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., today. 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.

Corridor offering newest in entrepreneurial education

As part of its goal "to become the most entrepreneurial region in Iowa," representatives from the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation announce an afternoon seminar - Entrepreneurial Leadership. In partnership with the Professional Developers of Iowa Spring Conference being held in Okoboji through June 6, the Iowa Lakes Corridor is bringing three distinguished experts to the region on today to discuss entrepreneurial leadership - in your organization or corporation, in your community and region, and in your state. The seminar will be held at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer, 1-5:30 p.m. today.

Abben survivors celebrate 'Seed of Hope'

Tonight, 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.

First Christian Church Angel Food Ministry

The First Christian Church is again hosting the Angel Food Ministry from 5-7 p.m., June 7, and 9-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m., June 8. The public can order boxes of food that contain fresh meats, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, and staple items at an extremely low price. This is not "day-old" or "outdated" food. Each box contains approximately $65 worth of groceries for only $30. You will be able to pick up the food ordered, from 1:30-3 p.m., June 21. Each month you will have an opportunity to order food.

Gypsy Dave and the Sumpjumpers in town

Gypsy Dave and the Stumpjumpers have traveled all the way from Pennsylvania and will be performing at Shaky Tree Coffee at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Come enjoy their roots/folk/Americana music and you will hear why they have been steadily climbing the charts. Check out their website at www.thegypsydave.com. No cover charge just a suggested donation of $5 per person.

* Please call 580-3033 with any questions.

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.

Beth Snow-Ketchum benefit run

A 5-kilometer walk and run, bake and book sale benefit for Beth Snow-Ketchum will be held on Saturday, June 7. The race will begin at 8 a.m at the Spencer Family YMCA located at 1001 11th Ave W, with registration to begin at 7 a.m. Snow-Ketchum, a special education teacher at Johnson Elementary, was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer. Everyone is welcome to enter; walkers, competitive and non-competitive runners alike are encouraged to participate. A T-shirt is included with the event's entry fee. Volunteers are needed to help with the event and donations will be appreciated.

* For more information, contact Tori Storm by telephone at 262-3284, Megan Whitaker at 262-3782, or e-mail Storm at tstorm@spencer.k12.ia.us.

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.

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.