Skatetowne in Colome has begin open skating sessions for the season! They are open from 2 to 4pm each Sunday afternoon. The cost is $3 per skater. If you would like to book a private party, call Betsy Shippy at 842-5621.

There will be a blood drive at the Winner High School Auxiliary Gym this coming Wednesday, November 5th. The drive will run from 10:15am to 3pm. If you would like to signup in advance, you can do so by going to lifeservebloodcenter.org.

The White River United Methodist Church will hold a fall bazaar on Saturday, November 15th from 5-7pm at the Catholic Hall. They will be serving soup, sandwiches and dessert for a free will offering. There will be raffle items up for grabs, along with pie and a themed basket auction. There will be a kids art activity table too.

A benefit pie and soup supper will happen this Sunday, November 2nd from 4-7pm at the Clearfield Hall. Stop by for delicious homemade pie and soup! There will also be a country store with all kinds of homemade goods and a silent auction.

The Gregory/Dallas Chamber will have trunk or treat take place in the Gregory School parking lot this Friday, October 31st from 5-7pm. They will have a haunted bus on site, and they will be taking pictures of kids in their costumes for the paper. Avera will also offer trick or treating on Friday from 6-7pm.

A benefit dart tournament will take place for Rita Pravecek on Saturday, November 22nd at the Colome Legion. It will be round robin team 501 format and will be limited to 18 teams and 3 divisions. The deadline to register and pay is November 14th, and the cost is $160 per team. If you have questions, call 384-5350.

Earlier this year, Ivy Rose Heron of Winner pled guilty to charges of Conspiracy to engage in the sex trafficking of a child.  On October 21st Ivy was sentenced to 84 months imprisonment followed by 5 years supervised release along with a $2000 assessment and a $100 special assessment.

A benefit pie and soup supper will happen this Sunday, November 2nd from 4-7pm at the Clearfield Hall. Stop by for delicious homemade pie and soup! There will also be a country store with all kinds of homemade goods and a silent auction.

The Gregory/Dallas Chamber will have trunk or treat take place in the Gregory School parking lot this Friday, October 31st from 5-7pm. They will have a haunted bus on site, and they will be taking pictures of kids in their costumes for the paper. Avera will also offer trick or treating on Friday from 6-7pm.

The Valentine Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Moonlight Madness on Thursday, October 30th from 6-9pm on Main Street in Valentine. Area businesses will be staying open later with some great deals that will be happening. Individuals will have the chance to win gift certificates and chamber bucks!