Randall • St. James Parish hosts Mardi Gras Celebration with social starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner includes barbecued ribs, chicken breasts, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and pie and ice cream. Tickets ($15 per person) available at tri-parish office at 320-632-6930. Advance tickets only — must be purchased by Feb. 26. (All cash raffle — 15 prizes — top prize $10,000.)