On Sunday, February 12th the Echo Community Center will be hosting BINGO, a raffle ticket drawing, merchandise sales and more. Some of the raffle drawing prizes include: local area products, gift cards. meat bundles from Fertile Acreage Farm, Vicki's Camp and Country Jam Tickets and much more. This event is FREE WILL DONATION and there will also be a meal available for purchase. Doors will open at 11:30Am and Bingo will start at 12:15PM.

Everybody's welcome to this two day event called Cultures on the Prairie. on Monday, February 13th from 1pm-5pm you can experience the "killing fields" simulation which will be a real life simulation of what refugee families endured during times of the war. The day after which would be Tuesday, February 14th from 8:30am-4pm the topics/events will be Diversity in the workplace, school, and community. A one day fee will be 30$ and the full conference two day pass will be 50$. you can register at http://Culturesontheprairie or call 5075376767

On Febrauary 16th from 12pm-6pm the American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Sanford Building in Canby. If you are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent) in general good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds you can give!  Try the Rapid pass at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. To make an appointment call Deloris at 507-223-7205 or 507-530-3476.

St. Michael's Catholic Church in Milroy invites you to their Pork Loin Dinner on Sunday, February 19th  from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church.  A freewill donation will be taken.

“Sunday, February 19th: Bethel Lutheran Church of Porter will be holding the Annual Pancake Supper from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. All you can eat Pancakes, sausage, as well as ice cream dessert! $10 per plate. See you there!” - 2429 County Highway 16, Porter, MN     Pancake-fridge-notes-Flyer

There will be a Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser on February 25th, from 5pm-7pm at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Arco, Mn. This will be free will donation with the first 500$ being gifted to the Lincoln County Relay For Life. All remaining funds will be gifted to an individual to help offset expenses traveling to the Mayo Clinic. Take out options will be available, and this event is sponsored by Forever Jen Memorial Run Inc.

The St. Edward's Knights of Columbus Council is hosting a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 24th at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Serving from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Adults (over age 12) are $12, kids (ages 4-12) $8, and kids 3-under eat free. Sponsored by the St. Edward's Knights of Columbus Council. All are welcome! Take-outs are available by contacting the Church Office at (507) 872-6346.

Hendricks Community Hospital and Community Blood Bank will host a community blood drive event on Monday, February 27th from 1pm-5pm at Hendricks Community Hospital. This is a chance for the public to donate blood and help local patients at the hospital. Donors can schedule by logging onto www.cbblifeblood.org select "events" and choosing February 27th, and Hendricks Community Hospital or by calling 605-331-3222. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

Lincoln County VFW Post #2980 Fish Fry, Friday, March 3rd, from 5pm to 7pm. Serving All You Can Eat Fish, Cheesy Potatoes or Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Bun & Ice Cream. Adults, $12.00, Children (Age 10 & under), $8.00 VFW-Fish-Fry

The Lake Benton Community Center will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser on March 5th from 9am-1230pm. Net proceeds will be going towards the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The breakfast menu will consist of: Pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, toast, coffee, and milk.