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MCW gears up for ‘Wizard of Oz’

By Sharon Rosen 3 min read

SHERBURN -- The special Rose sale at the Sherburn Nursery will end on Nov. 14. Bring in two or more cans of non-perishable food for the food shelf and they will sell a dozen roses to you for $10. Call (507) 764-3191 for further information. What a good idea.

Condolences to the families of Nina Nawrocki and Ruth Polz, who passed away recently. They will be missed by family and friends.

Dunnell will have a Feather Party (Turkey Bingo) at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Community Hall. The Sherburn Legion will have its Feather Party at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20. Have fun at bingo and maybe you will win a turkey.

The Sherburn Legion will have their Steak Fry Night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 14. Plan to attend. The Sherburn Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 for their last meeting this year until April 2027. All members are encouraged to attend.

The Sherburn City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Sherburn 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 Sherburn City Hall before the meeting date at (507) 764-4491 or in person.

The Martin County West School Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Sherburn Elementary School. Contact the school before the meeting to be on the agenda.

The Mayo Mobile Clinic will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 16 and Nov. 18, near Sherburn City Hall. Call the appointment line and mention Sherburn clinic at (507) 238-8500.

CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18, at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. RSVP for a lunch count at (507) 235-3833. These programs are free to senior citizens from Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation.

The MCW High School will perform "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19, 20, and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22, at the Sherburn Theatre. There are 85 students in the production. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Support the local students with your attendance.

American Red Cross blood drives will be held Nov. 30 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, Dec. 7 at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn and Dec. 18 and Dec. 30 at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), text BLOODAPP to 90999 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or find further information about blood drives in the area.

The Civic and Commerce Club will meet at noon on Dec. 3, at Bank Midwest in Sherburn. This will be their last meeting until April 2027.

Trimont Fire Department and Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center will have a Ham Bingo at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) on Dec. 3, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Trimont. Proceeds will go to the Trimont Community Food Shelf. Doors open at 5 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church Youth Group will have a Cookie Walk from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, at the Fox Lake Event Center in Sherburn. The proceeds will help fund their mission trip to Lutherhaven, Ind., in July. Good holiday cookies and for a good cause. Plan to attend.

The Regional Worship Center just south of I 90 will have a Family Hope and Holly Fest on December 12 from 4-8 p.m. featuring a meal and an opportunity for the children to make a present for their parents and receive a gift. For further information call 507-764-7491.

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