PIE DAY EVE: All pie $4 per slice for National Pie Day (Eve), Crystal Café, Iola, Sunday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
ICE CARVING: Who’s ready to join one of the time-honored traditions of the Winter Carnival! You can sign up now for this year’s Ice Sculpting competition by emailing Sgriena@gmail.com.
NO IOLA SAND MINE: A GoFundMe account has been set up by opponents of the Iola sand mine for funds to retain a lawyer. The page is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/no-iola-sand-mine
YOUTH ICE FISHING: The Iola Winter Carnival will have a free fishing contest for youth ages 16 and under on Saturday, Feb. 4, on Lake Iola from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be prizes and awards and free hot dogs. It is sponsored by the Lake Iola Lake District.