Salinans for Life will host a political candidate forum at 7 p.m. Monday in the Prescott Room on the lower level of the Salina Public Library.

All candidates seeking election to the Kansas Legislature in districts that include all or part of Saline County have been invited.

Clarke Sanders, president of Salinans for Life, said members of the group realize there are many important issues facing state legislators, but the purpose of the forum is to inform voters about candidates' position on "abortion and other life issues."

Sanders will moderate. Candidates will be invited to make opening and closing statements. Candidates also will be asked to respond to three questions prepared by Salinans for Life board members and to questions from the public, if time allows. The forum will end by 8:30 p.m.

The public is invited, and refreshments will be served.

Fekas to prepare soup for fundraiser

Bill Fekas will prepare soup and vegetarian chili for lunch Monday during The Heartland Speaks conference as a fundraiser for the Salina Emergency Aid-Food Bank.

Lunch will be served at noon at Quality Inn and Suites, 2110 W. Crawford. Donations will be accepted.

Reservations are requested and may be made by calling 827-7111. For more information on the conference, go to www.sali napeace.org or call 643-5332.

Quilt guild to have its annual luncheon

The Silver Needles Quilt Guild will have its annual luncheon, quilt exhibit and auction Oct. 19 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Roach and Beloit.

Doors open at 11 a.m. for viewing of the quilt, and the auction begins at 1 p.m. All tickets for the lunch have been sold, according to Janda Allred.

Leadell Ediger will auction items for the annual fundraiser. Tickets for an opportunity quilt will be available.

Proceeds will be used to help Silver Needles provide quilts to charitable organizations and provide programs to share quilting and quilt history with the community.

There is no charge to attend the auction or to view the quilts.