CEYLON — The Circle of Faith will have only one service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, at the Waverly Lutheran Church. After the service volunteers will help the Heaven’s Table Food Shelf restock or clean or whatever help they need. Thank you for helping. The July services will return next weekend with 9 a.m. services at Waverly Lutheran Church and 10:30 a.m. services at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ceylon on Sunday July 19. There is a coffee time before services.

Coffee Hours will continue from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in July, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. Coffee Lovers meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays in the banquet room of the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon. Two opportunities for fellowship around a cup of coffee and treats. Join friends and neighbors for that fellowship.

Consignments for the Summer Ceylon Auction have begun from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until full or Wednesday, July 15. Contact the howellrealestateandauction.com or visit the office (bus) in Ceylon to contact Larry or Mark Howell or Clint Winter. The summer auction will be at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18 in Ceylon. Check out their post on Facebook.

In the Nov. 3 election, Ceylon residents may vote for a mayor (two-year term) and two Council members (four-year term). Those wishing to be considered candidates for these positions should file an affidavit of candidacy at the City Hall from Wednesday, July 14 to July 28. Several area towns have the same opportunity for residents to file for candidacy. Check with your local City Hall.

The Ceylon City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at City Hall. There is always a time for public comments and questions at the beginning of each meeting. To be on the regular agenda, please contact the City Hall prior to the meeting date at (507) 632-4653.

The Martin County West School Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at Sherburn Elementary School.

CREST will have a Lunch and Learn program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be led by Ean Sinn and will explain funerals and cremation. A lunch will follow the program. These programs are free to senior citizens from Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation. Please RSVP to (507) 235-3833 for this program.

The American Red Cross blood drives will be on July 20, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Aug. 5 at Grace Lutheran Church, Aug. 10 at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn and Aug. 21 at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS), visit www.redcrossblood.org or text ‘BLOODAPP’ to 90999 to make an appointment or get further information about blood drives in the area. Blood supply is always lower in the summer months, but the demand for blood is higher, so give blood if you are eligible (age 16 or older, weigh 110 or more and in good health). Thank you. Your blood donation may save up to three people.

If anyone signed up for Heaven’s Table Food Boxes remember to pick the box from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at 209 West Street. Thank you to the Helping Hands of Ceylon non-profit for arranging this food distribution. For the August boxes please call (507) 236-7850 by Aug. 13 and the pick up date will be Aug. 21. Sign up must be done each month.