The Barn Theatre in Willmar is set to host its “Blues under the Spotlight” fundraising gala on April 24, starting with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and featuring a performance by West Addison Blues at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased online, with proceeds aimed at upgrading the theater’s nearly 40-year-old stage lighting to more efficient LED alternatives. Additionally, the Let’s Go Fishing Willmar Lakes Chapter will hold a spring fundraiser fish fry on April 26, while the Willmar branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual book sale from May 1 to May 3 to support scholarships. In New London, the NLS Toolcats robotics team is raising funds for their upcoming participation in the World Robotics Competition, following their recent success at the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship. Meanwhile, the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf continues to provide food assistance to those in need, operating various pickup options for clients.