LAURENS — The Laurens United Methodist Church will hold a holiday event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 23. Booths will feature homemade breads and rolls, frozen casseroles, a cookie walk and a variety of gently used items. A lasagna lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a ...

STRATFORD — A special Swedish tradition — the Lucia Festivity of Light — will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Stratford Lutheran Church, 812 Teneyck Ave. in Stratford. This year will be the 20th year that the Swedish Foundation of Iowa’s Swede Bend Settlement Inc. has hosted ...

MANSON — A donkey basketball event will be held on Nov. 19 in the high school gym in Manson. There will be a meal with pork loin, pulled pork, or a Taco in a Bag from 5 to 7 p.m. in the high school commons. There will also be a silent auction, face painting, kids games, and a performance by ...

The Beacon of Hope men’s shelter will hold a Night of Hope at 6:30 p.m. today at Historic Phillips Auditorium, 1014 Fifth Ave. S. The event will include a blues concert by Jimmie Bratcher. Appetizers will be provided by Iowa Central Community College Culinary Arts students. Tickets are $30 ...

BOXHOLM — The Boxholm Community Club pancake breakfast will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. today inn the Boxholm Community Building. Freewill donations will be accepted.

Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., will be closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. The museum will resume normal hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday.