On March 1, the Friends of Lincoln Heritage Public Library in Dale are having a Mardi Gras celebration featuring the stand-up comedy of local comic Clint Hall. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m.

• Blind Date with a Book through Feb. 24. Take a chance and choose your next read from the Valentine’s Day display. Once you finish your book, fill out a “Rate Your Date” book review survey, and enter ...