An event being held Friday and Saturday in Avoca, is designed to provide the public with a variety of information on a plethora of public and private services available in the area. Chad Brockman, Commander of the sponsoring Avoca American Legion Fred Funston Post #227, says they’ve spent the past couple of months contacting organizations and local governments, who will be a part of the first-time “Community Helping Community Fair.” Brockman said they’ve reached to the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, and Western Iowa Development Association. Representatives from Iowa Western Community College, will be there to talk about their Certificate Program, and more.

Others include: The Visiting Nurses Association; Angel Care; Home Instead of Senior Care; Pine Cone, LLC (with regard to bill pay, mail review, insurance claim processing, etc.); West Central Community Action; Boy and Girl Scouts; Catholic Charities and many, many more. The Community helping Community Fair takes place at the Avoca American Legion Hall on Friday, from 9-a.m. Until 7-p.m., and on Saturday, from 9-a.m. Until Noon. There is no charge to attend. Legion members brainstormed over what information they thought area residents might want to learn more about. Brockman said it wasn’t about trying to sell products.

He said their main focus was to bring non-profit, service-based organizations to one central location where information can be disseminated. The event was spread over two days. In addition to all the information that will be available, they’ll help you get fueled-up for the day. He says there will be free donuts in the mornings, and soup over the lunch hour on Friday.

The Avoca American Legion is funding the entire venture. For more information, go to www.americanlegion227.com.