CEYLON — The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department will host Bike Rodeos for area children of all ages today, Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. at Martin County West High School in Sherburn, and at noon at the Welcome Fire Hall. Area children should bring their bikes, wear helmets and closed-toed shoes. Parents will need to sign a waiver and be present at the event. The children will learn bike safety, bike signals, helmet use, navigate cones and receive a gift bag. Thank you to the department for this opportunity to help children. Officers will be present if there are questions concerning e-bikes and scooters.

Congratulations to all the participants in the MYLE (Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo), which is held this week/weekend at the Martin County Fairgrounds. Learn and enjoy the experience.

Congratulations also to Stephanie Wohlhuter, who has been an agriculture teacher and FFA councilor for 20 years at Martin County West High School, on her award as the Outstanding Agriculture Educator for 2026. Well-deserved honor.

Coffee Hours will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sherburn. In July, the Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. Join friends and neighbors for coffee, treats and fellowship. Coffee Lovers meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill banquet room. All are welcome.

Healing Hearts Housing in Sherburn will have a Tye Dye Fundraiser at noon on Sunday, June 28, at the Sherburn Community Hall. Bring a t-shirt to dye and the $20 entry fee. For further information, call Cherri at (507) 848-6307, (507) 236-3103 or email HealingHearts56171@gmail.com. Help a worthy cause. Plan to attend.

The American Red Cross blood drives will be from noon to 6 p.m. on June 29, at St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome, Trimont Covenant Church and Truman Community Building, on July 2 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont and on July 9 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS), visit www.redcrossblood.org or text ‘BLOODAPP’ to 90999 to make an appointment or get further information about blood drives in the area. Blood supply is always lower in the summer months, but the demand for blood is higher, so give blood if you are eligible (age 16 or older, weigh 110 or more and in good health). Thank you. Your blood donation may save up to three people.

The ladies’ group at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ceylon will meet at 1:30 p.m. on July 1, at the church. All members are encouraged to attend.

The Helping Hands of Ceylon group has arranged the Heaven’s Table Food Boxes in Ceylon. To sign up, call (507) 236-7850 by July 9. Pickup will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 14 at 209 West Street. Sign-up is required each month, and there are guidelines to follow. Thank you to the Helping Hands group for their service to Ceylon.

Sundaes at the Park will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, at Triumph Memorial Park in Trimont. The entertainment will be by the Kittleson Family Band. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy music and ice cream. If there is inclement weather, the event will be at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Trimont.

At the Nov. 3 election, there will be mayors and council members elected in area towns. To be a candidate for election, an affidavit of candidacy must be filed any day from July 14 to 28 at the City Clerk/Hall of the city where the candidate wishes to be elected. Most towns have a mayor (two-year term) and two council members (four-year terms), as is the case in Ceylon and Dunnell. Most towns require the person filing to be 21 years old, have lived in the town for at least 30 days and be a registered voter.

The Summer Consignment Auction in Ceylon for construction, building and farm equipment (no household items) will be on July 18. Items will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 8. There are garage sales planned that day, but no map is available.

Congratulations to the city of Dunnell, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary on July 18 this year. Watch for plans for events.

St. Paul’s Community Church thanks all those who attended their 125th anniversary and the Gerhardt Caterers for the meal, which made for an awesome day for all.

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon thanks all those who attended and helped at their closing and decommissioning service to make the day memorable for all, especially Pastor Reimers and all the clergy who made the day so special.