Single Spirits will hold its next meeting tonight at the Spirit Lake Public Library. A potluck is set for 6:30 p.m., with a meeting to follow. Activities for the next five weeks will be planned. Single Spirits is an organization open to singles of all ages in the area.

* For more information, call Ray at 262-1539.

Iowa Minutemen to speak in Sioux Rapids

The Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps fields a team to speak at the American Legion/Community Center in Sioux Rapids from 6-8 p.m. on May 31. Speaking will be Minuteman Civil Defense Corps State Director, Craig N. Halverson, Deputy Director Ron Duncan, and American Legion Commander from Dickinson County Gary Kastrup. This meeting is open to the public and press. We encourage all to come and hear the facts on how illegal immigration is impacting each and everyone of us.

'Feed the Birds' event at Lost Island

The Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center will hold a "Feed the Birds" program at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31. All ages are welcome. Participants meet at the nature center to play a bird-feeding game and make a pine cone bird feeder.

* Call the Palo Alto County Conservation board at (712) 837-4866 for more information. Details also are at www.paccb.org.

EMS, hospital offer free CPR training

Anyone can be a lifesaver when informed and educated in lifesaving skills by a well-prepared instructor. Clay County Emergency Medical Services Association and Spencer Hospital are teaming up to offer four free "Friends and Family CPR" courses on Saturday, May 31 in the Maple and Oak Conference rooms located in the lower level of Spencer Hospital. Classes will be held from 8-10 a.m.; 10:30a.m-12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; and 4-6 p.m. Although the classes are free, preregistration is required as each class size is limited to 48 students.

* To preregister, call Spencer Hospital's education reservation phone line at 264-6142.

Abben survivors celebrate 'Seed of Hope'

On Thursday, June 5, the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer will be hosting its forth annual cancer survivor's day celebration "Seed of Hope". Hundreds of communities worldwide will join at that time to celebrate life as part of the National Cancer Survivor's Day. Join the staff at the Abben Cancer Center at 6:30 p.m. in the Spencer Hospital's Grand Avenue Park. Music will be performed by Laura Carlentini, Ryan Sather and Jack Ryan as you stroll through the gardens. There will be a short program with a dedication of the park benches in the meditation garden to honor all cancer survivors around 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

* For more information, contact 264-6550.

Terril citywide garage sales

The city of Terril wishes to announce that its annual citywide garage sale date is Saturday, June 7. All sales will be held rain or shine, beginning at 7 a.m. until whenever. Bargains galore and something for everyone! Come and have fun!

Paws for the Cause

The Clay County Relay for Life "Out of the Blue" team is sponsoring a dog show. "Paws for the Cause" will be held at Oneota Park in Spencer from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Activities will include a costume pet parade, an agility competition, and a retrieving and obedience contest. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Jack and Mary Schomaker at 262-2779.

AARP meeting scheduled

The local chapter of AARP will meet Monday, June 9 at the Spencer Activity Center. The board will meet at 9 a.m. Social hour begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program at 10 a.m. The featured speaker will be state Rep. Mike May, a Spirit Lake Republican. The public is invited to attend.

Willie Nelson to play Arnolds Park

Willie Nelson and family will be performing on Saturday, July 19 at Preservation Plaza in the Park at Arnolds Park. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.arnoldspark.com, the Arnolds Park Amusement Park ticket booth and all Ticketmaster locations.