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Novak to cover hormones, weight management CER invites Janice Novak to teach women about weight and hormones in her new webinar class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in a Zoom meeting. This class targets those who notice a considerable inability to lose weight. Hormones may have a role in weight management. The class will discuss which hormones are involved, and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone-mimicking chemicals; and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do ...

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Kiwanis to have Wednesday meeting Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at The Ranch restaurant. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The featured speaker will be Edward Paschke, Ward 3, City Council Candidate. The public is invited to join the group for breakfast and hear from Paschke. Halloween at the Library The Martin County Library in Fairmont will host a Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Come dressed in Halloween costumes and enjoy a variety of not-so-spooky activities and crafts at the library. There is no ...

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UCC to have autumn community banquet First Congregational United Church of Christ, located in Fairmont’s Downtown Plaza, will have a free community meal beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The dinner includes chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars, cookies, milk, coffee, and water. The church will be serving the food until the supply has run out. All are welcome to attend. There is no fee, and pre-RSVP is not required. For additional information, contact the First Congregational UCC at (507) 235-5382. Sweet Financial to welcome guest speaker Sweet Financial ...

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Fundraiser planned at Knights of Columbus Bravo Zulu House and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Fairmont Area Assembly #551 will host a Veterans Fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Knights of Columbus Community Event Center. Dinner will be served to guests, including chicken, pork, baby red potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, coffee, and water. The cost of admission for non-veterans is $18. All veterans will attend free of charge. Admission and donations go toward the Bravo Zulu House and its mission to encourage veteran sobriety. For additional information, and ...

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Fairmont to begin the first week of leaf pickup The City of Fairmont Park and Street Departments are preparing for the upcoming 2024 Curbside Leaf Pick-up. Crews will be making one pass through the City. The first week of the leaf pick-up will be Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. Please have leaves ready for pick-up by 7 a.m. on the Monday morning corresponding to your scheduled week. Leaves will be picked up during the entire week, therefore leaves may not be removed until Friday. Leaves should be placed in a windrow on the boulevard, within 5’ of the back of the curb. It is the resident’s ...

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Play Cafe offered weekly Play Café, a program for children ages zero to five (along with their caregivers), will be able to meet at the Martin County Library in Fairmont at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, from now until Tuesday, Nov. 26. Join us to explore and play at the library! There is no fee to attend and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. CREST to host low-vision support group CREST is holding a Low Vision Support Group that provides reassurance and assistance to people living with vision-related problems. ...