Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring long-held traditions based in belief and religious tradition ahead of the Easter holiday.

Fish Fry season has officially begun, and judging by the parking lot at Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish, people are excited, and it's a good sign the fryers are working overtime. Many say it's more than the food; it's about community.