shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com ‘Spellebrate’ Practice Sessions Set Yankton Area Literacy Council is having practices every Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. at Willa B’s Emporium and Bistro, 215 W. 3rd St, Yankton, from Jan. 21-March 4. These will be timed as in the tournament. Also, three practices remain on Monday at Riverview Reformed Church, 1700 Burleigh, Yankton, at 1-2 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20. “Spellebrate for a Good Cause” is set for Sunday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Riverview Reformed Church. Both children and adults are encouraged to play. Call 760-4803 for more information. Community Men’s Game Feed Jan. 28 All men are invited to the Community Men’s Game Feed on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Yankton. The event will feature guest speaker Brian Bashore of The Walleye Guys, as well as a variety of fish, game and side dishes for you to enjoy. (Men are asked to bring some cooked fish or game to share or, if you don’t have fish or game, to simply bring a different entrée, side dish, salad or dessert). The event is free of charge. Cabelas Pro, National Walleye Tournament touring Pro, and owner of The Walleye Guys LLC Guide Service, Bashore grew up fishing at a very early age and participated in his first walleye tournament at age 16. In 1996, Brian attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln studying Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife Management. The Walleye Guys are experienced guides and tournament anglers that enjoy sharing their passion for fishing with others. Although they have knowledge on many South Dakota waters, their primary fishery is Lewis and Clark Lake. Kentucky Headhunters At VA Concert SIOUX FALLS — Kentucky Headhunters, an American country rock band, will perform at the Valentines for Veterans concert Feb. 4. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion at 301 S. Main Avenue in Sioux Falls. 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