February may seem like the doldrums of winter, but community never takes a month off.

Through winter fundraisers, spring events, and year-round support, the team at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive is proud to stand behind organizations that serve veterans, first responders, and families across our region. From Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN to Eagle’s Healing Nest, these partnerships reflect our belief that home extends far beyond four walls.

Back by popular demand: Fire Department’s fun event returns to Nisswa Lake

After several recent editions held indoors, the Nisswa Winter Jubilee’s annual ice fishing event returns to its rightful home: the frozen lake.

Historically Nisswa Fire Department’s largest annual fundraiser, the event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, on Nisswa Lake.

In recent years, the event has been held indoors, at the Nisswa Community Center. Several years of warmer weather and poor ice conditions forced the event inside, where family fun and prizes kept the tradition going, at least in spirit. But the event lacked its main theme: real ice fishing.

With a sturdy ice base and true, Minnesota winter, Nisswa Lake is once again set for a crowd, a fire truck, campers, campfires and the allure of so many prizes.

But the ice fishing tournament is just one of the events of a full weekend of fun in Nisswa. The Nisswa Jubilee kicks off on Friday, Feb. 13, with music, food and dancing at the Nisswa American Legion. Saturday is chock-full with a snow sculpture contest, medallion hunt, wood-splitting contest and many opportunities to support local businesses. Don’t miss it!

On Sunday, expect to see hundreds of people on the ice — firefighters, vendors and neighbors — supporting the beloved fire department that has protected Nisswa for more than 70 years.

Easter fun at the Eagle’s Healing Nest

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Eagle’s Healing Nest will be held Saturday, March 28, at its facilities in Sauk Centre.

Join the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.for a day of fun and recognition for our fellow veterans, volunteers and staff at the Nest, a nationally renowned home for veterans who are struggling with depression, addiction, PTSD and other ailments. The Eagle’s Healing Nest is located at 310 US-71 N, Sauk Centre, MN 56378. Find more events, ways to donate and even volunteer at www.eagleshealingnest.org.