Good morning, Mankato.

Betty Wolle celebrated her 100th birthday with her family at North Pointe Senior Living on Tuesday.

Champagne and warm wishes marked the occasion — she credited her long life to faith.

Greater Mankato Area United Way held its first Tour of Giving on Tuesday, March 10 so donors could see how funds support nonprofits like housing shelters; record donations in February have set the stage for a mental health tour in June + further community engagement.

Yesterday, 15 students from Immanuel Lutheran School volunteered at MRCI by organizing crafts and games for disabled adults as part of their Stewards of Grace program; they will host more spring and Easter-themed events in April.

Terry Lanoue and volunteers at Watonwan County Humane Society in St. James are seeking dog helpers for shelter pups — while New Ulm’s Brown County Humane Society welcomes extra assistance before kitten season in April.

Volunteers help with socializing pets and basic care.

Pasta with the Padres, a community fundraiser hosted by local churches, will benefit ECHO Food Shelf on March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church — organizers expect about 600 attendees and a goal of raising $20,000 to help address rising food insecurity.

Mankato Con will launch on Friday, Mar.

20 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center with board games, trading-card tournaments and roleplaying sessions for tabletop gamers from southern Minnesota while proceeds support Minnesota Valley Action Council programs and plans for the event to become annual.

Mankato East Indoor Quad Invite

March 19th — Myers Field House — Registration required — Compete in an indoor track and field meet bringing together local athletes in Mankato.

F1RST Wrestling: LIVE!

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Kato Ballroom — All ages welcome — Catch thrilling live pro wrestling in Mankato, Minnesota!