Iowa Great Lakes Kennel Club invites all dog lovers to an open house from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the Industrial Building on the Clay County Fairgrounds. This event co-incides with the American Kennel Club's designation of September as "Responsible Dog Ownership Month". IGLKC will be offering the "Canine Good Citizen" examination to several dogs and their owners who have participated in a seven week training class. For those that pass the exam, the "CGC " designation will show that they have successfully completed the test and are well mannered dogs and that they will be good canine citizens in the community. There will also be lots of information on care and training of your dog as well as a "Meet the Breeds". Several club members will be there with their dogs to explain about their breeds and the various activities they participate in with their dogs, such as agility, obedience, conformation and rally.

* For more info contact Kathy at 262-9038.

Speech judges sought

Iowa High School Speech Association Judges' Certification Meeting Here at Spencer High School. A judges' certification meeting of the Iowa High School Speech Association will be held at Spencer High School at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Spencer High School little theatre and the adjoining room 120. Prospective judges attending this meeting will be certified to judge both Large Group Speech and Individual Speech for the Iowa High School Speech Association.

* For more information, contact Larry Untiet at Spencer High School, 262-1700, ext. 2120.

Spencer, South Clay early dismissals

Spencer Community Schools and South Clay Schools will both dismiss early at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24

MOPS to begin Oct. 2

Join us at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Hope Reformed Church in the Fellowship Hall. This year's theme "Adventure" will be featured at the meeting. Come find out what it is all about. There will be an abundance of fun and fellowship, with food and drinks provided by the Steering Committee. If you have any questions, please contact one of the MOPS co-coordinators, Cassie McCreary 240-0298 or Andrea Crew. Childcare is provided starting at 8:45 a.m.

Northwest Singles to meet in Spencer

Spencer Northwest Iowa Singles will meet Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Southpark Mall Food Court for dinning and a short meeting. The club is open to singles 30 and above, widowed or divorced. Come and join us. Call Tim at 260-0616 for more information.

Single Spirits to meet at Spirit Lake

Single Spirits will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Spirit Lake Public Library at 702 16th St. We will have a pizza party after the meeting. We will be planning our activities for the next five weeks.

* Single Spirits is an organization that is open to singles of all ages in the area. If you have questions or would like more information call Ray, 262-1539.

Fall season waffle feed

Help us celebrate the fall season by enjoying Dad's Belgium Waffles with all the toppings at a brunch to be held in the Ginny DeWall Dining Hall at Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Dr., Wahpeton from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. (Turn off Highway 86 at the Crescent Beach Sign) A free will offering will be collected.

Seeking Kinship ambassadors

Ambassadors are people who believe in the Kinship mission of helping kids realize their potential through relationships with positive adult role models. Ambassadors are willing to speak to friends, co-workers, and church groups about their experiences with Kinship and/or their general understanding of the value of mentorship. Many of our ambassadors are mentors; others are simply people who wish to make a difference for the children currently on the waiting list or in the Kinship program. All give their time as volunteers out of love for children and a desire to see our communities become gentler places to raise its youth. Might you have an hour each month to help us change lives? Please come join us for our first meeting along with a short mentor workshop and learn when and where the next gathering will take place.

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.

Christian Women's Breakfast Bazaar

The Christian Women's Fellowship is hosting their annual Fall Breakfast Bazaar from 7-11 a.m. on Sat. Oct. 4 at First Christian Church, 701 E. 18th St. in Spencer.

Made to order omelets and homemade rolls will be featured for a free will offering. There will also be bazaar items for sale and many delicious baked goods