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“The Dream Country” by Shannon Gibney. The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people in a single African American family.
“Chronicles of A Radical Hag” by Lorna Landvik. A funny novel of life in a small town in our troubled times.
With any luck, COVID-19’s time will have passed and residents in and around Mower County will be able to have fun with these events. All dates, times, and locations subject to change.
May 2
Austin City Wide Rummage Sale When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: City of Austin Annual city-wide event offering the opportunity to provide or obtain great bargains at multiple sites throughout the city.
May 8
Mower County Electronics Recycling Event When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Mower County Fairgrounds Spring cleaning made easier - time to clean out those extra electronic items and other items from your house. Some items can be dropped off for free, others for a small fee. For more information, call 507-437-9940.
May 9
2020 Spring Austin Police Department Auction When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Packer Arena Here's your chance to get vehicles, bicycles, and more at great prices. For more information, go to www.thompsonauctionservice.com or call 507-4379400.
May 14
Austin Page Turners Event Author Alison McGhee When: 6 p.m. Where: Austin Public Library Author Alison McGhee will be in town to discuss her novel “What I Leave Behind” at both local school gatherings and a community event. For more information, call 507-433-2391.
May 15-17 “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens. Story takes place in a small town where loyalty to family carries the weight of a sacred oath.
Austi-Con V
Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Admission $20 in advance for the weekend, $25 at the door; swag bags provided on first come, first serve basis. Sunday is Family Fun Day - a family of up to four can come experience the event for just $10 on Sunday. Tables for open gaming as well as scheduled events. Attendees can take part in play-to-win events, check out games from the board game library and win door prizes. There will be a charity silent auction running throughout this event, with proceeds going to the Autism Day Camp program in Austin, which is run through the Hormel Historic Home. For more information, contact Michael at jormiboced@gmail.com.
May 29
MN Region 7 SWAP
When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center For more information, call 507-433-1000.
June 12-14
Adams Dairy Days Where: Adams, Minnesota
June 20
2020 Shooting Star Bike Ride When: 8 a.m. Where: Shooting Star Trail, beginning in Rose Creek With more than 20 years of time in the saddle, the Shooting Star Trail Ride is a bonafide Minnesota institution. With a wide range of ride options, from the 4-mile fun ride to the 100-mile century ride, everyone can enjoy this scenic ride through Prairie Vision country in southern Minnesota. Relax and enjoy the trail’s flat terrain, diverse foliage, small towns and laid back country life.
June 22
Work Life Balance: Challenging the Myth and Redefining What “Having It All” Means to You When: 3 p.m. Where: Austin Community Rec Center This workshop will help you move past the belief that work life balance is a realistic goal, focusing instead on exploring and uncovering what you are really after: a life more fulfilled. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. Seating is limited - preregistration is required. For more information, call 507-437-4561.
June 26-28
Lyle 150th Celebration Where: Lyle, Minnesota
June 26-28 Meadowfest
Where: Grand Meadow
June 27-28
Grand Army of the Republic Hall Open House When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (27) and noon to 3 p.m. (28) Where: Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Grand Meadow The public is invited to explore this local treasure. The Hall houses Civil War memorabilia, from the Booth Post 130 banner to portraits of soldiers, paintings done by the daughter of GAR member C.F. Greening, and other Grand Meadow area artifacts. Placed on the National Registry of Historic Places on June 13, 1986, the GAR Hall is one of the last two remaining halls in Minnesota. For more information, call 507-437-6082. May-June 2020 | Austin Living | 53
