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Coffee party at East Chain Methodist The East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. The menu includes rolls, coffee, tea and juice. A free-will donation is encouraged. For additional information, contact Alice Barnes at (507) 236-1137. Kidcasso at Red Rock Red Rock Center for the Arts will host Kidcasso, an open art studio experience for toddlers to tweens from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Come and create some fun projects with your child.  There is a small fee, which can be completed on the ...

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Wednesday dinner at Huntley church The Community Covenant Church in Huntley will have a community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 8. The menu includes tater tot hot-dish, dinner roll, salad, and assorted desserts. A free-will donation is encouraged. Winter Wonderland at the Fairmont Library Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, Jan. 11 for an all-ages winter wonderland at the building. Bring your family down for various crafts and activities to chase away the winter blues. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration ...

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Kiwanis to resume meetings Wednesday Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Recovery in Motion Director of Operations Zach Blanchard and Director of Marketing Zach Taylor, who will present more information about the Recovery in Motion organization. The public is invited to attend. Cuddle Buddies ‘huddle’ at the library Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont for Cuddle Buddies at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, ...

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Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays for coffee time and more. Stop in to learn more about the first and only brick home in Martin County, and the man who built it in 1867 for his family; Dr. Orville P. Chubb. Get acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the volunteers who have worked hard to preserve this building. For additional information or to view weather cancellations, visit the official Chubb House Facebook Page. Garden Club to gather on Wednesday City of Lakes Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. ...

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Play Cafe starting on Tuesday Play Café will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 7 to April 29 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. This event is for children ages zero to five and their caregivers. There is no cost to attend pre-registration is not required for Play Café. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Class of ‘60 to reunite for lunch The Fairmont High School Class of 1960, spouses, and friends, will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. Service Club to meet ...

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STEM–magnets and electronics for kids Children in Grades 4 to 6 can come and explore the nature of magnets and electronics from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 14 in the Fairmont Elementary School media center. Using building block kits, students will use a hands-on approach to conducting experiments using science, logic, and engineering to gain a better understanding of how things work. Parents are encouraged to provide their children with a snack and water for class. Registration is required, costs $25, closes on Jan. 6, and can be completed on the CER webstore. Master Gardener ...