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.

Open tennis

All abilities are welcome to play tennis at 6 p.m. each Thursday at the Fairmont High School tennis courts. No need to RSVP. For additional information, contact Dawn Becker (507) 236-2192

Open pickleball

Open Pickleball will be at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Fairmont Veterans Park. For additional information, contact Jodi Pouilot at (425) 990-1139.

The Story of Lakota Made

Megan, owner of Lakota Made, will share her inspiring story and how her business came to be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. She may also have some of her bestselling products available for purchase after the talk. This is a free event. Registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207.

Card Making Class with Belle Harder

Join card-making enthusiast Belle Harder for a hands-on card-making class at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Participants will learn how to craft decorative paper cards and will create three unique cards to take home. All materials are provided, and there is no charge to attend. To register, contact the Fairmont Library at 507-238-4207.

Elementary Cross-Country Program

The Junior Cardinals Cross Country program is a seven-week program offered for area youth entering grades 4 to 6. The main goal is to provide a fun and introductory experience to the lifelong sport of distance running. Participants will develop skills to compete in races through practices that emphasize positivity, sportsmanship, and fun. The season begins on Aug. 18 and runs through Oct. 2. The fee is $65 (includes a T-shirt if registered by Aug. 11). A late registration fee of $10 will be added after Aug. 11. We will have one-hour practices two times per week. While the full schedule will not be available until early August, the first week of practice has typically been from 8:30 to 9:30 am and 4 to 5 p.m. thereafter. Location of practice may vary within the community. Bring running shoes and a water bottle. The season also includes: a half-mile race on Aug. 22, running the homecoming football in with the varsity cross country team, and competing in a one-mile race on Oct. 2. Additional race opportunities may become available. In addition to preparing kids to compete in meets, we incorporate a lot of games into our training program, including relays, scavenger hunts and other fun activities. They will also learn some mental strategies and the importance of both the individual and the team. The program will be coached by Neil and Crystal Hanson. For more information, contact Crystal at (507) 951-6059 or cnhansonfmt@gmail.com