TRUMAN — Every Friday evening beginning at 6 p.m., a meat raffle is held at Aardvarks Bar and Grill with proceeds benefiting the THS trap shooting team.

Marlene Ratike is celebrating her 90th birthday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church. All friends and relatives are invited to help Marlene celebrate. No gifts, please. Marlene (Miller) Ratike was born Jan. 16, 1933.

Truman active living group will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday. Any interested Truman-area resident is welcome to join this group at the Truman Museum. They continue to pursue the trail to Perch Lake. If you can help financially or granting right-of-way of land for the project, it would be an awesome way to honor a family member. They welcome anyone to attend who would like to see our community continue to be a great place to call home. If you have any questions, call Pat at (507) 236-4433.

The Minnesota FFA Foundation is excited to announce that the James W. Tracy scholarship applications are open. The James W. Tracy scholarship application carries a deadline of Feb. 1, 2023. The scholarship is open to Minnesota FFA and 4-H members. Applicants can be high school seniors, or college students. For more information about the James W. Tracy scholarship, contact Amanda Sommers at (507) 461-2214 or visit our website at www.mnffafoundation.org.

A benefit for Myron Kietzer of Willow Creek is planned 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Amboy Snowbirds Event Center on Main Street in Amboy. The menu will include pork sandwiches, beans, chips, pickles and dessert. You can participate in a stretch raffle for some great prizes. Everyone is welcome to attend. Free will offering. Snow date will be Saturday, Jan. 21. Help support Myron and his family in his fight against cancer. If you have any questions, call (507) 327-8718.

Volunteering is a good way to meet new friends and show you care. A good way to do this is to join the Truman Lions Club. The Truman Lions Club raises funds for many local causes, such as the Truman Days parade, Truman swimming pool, groups and individuals in the community. Their once-a-month Burger Bash is one you won’t want to miss. It’s held 5-7 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, from September to May. More information can be found on lionsclub.org or https:www.facebook.com/groups/696078248266970.