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East Chain church plans coffee party

East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly community coffee party from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the church in East Chain. They will serve rolls, treats, coffee, tea and juice. This is a free will offering. Everyone is welcome.

Club to sponsor garden party event

City of Lakes Garden Club of Fairmont will sponsor a garden party and plant swap event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, in the open shelter house at Lincoln Park, 1301 N. North Ave., in Fairmont. This is a free event and will take place, rain or shine. Visitors may bring extra plants or gardening tools, yard art, containers, etc., to swap. They may take home as many items as they bring. There will be light refreshments, crafts for kids and those who are young-at-heart, silent auction items and a door prize. Bring a friend and join them even if you do not have an item to trade. Join in on the fun, meet new friends, other plant parents and have some refreshments.

Church on the Lawn in East Chain

“Church on the Lawn” service will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Pastor Ben Fox. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and wonderful kids program. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Also join them for lunch with Jim & Nate the Grill Masters. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. The public is welcome.

Summer art camp next week at Martin Luther

A Summer Art Camp will be held Monday, June 12, Wednesday, June 14 and Thursday, June 15, at Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School in Northrop. Sessions are 9:30-11:30 a.m. for grades 1-4 and 12:30-2:30 p.m. for grades 5-9. Instructor is Kim Koppen. Cost is $50. Registration can be done at www.martinlutherhs.com.

CREST Lunch & Learn Monday in Fairmont

June is a very popular month for weddings. Many people have fond memories of the day they said “I do.” The next CREST Lunch & Learn program will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, at the CREST office, 820 Winnebago Ave. in Fairmont. This month’s topic will be “June Brides & Grooms” and those that are coming are invited to bring something from their wedding such as a photo or a napkin. A lunch featuring sandwiches, potato salad and a wedding cake will be served following the presentation. If you plan to attend, please RSVP the CREST office by calling (507) 235-3833. This activity is open to anyone in Martin County and a free-will donation is always welcome.

Prairie Star Quilters to hold meeting

Prairie Star Quilt Guild will hold its next meeting Monday, June 12, at Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church, 901 Woodland Ave., Fairmont. The quilt board will meet at 12:30 p.m., followed by a general membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. and a Sew and Share following the meeting. The evening meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in this group are welcome. For more information, contact guild president, Greta Lintelman, at (507) 238-4192.

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