SHERBURN — Today is New Year’s Eve, and I hope you have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and a wonderful 2026.

The Sherburn Lions will have a New Year’s Eve Steak, Shrimp or Pork Chop supper at the from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Sherburn Legion Hall. Get a ribeye for $25, a 7 shrimp dinner for $20, a 10 shrimp dinner for $25 or a porkchop dinner for $20, all served with a baked potato and salad bar. Snacks begin at 4 p.m.

The St. Luke’s Catholic Church will have a New Year’s Eve service at 5:30 p.m. tonight. The members are reminded that the services at St. Luke’s will be on Saturdays at 5 p.m. from January to March.

Congratulations to Dick and Judy Zehms, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 30. What a milestone anniversary. Dick and Judy live at 112 West Cargill Street in Sherburn, MN 56171. Our wish is for many more anniversaries for Dick and Judy.

The Sherburn Theatre will show “David” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Condolences to the families of Michael Updike, Donald Hoffmeister and Steven Schwager, who passed away recently. They will be missed by family and friends.

There will be a Christmas Tree Recycling opportunity for the real trees from the area until Jan. 10, sponsored by the Prairieland Recycling. Drop-off points are the City Shop on Margaret Street in Fairmont and at the Sherburn Nursery in Sherburn. Please drop off only real trees. No artificial trees, wreaths or roping. Please watch for tree stands, ornaments and lights and remove them before recycling. For further information, contact Andy Geiger at (507) 776-3232.

The affidavits of Candidacy for Township offices are due to the Township clerks on Jan. 13. Contact the township of your residency.

The CREST Lunch and Learn will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. This program will be offered in Fairmont on Jan. 12 and in Trimont on Jan. 21. These are free to senior citizens in Martin County. Donations for the lunch and for CREST are appreciated. Follow “Crest Fairmont” on Facebook to see all the support groups and activities CREST offers.

The Friendship Club from St. John’s Lutheran Church will meet for snacks, fun and fellowship at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the church in Sherburn. Bring a snack. This is open to all residents. Membership at St. John’s is not required.

The Ruby’s Pantry grocery distribution will be at from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 in the parking lot of the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn (south of Interstate 90).

Happy New Year and don’t forget to write 2026 on your checks or correspondence.