CLARION: The Clarion Community Prayer group is meeting Tuesday, March 9 at 12:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion.

Take a Stand for Traditional Marriage.  If you believe marriage should be between one man and one woman, and you believe it is time for Iowans to take back their right to vote, then you will want to attend an informational meeting about the Iowa Marriage Amendment, featuring speakers from the Iowa Family Policy Center.  The meeting will be Tuesday, March 9th at the Fort Dodge Banquet Center located at 3521 5th Ave South.  The doors will open at 6:30 PM. 

EAGLE GROVE:  The Eagle Grove Ministerial Association's next Lenten Luncheon is on March 11th at 12:05 PM at the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  For more information, you can call 515-448-3697. 

WEBSTER CITY:  The American Red Cross will be offering a Child Care Provider Course on Saturday, March 13th in Webster City at Asbury United Methodist Church.  The course starts at 9:00 AM.  Pre-registration is required for this course.  For more information you can contact the American Red Cross of Webster County at 515-576-1911.

BELMOND:  Saturday, March 13th is Katelyn Trickel Benefit Day at Belmond-Klemme Junior/Senior High School.  Katelyn, a former graduate of Belmond-Klemme High School, is currently undergoing treatments for a brain tumor. The benefit day begins at 11:30 AM.  Events for the day include a bake sale, auction and a benefit concert at 5:30 PM.  For more information you call Tracy at 641-430-3835. 

ALGONA:  Celebrate Recovery, the recovery ministry of Faith Assembly of God in Algona, is planning a special concert with "Broken", a rock band from Tucson, AZ.  You're invited on Saturday, March 13th at 1:00 PM for an organizational planning session at the Family Table restaurant in Algona.  For more information and to RSVP, please call Sheryl at 515-341-1302.  

ROCKWELL CITY:  A Father-Daughter dance will be held on Saturday, March 13th, at the Rockwell City Public Library.  The evening will consist of dancing and refreshments, and gifts to be given throughout the evening.  Tickets will be on sale through March 34d, and they can be purchased at the Rockwell City Library.  For more information, call Amy at 712-297-4364 or Nicole at 712-467-5548.

MANKATO, MN:  A Fire Proof Marriage Ball will be held on Saturday evening, March 13th from 5:00PM to 10:00PM at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato.  Tickets for this Formal/semi-formal can be obtained along with more information by calling Renae at 507 - 327 - 7047.  The guest speakers will be Ken and Lauana Bevel (Ken played a supporting role as a firefighter in the movie FIREPROOF. 

BRITT:  The deadline for orders for the Angel Food Program at the Britt Church of the Nazarene is Sunday, March 14th.  The distribution date is Saturday, March 20th.  For more information about the Angel Food Ministry you can check out their website at www.angelfoodministries.com or call 877-FOOD-MINISTRY.

ALTA: On March 14th,  Mark Cahill  presents  "How to Share Your Faith" at Summit Church in Alta.  Mark Cahill will speak at both the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship celebrations.  Mark Cahill is the author of the popular books "One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven" and " One Heartbeat Away" and the new DVD "Two Reasons You Are Here'".    Area youth groups are invited to a 'pizza party' at 5:00 PM.  At 6:00 PM he will present a practical evangelism seminar for junior-senior high, college-age and adults. Summit Church is located at 1000 South Main Street in Alta.  For more information, call 712-200-2200 or visit www.SUMMITefc.com and follow the links for Mark Cahill. 

AMES:  Ames AGLOW will be hosting their next Lighthouse Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th.  The event takes place at the Country Inn Motel in Ames.  Registration begins at 11:00 AM.  For more information you can call 641-292-5629. 

CLARION:  The Clarion Community Prayer group is meeting Tuesday, March 16th at 12:00 PM at theClarion Public Library, in the small meeting room.

EAGLE GROVE:  The Eagle Grove Ministerial Association's next Lenten Luncheon is on March 18th at 12:05 PM at the First Baptist Church.  For more information, you can call 515-448-4612. 

FORT DODGE:  The Sonshine Singers will be performing at Decker Auditorium on the Iowa Central Community College campus in Fort Dodge, on Friday, March 19th at  7:00 PM, and Saturday, March 20th at 2:00 PM.  The Sonshine Singers will be presenting "God's Wondrous Love for Us".  For additional information, you can contact Armona at 515-573-7862. 

DAYTON:  Hidden Acres Christian Center, near Dayton, is hosting their Women's Retreat on Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th.  Beth Crosby, of Kinship Christian Radio, will be the guest speaker for the event.  For more information, contact Sue at 712-469-2789.

DES MOINES:  The Family Life Weekend to Remember Conference will be held on Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st.   The conference will be at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, located at 700 Grand Ave. For more information you can go to www.familylife.com or call 1-800-FL-TODAY.

DES MOINES:  The Clarion Community Prayer group is meeting Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00 PM at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines.

EAGLE GROVE:  The Eagle Grove Ministerial Association's next Lenten Luncheon is on March 25th at 12:05 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  For more information, you can call 515-603-4765. 

GOLDFIED:  Crossroads Ministries in Goldfield will be serving FREE meals on Friday March 12th, 19th & 16th.  The Crossroad Canteen meals will be:

12th-Hot Dogs & Chips

19th-Pancakes & Sausages

26th-Taco Soup

If you have any questions, you can call 515-293-2767.

CLIVE:  The Iowa Right to Life Group will be having a Book Sale beginning on Tuesday, March 23rd running through Saturday, March 27th.  The book sale will be held at the Event Center at 7-Flags which is located at 2100 NW 100th Street in Clive.

Opening Night on Tuesday , March 23rd starts 3:00 PM, with a small admission charge. 

On Wednesday the 24th through Friday the 26th the book sale will start at 9:00 AM , and on Saturday the 27th, the sale will begin at 8:00 AM. There will be free admission on those days.

Proceeds go to support the pregnancy and maternity centers in Iowa.  Contact Rhonda at 515-205-8024 for more information. 

FORT DODGE: The American Red Cross will  hold training for CPR and First Aid Classes during the month of March. 

Renewal Adult CPR/AED   

Thursday, March 11, 6PM  - 9PM

Renewal Adult CPR/AED + Child/Infant CPR      

Friday, March 19, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

New Adult CPR/AED + First Aid    

Monday, March 22, 6PM to 10PM  and Tuesday March 23, 6PM to 10PM

New Adult CPR/AED + Child/Infant CPR

Saturday, March 27th, 9AM - 3PM

Pre-registration is required for all classes.  The training facility is located at 20 N 16th Street in Fort Dodge.  You can contact the American Red Cross at 515-576-1911 for more information.

HUMBOLDT:  The  American Red Cross will be offering a renewal course for Adult CPR/AED + Child/Infant CPR on Tuesday, March 30th at the Humboldt Public Library.  The course begins at 6:00 PM. Pre-registration is required. For more information you can call the American Red Cross at  515-576-1911.

DES MOINES:  The 2010 Iowa Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 1st at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines.  The keynote speaker will be Mark Cahill, with music provided by soloist Patricia Wiggins-Payne.  For ticket cost information and registration for the prayer breakfast you can call 515-223-1500. 

CLARION:  The Clarion Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 3rd.  Participants are to meet at the shelter house at the Clarion Aquatic Center Park.  The Easter Bunny will arrive with refreshments at 8:00 AM and will be available for pictures if you would like to bring a camera. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin around 9:30 AM.  For more information you can contact Tom at 515-532-2482.

MORAVIA:  Life Empowered Ministries is hosting a Women's Conference at the Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun on Friday, April 16th through Sunday, April 20th.  The conference features Leslie Ludy.  Leslie is a best-selling author, speaker, and contributor to Focus on the Family.  To find out more information, as well as register for the event, you can visit www.lifeempoweredministry.org or call 641-226-4602. 

ROCHESTER, MN:  Devoted Hearts is an annual conference for women at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, MN.  This year's conference is Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday the 24th.  The theme is "The Treasure of Truth".  Guest speaker is Jan Silvious, who has been ministering to women for over 20 years, helping women to think biblically, reason clearly, live fully, and embrace an intelligent attitude toward life.  Friday evening will feaure a special concert by the five-time GMA Music award winning group Selah.  Meredith Andrews will lead worship.  You can call 507-289-2415 or check out www.devotedheartsrochester.com for more information.