Fairmont blood drive slated today

The American Red Cross will hold a Fairmont community blood drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. today, June 6, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Best Western in Fairmont. For appointments, call 1-800-733-2767 or go online at www.redcrossblood.org. Blood donors of all types are needed as blood is in demand.

Early Risers set Wednesday meeting

Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Matt Baker, associate pastor at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. The public is invited.

Class of 1962 to meet

Fairmont High School class of 1962, spouses and friends, will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Pizza Ranch in Fairmont. All classmates are encouraged to attend.

Pop Art Portraits Thursday at Fairmont Library

Join library staff for Pop Art Portraits from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Registration is required, as space is limited. Visit their website to sign-up or call the library at (507) 238-4207. Create a painted pop art portrait of yourself or a pet. Photos must be submitted by May 31, so either drop off at the library or email to chasek@tds.lib.mn.us.

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Aktion Club Theatre meets Thursday

Aktion Club Theatre, a part of Kiwanis International, will meet 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church, 300 S. Grant St. in Fairmont. Any questions about the group, please call Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017.

Chamber golf outing Friday

Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf outing beginning 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Rose Lake Golf Club east of Fairmont. Make sure to register your team ASAP. Lots of golf, food and fun.

College News

Emma Schultze of Ceylon was named to the Chancellor’s list for the 2023 spring semester at the University of Minnesota, Rochester.