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American Legion Unit 36 to meet Tuesday The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 36 will gather at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. All members and those interested are strongly encouraged to attend. 3M retirees to meet Tuesday 3M retirees will gather for lunch at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Green Mill restaurant in Fairmont. Wednesday supper in Huntley church The Community Covenant Church in Huntley will have a Wednesday night supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the building. The menu includes soup, cheesy chicken sandwiches and ...

Johnson to celebrate 90th birthday

SWEA CITY, Iowa. — Elaine Johnson will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 30. Everyone is welcome to attend her birthday celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Main Street Manor in Swea City, Iowa.

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Class of ‘60 to reunite for lunch The Fairmont High School graduating class of 1960, with the addition of their spouses and friends will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. People First to have a monthly meeting People First will hold their monthly meeting from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. For additional information, contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017. Human Rights fundraiser at McDonald’s The Human Rights Committee of Fairmont will hold a fundraiser from 4:30 ...

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Early Risers to meet Wednesday The Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The Kindness Club will be the featured speakers at their special Thanksgiving meeting. The Kindness Club will be represented by President Natalie Flaherty, Vice President Max Coan, Secretary Citlali Olson, and Treasurer Audrey Haugen. Their presentation is titled, "How Kids Shape the Future - Modeled from Adults”. The club will additionally share their perspective and thoughts about the ...

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Indoor Wiffleball League at FES This Indoor Wiffleball League will be played from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, and 22. in the Five Lakes Gym at the Elementary School. This program is for children in Grades 4 to 6. Participants will split into teams on the first night. Participants can pitch crazy curveballs, and batters can swing away with a homerun fence added in the gym. Registration is required, costs $45, closes Nov. 27, and can be completed by visiting the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER. Speed Puzzling at FES Compete with ...

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CREST to host vision loss support session CREST is holding a Low Vision Support Group that provides reassurance and assistance to people with vision-related problems. You are free to share what’s bothering you and learn about ways to combat and live with low vision. Working together can make lives much brighter. The Low Vision Support Group will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 at the CREST office in Fairmont. A representative from the Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be featuring the latest aids & gadgets for those with low vision. Please consider sitting in ...