Young people and their families are invited to "Bee" at the library on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. for the "Pockets Full of Fun" program. Join Lisa Laird of Orange City, and her friends from "Pockets Full of Fun" as they learn about some interesting creatures in the insect world. Magical illusions, help from children in the audience and a very special surprise ending will be a part of the program. Two children from the audience will even become puppets as Lisa tells the story "Hey Little Ant!" by Phillip and Hannah Hoose. There is no charge for the event, and everyone is invited to attend on Tuesday at the Spencer Public Library.

Fuhrman/Cervantes Auction/Street Dance

A benefit auction/street dance will be held today for Tara Fuhrman-Cervantes and family at Jackson's Café on Main Street in Webb. Tara is the daughter of Scott and Billi Banks. Tara and Sofia were displaced from their home by a devastating fire in June in Spencer. The fire took everything. She and her husband are expecting a second daughter in August. An auction of donated items will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a raffle drawing at 5:45 p.m. A cookout will be held at 6 p.m., with a street dance to follow at 7 p.m.

* For more information or to make a donation, call (712) 346-8148.

Canoe float for Shayla Bee

A canoe float will start at Dead Horse Access at 11 a.m. today. Ending at Crone's pasture, the canoe float will be followed by a supper -- all for the benefit of the Shayla Bee Foundation. There is an entry fee. A T-shirt and supper are included.

* For more information, call Jeff at (712) 835-2888 or Sue at 262-4540.

Farmers Market held every Wednesday and Saturday

The Spencer Area Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Southpark Mall parking lot. Come see the homegrown, fresh produce for sale.

Bike rides Tuesday nights

A newly-formed bike club, called Spencer Pedal Power, would like to invite any bicyclist to its weekly Tuesday night bike ride. Plan to arrive at the Spencer Middle School parking lot at 6:30 p.m. to leave on a 6:45 p.m. ride. All riders in and around Spencer are welcome to participate.

* The group's Web site is: http://www.spencer-ia.com/bikes.

Iowa Lakes Genealogy Society to meet

The Iowa Lakes Genealogy Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. this afternoon at the Higgins Museum for a sack lunch and then meet and take a tour of the facilities. We will then go to the Gardner Cabin in Arnolds Park. To carpool from Spencer, be at the parking lot south of the library before noon.