People and Events
Bean bag get-together
Community bean bag games will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. Any individual of any skill level is welcome. Bring boards, bags and a lawn chair if you have them. For additional information, contact Jim at (507) 235-2414.
Indoor pickleball
Indoor pickleball will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For additional information, contact Char Kahler at (507) 236-4606.
Food insecurity presentation
A presentation on food insecurity by Cherle Graff from Second Harvest Heartland will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 14 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Learn about the organization’s mission to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans, how food insecurity is affecting our region, and what you can do to make a difference. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
Movie Monday at the Library
Movie Monday will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 14, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. “The Bad News Bears” will be shown. Popcorn and water will be served. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
Mini Monday at the Library
Come for stories and playtime during Mini Monday at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 14, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Mini Monday is for children ages birth to five and an adult caregiver. There is no cost to attend this program, and registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
CREST Lunch and Learn
The CREST Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14 at the CREST office in Fairmont. Come find another use for plastic grocery bags as Travis and his mother Marge Smith from St. James will transform the bags into sleeping mats, which he then donates to the homeless. All Martin County seniors are invited to bring a friend and enjoy this program that will be followed by a homemade pork roast lunch. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP the CREST office by July 11 at (507) 235-3833 or email to crest@crestvolunteers.org. Free-will donations are welcome.
Tween Tuesday at the Fairmont library
Tween Tuesday will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. This program is for tweens in grades five and up. There is no cost to attend. Registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
Artastic Expression
Artastic Expression will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at the Sherburn Library. For additional information, contact the Sherburn Library at (507) 764-7611.