THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: USDA commodities of fresh plums, rice, navy beans, peanut butter and other groceries are available starting at noon at the Ellsworth County Medical Center Administration Building. Income restrictions. Call Anita Hoffhines, (785) 531-0160, for information.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

NIGHT OUT: The Wilson Booster Club stages a Family Bingo Night in the Wilson School Commons. Doors open at 6:30 and Bingo starts at 7.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

MEET THE CANDIDATE: Manhattan mayor Usha Reddi, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, plans to be in Ellsworth from 3 to 4 pm. Saturday, Nov. 16, for a public meet and greet at the Ellsworth Steak House. Snacks provided. COMFORT FOOD: Chili and chicken noodle soups and pie are served from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson American Legion building for a free will donation. Proceeds go to benefit Ted Soukup, long-time city employee and volunteer firefighter who suffered a major stroke in October. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY: Jimmy Dee & fabulous destinations performs a concert from 7-10 p.m. at the Vesper Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $10, kids 4-12 $5 and 3 and under free. Information (785) 526-7875 or www.vespercc.org

MONDAY, november 18

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. CITY BUSINESS: The Wilson City Council meets at 7 p.m. at city hall.

TUESDAY, november 19

CITY BUSINESS: The Lorraine City Council meets at 7 p.m. at city hall.

WEDNESDAY, november 20

HOSPITAL BUSINESS: The Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors meets at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

LAST CALL: Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy locomotive parks at the Lincoln Street crossing from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. as part of a cross country tour. Viewing only.

MONDAY, november 25

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. CITY BUSINESS: The Ellsworth City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

A TASTE OF HISTORY: The Sons of the American Revolution meet at 7 p.m. in the Ellsworth County Historical Society meeting room at 104 W. South Main. Anyone interested in the organization is welcome. On the agenda is the selection of a name for the chapter. Information: Ron Svaty, (785) 531-1250.