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WELCOME -- There will be a cribbage tournament Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Welcome Legion Hall. Registration will begin at 1:15 p.m., with play getting underway at 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome to join in the fun. The registration fees will be paid back at 100 percent in prizes. There is a tournament scheduled for Oct. 21 as well. They plan to have tournaments the second and third Saturdays of each month until spring. Sounds like an afternoon of fun and fellowship. For further information contact Larry Puhrman.
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There will be an opportunity to get free winter coats and other winter wear from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14, in front of the Twelve Baskets Store on Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. This is sponsored by the Area Disability Providers Group and Twelve Baskets.
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The Welcome Legion Auxiliary will meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the home of president, Lois Nelson. All members are urged to attend.
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There will be a Ruby's Pantry grocery distribution from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, just south of I-90. For $25, you'll get a trunk full of boxes of groceries.
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Welcome City Council will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Welcome City Hall. There is always a time for public comments and questions at the beginning of each meeting without reservations. To be on the regular agenda, please contact the city hall prior to the meeting date by calling (507) 728-8740.
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Clean Up Day in Welcome is scheduled for Oct. 21. The truck will be on Campbell Street near the fire hall from 8-10 a.m. (or whenever the truck is full). This is for residents of Welcome only. Please be prepared to show proof of residency (example: your drivers license). Items NOT accepted are waste oil, any type of liquid, paints, solvents, yard waste, appliances, tires, concrete products and any hazardous or toxic materials. This is a good opportunity to clean up ordinance violations items for free.
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Welcome Summer Festival will be held in July but the festival committee needs funds to put on a great weekend. There will be a burger night fundraiser beginning 5 p.m. on Oct. 27, at the Welcome Legion Hall. Plan to attend this delicious and fun event to help raise funds for the upcoming 2024 Welcome Summer Festival.
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There is a series of community informational meetings concerning the referendum vote in November for the Martin County West School District's proposed new school facility. On Oct. 24, the meeting will be in Welcome from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Welcome Legion Hall. There will also be a meeting prior to the school board meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, at Sherburn Elementary School and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct.30, at the Dunnell
Community Hall. Be an informed voter on Nov. 7th and check out the information available.
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A Trunk and Treat event is planned Oct. 29 in the downtown area in Welcome. Contact Leah Gerhardt and Amanda Kleinschmidt for further information. Volunteers and donations are appreciated. A good safe Halloween event for the area children is planned.