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ALENDAR SPOOKY SCAVENGER HUNT
A Spooky Scavenger Hunt will be held at the Abbotsford Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth will be asked to solve creepy riddles and follow clues to earn a small prize. The hunt takes about 20 minutes. No charge. CRAFTERS HONORING VETERANS
The Colby VFW, located at the corner of STH 13 and CTH N, is hosting its annual “Crafters Honoring Veterans” craft show on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homemade soup will be sold, with all of the proceeds going to the Fisher House for veterans and their families.
ABBY LIONS BRUNCH NOV. 3
The Abbotsford Lions will host a brunch on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford. The brunch will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, ham, sausage, fruit salad, bars and cheese. An omelet and crepes bar will also be available, along with coffee, milk and juice. Advance tickets can be purchased at Hawkeye Dairy, Kramer-Schiferl Realty or from Lions members. Proceeds from the brunch will be used for donations to the local food pantries, vision care projects, and community and school projects.
ST. MARY’S HOLIDAY FAIR
St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host its annual Holiday Fair with Soup and Salad Luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary’s School, 209 S. Second St., Colby. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring numerous arts and craft vendors; homemade bakery treats; “Books Are Fun” kids’ books; wreaths; a cookie walk and themed gift baskets to win by raffle or silent auction.
Homemade scones and coffee and milk will be served starting at 9 a.m. The luncheon will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, featuring homemade soups including chili, cream of broccoli, and chicken dumpling; salad bar, assorted homemade pies, and beverages.
CUP PANTRY HOURS
The Community United Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby is open every Tuesday, from 9 to 11 a.m., for individuals wishing to drop off or pick up food.
TRINITY FOOD PANTRY HOURS
The hours for the food pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity are Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery is a spiritual 12-step program designed to help people grow in spirit and heal from whatever hurts, hangups or habits have a strong hold on your life. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 301 N. 2nd St. in Colby (Jefferson Street entrance). For more information, call Robin at 715-506-0336, Allen at 715-267-6380 or 715-267-6262, or Jenny N. at 715-223-6051.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1131 Meridian St., Curtiss, holds Sunday service at 8:30 a.m. with Pastor Ken Schmidt. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 715-223-1517.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, 305 W. Elm St., Abbotsford, holds Sunday service at 11 a.m. For more information, call 715-223-4001.
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, 4868 Cemetery Ave. Abbotsford, holds Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Bruce Jahnke. For more information, call 715-223-4445.
