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TPS Prom Truman Public School (TPS) will have its Prom, “Classic Hollywood” at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., tonight, Saturday, May 9, in the TPS gymnasium. Free-will donations will be accepted. For additional information, contact TPS at (507) 776-2111. Area blood drives American Red Cross blood drives will be from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, at Presbyterian Church in Amboy, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Blue Earth Area Youth for Christ, The Refuge center and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont. To ...

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FCH retirees for lunch The Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) retirees will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. All are welcome to attend. PSQG to meet The Prairie Star Quilt Guild (PSQG) will meet on Monday, May 11, at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church. The Quilt Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. The regular members will meet at 1 p.m. The meeting includes a Trash to Treasure event. Members are asked to bring any unwanted fabric and sewing-related items for free-will sale and take home someone else's treasure. Sew and Share will follow. ...

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BE Community Market The Blue Earth Community Market will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at 112 South Grove Street in Blue Earth. To become a vendor, visit blueearthcommunitymarket.com/vendors. For additional information, e-mail info@blueearthcommunitymarket.com. Mother’s Day Brunch in Armstrong Mother’s Day Brunch will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, at the Armstrong Community Center in Armstrong, Iowa. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, cheesy potatoes, pancakes, rolls, pastries, cheesecake, fruit, orange juice, water ...

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May Flower Craft for Kids A May Flower Craft for Kids event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Children of all ages will make a tissue-paper flower bouquet in a terracotta pot and a flower greeting card. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Analog Games MTG Championship Analog Games in Fairmont will host the Store Championship-Magic: The Gathering at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. For additional information, visit analoggamesmn.com. MLHS Mother’s Day Brunch Mother’s Day ...

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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will gather for its weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Bob Evelsizer of the 18th-annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge. This multi-species tournament benefits Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, an organization focused on drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Night Supper will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Community Covenant ...

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Cancer Support Group The Lutz Cancer Center in Fairmont will offer a Cancer Support Group at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. This is a monthly support group for patients from any community who have received a cancer diagnosis at any point in their lives. The speaker of the month will be dietician Corrinna Lenort, RDN, LD. Attendees may share experiences and learn about coping with the challenges of cancer. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Garden Club to meet The City of Lakes Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at 1212 260th ...