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St. John Vianney to host November meal St. John Vianney Church in Fairmont will serve a free November meal for the community at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. All are invited to join the meal. The menu includes chicken casserole, jelly cranberries, dinner roll, baby glazed carrots, and pumpkin pie dessert. If you are unable to attend, due to lack of transportation, call (507) 235-2451 to have a meal delivered. Call by Friday, Nov. 15 by noon to make delivery arrangements. Quilters to meet on Monday The third meeting of the Blue Earth Valley Quilters program year will be at 7 p.m. on ...

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Fall Wreath Craft for Disabled Adults Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, at the building for a fall wreath craft designed for adults with disabilities. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Kiwanis to hold Wednesday meeting Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will gather at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The featured speaker will be Matt Skaret, the Fairmont ...

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HRC to hold Thursday meeting The Human Rights Committee of Martin County will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Fairmont. Following the guidelines from the nationally respected Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the group strives to encourage respect and maintain dignity for all the residencies of Martin County. All are welcome to join. Kiwanis theatre company to start rehearsal Kiwanis International’s Aktion Theatre, will meet for rehearsal from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. For ...

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Snowman Stick Craft at the Sherburn Library Join the Sherburn Library for a Snowman Stick Craft from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Sherburn Library building. This craft is for all ages, but younger children should be supervised. Basic supplies are provided, but feel free to bring festive add-ons. For additional information, visit Becky at the library. Fairmont Service Club to meet on Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Best Western Hotel in Fairmont. The featured speaker will be Nurse Practitioner, Emily Fett. ...

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CREST to host Monday Lunch and Learn CREST’s Lunch and Learn will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the CREST office in Fairmont. This month’s program will be presented by Tari Stradtman from CREST. Stradtman will share pictures of her trip to Kentucky, including Churchill Downs, The Ark Encounter, and the Creation Museum. After her presentation, a delicious lunch of barbecues, calico beans, and a pumpkin dessert will be served. The presentation topics and lunch menu are subject to change. If you want to attend this event, RSVP at the CREST office by contacting (507) 235-3833. ...

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Human Rights Committee sells holiday treats The Human Rights Committee will sell caramels and nine flavors of fudge, to be enjoyed by Christmas. Orders will be taken until Friday, Nov. 22 and will be delivered in the week of Dec. 16. To place your order and for additional information, please contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017. City of Fairmont continues leaf pickup This week and next week, the City of Fairmont will be making a pass-through to pick up leaves. From Nov. 4 to Nov. 8, properties north of Blue Earth Avenue and Lake Avenue will be on the schedule. From Nov. 12 to Nov. ...