Santa Fe Times Community

Over the past month, Lafayette County Commissioners have been travelling around the county to visit with residents in a series of meetings called “Coffee with the Commission.” On Tuesday, March 3, they visited The Gas Spot in Alma and met with approximately 30 guests. On Saturday, March 14, they visited Bridge Inn and chatted with about 15 guests. Here, commissioners gather before the Waverly meeting. From left: Northern Commissioner Monica Ritter, Presiding Commissioner Harold Hoflander, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)

This past weekend, the Blackburn First Responders held a Taco Dinner fundraiser at the Blackburn American Legion Hall. In addition to a meal, the event included a gun raffle and a silent auction to help raise funds for equipment upgrades.

On Saturday, March 7, the Waverly Swim Club held their 8th annual piccadilly fundraiser. This year the event was held at the Waverly Community Building with approximately 200 guests in attendance. The event included a meal catered by Holly Jenkins, 50/50 raffle, two liquor wagon raffles, and concluded with the piccadilly auction. This yearly event is the sole fundraiser that helps with overall expenses of the Waverly pool. Here, Willie Harlow announces winner numbers during the piccadilly with help from lifeguard Samantha Mueller. For more from this event, see page 4. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)

On Thursday night, March 5, members of the Alma 4-H Club met at the Alma Communication building to create an Easter craft. Younger kids made Easter buntings and older members made mini wreaths. In front, working on a bunting: Charlie Schreiman. Seated on the couch, from left: Conner Stephens, Riley Schreiman, Colstyn Bergman receiving assistance from 4-H Leader Tiffany Bergman, Logan Lovercamp, Owen Ford. See more from this event on page 5. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)