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Early Risers to meet Wednesday The Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The Kindness Club will be the featured speakers at their special Thanksgiving meeting. The Kindness Club will be represented by President Natalie Flaherty, Vice President Max Coan, Secretary Citlali Olson, and Treasurer Audrey Haugen. Their presentation is titled, "How Kids Shape the Future - Modeled from Adults”. The club will additionally share their perspective and thoughts about the ...

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Indoor Wiffleball League at FES This Indoor Wiffleball League will be played from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, and 22. in the Five Lakes Gym at the Elementary School. This program is for children in Grades 4 to 6. Participants will split into teams on the first night. Participants can pitch crazy curveballs, and batters can swing away with a homerun fence added in the gym. Registration is required, costs $45, closes Nov. 27, and can be completed by visiting the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER. Speed Puzzling at FES Compete with ...

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CREST to host vision loss support session CREST is holding a Low Vision Support Group that provides reassurance and assistance to people with vision-related problems. You are free to share what’s bothering you and learn about ways to combat and live with low vision. Working together can make lives much brighter. The Low Vision Support Group will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 at the CREST office in Fairmont. A representative from the Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be featuring the latest aids & gadgets for those with low vision. Please consider sitting in ...

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Tea Party at Chubb House Saturday The Chubb House in Fairmont will host its Annual Holiday Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Guests may indulge in teacups, tea sandwiches, and a delicious array of tasty treats in an 1867 historical setting, Fairmont's oldest surviving brick house. A free-will donation with matching funds will be taken to support the maintenance and upkeep of the historic house. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. Guests may come and go within the two hours of event operation. For additional information, contact (507) ...

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Kiwanis to hold early 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 Jacob Hartke of Triple H Financial Services. ER Kiwanis is excited to hear from Jacob and what he can tell us about Triple H Financial Services. The community is invited to attend. Humane Society to have bake sale The Martin County Humane Society’s holiday bake sale fundraiser will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Fleet and Farm Supply ...

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UCC to serve November meal First Congregational UCC, 319 Downtown Plaza, will serve a November Free Community Meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. The menu includes pork commercials, green beans, bars, milk, water, and coffee. All are welcome and requested to join. Ad Slogan Trivia at Fairmont Brewery Join the Fairmont Brewery as the Martin County Library hosts Ad Slogan Trivia at the Fairmont Brewing Company. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Work solo or in pairs to see who knows the most about popular advertising slogans. There is no cost to attend and ...