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Kiwanis Christmasland located south of Humboldt City Hall is open for the season on Friday, November 29 through December 24^th.  Evening hours are 6:30 to 8:30 pm and weekend hours are 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Christmasland will be closed on December 2^nd thru the 4^th and again on December 9^th.  This is a free attraction and donations are welcome.  Call Dave Lee at 515-890-0116 to arrange a group tour.

The Annual Scandinavian Tea at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg will be held on Wednesday, December 4th from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. The event will feature Scandinavian foods and there will also be a bake sale. The cost is $7 for adults and $2 for children.

St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church in Bode is having a Christmas Coffee and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7th from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the church.

The Humboldt Area Arts Council presents the Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.  The tour includes 5 homes, a ginger bread man contest, soup while supplies last and drinks for purchase.  The cost is $15 and will start at the Humboldt Area Arts Center in downtown Humboldt.  Please check in early for this event.

The Humboldt 7 O’Clock Kiwanis is having their annual Spaghetti Supper on Monday, December 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at V & S Variety or any member of the Humboldt 7 O’Clock Kiwanis.

The Girl Scouts Springvale Service Unit is having a Food Drive on Saturday, January 11th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Pantry items may be donated during these hours to HyVee and Fareway.  Items in high need: Canned goods, toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner, laundry soap, deodorant, instant potatoes, peanut butter and monetary donations are always welcome! Please direct questions to Marie or Becky with UDMO at 515-332-3631.

The Humboldt Lion’s Club is having their annual Soup Supper on Friday, February 7th. This year, the proceeds go to help fund the new ambulance at HCMH. They will be serving Chicken Noodle and Chili on Friday night February 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 under 12 years old. Get your tickets from any Lion’s member. Carry outs will be available.

Are you an Eagle Scout with a connection to Humboldt County?  If so, you are invited to a luncheon in your honor sponsored by Humboldt’s Boy Scout Troop 108.  Mark you calendars for 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 9th at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Reservations may be made by calling 515-890-3301 by January 25th.

There will be a Soup Luncheon following mass on Sunday, February 16th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church in Livermore. The menu consists of chicken noodle soup, chili, and cinnamon rolls. Call ahead for carry-out or in town delivery. Contact Darold at 515-368-4985 or Ellen at 515-368-4984. Fee will donations will be accepted and all proceeds go toward a handicap accessible ramp to be installed at the church.