CEYLON — There will be communion services at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Ceylon at 5:30 p.m. today, Sept. 7. They hold services on the first and third Saturday evenings. They have begun the Bible Study group on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Area residents are welcome to join them any Tuesday morning.

The congregation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilbert will begin their fall schedule on Sept. 8, and will now have services at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Condolences to the family of Jerry Milow who passed away this week. He formerly lived in the Wilbert-Ceylon area. He will be missed by family and friends.

The Coffee Lovers group meets from 8:30-10 a.m. each Thursday morning in the back room of the Lake Belt Bar and Grill. Area residents are welcome to join them. Tuesday coffee hours in September are being held 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at St. Paul’s Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for good brew and fellowship.

Ceylon City Council is scheduled to meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Ceylon City Hall. There is always a time for public comments and questions at the beginning of each meeting. To be on the regular agenda, please contact the city hall before the meeting date by calling (507) 632-4653.

The local non-profit group, Ceylon Helping Hands, would appreciate assistance with funds for the new project at the park. They have a Veterans support project including three flagpoles for the American flag, Minnesota flag and a POW flag which are illuminated at the park. In addition to the flagpoles, there is also a veterans plaque as part of the outside renovations. This group received a grant from the Schmeekle Foundation and renovated the inside of the park shelter house for a fresh new look with the grant monies. The group put in new ceiling fans, two new garage doors, painted, and some new tables for the inside renovations. Donations to honor veterans and fallen soldiers can be sent to Ceylon Helping Hands at Box 202, Ceylon, MN 56121 or given to Chris Griffin or Barb Kronback.

American Red Cross blood drives will be held Sept. 30, at Grace Lutheran Church, St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont and St. Paul’s Church in Welcome. To make an appointment or find blood drives near you, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), go online at www.redcrossblood.org or text BLOODAPP to 90999.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn will have a ‘Church at the Park’ event at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Everett Park, located by Fox Lake. Following the service is brunch and fun activities for all. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. St. John’s will resume their fall schedule for services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 15. The Friendship Club from St. John’s invites area residents to join them for lunch at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the restaurant at the St. James Golf Club. The golf club is on Highway 60, east of St. James and near the rest stop.

The Martin County Relay for Life event will be from 4-9 p.m. on Sept. 14, at the Martin County Fairgrounds. Plan to attend by aligning a team. Watch for further details.