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, Oct. 14, at the church in East Chain. They will serve rolls, donuts, coffee, tea and juice. This is a free will offering. Everyone is welcome.

Stellar celebration Saturday at the library

Join library staff to celebrate all things constellations and stargazing Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Drop in from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for this family friendly event. There is no cost to attend and no need to register for this event.

October free meal Sunday at SJV

St. John Vianney Hope Café will be serving their free October meal beginning 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. All are invited to join them for a delicious dinner at St. John Vianney Church, 901 S. Prairie Ave., Fairmont. If you are unable to join them in person due to lack of transportation, please let them know so they can see about delivering a meal to you. Please call (507) 235-2451 with your name and address no later than 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.

CER to offer upcoming community activities

Fairmont Community Education & Recreation (CER) will offer two upcoming community activities. First, Is Your Waistband Too Tight Today? class with Janice Novak will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, online via Zoom. Have you ever found that in the morning your pants fit fine but by mid afternoon, the waistband squeezes you like a tourniquet? Or that no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscles – the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor. The fee is $29. Registration closes Oct. 12. Next, Avoid The Pitfalls (And Weight Gain) Of Perimenopause & Menopause class with Janice Novak will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, online via Zoom. Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We’ll discuss how to get hormone levels measured–blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptoms relief and nutritional musts. You’ll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being. The fee is $29. Registration closes Oct. 13. For any further questions, call CER at (507) 235-3141.