The YMCA Summer Dance Party for students entering seventh and eighth grade will be held on the Spencer YMCA Tennis Courts with a live DJ from 8-10 p.m., tonight . Refreshments will be for sale. Admissions is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. A dress code will be enforced. YMCA membership cards are required to receive discount. If there is severe weather, the dance will be held inside the YMCA.

Artist Reception at Arts on Grand

Arts on Grand will host a reception for artist Lee Rainboth from 5-6:30 p.m., tonight."Deserving Existence," an exhibit of Rainboth's oil paintings inspired by his experiences in Africa and Haiti, opened Tuesday and will run through Sept. 15. Rainboth will talk about his work at 5:30 p.m.

Master Gardener program offered

It has been said, that gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. Gardeners, no matter how varied in the plants they cultivate, share a common bond in their desire to create masterpieces and make living plants grow.

Today is the registration deadline for fall classes. Master Gardener classes are being offered in Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet Counties beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 and continuing Tuesday evenings through Oct. 28 from 6:30 -- 9:30 p.m. There will also be an all-day Saturday session on the ISU campus - on either Oct. 25 or Nov. 1.

* The cost to participate in the program is $125, and includes a workbook, resource guide, and all class materials.

Danny Santos at Shaky Tree

Singer/songwriter Danny Santos melds the inspiration of his Tejano heritage, a musical legacy ranging from Hank Williams to the Beatles, and a Texas-sized determination to create a unique mix of country/folk tinged with bluegrass and the blues. His songs illuminate the joys of true love, the woes of love lost, and the weary longing of those still searching for love. It's a style forged from maturity, grit and drive. Danny will be performing at Shaky Tree Coffee Friday, Aug. 22 at 8pm. There is no cover charge!

* Call 580-3033 with questions.

Celiac Sprue to meet

The NW Iowa Celiac Sprue support group will be having a family pot-luck picnic at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 (note change) at Stolley Park, located on W. 18th St. in Spencer. Bring two gluten free dishes, your own table service and drink. We will be discussing a possible change of location for future meetings.

* For more information or questions please call Richard Schwarz at 262-5213, or Lona Lende at 336-5918 (evenings).

Parkinson's Support Group

Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Round Room, Spencer Public Library.

Iowa Great Lakes Money Show

The 29th Annual Iowa Great Lakes Coin, Postcard, Stamp, and Paper Money Show will be on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located in the Community Building, one block north of the Hwy 9 Hy-Vee in Spirit Lake.

Genealogy Society to meet

Iowa Lakes Genealogy Society will meet at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug 16 in the Spencer Public Library. Ron Reisinger will present the program on their recent trip to Italy and Sicily.

New singles group

Spencer and surrounding towns forming a new singles group, 30 and above- singles, widowed, divorced. Meeting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16 at Pederson Park, 10th Ave. E. in the picnic area.

* For more information, call Tim, 260-0616 after 9 p.m.