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Threshing Day Sunday at Heritage Acres Visit Heritage Acres, a historic farmstead in Fairmont, for threshing day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 507 Lake Ave. in Fairmont. There will be plenty of fun for family and friends of all ages including a blacksmith, pedal pull, teepee tours, wagon rides, petting zoo, threshing and more. They will also have live music by Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen as well as great food available on site. Everyone is welcome to attend. Books and Brews Thursday at Fairmont Library Join library staff for Books and Brews Morning ...

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Sundaes in the Park cancelled this weekend The Aug. 11th Sundaes in the Park in Trimont featuring Steve Lang has been cancelled. The next Sundaes in the Park will be held Aug. 18 with the Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet headlining the event. Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its next weekly meeting noon Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Best Western in Fairmont. Featured speaker will be author, Patrick Garry, who will discuss his book "The Power of Gratitude," a tribute to his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Garry. Guests are always welcome. With questions, ...

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Red Rock to hold Saturday events Join staff at the Red Rock Center for Kidcasso, a monthly open art studio experience for toddlers to grade school, from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. in Fairmont. Drop by and let your kids unleash their creativity with various fun projects. Please use the south entrance. Also, don't miss the Community Open House and Member Appreciation from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. Discover their upcoming concert series, view the visual art exhibit by local artist Dale Harbitz and craft your very own ...

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East Chain church plans coffee party East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly community coffee party from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the church in East Chain. They will serve rolls, donuts, coffee, tea and juice. Free will offering. Everyone is welcome. Trimont Sundaes in the Park this weekend The next Trimont Sundaes in the Park for the 2024 season is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Triumph Memorial Park in Trimont. Entertainment will feature Steve Lang. Bring your lawn chair and get an awesome sundae. Donations are appreciated for the sundaes. The ...

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Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Mike Edman from the law office of Edman & Edman. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m., with the meeting getting underway at 6:50 a.m. The public is invited. Join them for breakfast and wonderful talk from Mike. Worship in the Park Wednesday in Fairmont "Worship in the Park," sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, invites you to worship with them beginning 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at ...

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3M employees to meet 3M employees, past and present, will meet for lunch noon Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Green Mill Restaurant in Fairmont. Red Rock to host Tuesday lunch event Red Rock Center for the Arts will host a free musical lunch hour beginning noon Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. in Fairmont, featuring the musical talents of Big John and Connie Pedersen, showcasing county and rockabilly tunes. Complimentary hot dog lunches will be provided while they last. All are invited. American Legion Auxiliary plans Tuesday meeting American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 of ...