WELCOME — The Welcome Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion will have their membership chicken and corn feed from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 25. If a member has paid their membership dues the meal will be free. The public is also invited to purchase a meal of grilled chicken and sweet corn for $8. Sounds yummy.

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There will be two American Red Cross blood drives today, Aug. 25, in Fairmont. The first will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 300 Downtown Plaza, and the second will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cross Fit gym. There will also be blood drives from Sept. 5-7 at the Best Western in Fairmont. To make an appointment or to find the time and location that’s best for you, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), go online to www.redcrossblood.org or text BLOOD APP to 90999. The need for blood is urgent now so give if you are able.

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Condolences to the families of Ron Swenson and “Eddie” Ekstrand of Welcome who died recently. They will be missed.

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Circle of Faith parishes are reminded that Sunday service in August are scheduled for 9 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran in Ceylon and 10:30 a.m. at Waverly Lutheran north of Welcome. September services will be scheduled for 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome and 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Trimont at 10:30 a.m. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

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This Sunday, Aug. 27, is also the last Sundaes in the Park in Trimont with the Fett Brothers as the entertainment at 6 p.m. at Memorial Park. This is a free concert with donations for ice cream sundaes. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music and ice cream.

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The last Tuesday coffee hours for August will be held 8:30-10 a.m. on Aug. 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn. September Tuesday coffee hours will be held 8:30-10 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for coffee, goodies and great fellowship.

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The Welcome Museum will have one last open hours session on the first Saturday of September which is Sept. 2nd. They will be open from 2-4 p.m. that day. The museum is closed, except for appointments, during the fall and winter. To make an appointment, contact Vicki Nelsen at (507) 236-7081.