People and Events
Merchandise Trap Shoot
East Chain Sportsman’s Club Merchandise Shoot will be on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the club located a half mile north of East Chain on 254th Avenue. The club will shoot 16YD, 25YD, oakleys and boon docks. The grill will be on all day. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Moby at (507) 236-4189.
Play Café brewing at the library
Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their caregivers. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23. SRTS provides four safe routes for children to get active by walking and biking to school one day a week during the fall and spring. Children who attend public and parochial elementary schools in Fairmont benefit by exercising with peers in a safe, chaperoned environment. Walkers and bikers are brought to their respective schools by crosswalk guards and adult volunteers along safe routes. The chaperoned routes will begin at the following locations: Route 1, Corner of Day Street and South Orient (7:45 a.m.), Route 2, Begins at the Fairmont Aquatic Park (7:30 a.m.), Route 3 Begins at St Paul Lutheran School Playground (7:40 a.m.) and Route 4 begins at Grace Lutheran Church (7:30 a.m.). The beginning locations of each route are also designated SRTS Safe Zones. Parents are encouraged to use the drop points to promote walking for fitness and avoid the congestion at Fairmont Elementary School.