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Welcome Burn Site open on Saturday

By Sharon Rosen 2 min read

WELCOME -- Trimont Farmers Markets are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, at Anderson Park in Trimont.

The Welcome Burn Site will be open for Welcome residents from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25. Please bring only wood that is six inches in diameter or smaller, grass clippings and brush. No garbage or metal.

Affidavits of Candidacy for mayor and two council member positions are to be filed by noon on July 28.

The Martin County West School district office accepts affidavits for school board positions by July 28 at the Sherburn Elementary School office.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Martin County is scheduled for July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Many activities include live and silent auctions, relays, survivor ceremonies and more. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/martincountymn.

Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. The Coffee Hours on Tuesdays in August will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sherburn. Join friends and neighbors for fellowship around a cup of coffee and treats.

The American Red Cross blood drives will be on Aug. 5 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Aug. 10 at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, Aug. 21 at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont, and Sept. 1 and 2 at the Best Western in Fairmont. Call 800-733-2767, visit wwwredcrossblood.org or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to make an appointment or find further information.

Condolences to the family of Wade Roeker, who passed away. He will be missed.

Truman Days are from July 24 to July 26.

The people who helped put an AED/CPR cabinet outside City Hall in Welcome will have a followup training at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at City Hall. Contact City Hall at (507) 728-8740 for more information and to sign up for the training.

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