SHERBURN — What an amazing turnout last Sunday for little Elsie Swanson’s benefit.

Thanks to all the volunteers, Sherburn Lions Club, all those individuals and businesses who donated items to the silent auction, and to the hundreds of people who came out on snow-covered roads to show their support. It was so heart-warming to see the community surround this family with so much love and compassion.

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There will be a free family swim from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the indoor swimming pool in Sherburn. Bring your own water toys. An adult must accompany children. All families in the area are welcome.

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Ruby’s Pantry will be in Sherburn from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at the Regional Worship Center. Doors open for registration at 5 p.m. For $20, you can receive two totes, boxes or laundry baskets full of groceries. There are no residency or income restrictions.

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All Martin County West schools will be in session Monday. This was to have been a day off, but is now a make-up snow day.

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Parent-teacher conferences for students in grades K-12 will be held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at all Martin County West schools.

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MCW drama department is busy rehearsing for its spring play “Clue, on Stage.” to be presented 7 p.m. March 6-7 at the Sherburn Theatre. The play is based on the board game Clue and is sure to be entertaining as they try to discover “who done it” and what weapon was used.

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The will be a book fair all next week at the elementary school in Sherburn.

The theme this year is “Elephants and Tigers, and Books, Oh My.” The library and hallways are beautifully decorated with this theme in mind.

Monday night is VIP Night when students are asked to bring a very important person to visit the book fair. There will be treats, a photo booth for taking pictures, and lots of books to look over and purchase if you desire.

The book fair will be open also during also during parent-teacher conferences until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The rest of the week, the hours will be from 3-5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in looking over the books for sale is welcome to stop in during these hours. Proceeds from book sales will help purchase new books for the shelves at MCW school libraries.

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Happy birthday to Anna Mae Ambrose of Sherburn who will turn a young 94 on Friday.