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WELCOME -- Garage sales will be available today, Friday, July 17, in Welcome. Check out the post on Facebook.
Welcome Fire Department Relief Association Pork Chop Feed will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, July 17, at the American Legion Hall in Welcome. The menu includes potato salad, beans and pork chop. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 and older and children 5 and under are free. Checks should be written to Welcome Fire Department Relief Association. Good food and a good cause. Plan to attend.
The Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Anderson Park in Trimont. Lunch, children's activities, local vendors and local produce are available.
Condolences to the family of Scott Hagen, who recently passed away. Memorial service from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at St. Paul’s Community Church/Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Welcome. Gone too soon.
The American Red Cross blood drives will be on July 20, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Aug. 5 at Grace Lutheran Church, Aug. 10 at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn and Aug. 21 at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS), Dorothy at (507) 236-5764 for Sherburn blood drives, visit www.redcrossblood.org or text 'BLOODAPP' to 90999 to make an appointment or get further information about blood drives in the area. Give blood if you are eligible (age 16 or older, weigh 110 or more and in good health). Thank you. A blood donation may save up to three people.
Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in July at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. Join friends and neighbors for a time of fellowship around a cup of coffee and treats.
The Welcome City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at City Hall. There is always a time for public comments and questions at the beginning of each meeting. To be on the regular agenda, contact City Hall at (507) 728-8740 or in person before the meeting. Those who would like to be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election for mayor or two council members in Welcome should file an affidavit of candidacy, which is available at City Hall until July 28.
The Martin County West School Board also has positions available, and the Affidavit of Candidacy for school board members is available at the school district office until July 28. They will also be for the November election.
The Trimont Community Vacation Bible School will be in session from July 19 to July 23 at the Covenant Church in Trimont with a meal at 5:20 p.m. and classes from 6 to 8 p.m. for children ages 4 to entering grade 6. The theme for the school sessions is “Jump into God’s Love-Cannonball”.
The Sundaes at the Park will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, at Triumph Memorial Park in Trimont. Ryan and Braelyn Faber will perform. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music and the ice cream.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser will be from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. Teams will raise funds with memorials and luminaries, and silent and regular auctions of items, with many more activities. Plan to attend.