The Spencer Public Library’s Summer Reading Program officially kicked off Thursday. Families stopped by the library throughout the afternoon to sign up for the program, eat some popcorn snacks and join the library’s art project. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
The annual Soiree fundraiser for the Clay County Heritage Center took place Thursday evening. For the first time, the fundraiser tried out a theme of red, white and blue, with attendees, decorations and meals dressed to match the new theme. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
The first event of Spencer Main Street’s First Fridays series took place Friday. Spencer residents filled the outside patio of King’s Steakhouse and Bar to eat snacks and hear musical entertainment from Dave Rowley and Ryan Sather. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
The second annual Farm to Fork Fundraiser was held by the Clay County Fair Saturday. Attendees enjoyed a meal with all locally sourced ingredients and were able to hear from the producers themselves. Musical entertainment from Ryan Father was provided, along with live and silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle to fundraise. (Photos by Celia Brocker)
The 2022-23 school year officially wrapped up Wednesday as students and faculty enjoyed the last day of school. Yearbooks were signed, lockers were cleaned out and the beginning of summer was celebrated. Staff of Spencer Community Schools received special recognition for their service in an afternoon ceremony. Employees who had been working in the district for several years were awarded, along with the 14 staff members retiring this year. (Photos by Celia Brocker)