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Family Roller Skating Roller skate with family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Five Lakes Gym in the Fairmont Elementary School. There is need to pre-register, and participants can come and pay the $5 per person fee at the door. All equipment will be supplied, there is no need to bring your own skates. Snowmobile Safety Review Course Join Instructor Isaac Wallace as he instructs a one-day review and riding snowmobile performance course at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Five Lakes Cafeteria in the Fairmont Elementary School. Students must complete the online course: ...

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Free Christmas Day Dinner The Christian Church of Fairmont is hosting its 18th annual Christmas Day Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The church has a saved seat for everyone. The menu includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls and desserts. We invite all who want to come for a great meal and wonderful fellowship. If you would like to help by volunteering, then please reach out to Pastor Jacob Wurster at (507) 238-1939. The church is located at 625 Johnson Street. The building is fully handicap accessible, and all on one floor.

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Santa Claus to visit HyVee Bring the family and visit Santa Claus from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 the Fairmont Hy-Vee Grocery. Pictures will be available, and bringing a camera is encouraged. Holiday break STEM at Fairmont library Children in grades kindergarten and up are invited to join the Martin County Library in Fairmont for cardboard engineering on a school’s out STEM day at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at the building! There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) ...

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Ugly sweater contest at Rock on Ice Join the Fairmont Hockey Association for an evening of fun at Rock on Ice from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Martin County Hockey Arena, located on Martin County Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 per skater. This year's theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater, so dig out the most outrageous holiday attire and come show it off on the ice. Get ready to skate to favorite holiday tunes, enjoy festive treats, and possibly win a prize for the ugliest sweater. Open skating with Santa Ice skate with Santa Claus will take place during the Fairmont Hockey ...

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Community meal at UCC First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont is hosting a Free Community Meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Rotary Club is serving Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert & Beverage. ALL are Welcome It is a week earlier than normal since Christmas Day is the last Wednesday of the month. Thanks for sharing! Saturday Boys' Basketball 4 years – Kindergarten Boys aged four to kindergarten may gather from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 8 in the Little Cardinal Gym in the Fairmont Elementary ...

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Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at The Best Western Hotel in Fairmont. The featured speaker will be Fairmont Fire Chief, Bryan Kastning, who will discuss water rescue. Guests are always welcome to attend. For additional information about the meeting or group, call Gary Schaub at (507) 236-6701. East Chain Church for Saturday party ​​The East Chain United Methodist Church will host the Monthly Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The menu includes rolls, treats, coffee, ...