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Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Dec.10, at the Best Western Hotel in Fairmont. The featured speaker will be club member, Jody Johnson, who will discuss the historic Chubb House in Fairmont. Guests are always welcome. For additional information, call Gary Schaub at (507) 236-6701. Christmas craft at Jackson Library Join the Jackson County Library System for a fun Christmas-themed craft at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Choose from two designs to create colorful string art with embroidery floss. You are welcome to ...

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American Legion open on Merry and Bright The American Legion Auxiliary of Fairmont will serve hot sandwiches, chips, hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee, water, and snacks at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont, before the Merry and Bright evening event. The American Legion will give away a basket in the drawing raffle. Register on-site. Lunch with the Arts at Red Rock Join the Red Rock Center for the Arts for the monthly Lunch with the Arts program at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, featuring holiday music by Bill Busse, Joyce Schultz, and Sandy Ettesvold. Guests may ...

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Lunch and Learn on Monday The next CREST Lunch & Learn will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the CREST office in Fairmont. This month will be a fun time playing Christmas games. A delicious lunch of scalloped potatoes & ham, California blend vegetables, and a Christmas dessert will be served following the game. Topics & menu are subject to change. If interested, RSVP to the CREST office by calling (507) 235-3833. This activity is open to all seniors in Martin County and a free-will donation is appreciated. Library to have crafternoon club today The Martin ...

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UCC Cookie Walk on Friday First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a Cookie Walk, Bake & Craft Sale event from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Guests can purchase cookies, baked goods, snacks, and crafts. Cookies are $12 per pound. Terra Cotta Pot Ornaments at the Library Join the Fairmont Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. to make a terra cotta pot ornament. Participants can bring the whole family, and take the ornament home upon completion. There is no cost to attend, and pre-registration is not required. Needed materials will be ...

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Kiwanis welcomes Ling for Wednesday's meet Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A 6:50 a.m. meeting will follow. April Ling will be the featured speaker of the hour. She will share information regarding her recent mission trips to Cape Town, South Africa, and Durban. The public is invited to join the group for breakfast and hear what April says. Lefse Making Demonstrations at Area Libraries Join a lefse-making demonstration at three Martin County Library locations: Thursday, at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 ...

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Class of 1961 to hold luncheon Fairmont High School class of 1961, spouses and friends will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pizza Ranch in Fairmont. Cookie Walk at UCC Church First Congregational UCC in Fairmont is hosting a Cookie Walk, Bake & Craft Sale from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Stop by to purchase cookies, baked goods, snacks, and crafts! Cookies are $12 per pound. Novak to teach brain creativity CER invites Janice Novak to teach neurological strategies in her new webinar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in a Zoom meeting. The class will discuss ...