Author Talk hosted by Martin County Library

Join library staff for an author talk with Patty Wetterling and Joy Baker, authors of “Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope.” In the book, Patty details the story of her son’s abduction and the 27 year long wait for a conclusion. This event is hosted by the Martin County Library and will be held 6 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the banquet room at the Best Western in Fairmont. Books will be available for purchase at the event, thanks to our partners at the Good News Book Store. 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.

With questions, call the library at (507) 238-4207.

CER to offer upcoming community activity

Fairmont Community Education & Recreation (CER) will offer an upcoming community activity. Over 55 Defensive Driving Program – First Timers Course, will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7, Southern MN Educational Campus in Fairmont. The Driver Discount Program is a state approved accident prevention/insurance discount course that is open to the public; pre-registration is required. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor will teach this class. Participants will be provided with the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology and updates with traffic laws. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.mnsafetycenter.org or call toll free 1(888) 234-1294. You can also use their login site at www.driverdiscountprogram.com to create an account to choose and pre-pay for your class.

Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for an appropriate 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years. First time participants must complete the initial 8 hours of training and a 4 hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount. No registrations will be taken at Fairmont Community Education and Recreation.

Class of 1960 to lunch

Fairmont High School class of 1960, spouses and friends, will meet for lunch 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Pizza Ranch in Fairmont. All classmates are encouraged to attend.

Early childhood screening Tuesday in Fairmont

Fairmont Area Schools will offer Early Childhood screenings for children born between Sept. 1, 2018 and May 7, 2021, on Tuesday, May 7, in Suite 101 at Fairmont Elementary School located at 714 Victoria St. in Fairmont. Minnesota law requires that all children entering kindergarten be screened prior to the start of school. It is recommended that this screening be done around the age of 3. Fairmont Area Schools will be offering screenings at no cost to all families living in the school district. Appointments for ECS may be made by calling Fairmont Area Schools at (507) 235-6205 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.