All area women are invited to the "Let's Have Flowers" prayer connection at 10 a.m. today in the home of Bonnie Neisess, Treasure Village on Highway 86. It is a time of sharing and supporting each other with prayer and fellowship. Okoboji Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries.

* For questions, call (712) 330-0671.

MOPS pre-registration for 2008-09

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will be having pre-registration for the 2008-09 session. The event will take place at East Leach Park from 9-11 a.m., Thursday, June 5. In case of rain the event will be moved to Hope Reformed Church, 919 Grande Ave. Pre register with MOPS International 2008-09 for $15 and save $5. Membership includes: Weekly emails, Momsense magazine, and Adventures in Mothering (our theme book). Prepay $56 for your Spencer MOPS year and get one meeting free.

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.

Friday Night Couples Golf

Friday Night Couples Golf at Spencer Muni Course starts Friday, June 6.

* Any couples wishing to join, be there at 6 p.m. Call Mary, 262-7358 or Les, 580-6383 for more information.

Prairie Lakes Audubon Field Trip

All are welcome to attend the Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter field trip, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Prairie Heritage Nature Center located at Peterson (3 1/2 miles northwest on Highway 10, 1 mile north on Yellow Ave.). A "bring your own sack lunch" picnic will be followed by a tour and program presented by Naturalist Charlene Elyea. Carpoolers meet at the east end of the Great Lakes Mall parking lot in Spirit Lake at 5:30 p.m.

People For Pets volunteer training

People for Pets, Spencer, is in need of volunteers who love animals. If you have a few hours a week commit to helping homeless cats and dogs in our shelter. Please attend one of our volunteer training sessions. Choose either 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4 or 10 a.m., Saturday, June 7. Sessions will be at the shelter and will last about an hour. The animals need your help and you will receive the satisfaction of giving some time and love to animals while they wait for their forever home.

* Call 320-5267 or 260-1735 for more information.

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.

Blood drive set for Spencer

The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Southpark Mall in Spencer. To be eligible to donate blood, individuals must be at least 16 years of age. Donors under the age of 17 require parental consent. In addition, donors need to weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated whole blood in the past 56 days. A photo I.D. is required at the time of registration.