LOCAL NOTES Bingo Night planned at Senior Center

LOCAL NOTES Bingo Night planned at Senior Center

There will be a special meal and party at the Senior Citizens Bingo Night at the Senior Center, Dec. 8. The meal will consist of two soups, a salad and Christmas cookies will be available to purchase at $3.75. Food will be ready to be served at 5:30 p.m., Early Birds at 6:30 p.m., and regular Bingo at 7 p.m. The Jackpot is $500 as usual.

Everyone is welcome!

‘Celebrate the Season’ event set for Dec. 13

The First Congregational Church of Charles City will celebrate the Christmas Season with a musical concert on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.

“Celebrate the Season” is open to the public and will feature local and other performers including: members of Endless Summer; a two-piece brass ensemble from Wartburg College in Waverly; the Chamber Singers Choral Group from the Charles City High School; and a duet from the Riverland Community College Vocal Department in Austin, Minn.

The program will conclude with an organ solo by Scott Blankenbaker, vocal instructor at Riverland Community College, with congregational singing. Special hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served following the concert. The church is located at 502 N. Jackson St., Charles City. All are welcome.