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Celebration of life and fundraising for Rhonda Vaughn Farwell benefit is March 28

A fundraising event, celebrating the life of Rhonda (Vaughn) Farwell, will be held on from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. The church is located at 1229 Kathy Lane. Farwell has been battling cancer for two years, and has been advised she has only a few short months to live. This event will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, permanent jewelry sales and food and refreshments. Funds raised will assist the family, and Farwell will be there to share stories and laughter. For more information, contact Bill Vaughn at 641-229-1699.

Lenten Luncheon is this Friday

Women’s Lenten Luncheon, hosted by the Women’s Fellowship groups from First Congregational UCC, Asbury United Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, St. Paul’s Lutheran and the Church of Christ, will be held on Friday at the Briggs Woods Conference Center from noon to 1 p.m. The program this year will be presented by the Rev. Sarah Namukose from Asbury United Methodist Church.

The Cat Hut and Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes to participate in overnight advocacy event

On April 18, the Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes and The Cat Hut will join animal shelters across the country in the Shelter Slumber Pawty, an advocacy and fundraising event in which participants stay overnight inside animal shelters to raise awareness and funds for homeless pets. The Shelter Slumber Pawty will take place from 12 p.m. April 18 through 12 p.m. April 19 at The Cat Hut. The Cat Hut will have extended hours on April 18. For more information, contact sunshine@hamcocats.org.

Correction: Scout spaghetti dinner is Sunday at Legion

Scout Troop 17, which is sponsored by the American Legion, will be serving lunch on Sunday from the Legion building located at 726 Second St. This event is not sponsored by the Legion, but some members may be helping the scout troop. Members of the scouting troop will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday to help raise money to send the local Scouts to camp. The meal will consist of spaghetti, garlic bread and homemade desserts for a freewill donation. For more information about the Scout program, or to learn more about sending them to camp, contact Scout Master Bill ...

Pony Express toll road in Webster City Saturday

The Pony Express toll road will be set up from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday on east and west Second Street in Webster City. The Pony Express Riders of Iowa is a network of volunteer “riders” who host fundraisers in their home county throughout the year. The money they raise benefits Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines, which is a program to help children and adults with disabilities. Hamilton County residents are encouraged to keep some cash in their pockets and give generously during the toll road Saturday.