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Worship in the Park Sunday Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church invites you to "Worship in the Park" beginning 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Sylvania Park in Fairmont. A potluck dinner will follow, along with outdoor games. The public is welcome. Church on the Lawn in East Chain “Church on the Lawn” services will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Ben Fox, Pastor of East Chain Ev. Free Church. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and ...

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Ruby’s Pantry plans distribution Ruby’s Pantry will hold a food distribution from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located at 507 280th Ave., rural East Chain. This will be conducted in a drive-through process. Participants will not have to get out of their cars. Participants are also asked to clean out the trunk of their vehicle prior to the event. There are no income or residency guidelines. Ruby’s Pantry is funded by the $25 cash donation per participant for operational costs. For more information, call (507) 236-4653, email ...

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Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Elizabeth Lintelman, co-owner of the food truck, the Cup Truck. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m., with the meeting getting underway at 6:50 a.m. The public is invited. Join them for breakfast and a wonderful talk from Elizabeth. Worship in the Park Wednesday in Fairmont "Worship in the Park," sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, invites you to worship with them beginning 6:30 p.m. ...

Johnson to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Shirley Johnson of Fairmont will celebrate her 90th birthday on Monday, Aug. 26. She was born Aug. 26, 1934. Cards and birthday wishes can reach her at 610 Summit Drive, Apt. 105, Fairmont, MN 56031.

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Heritage Acres to meet Thursday The August meeting of Heritage Agricultural Interpretive Center will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Prairieville building at 507 Lake Ave. in Fairmont. After a light supper there will be the secretary and treasurer’s reports, with receipts and bills to date for Theshing Day that was held Aug. 11. Jerry Simon, president, will review the results of all the Theshing Day events. All members and the public are invited to attend.

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Heart Song at the Fair "Heart Song" will be playing 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 16, in the park at the Martin County Fairgrounds, Fairmont. Everyone is encouraged to stop by if you’re attending the fair. Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its next weekly meeting noon Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Best Western in Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Andy Traetow, Superintendent, Fairmont Area Schools. Guests are always welcome. With questions, call Ken Detloff at (507) 236-4298. Historical Society plans Tuesday program A video presentation featuring the ...