SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
WASECA - The Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival Association will hold its Annual Ice Plunge at the Clear Lake Park Beach in Waseca on February 4 at 11AM.  Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Steele-Waseca Area.  If you have questions, you may contact the "Plunge Hotline" at 507-837-9518.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
NORTH MANKATO - The Women's Ministry of Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato, will present a "Tropical Getaway Luncheon" on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30 to 12:30PM at the church, located at 2000 Howard Drive in North Mankato.  You may purchase tickets at the church or they can be reserved on-line at crossviewcovenant.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
CEYLON - Girl Scout Troup 30213, of Ceylon, will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Ceylon Legion from 10:30AM to 1PM on Sunday, February 5.  The proceeds will help the girls travel to Savannah, Georgia, in June, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
FROST - Dell Lutheran Church of rural Frost is having their 30th Annual Lutefisk Supper on Sunday, February 5 from 1 to 6PM.  There will be valet parking for all and a Bake Sale provided by the Dell Women. All money raised goes to missions.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
FAIRMONT - Boy Scout Troop 56, from Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, is having their 41st Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 5 from 9AM to 1PM at Grace Fellowship Hall.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
CLEAR LAKE - The Clear Lake Christian Women's Connection will have a Valentine Luncheon on Tuesday, February 7 at 12:15PM in the Community Room at City Hall, located at 511 1st Avenue North in Clear Lake. Reservations and cancellations are essential by Sunday February 5 and can be made by calling 641-357-5755.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
FAIRMONT - Community Covenant Church, of Huntley, will be bussing tables at Pizza Ranch, in Fairmont, to raise money for Kids Against Hunger on Monday, February 6 from 5 to 9PM.

TUESDAY, FERUARY 7
WELLS - The Haven, in Wells, will serve a free Community Supper on Tuesday, February 7 from 5 to 6:30PM.  The Haven is located at 351 2nd Avenue in Wells.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
DELAVAN -  Caucuses will be held in Faribault County on Tuesday, February 7 at 7PM, at the Delavan High School Building, in Delavan.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
EAST CHAIN - The East Chain United Methodist Church will be hosting a Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11AM on Saturday morning, Feruary 11.  If you have any questions you can call Alice Barnes at 507-235-6813.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 & 12
MOUNTAIN LAKE - Cornerstone Bible Church, in Mountain Lake, will have a movie showing of "Courageous" on Saturday, February 11 at 7PM and on Sunday, February 12 at 1:30 and 6PM.   The church is located at 1019 Prince Street, in Mountain Lake.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
TITONKA - There will be a Benefit for Debbie Hovey of Titonka, on Saturday, February 11 from 4 to 9PM at the Titonka School, located at 543 Dreckman Street NE in Titonka.  Bake Sale, silent and live auction will start at 6PM.  Donations can be sent to Titonka Savings Bank, 173 Main Street West, Titonka, IA  50480

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
BLUE EARTH - Interfaith Caregivers in Blue Earth will have a Waffle Brunch by Dad's Belgian Waffles on Saturday, February 11 from 8:30AM to 12noon at the Blue Earth Senior Center.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
ST. PETER - Singles, age 40 and older, are invited to the St. Peter Singles group, which will have an afternoon of bowling on Sunday, February 12 at King Pins Bowling Lanes, located at 1671 South 3rd Street in St. Peter, from 2 to 5PM.  If you would like more information about St. Peter Singles, you can call Phyllis at 507-469-0627.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
FROST - Bethany Lutheran Church is serving a Pancake Brunch at the Frost Viking Center, in Frost, on Sunday, Februatry 12 from 10AM to 1PM.  Proceeds from the brunch will go to the Blue Earth Area Food Shelf.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
AUSTIN - The youth at St. John's Lutheran in Austin is offering a trip back in time at their "50's Diner Dinner", on Sunday, February 12 from 5 to 7PM at the church.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
WELLS - St. Casimir's Church, in Wells, is having its annual Valentine Carnival on Sunday, February 12.  Lunch will be served from 11:30AM to 5PM with games and such from 12 to 4PM and a Live Auction starts at 4:00.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
ST. JAMES - The St. James Area Christian Women are having their "Sweet Delights" luncheon on Thursday, February 16 at 12noon in the St. James Legion Club room.  Reservations are essential no later than February 14 and can be made by calling Kathy at 507-375-5046 or Joan at 507-427-8943.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SPRINGFIELD - New Life Assembly Church, of Springfield, is hosting a Valentines's Day, 'white linen and candlelight', dinner at the Solar Drive-In, in Springfield.  Reservations need to be made in advance by calling the Solar Drive-In or Pastor Mike at 507-430-9888.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 & 16
BLUE EARTH - Interfaith Caregivers will be offering a program entitled, "A Matter of Balance".  One will be held in Blue Earth at the Ag Center starting on Wednesday, February 15 from 10AM to 12noon. The other class will be held in Fairmont at the Fellowship Hall of Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 16 from 1 to 3PM. You may call Interfaith Caregivers, for more information or to register for either class, at 501-526-4684.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
BLUE EARTH - The "Living Well with Chronic Condidions" workshop meets once a week for 6 weeks starting on Thursday, February 16 from 3 to 5PM at the United Hospital in Blue Earth.  For more information or to register you can call interfaith Caregivers at 507-526-4684 or go to the website at interfaithcaregivers.net

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - 19
MOUNTAIN LAKE - Bethel Mennonite Church and First Mennonite Church, in Mountain Lake, are sponsoring  the 27th Annual Mennonite Bible Study Series Friday through Sunday, February 17 through 19.  Karl Koop will speak at the First Mennonite Church on Friday at 7PM and Saturday at 9:30AM and 7PM, as well as Sunday morning at 10:30.  For more information you can call 507-427-2237.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
BRICELYN - Channel One Food Bank of Rochester will be at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church parking lot for it's monthly food drop on Saturday, February 18 from 10 to 11AM.  The church is located at 404 North Secor Street in Bricelyn.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
FOREST CITY - The Forest City Christian School is sponsoring, Sweetwater Revival in concert, at the Waldorf College ballroom in Forest City, on Saturday, February 18 at 6PM.  Advance tickets are required, as seats are limited.  You may call 641-585-3233 for tickets and information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
WASECA - There will be a Miniature Ice Golf Tournament, to benefit the American Diabetes Association, on Saturday, Feruary 18 from 9AM to 4PM on Clear Lake at the Boat House Grill, located at 406 9th Street NE in Waseca.  You can register your team of four and sign up for tee times by calling 507-835-2419.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
MANKATO - The Mankato Symphony Orchestra will present the opera, "Carmen", on Sunday, February 19 at 3PM at the Mankato West High School Auditorium.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
MEDFORD - On Tuesday, February 21, Medford Trinity Lutheran Church will have their monthly luncheon, a Ham Ball meal, at 12noon. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
ALGONA -  First Presbyterian Church, of Algona, will hold their annual Dad's Belgian Waffle Supper on Tuesday, February 21 from 4:30 to 7PM.  The church is located at 101 North Main Street in Algona. Carry-outs will be available.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24-25
MANKATO - Ephesians Family Ministries and Area Churches of Mankato are sponsoring a 'Father-Daughter Purity Ball' on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato. For more information you can go to www.ephfamilyministries.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
NORTH MANKATO - Little Lambs Preschool and Good Shepherd Lutheran School, in North Mankato,  are having their annual Open House on Tuesday, Februray 28 from 6 to 8PM.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 2 & 3
BRICELYN - "Becoming A Courageous Man" Men's Retreat will be held at Prairie River Camp, in Bricelyn, on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3.  Special speaker will be Pastor Johnathan Bislew of Maranantha Campus Church of Minnesota State University in Mankato.  For more information on this event you can contact Bob Scrabeck at 507-383-0756 or go to the website at prairierivercamp. org

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 2 AND 3
BRICELYN - There will be a men's retreat, "Becoming a Courageous Man", on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3 at Prairie River Camp.  For more information you can contact Bob at 507-383-0756 and if you would like to register you can do that at 507-327-7047 or go to prairierivercamp.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3
OWATONNA - There will be a benefit on Saturday, March 3, for Nathan Anderson, at the Owatonna Elks Lodge from 4 to 8PM.  A Beef Briskit Dinner will be served and there will be a Live and Silent Auction.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 16 & 17
OWATONNA - There will be a Women's Conference, called "WOW: Whole Hearted Living", at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Friday, March 16, from 7 to 9:30PM and Saturday, March17 from 9AM to 4PM. Tickets can be purchased at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Old Town Bagels in Owatonna.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17
MANKATO - The Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Bach's Lunch, a Family Concert, on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 11AM at the YMCA in Mankato.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20
MEDFORD - Trinity Lutheran Church of Medford, is having their monthly Luncheon, a meal of Fried Chicken, on Tuesday, March 20 at 12Noon.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2
MANKATO - The Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Bach's Lunch, a Family Concert, on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 11AM at the YMCA in Mankato.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 8 & 9
FOREST CITY - Bash On The Farm 2012 will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9 at the new location, Heritage Park, of Forest City.  For information and pictures you can go to bashonthefarm.com

MONDAY, JUNE 11
FAIRMONT - Lakeview Health Services of Fairmont will have their Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 11 at Interlaken Golf Club in Faimont.  Additional information will be available on the website at lakeviewmethodist.org

AMBOY - Grief Share, a grief recovery support group, will have meetings from Monday, January 9 through April 2 at 2PM at Jackson Lake Church in Amboy.  You may come anytime during the 13 week session.

NEW ULM - The Compassionate Friends meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 700 South Broadway in New Ulm, on the last Monday of each month from 7 to 9PM, except December when they meet the second Sunday for a Worldwide Candle Lighting in remembrance of their children.  For more information you can contact Judy Kastman at 507-359-2737.

WASECA - Faith United Methodist Church, of Waseca, is having 'Food at Faith', in which they give out a cartful of assorted food for only $20 on a first come; first served basis on the 3rd Satruday of each month from 10AM to 12noon.  The church is located at 801 Fourth Avenue NE in Waseca.  For information you can call 507-835-3167 or email at faithwaseca@gmail.com

BLUE EARTH - River of Life Worship Center in Blue Earth is offering their youth program,"iClub & Youth Alive", for preschool thorugh High School kids, on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30PM.  The church is located at 1329 South Ramsey Street in Blue Earth.

WASECA - MAKS, which stands for Moms and Kids, and meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10AM at Christ Community Church in Waseca, located at 2200 4th Street NE. For more information you may contact the church at 507-835-2235.

BLUE EARTH - The Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging are offering 'The Senior LinkAge Line', which has trained volunteers to help answer questions and simplify your life in regard to Medicare, Insurance, Long Tearm Care, Prescriptions Drugs, Forms, and much more.  A volunteer will be available at the Blue Earth Senior Center the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11AM to 12PM.  You may call 800-333-2433 for more information.

TRIMONT - All young adults, ages 20 to 40, are welcome to come on Saturdays from 7 to 8PM for an evening of live music, skit, and DVD by Max Lucado called "Out Live Your Life", every third Saturday of each month at Trimont Covenant Church in the basement.  You can Call 507-639-3512 for more information.

WINDOM - The Evangelical Free Worship Center, in Windom, will have a Men's breakfast the last Saturday of each month at 7:30PM. The meal includes a message and fellowship.

GAYLORD - United Methodist Church, of Gaylord, is offering home-style suppers every Wednesday from 5 to 6:15PM followed by a brief worship time.  The church is located at 318 4th Street in Gaylord.

OWATONNA - Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered 12 step program that deals with all kinds of addictions and meets every Friday at Daybreak Community Church, in Owatonna, from 7 to 9PM.  The church is located at 2515 Harvest Lane in Owatonna.

NORTH MANKATO - The Overeaters Anonymous group meets each Tuesday evening at 6PM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato.  The church is located at 527 Grant Avenue.  You can call Michelle at 612-267-2569 for more information.

MADELIA - There will be a Community Meal on the second Tuesday of each month serving from 5 to 6:15PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Madelia.  After the meal there will be a "Stone Soup Ministry", featuring worship and praise in a coffee house atmosphere.

BRICELYN - The Channel One Food Bank, of Rochester, will provide a food drop on the third Saturday of each month through March 19, from 10 to 11am, at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church, located at 404 North Secor Street in Bricelyn.

WELLS - The Wilderness Prayer Center, located south of Wells, will host " Worship InThe Wilderness" the last Friday night of each month at 7PM, as well as prayer and worship meetings every Tuesday night at 7o'clock.  More information, including directions can be found at www.wildernessprc.org

WINDOM - The Evangelical Free Church in Windom has a Men's Breakfast at 7:30 on the last Saturday morning of each month. The church is located at 416 10th Street in Windom.

SHERBURN - "Friday Night Fire", an evening of prayer and creative worship, will be held each Friday night at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn at 7PM.

NORTH MANKATO - The Mankato Area Circle of Parents meets on Tuesdays from 6 to 8PM at Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato.  For more information you can call 507-380-1873 or email at tshfox09@gmail.com

FAIRMONT - The "Grief Coffee Group" meets each Thursday at 3PM in the Fairmont Medical Center.  The women's group and the men's group will alternate every week.  For more information you can call the Fairmont Medical Center Hospice at 507-238-8600

ST. JAMES - Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at 5:15pm at the St. James Medical Center.  You may contact Kim at 507-375-8653 for more information.

FAIRMONT - The Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont, offers history, Arts, and lunch all in one place each Tuesday from 12Noon to 1PM.  The Red Rock Center is located at 222 East Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont.

SAINT PETER - ONE Recovery and Discipleship, a support group for men in crisis, meets every Tuesday night at 6:30PM at Waldo's Coffee Shop in Downtown St. Peter.  If you are interested in learning more about the group or need a ride to the meeting, you may call Kyle at 507-317-6214.

ALBERT LEA - All mothers of  children ages birth through kindergarten are invited to attend the Albert Lea MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, which meets the third Thursday, of each month from 6:30 to 8:30PM at Crossroads Church in Albert Lea. 

ALBERT LEA - Zion Lutheran Church along with The Salvation Army will be providing a community meal every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6PM at 302 Court Street in Albert Lea.  Doors will open at 4:45.  

FOREST CITY - The First Congregational Church in Forest City is going to have their Food Pantry available on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 7:30PM.  The church is located at 316 North 6th Street.  If you are in need of emergency assistance, you can contact the church by calling 641-585-4852.

ALGONA - UPLIFT, a worship experience that includes teaching as well as high energy worship, will be held at Faith Assembly of God Church in Algona every Saturday afternoon from 5:30 to 7PM.  The church is located at 716 East McGregor Street in Algona.  If you have questions you may call Pastor Dave at 515-295-3323.

ALBERT LEA - The First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea has started a fellowship group for single moms and their children.  The meetings are the second Saturday of each month at the church from 10 to 12noon. The church is located at 308 Water Street in Albert Lea.  You may call the church at 507-373-2035 for more information.

MANKATO - Every Friday evening at 7PM Celebrate Recovery meets at the Evangelical Free Church, located at 709 North Riverfront in Mankato.

ST. PETER - The St. Peter Singles Group meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 5 PM at the St. Peter Community Center, Building A.  The group is open to all men and women age 45 and over.  You may contact Phyllis at 507-934-8940 for more information.