DAYTON — Dayton Community Club, Dayton Wrangler Saddle Club and Dayton Rodeo Celebration Committee are holding sleigh rides and Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Oak Park Golf Course Clubhouse, Dayton. Visit with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and fun activities. Bring your camera.

The children’s department of the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., will celebrate the holiday season with fun activities for children and their caregivers who visit the library. Daily activities for children are Searching for Santa Scavenger Hunt, All I “Mint” to Ask from Santa ...

Bring your coziest blanket and a book and enjoy a day of quiet, cozy reading from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 16 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Warm apple cider and hot cocoa will be provided. This event for adults and teens. For more information contact the library at ...

WEBSTER CITY — The Webster City Women’s Club is holding Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm St. There will be 18 decorated Christmas trees with Christmas songs as themes.

MANSON — Our Savior United Methodist Church, Manson, is holding a Winterfest salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Musical entertainment will be by former Pastor Deb Parkison and her group, Sweet Harmony. Parkison currently serves the Methodist churches in Laurens and ...

First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1611 Williams Drive, is holding its annual Christmas cookie walk from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 16. Homemade cookies, fudge, peanut butter, jam, bread, caramel corn and other homemade goodies and handmade gifts will be available for purchase. Come early ...