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Fairmont Women of Today to meet The Fairmont Women of Today will have a general meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at the Jake’s Pizza restaurant in Fairmont. All are welcome. For additional information, visit the official Fairmont Women of Today Facebook page. Lacrosse clinic for children A Lacrosse Clinic for grades kindergarten to fifth will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from May 6 to May 15, at the Fairmont Elementary School football fields. The sport combines skills learned in hockey, soccer, football, and basketball. This will be a fun ...

Calkins to celebrate 90th birthday

GRANADA — DeMaris Calkins is turning 90. An open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 27 at the East Chain Activity Center (old East Chain school, 395 280th Avenue, Blue Earth, Minn.). Cards can also be mailed to 2738 30th Street, Granada, Minn. 56039

Pollock to mark 80th birthday

FAIRMONT — Lorin Pollock is turning 80. Friends and family are invited to a birthday celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Fairmont Legion, 300 Downtown Plaza. Cards and greetings can also be sent to 203 Stade Lane, Fairmont, Minn. 56031

Grunigs to celebrate 50th anniversary

LAKE CRYSTAL — Mic and Kathy Grunig will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Lake Crystal Legion. Food, cake, cookies and drinks will be available. No gifts, please.

Diekmann to celebrate 90th birthday

ESTHERVILLE — LaVerna Diekmann will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Park View Terrace Apartments, located at 1715 5th Avenue North, Estherville, Iowa 51334. Cards are appreciated.

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Kiwanis to meet Wednesday Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Laura Odgren and Emily Fett. ER Kiwanis is very excited to hear from Emily and Laura about their book discussion program centered around the book "The Anxious Generation". In this eye-opening book, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt uncovers the forces shaping today's generation and offers a roadmap for fostering a healthier, freer ...