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Corder Lions Club fish fry

The Corder Lions Club will hold their annual drive-through Spring Fish Fry at Corder Park on Sunday, May 3, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lafayette County Health Department closure

The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday May 5 from 8 a.m. – noon for staff development/training. The Health Department will be open from 12-5 p.m. that day. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis. More information about LCHD can be found at lafayettecountyhealth.org Retirement Party planned for Superintendent Derek Lark On Wednesday, May 6, Santa Fe High School will hold a cake reception to celebrate the retirement of Santa Fe R-X Superintendent Derek Lark from 4:30-5:45 p.m. in the high school library.

Alma Lions Club to meet

The next meeting of the Alma Lions Club will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Alma City Hall.

Malta Bend blood drive

Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 & Malta Bend School will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, May 13 from 1-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall (27003 Daybreak Ave). Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code ED1B. For more information, contact Steve Olson at 660-831-0982 or stephen.j.olson@hotmail.com

Good Friends & Neighbors

On the first Monday of every month, a community group in Waverly called Good Friends and Neighbors meets at the Waverly Baptist Church. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow. All are welcome to attend!

Carroll County Praisefest

The 2026 Carroll County Praisefest will be held May 28-30 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 28: Youth Night. 6 p.m. free food & games, 7-8 p.m. praise & worship with Mos Stef & Pastor Bob Caldwell. Youth in grades 5th-high school are welcome. Friday, May 29: Revival. 6:30 p.m. music by Blue Mound Cowboy Church, 7:30 p.m. Revival with Pastor Richard Colliver & local pastors. May 30: Festival, 4-8 p.m. Praise & worship, live music, food, vendors, kids activities & more. Fore more information, visit Carroll County Praisefest on Facebook.

Lafayette County Cares Coalition 5K

The Cares Coalition will hold a free Stomp the Stigma of Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Lexington. Visit the Lafayette County Cares Coalition Facebook page to register.

City Council meetings

Alma Council – Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Waverly Council – Monday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.

Blackburn Council – Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.