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Sherburn Library open house The Sherburn Library will host an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. Come and see the new library space, located inside City Hall in the former Senior Dining Center in Sherburn. CER Elementary Dance Clinic The Fairmont Dance Team will host an Elementary Dance Clinic from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Fairmont High School’s (FHS) main gymnasium. The dancers will perform at halftime of the B-squad basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16, at FHS. Fee includes a snack and a t-shirt. Registration is required, costs $45, closes ...

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Rock on Ice for a cause The Fairmont Hockey Association and Fairmont High School Varsity Boys Hockey team will host New Year’s Eve Rock on Ice from 8:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Admission is $10. The Hockey Association is rallying around Boys Varsity player Nathan “Nate” Casias and his family this holiday season. Nate’s mother, Leanna, is in Comfort Care/Hospice as she faces her fifth relapse of brain cancer, and the family is experiencing tremendous emotional and financial strain. Donations can be brought to the event and sent to ...

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FHRO sells more caramel, fudge Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization (FHRO) has extra fudge and caramels for sale. To purchase the treats, or for additional information, contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017. Women’s Self Defense Cross Combat Martial Arts martial arts school in St. James, will have a free women’s self-defense workshop from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27. Gear is not needed. New Year’s Eve Party A New Year’s Eve Party will be at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Silo’67 bar and grill in Fairmont. Dancing, music, live countdown, and free ...

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Sentinel holiday hours notice The Sentinel, located at 64 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont, will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26. Payments can be placed in the building’s mail chute or sent to P.O. Box 681, Fairmont, MN 56031. For additional information, contact the Sentinel at (507) 235-3303 or news@fairmontsentinel.com. Christmas dinner Christmas dinner will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25, at the Christian Church of Fairmont. The menu includes turkey, ham, fixings and fellowship. This event is ...

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Truman Santa Parade The Santa Parade in Truman will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. Individuals and businesses interested in participating are encouraged to join. Additional information about the parade and route is on the “Truman Fire Department” Facebook page. STEAM activities at the library Holiday STEAM activities for grades kindergarten to 6 will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Bookshelf craft at the library A mini bookshelf craft for grades 7 ...

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Santa Day in Ceylon Santa Day holiday celebrations will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, across from the post office in Ceylon. Movie Monday at the Fairmont library Movie Monday will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be shown. Popcorn will be served, and guests will make a Grinch craft. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Memory Cafe A Memory Cafe meeting for relatives and caregivers of individuals with dementia will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. ...