Registration for the Midwest Youth Football League fall session, for Spencer students entering the third through sixth grades will take place from 2-4 p.m., today in the Sacred Heart Catholic School gym. Registration forms will be available on site and participants will be fitted for helmets and shoulder pads at that time.

Catholic Daughters garage sale

The Catholic Daughters of Sacred Heart Parish in Spencer will participate in the Spencer Community Garage Sale today. A wide variety of items will be for sale for a free will offering with proceeds going toward supporting religious education programs, though some larger items will be priced at bargain prices. These include a 13" color TV, black & white TV, hospital bed with electric and manual controls, small desk with a fold-down top, Nordic Trak, wicker chair with cushion, dresser with mirror, recliner and a rocker recliner, 5 combination storm windows, an entertainment center, in addition to many other items including clothing, and the organization's 2003 cookbooks. The sale will be held at Sacred Heart's Parish Hall, located at the back of the church at 1111 Fourth Ave. W. from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today.

* For more information, please call Ann Spooner 262-7751, Trudy Elbert 262-3946, or Marilyn Bock 262-9233.

Spring Craft Show

The Spring Craft Show will continue through Sunday at the Southpark Mall. Handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, blankets, wood lawn items, decorative rocks for home and garden, and much more.

SWOT Babysitter's Training Program

The Spencer Women of Today Babysitter's Training Program, with the American Red Cross, will take place today at First Congregational Church in Spencer. The training is designed for youths in fifth and sixth grades. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

* For more information contact Dawn Grimmius at 262-5709.

Energy conservation,

renewable energy open house

Paul Rekow and Stephanie Johnson will host an open house featuring their recently installed wind turbine, solar panels and ground source heat pump. Today's open house will be held from 1-3 p.m. at 2110 370th St., Spencer.

* For more information, call 262-0121.

Jaycees plan membership drive

The Spencer Jaycees service organization is holding a Jaycees Membership Appreciation Night at 5 p.m. tonight at the group's food stand on the Clay County Fairgrounds. Anyone between the ages of 21 and 40 is invited to join this devoted and energetic group of men and women in Spencer. Learn how to enhance managerial skills, networking abilities and community service by joining the Spencer Junior Chamber (Jaycees). Members get involved with the: Haunted House, Fair Stand, Tree of Joy, Easter egg hunt, Run/Punt/Pass, preschool scholarships and much more. Food and entertainment will be provided.

Blood Bank in Spencer

The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will be at the Spencer Hospital from 12-6 p.m. Monday, May 5.