People and Events
East Chain Class of ’62 to reunite
The East Chain graduating class of 1962 will have a reunion at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Fairmont Farmers’ Market
The Fairmont Farmers’ Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the parking lot of Five Lakes Centre mall in Fairmont. For additional information about the market and to become a vendor, contact (507) 238-5449 or fairmontfarmersmarketassoc@gmail.com.
The Blue Earth Farmers’ Market will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Ryno Repair LLC in Blue Earth. For additional information, visit the official Facebook page, “Blue Earth Farmers Market”.
Steve Lang to perform
Steve Lang will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Armstrong VFW Post 5232 in Armstrong, Iowa.
Elmore Back to School Drive
A Back to School Drive will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Heartland Retreat and Rental Hall in Elmore. This event is free to attend and shop. Children’s clothes, shoes and school supplies will be available. Donations can be dropped off at Heartland Embroidery in Blue Earth and at Heartland Healthcare in Winnebago during business hours through Thursday, Aug. 28. All sizes for children are accepted. Whatever items are not chosen by local families at this event will go to the Silver Lining Clothing Closet (Life Family church). Silver Lining Clothing Closet is a local outreach that provides clothes and other items year-round for our community.
Ron and Steve Unplugged to perform
Ron and Steve Unplugged will perform at noon on Sunday, Aug. 31, at The Marina Lodge Lakeside Pub and Provisions in Fairmont. For additional information, contact (507) 235-4990.
Labor Day
The 2025 Labor Day will be on Monday, Sept. 1. The Sentinel will be closed in observance of the holiday.