D/SAOC offers advocate training
The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center will offer free advocate training to those interested in helping victims of domestic violence. The level one training will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 19 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 21. Anyone interested in taking the training should contact D/SAOC at 955-2273 to preregister. The training will help advocates learn how to recognize abuse, how to help victims assert power and control and how to empower a victim. When training is complete, these volunteers will be able to carry the crisis phone after the office has closed and they may get calls from people who need help.
» Full StoryCalhoun County Museum will hold fundraiser
ROCKWELL CITY — A fundraiser for the Calhoun County Museum will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the museum, which is housed in the former high school building on Highway 20 in Rockwell City.
» Full StoryChild safety seat checks will be Tuesday
Free child safety seat checks will be performed from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ron’s Lube and Oil, 2518 First Ave. S.
All that’s needed for the check is the vehicle and safety seat, plus the child, if possible.
Karbula to discuss making of memoirs
WEBSTER CITY — Marie Karbula will discuss the process of creating her family memoirs book, “The Footpaths of My Life,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society meeting at the Kendall Young Library.
» Full StoryCummins reunion is today at Dolliver Park
The second annual Cummins family reunion is today at Doliver Memorial State Park in the south lodge, by the big rock.
A potluck dinner will be served at noon.
Manson Meridian Singers set auditions
MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers will soon start its 38th season, and prospective members may audition for a position within the group from 6:45 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 4 in the vocal room at Manson Northwest Webster High School.
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