Blood drive to honor Ezra Kono

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in honor of Ezra Kono to celebrate his 5th birthday and help raise awareness of the need for blood donations 12-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 E. 7th St. in Blue Earth.

CREST to host “A Matter of Balance” class in Fairmont

CREST will be presenting the class “A Matter of Balance” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Oct. 26 and concluding Dec. 14 at the CREST offices, located at 820 Winnebago Avenue in Fairmont. This eight session class is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes an exercise program and identifies our fears & finding options for overcoming them. We also check our homes for safety/falling issues. This curriculum is good for planning ahead to still do the things we like to do. Anyone having concerns about falling or wanting to improve their balance, flexibility and strength is encouraged to attend. Registration is required in order to provide the needed materials and a $10 donation is suggested to help cover the costs. Registration deadline is Oct. 22. If you have questions or would like to register for this class, please call the CREST office at (507) 235-3833.

Oktoberfest pork loin supper will be Tuesday

Oktoberfest pork loin supper will be 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 301 N Main St, Fairmont. The menu includes: Roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy or German potato salad, green beans, applesauce, dinner roll, pie and ice cream, coffee or ice tea. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 12 and free for ages 3 and under. For take-out orders call (507) 235-3500.

KoC will hold Fish Dinner Boil fundraiser

Knights of Columbus are having an ALL YOU CAN EAT Fish Dinner Boil fundraiser 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Menu includes: codfish, baby potatoes, pearl onions, cole slaw, french bread, dessert, juice and coffee. A $15 donation is requested. Donations will be given to Orphan Grain Train & local organizations.