mason City Celebrate Recovery meets on Fridays at Touched by Grace Ministries. Large Group meets at 7:00PM.
MOUNTAIN LAKE – Moms in Prayer meet every Tuesday at 10:00AM at Center Point Church.
NEW ULM – 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 – Young Adults weekly meeting and Bible Study is held on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM at Good News Community Church in Okoboji. All Young Adults in their 20’s are welcome, both male and female, single, dating, or married.
OKOBOJI – Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday 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 712-320-2089.
OKOBOJI – 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 – Cowboy Church services are every third Sunday of each month at 6:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Osage. For more information call 641-732-4469.
ROCHESTER – 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.
ROWAN – 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.
SAINT PETER – River of Life Lutheran Church has a Bible Study every Sunday evening from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
SHERBURN – Regional Worship Center in Sherburn will hold Kingdom event nights on Thursdays, rotating between Ladies’, Men’s and Youth nights. Check www.facebook.com/SHERBURNASSEMBLYOFGOD/ for upcoming schedule.
SPIRIT LAKE – The Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first 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 – 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 – Lakes Regional Healthcare is offering a Grief Support group every second Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the East Okoboji Room at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Call 712-336-8709 with any questions.
WASECA – Junior and Senior High students are invited to Club 180 at Christ Community Church in Waseca on Friday nights from 7PM -9PM.
WEBSTER CITY – 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 – Anchor Point Baptist Church, Bible Study Wednesday evenings.
WELLS – The Clothes Closet in Wells is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM plus the second Saturday each month from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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