The Starlings duo will be live on stage at Shaky Tree Coffee at 8 p.m. tonight. It's rootsy music with a simple beauty.

Grand Slam Sportscard Show

The Grand Slam Sportscard Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Southpark Mall. Collectors and sports fans will enjoy the variety of sportscards and collectibles on display to buy, sell and trade.

PSY, Carey's to hold Outdoor Movie Night

Free outdoor movie and popcorn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at The Flower Park, west of Johnson School. Park in the parking lot west of the school. Showing "The Lion King," because the homecoming theme for this year is "Wild With Pride." We hope to get everyone pumped up for homecoming, Oct. 6-10. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray, and dress warmly. Sponsored by PSY and Carey's TV & Electronics. Listen to local radio stations for weather related announcements.

Genealogy Society to meet

The Iowa Lakes Genealogy Society will meet at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Spencer Public Library, The road trip to Pipestone is postponed until 2009. Ron Reisinger will have a program: "How To Begin Tracing Your Family Tree."

Band Dinner Sunday

The Spencer High School Band will host their annual Band Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21 in the high school student center. Dinner includes roast beef or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dessert and a drink. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students 10 and under. Tickets are available at the door.

Many Voices Choir to begin practice

Many Voices Choir will begin practices for the Christmas concerts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 at the Iowa Lakes Community College Music Room. All other Monday practices will begin at 7 p.m. Bring a snack to share with others, for the party after practice. If you have a particular beverage you drink, bring it too, please. The choir welcomes everyone that loves to sing. Do return, if you have sung with the choir in the past.

YMCA taking infant pre-registration

As of January 2009, the Spencer Family YMCA will have a facility to offer quality licensed childcare to infants six weeks and older. Pre-registration for the childcare is beginning Sept. 30. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to register your child. Registration and deposit must be in by Oct. 1 to be included in the lottery system. The drawing will be held on Oct. 6; you do not have to be present.

* Registrations can be picked up at the YMCA or downloaded online at www.spencerymca.org. The YMCA is excited about the greater capacity to service Spencer area families.