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‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ this weekend Fairmont Opera House (FOH)’s children’s theater will present Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Fairmont High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at https://fairmontoperahouse.org/community-theater/. Ticket prices are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for veterans and free for students. Church on the Lawn Church on the Lawn will be at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church. The service includes live band worship, ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Best Western in Fairmont. The featured speaker will be Principal of Fairmont Elementary School Principal Michelle Rosen. Guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Gary Schaub at (507) 236-6701. Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Minnesota Valley ...

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Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday (date) for coffee and more. Stop in to learn more about the first and only brick home in Martin County, and the man who built it in 1867 for his family, Dr. Orville P. Chubb. Get acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the volunteers who have worked hard to preserve this building. For additional information or to view weather cancellations, visit the official Chubb House Facebook Page. Worship in the Park Community Worship at the Park by Grace Lutheran Church in ...

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Lions Club Fly-in Breakfast The Lions Club will host the annual Fly-in Breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 22 at the Fairmont Municipal Airport. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, orange juice and coffee. Numerous planes will land on the runway. Airplane rides will be available, weather permitting. Advanced tickets are $8 and $4 for children ages six to 10. At-the-door tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under six and the fly-in pilots eat free. Tickets can be purchased at Fareway, Profinium, State Bank, Minuteman Press and from any Lions ...

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Scandinavian Folk Art Class at the Library A Scandinavian Folk Art Class will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Participants will create a cross-stitch art piece in the traditional Scandinavian style. The class is for adults. Registration is required as space is limited. For registration and additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207. Travel Tips at the Fairmont Library Amber Pietan of APTA Travel will present tips on traveling on a budget at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at the Martin County Library ...

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Venmo Safety with Nickie Welsh Nickie Welsh will teach Venmo safety from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, in a Zoom meeting. In this class, you'll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security. Fee: $25. Registration is required, costs $25, closes June 20 and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141. MCHS bake sale Saturday The Martin County Humane Society will have a Bake Sale ...