People and Events
Veteran’s Day programs in the area
• Fairmont High School (FHS) will host a Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the school’s Performing Arts Center, with guest speaker American Legion 2nd District Commander/retired National Guard Command Sergeant Major combat Veteran Tom Behrends.
• Martin County West (MCW) High School in Sherburn will host a Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the gymnasium at MCW.
• Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School will host a Veteran’s Day program at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the small gymnasium at GHEC.
• Truman Public Schools (TPS) will host a Veterans Day program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the auditorium at TPS.
• Blue Earth Area High School (BEA) will host a Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the school.
• Veterans Day Dinner for veterans and spouses will begin with social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at American Legion Post 36. Contact Ken Ringeisen at (507) 236-5743 for reservations. Guests are asked to pay a refundable deposit of $10, which will be refunded at the dinner.
• A Veterans Day supper for Welcome Legion members and their spouses will begin with social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Welcome Legion Hall.
Play Café brewing at the library
Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 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.
Fairmont Service Club to meet
The Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Best Western in Fairmont. The speaker of the meeting will be Micah of Les Schwab Tire in Fairmont. The public is welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Marlys Rodgers.
Red Rock Musical Lunch/Veterans Salute
Veterans Salute and a Musical Lunch featuring Bill Busse, Joyce Schultze and Ann Wehner will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. Guests may bring a lunch. Refreshments will be available. The event is free, and the public is welcome to attend. For additional information, contact the Red Rock at (507) 235-9262.
FHRO to meet
The Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization of Martin County will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. The public is welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Peter Engstrom at (507) 848-4414.
Aktion Club to rehearse
Aktion Club Theatre, a part of Kiwanis International, will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. For additional information, contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017.
Puzzle Race at the library
A Puzzle Race will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Register a team of four adults by contacting the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207.
