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Monthly Community Coffee Party The East Chain United Methodist Church will host the Monthly Community Coffee Party, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 11. The menu includes rolls, donuts, coffee, tea and juice. Free-will donations will be accepted. Enjoy a harvest time visit with friends. For additional information, contact Alice at (507) 246-1137. Mini Monday at the Fairmont library Come for stories and playtime during Mini Monday at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Mini Monday is for children ages birth to five and an adult caregiver. There ...

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CER Silly Snacks Silly snacks for children entering second grade will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus in Fairmont. In this hands-on class, kids will learn how to make tasty, healthy (and sometimes silly) snacks while gaining essential kitchen skills. Along the way, they'll practice measuring, mixing, and using basic tools safely with plenty of time to taste their creations. Instructors are Michele Bisbee and Jordan Young. Registration is required, costs $10, closes Oct. 10 and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional ...

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SJUCC to host dinner St. John’s United Church of Christ will host dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on today, Oct. 7 at the church at 301 North Main Street in Fairmont. The menu includes pulled pork, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce and pie. For takeout, (507) 235-3500. The suggestion donation is $10. Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will be recognizing our area pastor for ...

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Fairmont Farmers’ Market The Fairmont Farmers’ Market will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the parking lot of Five Lakes Centre mall in Fairmont. For additional information about the market and to become a vendor, contact (507) 238-5449 or fairmontfarmersmarketassoc@gmail.com. American Legion to meet The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Note the change of time. FHRO to meet The Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization of Martin County will meet ...

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Holy Hotdish Organ Fundraiser Holy Hotdish Organ Fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. The menu includes various hot dishes, breads, desserts and beverages. Free-will donations will be accepted. Take-outs and delivery will be available, and arrangements can be made by contacting Dawn at (507) 432-8248. Proceeds will upgrade electrical at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Best Western in Fairmont. ...

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Winnebago IOOF to present Installation of Officers Winnebago City No. 30 Odd Fellows and Starlight No. 11 Rebekah Lodges will have a Joint Installation of Officers ceremony beginning with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. followed by the installation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Winnebago Municipal Center. An inspirational speech given by the 2024 Pilgrimage for Youth scholarship winner will be replayed. This unique Educational Program brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about our government. For young adults interested in world affairs, ...