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People and Events

The Martin County Fair

The Martin County Fair will be from Monday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont. Visit martincountyfairmn.com for information regarding scheduled events, vendors, exhibits, entertainment and more.

Fairmont Service Club to meet

The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Best Western in Fairmont. The program will feature Deputy Sheriff Luis Figueroa and his K9 partner, Bruno. Guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Gary Schaub at (507) 236-6701.

Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House

The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays for coffee and more. Stop in to learn more about the first and only brick home in Martin County, and the man who built it in 1867 for his family, Dr. Orville P. Chubb. Get acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the volunteers who have worked hard to preserve this building. For additional information or to view weather cancellations, visit the official Chubb House Facebook Page.

Healthy Weigh support group

The Healthy Weigh weight loss support group will meet on Wednesdays at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Fairmont. The optional weigh-in will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the support meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Community Worship at the Park

Grace Lutheran Church will host Wednesday Community Worship at the Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Sylvania Park Bandshell. Rain or shine. Messages each week from a variety of local pastors and community members. All are welcome.

Books and Brews

Books and Brews will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Library staff will share great reads that are 200 pages or fewer. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207.

Pokémon Card Club

Pokémon Card Club will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Bring your own cards or borrow some of ours and learn how to play the game in a fun, welcoming environment. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207.

National Parks Trivia

National Parks Trivia, hosted by the Martin County Library in Fairmont, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Fairmont Brewing Company in Fairmont. Play solo or team up in pairs; drinks will be available for purchase. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207.

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