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WELCOME -- There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the Live Fit gym, 1215 N. State St. in Fairmont. This was originally scheduled for Cross Fit gym. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), go online to www.redcrossblood.org or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Do the Rapid Pass on your phone or computer to shorten the registration time. Blood is urgently needed so give if you are able. Also, there are blood drives in Sherburn and Northrop on Nov. 6.
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There will be a Summer Festival "Burger Night' fundraiser from 5-7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 27, at the Welcome Legion Hall. Many toppings for the burger and many sides available. Check out the Facebook post for available sides and toppings and prices. Support the Summer Festival Committee and have a delicious supper too. That's a win/win situation.
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Congratulations to Chuck Schultz on his 80th birthday yesterday. Cards will reach him at 9 Circle Drive, Welcome, MN 56181. Our wish is for many more birthdays, Chuck.
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There will be a safe and fun Trunk and Treat Halloween event for area children from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 in the downtown area on Dugan St. in Welcome. For further information or to volunteer to decorate a car trunk and pass out treats or donate
please see the Facebook post or contact Amanda Kleinschmidt or Leah Gerhardt.
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Next Tuesday, Oct. 31, is Halloween so watch for excited children on that night who may not be watching for cars. etc.
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Upcoming events include:
• The last meeting for community information about the Nov. 7th referendum for MCW schools will begin 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Dunnell Community Hall. Be an informed voter.
• The annual turkey dinner at St. Paul's United Church of Christ will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 5, with take-out available. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn, cranberries, buns, dessert and beverage. Cost is a free will donation.
• There is a birthday party for Miss Murphy, former music educator for MCW and long-time resident of Sherburn, from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 5 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn. A program is planned for 2:30 p.m. Wear green if possible. Cards will reach her at 1775
Quail Road, Sherburn, MN 56171.