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FREE adult outdoor activities get underway

Everyone is invited to take advantage of free, no obligation, opportunities to be active in our community. First, there will be Slow Pitch Co-Ed Softball 6:30 p.m. every Monday on the field along South Orient west of the Fairmont Elementary School. There’ll be a chance to do a lots of batting and fielding, play workup or even split into teams. Also, canoeing and kayaking will be held 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The group decides each week what lake or river they will paddle and an email will be sent out with the location. Contact Char Kahler at chark@kahlerautomation.com to be on the list. We do have extra kayaks if you don’t have one. Also, open tennis will be offered 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Fairmont Hight School courts. All abilities are encouraged to come to play singles and doubles. Please bring your own racquet and tennis balls. “Adult” includes high school age students and of course all males and females. The activities do not require you to come every week. For further information, contact Char Kahler at (507) 236-4606 or chark@kahlerautomation.com.

Exchange Club to meet Tuesday

Fairmont Exchange Club will meet noon Tuesday at the Green Mill Restaurant, Fairmont. The program will feature Connie Anthony of Peterson Anthony Insurance. The public is always welcome to join club members for the programs. For more information, please call president, Wanda Johnson at (507) 235-6428.

Class of 1961 to lunch

Fairmont High School class of 1961, spouses and friends, will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pizza Ranch, Fairmont.

Trimont Chamber to hold Wednesday meeting

Trimont Chamber of Commerce will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Trimont City Hall. Chamber meetings in Trimont are held the first Wednesday of each month. Any person, club or organization that has any news to put on the sign should contact Thomas Hage at least 10 days prior to your event. You can reach him by calling (507) 848-4085 or email trimontchamber@hotmail.com.

Martin County Library hosts summer concerts

Martin County Library is hosting a series of summer concerts the next three Thursdays at the Sylvania Park Bandshell in Fairmont. Rain location is the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Free music and fun children’s activities will be available, and food will be available for purchase at the events. Join them from 5-7 p.m. Thursday for Goodnight Gold Dust and meal by the Pizza Ranch; from 5-7 p.m. June 14 for The Frye and meal by Scotty Biggs’ BBQ; and from 5-7 p.m. June 21 for The Porchlights and meal by the Martin County Pork Producers. These concerts are free and open to the public. For questions, call the library at (507) 238-4207.

Women of Today to offer Friday family event

The Fairmont Women of Today will present a free summer family event “Touch A Truck” from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the parking lot at Fairmont High School. This interactive event allows families to see, touch and explore big trucks, vehicles, heavy equipment and more. Come meet the individuals who protect, serve, live and work in the community. Adult supervision is required. To reserve a space for your vehicle or equipment, contact Elvira Houska at (612) 272-4640 or Kathy (Seidel) Vargo at (763) 670-6777. Everyone is invited.

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