CEDAR FALLS

First United Methodist Church

What: Northeast Iowa Thanksgiving Ingathering

When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: Eighth and Washington streets

Details: A sloppy joe lunch will be served from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a bazaar, bake sale, and auction. Auction items include woodcrafts, large quilts, baby quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc. Local social service agencies will have displays and presentations in the morning.

St. John Lutheran Church Faith and Life Center

What: Holiday bazaar and luncheon

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 715 College St.

St. Patrick's Church

What: Fall Festival

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4

Where: 705 Main St.

Details: Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $3 for children ages 4-10 and children 3 and younger eat free. There will be a silent auction, Pot o' Gold raffle, bake sale, book sale, children's activities and more.

Washington Chapel United Methodist Church

What: Annual turkey supper

When: 5 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5; carryouts start at 4:30 p.m.

Where: 7035 W. Bennington Road (one mile west of Cedar Falls Raceway)

Details: Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 eat free. Tickets may be purchased by calling Paula Marks, (319) 415-9216, or Brian Foelske, (319) 352-3676.

WATERLOO

Antioch Baptist Church

What: First annual Birthday Jamboree

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Walter Cunningham School for Excellence, 1224 Mobile St.

Details: The celebration includes a variety of Christian entertainment such as dancing and singing, and refreshments will be served. Judges will decide which birthday month is the winner in creatively decorating their table.

Blessed Sacrament Church

What: Annual fall festival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Sunday

Where: 650 Stephan Ave.

Details: Theme for this year's festival is "A Beautiful Mosaic." Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; menu includes a pork dinner with all the trimmings and pie; chicken strips for kids. Cost is $8 for adults; $7.50 for seniors; $5 for children ages 5 to 9; kids 4 and under eat free. Activities include kids' games, a clown, bingo, a bake sale, plant and book sale, crafts and more.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

What: "Winter Survival Event" fall bazaar

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 420 Harwood Ave.

Details: Theme is "Santas, Snowmen and Flakes." The event includes craft demonstrations, book sale, an outdoor center, crafts and quilts, a silent auction, bake shop and deluxe deli. Brunch will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.; menu includes biscuits and gravy and cinnamon rolls. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; menu includes homemade chicken and noodles, cranberry cup salad and pumpkin pie. There also will be bratwursts and walking tacos. Those in attendance will have a chance to win one of several Christmas trees in the Christmas tree hunt.

St. Ansgar Lutheran Church

What: Annual raffle, lunch, bake sale

When: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 1122 West 11th St.

Details: There will also be a craft sale on the lower level of the church.

St. Edward Church

What: "A Harvest of Blessings" fall festival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11

Where: 1423 Kimball Ave.

Details: The events includes a broasted chicken and ham dinner, bingo, a bake sale, crafts, books and plants. There wil be a silent auction of theme baskets donated by area businesses. The baskets include various merchandise, gifts, collectibles and memorabilia. "Kids Rule Behind the School" activities for kids include huge inflatables, games, Sunshine the Clown, prizes and balloon artists. There also will be a raffle of thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Blessed Sacrament Church

What: Annual fall festival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20

Where: 650 Stephan Ave.

Details: Theme for this year's festival is "A Beautiful Mosaic." Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; menu includes a pork dinner with all the trimmings and pie; chicken strips for kids. Cost is $8 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5 to 9, kids 4 and under eat free. Activities include kids' games, a clown, bingo, a bake sale, plant and book sale, crafts and more.

Central Christian Church

What: Fall bazaar and festival

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3

Where: 3475 Kimball Ave.

Details: Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Lunch, featuring homemade chicken and noodles, will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available for sale will be crafts, baked goods, candy, books and cookies. There also will be a carnival and country store. A raffle drawing takes place at 2 p.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church

What: Chicken and noodle dinner

When: 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 1005 West Parker St.

Details: Menu includes chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cole slaw, dinner rolls, pies and cakes and a beverage. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 5 to 11 and children 4 and younger eat free. There also will be a white elephant sale.

First Congregational United Church

of Christ

What: Christmas bazaar and soup luncheon

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21

Where: 608 W. Fourth St.

Details: Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bazaar will feature quilts, Christmas greens, a cookie room, candy corner, harvest room, like-new items and a silent auction.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

What: Roast beef dinner

When: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3

Where: 207 Franklin St.

Details: Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, dessert and a beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 11 and a free-will offering for ages 3 and younger. A rummage sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Quota International

What: Annual fall nut sale

When: October through

December

Details: Quota is selling nuts for snacking, baking and gift-giving. Proceeds benefit Quota's service projects, including assisting disadvantaged women and children, children's eyeglasses, service to the hearing impaired, scholarships, Cops-N-Kids Literacy Program, Care Bears, House of Hope and more. To order nuts, call Joyce, (319) 233-2405; Sister Phyllis Ann, (319) 830-7762; Ann, (319) 266-6018; or Marcy, (319) 277-8277.

Our Savior's

Lutheran Church

What: "Winter Survival Event" fall bazaar

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 420 Harwood Ave.

Details: Theme is "Santas, Snowmen and Flakes." The event includes craft demonstrations, book sale, an outdoor center, crafts and quilts, a silent auction, bake shop and deluxe deli. Brunch will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.; menu includes biscuits and gravy and cinnamon rolls. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; menu includes homemade chicken and noodles, cranberry cup salad and pumpkin pie. There also will be bratwursts and walking tacos. Those in attendance will have a chance to win one of several Christmas trees in the Christmas tree hunt.

St. Paul's United

Methodist Church

What: Fall bazaar

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: 207 W. Louise St.

Details: There will be a holiday gift shop, country kitchen, cards, bake shop, Treasureland room, oldies-but-goodies room and a candy shop. Lunch menu includes chicken casserole, vegetable soup, sloppy Joes, salads and dessert. Free coffee will be served all day.

Sacred Heart

Catholic Church

What: Fall festival

When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: 627 W. Fourth St.

Details: There will be a dinner featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, California vegetables with cheese sauce, rolls, cranberry sauce and pie.

Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 3 to 11. The event also includes games, crafts, a bake sale, children's carnival, popcorn, cotton candy, white elephant sale, silent auction a raffle and more.

St. Ansgar

Lutheran Church

What: Annual raffle, lunch, bake sale

When: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: 1122 West 11th St.

Details: There will be a craft sale on the lower level.

St. Edward Church

What: "A Harvest of Blessings" fall festival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11

Where: 1423 Kimball Ave.

Details: The events includes a broasted chicken and ham dinner, bingo, a bake sale, crafts, books and plants. There will be a silent auction of theme baskets donated by area businesses. The baskets include various merchandise, gifts, collectibles and memorabilia. "Kids Rule Behind the School" activities for kids include huge inflatables, games, Sunshine the Clown, prizes and balloon artists. There also will be a raffle of thousands of dollars of merchandise.

Trinity Episcopal Parish

What: Annual fall bazaar

When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17

Where: 4535 Kimball Ave.

Details: There will be baked goods, handmade crafts, "This & That" items and books. Lunch will be served. Menu includes homemade sloppy Joes, chips and drinks. Raffle tickets will be sold. Prizes include an old-fashioned dollhouse, floral arrangements a decorative wreath and a baby doll with hand-knitted clothing.

CLARKSVILLE

St. John Lutheran Church

What: Fall festival

When: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: 204 N. Washington St.

Details: A soup supper will take place in the church basement Oct. 23. Menu includes chili, chicken wild rice and broccoli cheese soups, bread, relish tray and homemade bars. On Oct. 24 there will be a sandwich and salad luncheon. Sandwich choices are pulled pork or chicken salad, and there will be potato salad, coleslaw and homemade desserts. Also, both days is a bazaar with a country store offering baked goods, wood items, quilt items and more. There also will be a raffle for a quilt made by the ladies of the church.

St. John Lutheran Church

What: Fall festival

When: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: 204 N. Washington St.

Details: A soup supper will take place in the church basement Oct. 23. Menu includes chili, chicken wild rice and broccoli cheese soups, bread, relish tray and homemade bars. On Oct. 24 there will be a sandwich and salad luncheon. Sandwich choices are pulled pork or chicken salad, and there will be potato salad, coleslaw and homemade desserts. A bazaar with a country store offering baked goods, wood items, quilt items and more will happen both days. There also will be a raffle for a quilt made by the ladies of the church.

GILBERTVILLE

Immaculate Conception Church

What: Harvest breakfast and festival

When: 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Oct. 18

Where: 311 15th Ave.

Details: The event will feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon with ham, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns and more. Other activities include a silent auction, bingo, bake sale, craft sale, used book sale and children's games. A raffle drawing for a handcrafted black walnut triple chime grandfather clock takes place at 1:15 p.m. Cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and under.

HUDSON

Zion Lutheran Church

What: Annual sandwich supper, bazaar

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: 5831 Grundy Road

Details: The menu includes barbecue pork sandwiches, turkey/dressing sandwiches, maidrites, hot casseroles and a variety of salads, desserts and beverages. There will also be a bazaar featuring a handmade quilt, baked goods, craft items and garden produce.

Zion Lutheran Church

What: Annual sandwich

supper, bazaar

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: 5831 Grundy Road

Details: The menu includes barbecue pork sandwiches, turkey/dressing sandwiches, loose-meat sandwiches, hot casseroles and a variety of salads, desserts and beverages. There also will be a bazaar featuring a handmade quilt, baked goods, craft items and garden produce.

GILBERTVILLE

Immaculate

Conception Church

What: Harvest breakfast and festival

When: 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Oct. 18

Where: 311 15th Ave.

Details: The event will feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon with ham, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns and more. Other activities include a silent auction, bingo, bake sale, craft sale, used book sale and children's games. A raffle drawing for a handcrafted black walnut triple chime grandfather clock takes place at 1:15 p.m. Cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and younger.

INDEPENDENCE

St. John Catholic Church

What: Fall festival

When: Sept. 27

Where: St. John School, 314 Third St. NE, in the multipurpose room

Details: Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Menu includes roast turkey and pork, stuffing, salads, pies and beverages. Dinner tickets $7.50 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Kids 4 and younger eat free. There will be a raffle, country store and games. A special items auction will begin at 1 p.m.

St. John Catholic Church

What: Fall festival

When: Sept. 27

Where: St. John School, 314 Third St. NE, in the multipurpose room

Details: Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Menu includes roast turkey and pork, stuffing, salads, pies and beverages. Dinner tickets $7.50 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Kids 4 and younger eat free. There will be a raffle, country store and games. A special items auction will begin at 1 p.m.

LAMONT

Grace United Methodist church

What: Fall Swiss steak supper

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23

Where: 745 Washington St.

Details: The event also includes a country store with homemade baked goods, jams and jellies. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

LA PORTE CITY

Sacred Heart Church

What: Breakfast

When: 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 4

Where: 1021 Poplar St.

Details: Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, muffins and a beverage. Cost is a free-will donation. "Praise the Lord and Pass the Potatoes" Sacred Heart cookbooks will be available for $12.

Sacred Heart Church

What: Annual election night soup supper

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3

Where: 1021 Poplar St.

Details: Serving chicken noodle soup, chili, relishes, pie and drink. Carry-out quarts available. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 10 and free for 4 and younger. A raffle drawing will be held at 7:15 p.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

What: Fall Swiss steak supper/bazaar

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14

Where: First and Sycamore streets

NASHUA

St. John Lutheran Church

What: Country store and bazaar

When: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10

Where: 300 Merrill St.

Details: There will be rolls, coffee, lunch, pies, baked goods, crafts and a white elephant sale.

ALLISON

St. James Lutheran Church

What: Women of the ELCA bazaar

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday

Where: 421 N. Main St.

Details: Menu includes homemade chicken soup, barbecue beef sandwiches, salad, relishes, homemade bread, pie and a beverage. There also will be baked goods and garden produce available.

United Church

of Christ

What: Ice cream social

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23

Where: 508 N. Main St.

Details: Menu includes beefburgers, potato salad, chips, pies, bars, ice cream and beverages. Carry-outs are available. Cost is a free-will donation.

BUCKINGHAM

Geneseo United Methodist Church

What: Ice cream social and country store

When: 4 to 7 p.m. next Sunday

Where: 3127 115th St.

Details: Menu includes grilled pork loin sandwiches, chips, condiments, pies, drinks and homemade ice cream with all the toppings.

DUNKERTON

St. Francis Catholic Church (Barclay)

What: Fall dinner and festival

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4

Where: 7837 E. Airline Hwy.

Details: Menu includes roast beef and ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert, homebaked bread and a beverage. Cost is $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $4 for kids ages 5 to 10 and children 4 and younger eat free. There also will be a country store, raffle, bingo and children's games.

GRUNDY CENTER

Lincoln Center Christian Reformed Church

What: Annual fall bazaar

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16

Where: 18892 Q Ave.

Details: A luncheon will include salads made by the women of the church. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. There also will be a bake sale and a craft sale.

JANESVILLE

Janesville United Methodist Church

What: Turkey dinner

When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4

Where: Janesville Community Center, 307 Maple St.

Details: Menu includes roasted turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, cranberry Relish, dinner rolls, pie or cake and a beverage. Tickets are $8 for adults ($8.50 at the door), $3.50 for children 5 to 10 and free for children under 5. For advance tickets call (319) 352-1511 or (319) 987-2596 or e-mail jumc@iowatelecom.net. Bake sale and craft Items also will be available.

RAYMOND

St. Joseph Catholic Church

What: Harvest breakfast

When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25

Where: Reuter Hall, 313 E. Central St.

Details: Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, homemade cinnamon rolls, hash browns, juice, coffee and milk. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4 to 12 and children 3 and younger eat free. There also will be a bake sale and silent auction.

ORAN

St. Peter Lutheran Church

What: Fall festival of Fish-N-Fixins

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: 24958 Maple St.

Details: Menu includes fried fish, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, rolls and dessert. A gluten-free menu is available. Cost is a free-will offering.

READLYN

St. Matthew's

Lutheran Church

What: Annual fall dinner

When: 3 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8

Where: 2649 230th St.

Details: Menu includes roast beef, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, fresh corn, sauerkraut, salads and pie. Carryouts are available.

SPILLVILLE

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

What: Craft show

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3

Where: Chihak Hall

Details: The ladies guild will serve homemade chicken noodle soup, hot chicken sandwiches and desserts. There also will be kolache, rolls and noodles for sale by the guild ladies.

TRIPOLI

Grace Lutheran Church

What: Annual church supper and raffle

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: 208 First St. SW

Details: Menu includes ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad bar, green beans, sauerkraut, dinner rolls, homemade pie and cake and a beverage. Cost is a free-will offering. Carryouts are available.

WAVERLY

St. Mary's Church

What: Fall dinner

When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11

Where: 2700 Horton Road

Details: A traditional turkey dinner will be served. There also will be a silent auction.

Trinity United

Methodist Church

What: Fall festival

When: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18

Where: 1400 W. Bremer Ave.

Details: There will be games for children, a hay bale maze and pumpkins. A meal will be served.