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MLHS Fall Rummage/Bake Sale Martin Luther High School in Northrop’s biannual Rummage and Bake Sale will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18. Donations will be accepted beginning Saturday, Oct. 11, until Tuesday, Oct. 14. Volunteer helpers are encouraged to sign up at www.martinlutherhs.com under Special Events/Rummage Sale. Spooky Crafts for Kids Spooky Crafts for elementary-age kids will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Drop in anytime for ...

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Play Café brewing at the library Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 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. Red Rock Noon Musical Lunch The Red Rock Center for the Arts will host a free Noon Musical Lunch with the Daybreak Band, by Bob Krause and Steve Streit, playing favorites from the '50s, '60s and country at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Bring a sack lunch if you wish; ...

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Monthly Community Coffee Party The East Chain United Methodist Church will host the Monthly Community Coffee Party, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 11. The menu includes rolls, donuts, coffee, tea and juice. Free-will donations will be accepted. Enjoy a harvest time visit with friends. For additional information, contact Alice at (507) 246-1137. Mini Monday at the Fairmont library Come for stories and playtime during Mini Monday at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Mini Monday is for children ages birth to five and an adult caregiver. There ...

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CER Silly Snacks Silly snacks for children entering second grade will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus in Fairmont. In this hands-on class, kids will learn how to make tasty, healthy (and sometimes silly) snacks while gaining essential kitchen skills. Along the way, they'll practice measuring, mixing, and using basic tools safely with plenty of time to taste their creations. Instructors are Michele Bisbee and Jordan Young. Registration is required, costs $10, closes Oct. 10 and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional ...

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SJUCC to host dinner St. John’s United Church of Christ will host dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on today, Oct. 7 at the church at 301 North Main Street in Fairmont. The menu includes pulled pork, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce and pie. For takeout, (507) 235-3500. The suggestion donation is $10. Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will be recognizing our area pastor for ...

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Fairmont Farmers’ Market The Fairmont Farmers’ Market will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the parking lot of Five Lakes Centre mall in Fairmont. For additional information about the market and to become a vendor, contact (507) 238-5449 or fairmontfarmersmarketassoc@gmail.com. American Legion to meet The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Note the change of time. FHRO to meet The Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization of Martin County will meet ...