Chasta Purvis and her team of do-gooders are hosting a free Christmas toy drive Nov. 1-2 at two locations in downtown Culbertson. Parents and guardians of area youth are encouraged to stop by the American Legion building at 106 3rd Ave. W from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick out Christmas gifts for their children. The youth shopping portion of the event is set for the same times at the town hall

Culbertson Oct. 31: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches and dessert. Nov. 4: Sausages, eggs, pancakes and dessert. Nov. 7: Chili, cornbread and dessert. *** Bainville Oct. 30: Cook’s vacation. Nov. 4: Ribs and wings, cheesy hashbrowns, vegetables and dessert. Nov. 6: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Froid Oct. 29: Spaghetti bake, garlic bread and

Culbertson Oct. 24: Baked cod, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 28: Chicken-fried steaks, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 31: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches and dessert. *** Bainville Oct. 23: Teriyaki chicken, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 28: Polish sausages, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 30: Cook’s vacation.

Culbertson School Oct. 27: Breakfast: Biscuit sandwiches and string cheese. Lunch: Philly cheese sandwiches and sweet potato fries. Oct. 28: Breakfast: Parfaits. Lunch: Club subs, chips and fruits. Oct. 29: Breakfast: Breakfast stick pancake wraps and hash browns. Lunch: Pork chop sandwiches. Oct. 30: Breakfast: Bagels with cream cheese and fruit. Lunch: Chicken sandwiches and fries.

Some spooky class advisors were seen moving Halloween- themed items into the old C& B building at 21 2nd Street W. in downtown Culbertson during the weekend. A haunted house fundraiser event to benefit the Culbertson High School junior class is planned at the location for Saturday, Oct. 25. The event is scheduled to run from 7 to 10 p.m. “Next Saturday promises to be a frightening

Culbertson Oct. 17: Barbecue chicken, baby bakers, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 21: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Oct. 24: Baked cod, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville Oct. 16: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 21: Chicken taco soup, hot ham and cheese sandwiches and dessert. Oct. 23: Teriyaki chicken, baked

The Froid Public Library is hosting a pie and coffee social fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 3-6 p.m. at the community center. Prices vary from $5 for a cup of coffee and a slice to $25 for a whole pie. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or call 406-766-2492.

Culbertson School Oct. 20: Breakfast: Croissant sandwiches and cottage cheese. Lunch: Pizza salad. Oct. 21: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy and fruit. Lunch: Walking tacos and applesauce. Oct. 22: Breakfast: Blue berry pancakes, links and applesauce. Lunch: Ham, turkey and bacon sandwiches and fruit. Oct. 23: Breakfast: Strawberry waffles, eggs and links. Breakfast: Chicken tenders,

Culbertson Sept. 26: Pork chops, baby bakers, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 30: Beef barley soup, sandwiches and dessert. Oct. 3: Barbecue burgers, baked beans, chips and dessert. *** Bainville Sept. 25: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 30: Slushburgers, baked beans, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 2: Chicken pot pie, biscuits and dessert. *** Froid Sept.