People and Events
Sherburn, Truman strawberry sales
My Fruit Truck will sell sun-ripened fresh Florida strawberries ($30 for an eight-pound box), Elliot pecans ($15 for a 12-ounce bag) and South Dakota honey ($15 for a jar) from 1 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, and from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 at 302 North 5th Avenue East in Truman. Cash or card will be accepted. Pre-payment is not available. The items are first-come, first-served.
Play Café brewing at Fmt library
Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 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 at (507) 238-4207.
Stamp Camp with Belle Harder
Belle Harder-Inkspiring Others will host a Stamp Camp come-and-go event from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus in Fairmont. Participants will make six cards/projects. Participants must bring their own adhesive and scissors. Registration is required and costs $20. For additional information and registration, contact (507) 830-1277.
People First to meet
People First will have its monthly meeting from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. The meeting’s speaker will be Lisa Kibler from the Salvation Army. For additional information, contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017.
MCAF accepting grant applications
The Martin County Area Foundation accepts applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for its 2026 competitive grant cycle from March 1 to May 31. For additional information, grant guidelines and requirements, and the form, visit mcareafoundation.org or contact MCAF at (507) 235-5547 or any board member.
CREST Seeking Gift Cards, Baskets
The Fairmont Knights of Columbus will sponsor its 34th annual Silent/Live Auction on Saturday, April 11, at St. John Vianney School in Fairmont. The Knights will donate the proceeds locally and give donations to ARC and CREST. CREST is currently seeking gift baskets or gift cards for this event. If you feel creative and would like to donate a basket, drop it off at the CREST office (820 Winnebago Avenue in Fairmont) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until March 13. For additional information, contact (507) 235-3833.
