The R-T-R high school and community blood bank will be hosting a community blood drive event on Wednesday, March 1st with two time slots, the first one being from 8:30am-11:30am, and the second being from 1pm-4:30pm. Donors can schedule their appointment by logging onto www.cbblifeblood.org, selecting "events" then "March 1st" and R-T-R high school. You can also call 605-331-3222. Walk-ins are welcomed but appointment is preferred.

On February 4th, there will be a 9 hole two person best ball Ice Golf Tournament hosted at Knudsen-Bosely park in Balaton. Registration will be at 10:30am, Lunch at 11am, and shotgun start will be at 12. This tournament is 50$ per team with a 75% payout. The fundraising proceeds will be going towards the Balaton Fire and Ambulance department. If you have any questions on this event call 507-829-0612 or go to the Balaton Fire and Ambulance Ice Golf Facebook event.

On Sunday February 5th the Lake Benton Community and Event Center will be hosting a Breakfast Fundraiser from 9am-12:30pm. All proceeds will be going towards the Lake Benton Fire Department. The menu will consist of: Pancakes-French Toast- Eggs- Sausage- Toast- Coffee- Milk. 2023lakebentonbreakfast

On Sunday February 12th from 11am-1pm there will be a Soup and Dessert Fundraiser for the Garvin First Responders. The menu will consist of: Chicken wild rice, chili, potato and ham soup, bread, dessert, and beverages. This will be free will donation with all proceeds going to annual operating expenses. To go options will also be available. This will all take place at Bitton's Roadhouse in Garvin.

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