Experience SE MN 2019

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Southeast Minnesota 2019-2020

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Content Welcome 3 Dining 4-5 Employment 5-7 Automotive 8-9 Senior Focus 10-11 Churches 12 Calendar of Events 13-31 Trails 31 Surrounding Areas • Adams/Blooming Prairie 32 • Brownsdale 33 • Rose Creek 34 • Hayfield 35 • Mantorville 36-37 • Bluff Country 38 • St. Ansgar, IA/Dexter,MN 39 • Osage, IA 40-41 Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 42-43 Austin Parks & Rec Dept 44 Recreation 45 Austin City Government 46 New Resident Info 47 We are proud to bring you the 2019-2020 Experience SE Minnesota Guide. This guide provides information about upcoming events in Austin & the surrounding areas. Visitors as well as local residents can use this as a reference to keep up with community events.

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Dining Popular Trends in the Restaurant Industry Dining out is no longer reserved for celebrating milestones or other special occasions. Many people dine out regularly for meals. A 2016 Gallup poll found that 61 percent of Americans eat dinner out at least once a week, and 16 percent are frequent diners, eating out three or more times per week.

People who regularly dine out may have noticed some of the growing trends that have emerged in

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recent years that are helping to shape dining experiences. · Picked-on-property offerings: Many restaurants now serve foods grown, picked and processed on the premises. Rooftop or small courtyard gardens enable restaurateurs to pass the freshness on to customers.

Chefs grind their own spice blends, harvest their own eggs, cure their own bacon, and embrace other hyper-local fare. · Gut-friendly foods: Some restaurants are experimenting with preparing and offering foods that are friendly to the digestive tract. These establishments emphasize prebiotic and probiotic ingredients and focus some of their efforts on producing menus with foods that boast anti-inflammatory properties. · Streamlined menus: Food waste is a problem across the globe. Operating a sustainable restaurant requires careful decisions about the foods that make it onto the menu. Instead of offering five different chicken dishes, a restaurant may focus on two or three popular standards to cut back on waste. · Fast casual: Fast casual restaurants do not offer

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Dining full table service, but offer a higher quality of food than traditional fast-food restaurants. These establishments also may be headed by trained and experienced chefs who add unique twists to popular menu items. · Extended delivery options: Dining out doesn’t have to mean eating away from home. A growing number of restaurants are emphasizing their curbside takeaway, drive-throughs and delivery services. Travel-friendly fare and heat-and-eat meals are competing with convenient options available at grocery stores. · Back to basics: More and more customers are looking for classic dishes they equate with home

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Restaurant trends continue to evolve as a greater number of diners are going out to eat.

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Employment Stay Mentally Fresh During the Workday Energy levels tend to ebb and flow throughout a typical workday. A cup of coffee may provide some caffeine-infused spark in the morning, but a big lunch can squash energy later in the afternoon.

Waning mental sharpness as the workday progresses can compromise productivity, making it more difficult for workers to complete projects on time. That, in turn, can contribute to stress. In fact, in its “2017 Stress in America” survey, the American Psychological Association found that 58 percent of Americans say work is a significant source of stress.

Staying mentally fresh during a workday can pay a host of benefits, and the following are just a few ways to maintain mental focus until quitting time.

• Exercise regularly. The physical benefits of routine exercise are well documented. But even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts may not realize just how big an impact physical activity is having on their brains.

The Harvard Medical School notes that exercise stimulates regions of the brain that release a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, which rewires memory circuits so they can function better. A stronger memory can help workers recall project details and deadlines more easily, even as the workday draws to a close.

• Avoid the “quick fix.” Relying on a beverage or snack to provide a quick mental boost may end up compromising your mental sharpness. Foods and beverages that are high in sugar may provide an imme-

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diate energy boost, but that spike is almost instantly followed by a crash that can adversely affect your mental sharpness. Stick to healthy snacks, such as fruits and vegetables, and avoid late afternoon cups of coffee, which studies have shown make it harder to fall asleep at night, thereby compromising your energy levels the next day.

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• Take a walk outdoors. Spending some time outdoors during a lunch break, or even a quick, post-lunch stroll around the office grounds, can provide a break for the brain. That break can help the brain refocus, improving productivity as a result.

One great way to get outdoors during busy workdays is to conduct meetings outside when the weather permits. This gives everyone a chance to recharge their brains in the great outdoors, and few people would prefer a dusty conference room to a nearby park or picnic area outdoors.

Various strategies can help working professionals maintain their mental sharpness throughout the workday.

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Automotive Develop a Vehicle Maintenance Schedule The oft-sudden expense of vehicle repairs can throw monthly budgets into disarray. Maintaining a routine service schedule is one way for drivers to keep repair costs down.

The online automotive resources Edmunds.com says many car owners do not adequately prepare for scheduled maintenance, and may not give maintenance a thought until it’s too late. The first step drivers take upon purchasing a new or preowned vehicle should be to familiarize themselves with the vehicle’s owner’s manual, which is filled with valuable information and likely includes maintenance interval recommendations.

Next, drivers should learn about their vehicle, which is particularly relevant when buying a preowned vehicle. Getting to know how the car or truck rides, as well as any sounds it may make, can provide drivers with a solid foundation they can then use to keep their cars running strong.

Routine service typically includes tire rotation, oil changes and topping off of fluids. So just how long

between service appointments can a car go? Here are some generalized estimates.

• Oil change: Oil chemistry and engine technology have improved so much that most cars can go well beyond the once-recommended 3,000 mile interval between oil changes. Now many vehicle manufacturers recommend between 5,000 and 10,000 miles between changes, advises Edmunds. Drivers should err on the side of caution if they do a lot of stop-andgo driving and short trips. Other drivers may want to invest in vehicles that have oil change maintenance minders built in. A light or countdown will come on the dashboard, indicating when the oil has reached the end of its usefulness.

• Tire rotation: Rotating tires helps prolong the life of the tires and alleviates uneven tread and wear.

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During the rotation, each tire is removed and relocated to a different position to ensure that all the tires will wear evenly. Michelin Tires states that tires should be rotated around every six months, or between 6,000 and 8,000 miles.

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• Vehicle fluids: Your best bet is to see what the manufacturer recommends in regard to fluids such as transmission fluid, differential oil, brake fluids, coolant, etc. Some transmissions need regular maintenance, while others can go 150,000 miles between changes, according to the vehicle information site The Drive. Coolant typically can last 100,000 miles. For these types of changes, it may be best to go to a mechanic or service center familiar with your make and model rather than a quick-lube center, as knowing when to drain and refill can be more complicated.

Service schedules can be designed to adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations and drivers’ personal preferences.

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Senior Focus Daily Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease is a formidable foe. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the United States each year.

Issues relating to the heart affect both men and women, and an estimated 15 million adults in the U.S. have coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease. And heart disease is not exclusive to the United States, as the Heart Research Institute says that every seven minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke.

Such statistics are disconcerting, but they can serve as a wake-up call that compels people to prioritize heart health. Fortunately, heart disease is often preventable and people can employ various strategies to reduce their risk.

• Stop smoking right now. One of the best things to do to protect the heart is to stop smoking. The Heart Foundation indicates that smoking reduces

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oxygen in the blood and damages blood vessel walls.

It also contributes to atherosclerosis, or a narrowing and clogging of the arteries.

• Eat healthy fats. When eating, choose polyunsaturated and unsaturated fats and avoid trans fats as much as possible. Trans fats increase one’s risk of developing heart disease by clogging arteries and raising LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Read food labels before buying anything at the store.

• Keep your mouth clean. Studies show that bacteria in the mouth involved in the development of gum disease can travel to the bloodstream and cause an elevation in C-reactive protein, a marker for blood vessel inflammation. Brush and floss twice daily, and be sure to schedule routine dental cleanings.

• Get adequate shut-eye. Ensuring adequate sleep can improve heart health. One study found that young and middle-age adults who regularly slept seven hours a night had less calcium in their arteries

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(a sign of early heart disease) compared to those who slept five hours or less or those who slept nine hours or more.

• Adopt healthy eating habits. Changes to diet, including eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, can help you lose and maintain a healthy weight, improve cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure — leading to a healthier heart.

• Embrace physical activity. Regular moderate exercise is great for the heart. It can occur at the gym, playing with the kids or even taking the stairs at work. A healthy heart begins with daily habits that promote long-term heart health.

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Austin Churches Austin Baptist Chapel 2200 12th St SW, Austin

Austin Christian Fellowship 1110 24th Ave. SW, Austin • 437-6327 Austin Church of Christ (Christian) 103 2nd St SW, Austin • 433-2894 www.austincofc.org Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (WELS) 2103 8th St SW, Austin • 437-6461 Bethlehem Church 1500 4th Ave. SE, Austin • 433-3705 www.bethlehemfree.org office@bethlehemfree.org Cedar River Church of Christ 1006 12th St. SW, Austin • 437-4927 Christ Episcopal Church 301 3rd Ave NW, Austin • 433-3782 www.christchurchaustin.org office@christchurchaustin.org The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 404 31st St. NW, Austin • 433-9042 Crane Community Chapel 1111 9th St NE, Austin • 433-5844 www.cranechapel.org Cornerstone Assemblies of God 1403 1st Ave SW, Austin • 433-7008 www.cornerstoneaustin.org Faith Church 1800 12th St SW, Austin • 437-1000 www.faithchurchaustin.org First United Methodist Church 204 1st Ave NW, Austin • 433-8839 www.austinfumc.org firstumc@questoffice.net First Congregational Church, UCC 1910 3rd Ave NW, Austin • 433-2301 www.churchataustincongoucc.org 12

Grace Baptist Church 1700 Oakland Ave W, Austin • 437-2473 www.gbcmn.com Grace Lutheran Church 2001 SE 6th Ave, Austin • 433-3445 www.graceluthaustin.com Holy Cross Lutheran Church (LCMS) 300 16th Street NE, Austin 437-2107

International Word Fellowship Church 827 NE 4th Ave, Austin • 437-7448 Jehovah’s Witnesses 2115 5th Ave SE, Austin • 437-6441 www.watchtower.org Keys to Life Apostolic Church 501 2nd St. SE, Austin • 437-8806 Spanish Classes & Worship www.keystolifeaustin.com Lighthouse of Hope 2909 W. Oakland Ave, Austin • 507-396-8555 Living Bible Church 301 4th St. SW, Austin • 433-5574 www.austinlivingbible.com

Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church 30456 Mower Freeborn Rd, Austin • 437-3088 www.roglutheran.org Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church Co. Rd. 46 (East of) Austin • 433-6709 Salvation Army 409 1st Ave NE, Austin • 473-4566 www.usc.salvationarmy.org Spirit Bear Mission 1401 28th Ave NE, Austin • 279-9294 St. Augustine Catholic Parish 405 4th St NW, Austin • 437-4537 www.staugustinestedward.org St. Edward Catholic Parish 2000 W. Oakland Ave, Austin • 433-1841 www.staugustinestedward.org St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS 1200 13th Ave NW, Austin • 433-2642 www.stjohnsaustinlcms.org St. Mark’s Living Chapel 400 15th Ave SW, Austin • 434-7215

Moscow Lutheran ELCA 25826 870th Ave, Austin 507-373-0069 or 507-373-1737

St. Olaf Lutheran Church 306 2nd St NW, Austin • 433-8857 www.solc.org

New Beginnings in Christ Church The Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW 507-533-4962

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Member Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) 2100 16th St. SW, Austin • 433-8191 www.stpaulclcaustin.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1600 W. Oakland Ave, Austin • 437-4516 www.oursaviorsaustin.org Queen of Angels Catholic Church 1001 E. Oakland Ave, Austin • 433-1888 www.austincatholic.org Rebirthing Faith 1922 5th Ave NE, Austin MN • 438-0820 Rebirthingfaith1922@gmail.com

Trinity Lutheran Church - WELS 63047 230 St, Austin • 433-4006 Westminster Presbyterian Church 802 4th St SW, Austin • 433-3258 www.westminsteraustin.com United Pentecostal Church Spanish Services 1000 1st Ave, Austin • 507-446-0472

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May 2019 May-October • Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market Mantorville, MN

May-October • Mondays, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Garden Spot Market Brownsdale, MN Bank parking lot or Community Center (depending on the weather) May 1st • 3:00 pm-5:00 pm & 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Movies at the Paramount - Moana Historic Paramount Theatre Description:$5 for a great time at the movies! Purchase tickets at the concession stand - no advance ticket sales. To request your favorite flick for future showings, email info@austinareaarts.org.

For more information, call 507-434-0934.

May 3rd Garden Spot Market Grand Opening Brownsdale, MN Bank parking lot or Community Center. Sales, festivities, and walking taco fundraiser. Check out the Garden Spot Market Facebook page for more information.

May 3rd & 4th Brownsdale City Wide Spring Sale & Library Book Sale Brownsdale, MN May 3rd-5th MN Junior Spring Cattle Show Mower County Fairgrounds For more information, go to www.mnjrspringclassic.com or facebook.com/minnesotajsc. For questions, contact Noah Carroll at carro481@umn.edu.

May 2nd • 6:30 am-8:00 am Morning Bird Hike with Austin Audubon Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN Take an early walk around the Nature Center to watch and learn about the local birds with members of the Austin Audubon Club.

For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

May 2nd • 5:00 pm-7:00 pm First Thursday Events - Wine Tasting SPAM® Museum, 101 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN Come try some local wine with Hormel-inspired appetizers. For more information, call 507-434-6401.

May 2nd-4th • 7:00 pm-9:00pm Camelot Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot brings the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life. For more information, go to www.riverland.edu/theatre or call 507-433-0595.

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Calendar of Events May 3rd-5th Austi-Con National Guard Armory Annual gathering for gamers of all types. Opportunity to play, trade, build your collection, learn more about this hun hobby over a whole weekend. For more information email Michael at jormiboced@gmail.com.

May 4th • 8:00 am-5:00 pm Austin City-Wide Rummage Sale May 5th • 8:00 am Firemen’s Breakfast Brownsdale, MN May 5th • 8:00 am-2:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot Cedar River Archery Club, Austin, MN Come out for a fun, family sporting event. For more information, go to www. Cedarriverarcheryclub.com or call 507-2085698.

May 5th • 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Austin Symphony Orchestra: Tony Ross!

Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School Featuring the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal cellist and fervent advocate, Tony Ross with Dvorak’s Cello concerto. For more information, go to www.austinmnsymphony.org.

May 7th • 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Evening Bird Hike with Austin Audubon Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN Take an evening walk around the Nature Center to watch and learn about the local birds with members of the Austin Audubon Club. For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

May 8th • 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Ragamala Dance Company - Nocturne Historic Paramount Theatre Dance performance exploring the myth and spirituality of India’s heritage. Thi performance is an original dance summoning the different facets of the night. For tickets or more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

May 9th • 6:30 am-8:00 am Morning Bird Hike with Austin Audubon Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN Take an morning walk around the Nature Center to watch and learn about the local birds with members of the Austin Audubon Club. For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

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May 11th & 12th Brownsdale City Wide Sales Bargains and treasures throughout the city. For more information, call 507-567-2167.

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Calendar of Events May 10th • 6:00 pm Basket Social, LeRoy, MN Travel Lanes 101 W Main St LeRoy. May 11th • 9:00 am-2:00 pm Electronics Recycling Event Mower County Fairgrounds Time to get rid of those stockpiled electronics. Bring them down to the fairgrounds and for a small charge have them out of your house. The following items are accepted: TV’s & Computer monitors - $10; Console and Projection TV’s - $20; Stove, Washer, Dryer or white goods - $20; Kitchen Appliances (microwaves, toasters) $5; Misc. small electronics(wire, mice,keyboards) Free; Misc. items (vacuum cleaner, printers, speakers, CPU, laptops - $2; Additional cost for Freon units and hard drive cleansing - $25. The following items are NOT accepted: Smoke detectors, broken glass, equipment with PCB’s, liquids, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, mercury containing devices. For more information, call 507-437-9940.

May 11th • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Family Art Studio - FREE event!

Austin ArtWorks Center FREE program, with all ages encouraged to attend and create together. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

May 13th • 5:30 pm-8:00 pm History Happy Hour Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, MN Cash Bar available. Coffee, water, and appetizers provided.

Doors open 5:30 pm for Social Hour, presentation begins at 6:00 pm. FREE to members of Hormel Historic Home, Austin MN Friends of the Library, or the Mower County Historical Society. $5 cover for non-members.

For more information, call 507-433-4243.

May 14th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

May 15th Shhh! We Have A Plan Historic Paramount Theatre A play without words… Based on the delightful Chris Haughton book of the same title, the story is told without words through music and acting as characters try to capture a bird and ultimately discover the magic of freedom and kindness. Tickets are a $30 value. Because of grant funding, the show is presented in Austin at no charge. Free tickets are required to attend.

Obtain free tickets at Austin ArtWorks Center or the Austin Public Library.

May 11th City Wide Garage Sale Blooming Prairie, MN May 13th & 14th • 4:30 pm-8:30 pm Defensive Driving Class - 8 Hour Course Mower County Senior Center Earn a 10% discount on your insurance premium. (Four hour refresher courses are required every three years to maintain this discount.) Cost for members is $17, non-members is $20. To sign up or for more information, call 507-433-2370.

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Calendar of Events May 16th • 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Austin High School Band Blast Austin High School Featuring a newly commissioned piece of music in honor of Dave Kallman, longtime music instructor.

May 18th • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Spring Fling Mantorville, MN Rummage & Bake Sale; Plant Exchange Garden Tractor Show & Parade

May 17th-18th Midwest Myotonic (Fainting) Goat Show Mower County Fairgrounds Sanctioned show as part of the ongoing effort to promote the myotonic breed.

May 22nd, 25th & 27th 1A West Section Baseball Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex

May 18th • 6:00 pm-8:30 pm King’s Wood Dinner Hormel Historic Home A fundraising dinner presented by the Hormel Historic Home and Gerard Academy featuring fine French cuisine. Tickets are available for purchase at the Hormel Historic Home or on their website. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

May 18th Austin High School Big 9 JV/V Softball Tournament Todd Park

May 23rd 1A/AA West Sub-Section Softball Tournament Todd Park May 24th • 9:00 am-3:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin, Classroom 3, South Clinic, 3rd Floor Give the gift of blood! To make an appointment, go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Austin Mayo (Austin)”. For more information, call 507-434-1307 or email kari.hall@mayo.edu May 28th & 30th 1AA/AA/1AAA/AAA Section Softball Tournament North Todd Complex May 31st • 7:00 pm-9:30 pm Austin ArtRocks Open Jam Session Austin Artworks Center An open jam session for musicians to meet and play with other musicians from around the area. A house band will set up and host the event. Players can bring their guitars, basses, horns, sticks, keyboards, washboards, etc, and singers and songwriters bring themselves, their words, and their voices. The house band will ‘back’ individual jammers, and allow for groups of jammers to get up and play. Admission is free. Donations welcome. ArtRocks events are open to friends and family members of jammers, as well as the public. No need to play or perform; listening is an art too! *Dates subject to change* For more information, call 507-434-0934.

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June 2019

June Ice Cream Social Brownsdale, MN City Park, date to be determined. Follow our Browndsale Community Facebook page for further information.

June-August Brownsdale Public Library Summer Reading Program Brownsdale, MN June-September Mantorville Melodramas Mantorville, MN For tickets and showings go to www.mantorvillain.com June 1st • 9:00 am-5:00 pm & June 2nd • 10:00 am-4:00 pm Three Rivers Flea Market Mower County Fairgrounds Annual event featuring vendors with antiques, collectibles, spices, jewelry, sports memorabilia, clothing, you name it! Free admission and free parking for the public. For more information, call 507-219-9826 or 507-219-9762.

June 1st & 4th Section 1A/1AA/1AAA/AAAA Softball Tournament North Todd Park June 4th • 8:00 am-4:00 pm Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser - $6 Sale Mayo Clinic health System -Austin Events are held in the piano waiting room near the lab. Proceeds benefit programs at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

For more information, call 507-434-1307 or email kari.hall@ mayo.edu.

June 7th-8th 20 miles of Garage Sales Rose Creek, Adams, Taopi, & LeRoy MN For more information call 507-324-5707.

June 7th-9th Adams Dairy Days Check us out on page 32 or on the Adams Booster Club website for events and times. www.aboosterclub.com June 8th Hayfield Fire Department Golf Tournament Oaks Golf Course - Hayfield 5th Annual HFD Golf Outing 4 Man scramble 36 Teams.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with tee-off times at 9:30 AM. The cost of the event is only $65. This price includes entry into all events on the course, 18 holes of golf, food during the round and various awards. For more information or to register contact Ryan Kuster at 507-696-8693. Also check out the Hayfield Fire Department Facebook page for more details!

June 8th-9th Austin All Stars Baseball Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex For more information, go to www.austinallstarbaseball.com

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June 5th-8th Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881.

June 6th First Thursday Events - 3rd Annual Car Show SPAM® Museum Come out for a SPAMtastic event featuring classic and unique vehicles along our amazing Main Street downtown. For more information, call 507-434-6401.

June 6th-Oct 3rd • 4:00 pm-6:30 pm LeRoy Farmers Market Main Street Stop buy the LeRoy Farmers Market every Thursday for fresh produce, baked goods, canned items, crafts and more. Check out our Facebook page; LeRoy, MN Farmers Market; for sneak peeks and cancellations.

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Calendar of Events June 10th Municipal Pool - OPENS 1:00 pm Pool Hrs.: Mon - Fri 1:00-4:30 pm; Mon, Wed, Thur 7:00-8:30 pm; Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm; Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm. Adult Lap Swim 12:00-1:00 pm Monday - Saturday. Watch for the “OPEN” flag near the diving well that indicates the pool is open

June 10th-15th Water Festival Week Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Celebrate clean water with free, family-friendly water fun! RSVP for programs and service day activities: 507-437-7519 / info@ hormelnaturecenter.org.

June 11th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561.

June 11th • 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Special Kid’s Concert Featuring Dennis Warner Hormel Historic Home Come join us for a magical afternoon of singing, laughter and storytelling! - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

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June 13 • 1:00 pm Ikidowin Acting Ensemble- “We Do It for the Water” Jay C. Hormel Nature Center In conjunction with Water Festival Week, come enjoy a new play.

Written by Sharon Day and directed by Sir Curtis Kirby III. June 14th • 12:00 pm-8:00 pm June 15th • 9:00 am-3:00 pm Grey Minnow Vintage & Handmade Revelry Mower County Fairgrounds Two days of makers, refurbishers, vintage sellers and food vendors - so awesome it can only be called a Revelry! For more information, go to www.greyminnow.com.

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June 12th • 4:00 pm-8:30 pm 2nd Annual - 4th Avenue Fest 4th Ave NE by the Austin Public Library Celebrate - connect - community - culture! Bringing Austin residents together with free live music (MacPhail at Horace Austin Park, Austin Community Band in the city pool parking lot, and La Victoria (mariachi music) in the Historic Paramount Theatre); free open swim at the pool from 7:30 pm to 8 pm; free activities in the Austin Public Library; and more! Enjoy YOUR public spaces! Bring your own blanket and/or lawn chairs and snacks. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

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Calendar of Events June 15th Sunflower Daze Dexter, MN Check us out on page 39 or the Sunflower Daze Facebook page for events and times!

June 15th-16th Girls Fast Pitch Softball Twister Tournament North Todd Complex June 18th • 2:00 pm Indoor Event & 7:00 pm Peace Garden Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Hormel Historic Home Internationally Touring Guitar Duo. Their soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and world guitar instrumentals, heartstring tugging lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, and epic folk rock anthems infused with a visible onstage chemistry guarantees to make the night an uplifting one. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert.

For more information, call 507-433-4243.

June 19th • 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Austin Community Band Concert - FREE event!

Bandshell Community Park, 4th St & 9th Place SW, Austin, MN Free concert in the park! Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the summer evening with some great music.

June 21st • 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 3rd Annual SPAM™-azing Race Downtown Austin Two-person teams race to perform challenges in local businesses to accumulate points towards a winning score. Race raises funds to support Project Spammy’s mission of improving lives through nutrition, educational programming, and leadership development in Guatemala. Registration fee of $40 per team. For more information, contact Megan at mdward@hormel.com or Amanda at acouthouse@hormel.com.

June 21st-23rd All Stars U14 AA Baseball Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex June 22nd Prairie Visions 21st Annual Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride June 24th-28th Circle of Friends Day Camp Hormel Historic Home An educational and fun experience for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Register at www.hormelhistorichome.org. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

June 20th • 10:00 am-11:00 am Senior Special Nature Presentation - David Stokes 1:00-2:00 pm Family Program Nature Presentation - David Stokes Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Audiences of all ages will enjoy David’s energy, live critters, animal artifacts, songs, and short stories about the natural world around us. Please RSVP by Jun 19. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519. Also enjoy free archery practice from 1:00-4:00pm.

June 20th-22nd & 27th-29th • 7:00 pm-9:00 pm June 23rd & 30th • 2:00 pm-4:00 pm The Little Mermaid Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland A Summerset Theatre production of Disney’s re-telling of this classic fairytale. More information to follow. For tickets or more information, go to www.summersettheatre.org.

June 19-21st Summerfest, LeRoy, MN Events located throughout the community. Events include a variety show, kids games, car show, parade, 5K, ADA Malt Wagon, special farmers market, kids pedal pull, and other events.

For more information call 507-324-5707.

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Calendar of Events June 26th • 7:00-8:00 pm Austin Community Band Concert Bandshell Community Park Free concert! Bring your blanket or lawn chair, kick back, and enjoy the music!

June 27th • 12 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Mower County Historical Society 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

June 27th and July 25th GENE RODEN MEMORIAL TRACK MEETS The Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two track meets for anyone ages 3 and up at Westcott field. Field events begin promptly at 6:00 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm. Both meets are free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

June 29th-30th Mantorville Stagecoach Days Mantorville, MN Theater, Art, Food, Historic Displays, Music & More!

June 29th - July 4th Freedom Fest Bandshell Community Park, Austin Annual multi-day celebration of Independence day, with parades, sports, games, vendors, music and entertainment, food, and fireworks. For more information, call 507-437-4561.

June 29th • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Hormel Institute Open House The Hormel Institute Free and open to the public - tour of this amazing world-class cancer research facility. For more information, call 507-433-8804.

June 29th FREEDOM FEST BEGINS! For more information, call 507-437-4561 June 29th & 30th Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881.

June 30th • 12:00 pm Dan Ulwelling 25 Mile Bike Ride Jay C. Hormel Nature Center $12 entry fee if paid by June 11; $15 day of race. Registration and start at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Registration forms online. Helmets required. For more information, call 507-4337184 or 507-437-4561.

July 2019 July 1st • 6:30-7:30 pm Peace Garden Concert - Austin Community Jazz Band Hormel Historic Home Sit back and enjoy a rousing performance by these local musicians. Special musical guest Adam Meckler, a trumpet player, composer, and educator living in Minneapolis, MN. He leads the Adams Meckler Orchestra, an 18 piece nig band that plays his original compositions. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

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July 1st-4th Old Fashioned 4th of July Blooming Prairie, MN Come and enjoy Blooming Prairie’s famous old fashioned 4th of July celebration, the largest celebration in southern Minnesota!

Check out the Blooming Prairie website for events and times. www.bloomingprairie.com July 7th • 9:00 am SPAM®town Disc Golf Tournament Todd Park Singles will play two rounds at Todd Park with a 9 am sign up at the Izaak Walton in Todd Park. For more information, call Deb or Greg Huckaby at 507-433-1611.

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Calendar of Events July 8th • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Kate & the Kaveman Hormel Historic Home Led by Austinite Kate Jordal, this regional act will perform classic rock and folk tunes in addition to current pop favorites. bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

July 9th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

July 10th-14th Winona County Fair St Charles, MN www.winonacountyfair.com July 12th & 13th HFD Chicken Fry Hayfield, MN Check us out on page 35 or on the Hayfield Fire Department Facebook page for events and times.

July 13th-14th Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881.

July 13th-14th • 8:00 am-2:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot Cedar River Archery Club, Austin, MN Come out for a fun, family sporting event. For more information, go to www. Cedarriverarcheryclub.com or call 507-2085698.

July 13th • 8:00 am-1:00 pm 2nd Annual Dammen Adventure Race Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Teams of two race to complete a variety of surprise nature-themed tasks throughout the Nature Center. All proceeds will be donated to the Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program.

For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

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July 12th, 13th & 14th Rose Creek Fun Days 152nd Celebration Check us out on our Facebook page for events and times. City of Rose Creek Facebook page; Rose Creek Fun Days Facebook page; Rose Creek Sesquicentennial Facebook page.

July 15th • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Lehto & Wright Hormel Historic Home Minneapolis based group performing modern interpretations of Traditional Celtic and American Folk Music. The musicians bring a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

July 15th-19th Waseca County Fair Waseca, MN www.wasecacountyfair.org July 15th-21st Fillmore County Fair Preston, MN www.fillmorecountyfair.com

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Residents and property developers can take advantage of this adopted policy during this limited time frame to abate taxes, for five years, on 100% of any new construction value.

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To facilitate your new housing project, contact: Mower County Administration 201 1st St NE, Suite 9 | Austin, MN 55912 507-437-9549

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Calendar of Events July 16th • 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 24th Ag Appreciation Day Mower County Fairgrounds Sponsored by Austin Area Chamber of Commerce - Agri-Business Committee. Tickets cost $10 in advanced, $12 at the door.

For more information, call 507-437-4561.

July 16th-21st Rice County Fair Faribault, MN www.ricecountyfair.net

July 19th-21st Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet - MRC Championship Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881.

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July 18th • 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Family Nature Play Afternoon - Budding Birders Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN Meet award-winning author and naturalist Jennifer Ward, who will read her book, “Mama Built a Little Nest”, followed by tips for enjoying birding with kids and a make-and-take bird craft.

Free program. For more information or to sign up, call 507-4377519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

July 22nd • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Joey Leone: AM Radio Memories Songs & Stories of the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s Hormel Historic Home Joey Leone and his band take an in depth yet lighthearted look at the songs that came out of our AM radios during the golden age of rock and roll. From “one hit wonders” to prolific hit makers, Joey will add fun facts, musical insights, and personal stories that gave us so many AM Radio Memories. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

July 22th-28th Olmsted County Fair Rochester, MN www.olmstedcountyfair.com July 25th GENE RODEN MEMORIAL TRACK MEETS Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring its second meets for anyone age 3 and up at Wescott Field. Field events begin promptly at 6:00 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm.

Meets is free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

July 25th • 10:00 am-11:00 am Senior Special - Bumbling About Bees Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN Where do bees go in the winter? How do they make honey? Get these questions and more answered by Will Bjorndal, former Nature Center intern, beekeeper, and citizen scientist. Will will discuss both Minnesota’s native bees and honey bees; he’ll also have live bees in an observation hive, and honey to taste! Free program for patrons 55 and older, includes coffee, tea and cookie as well as an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of their two access vehicles. Pre-registration appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

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July 25th • 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Family Nature Play Afternoon - The Nature Puppet Players Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.

Laugh along with original songs and whimsical characters in a brand new nature-themed show. The unique humor and storytelling of Will Bjorndal and chief comedic collaborator Chris Anderson are sure to captivate. Audience members will have a chance to meet a live puppet after the performance! For more information or to sign up, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

July 25th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Mower County Historical Society 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

July 30th - August 4th Freeborn County Fair Albert Lea, MN www.freeborncountyfair.com

August 2019 August 3rd • 8:00 am Firemen’s Breakfast Brownsdale, MN August 3rd Brownsdale Fest Brownsdale, MN Check out the Brownsdale Community Facebook page for further events and times!

July 25th-27th & August 1st-3rd • 7:00 pm-9:30 pm July 28th & August 4th • 2:00-4:30 pm Mamma Mia! Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland A Summerset Theatre production. More information to follow.

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July 26th • 4:00pm-6:00pm & July 27th • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Open House - The Hormel Institute Free and open to the public - tour through this amazing worldclass cancer research facility.

For more information, call 507-433-8804.

July 26th • 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Family Fun Night at the POOL! Austin Municipal Pool DJ - DeeAnn Randall. Games & Prizes, more details to follow!

July 26th-27th 2019 Mower County Relay for Life Downtown Austin Annual event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

July 28th-30th MSF U14 AAA/15AA Baseball State Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex July 29th • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Bluedog Blues Band Minneapolis based Bluedogs is an award-winning blues band featuring female blues vocals, rocking blues guitar, hot keys, solid rhythms and bass. The music is influenced by life experiences of Native people. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert.

For more information, call 507-433-4243.

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Calendar of Events August 3rd • 10:00 am-11:00 am Senior Special - Fendrick & Peck Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Join Midwest folk musicians Fendrick and Peck who call themselves “budding naturalists”. With guitar and mandolin in hand, they will share heartfelt lyrics and fresh harmonies with fellow nature lovers. Free program for patrons 55 and older, includes coffee/tea and cookie as well as an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of their two access vehicles. Pre-registration appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 507-437-7519 or email info@ hormelnaturecenter.org.

August 3rd • 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Family Nature Play Afternoon - Fendrick & Peck Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Join Midwest folk musicians Fendrick and Peck who call themselves “budding naturalists”. With guitar and mandolin in hand, they will share heartfelt lyrics and fresh harmonies with fellow nature lovers. Free program for patrons 55 and older, includes coffee/tea and cookie as well as an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of their two access vehicles. Pre-registration appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 507-437-7519 or email info@ hormelnaturecenter.org.

August 4th-5th MSF/NSF U12-U14-16D Girls State Fastpitch Tournament MSF/NSF U12-18C Girls State Fastpitch North Todd Complex August 5th • 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm Defensive Driving Class Four hour refresher course to earn 10% discount on your insurance premium. Cost for members is $17, non-members is $20. To sign up or for more information, call 507-433-2370.

August 5th • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Scott Jasmin presenting Small Town Song Hormel Historic Home Small-town Songs is a collection of original Americana that depicts snapchats of everyday life in an ordinary Midwestern small town. Jasmin’s original tunes reflects the nostalgia of small town living. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

August 6th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

August 6th National Night Out Mantorville, MN Riverside Park promote neighborhood spirit.

August 6th National Night Out Brownsdale, MN Picnic and activities in the park.

August 6th-10th Goodhue County Fair Zumbrota, MN www.goodhuecountyfair.com

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August 8th-11th Mower County Free Fair Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, MN www.mowercountyfair.com Free admission to all the fun you can stand! Fair food, grandstand shows and events, midway, animals, horticultural displays, art and photos, games, entertainment and more! Don’t forget the free admission to Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

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Calendar of Events August 12th • 7:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - Bissen Family & Friends Band Hormel Historic Home One of the areas most loved musical family (and friends) bands.

These talented and downright friendly musicians will perform your favorite classic rock tunes. You’ll be singing along the whole time. - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

August 15th • 10:00 am-11:00 am Senior Special - Bear With Me! Learning About Black Bears Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304, 21st St NE, Austin, MN 2019 Naturalist Intern Andie Harveaux will share her experiences from three summers working with black bears in Northern Minnesota in a presentation full of facts, sprinkled with stories, and littered with pictures. Free program for patrons 55 and older, includes coffee/tea and cookie, as well as an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of their two access vehicles. Pre-registration appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 507-437-7519 or email info@ hormelnaturecenter.org.

August 15th • 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Family Nature Play Afternoon - The Web of Life Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Discover how everything in nature connects, with naturalist intern Kelly Bahl. Learn about the importance of every piece to the puzzle of ecosystems and the web of life through fun crafts and games. Free program. For more information or to sign up, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

August 16th Municipal Pool - Tentative Austin Pool Closing Date August 16th • 7:00 pm August 17th-18th • 2:00 pm Matchbox Children’s Theatre - Yankee Doodle: A Musical Review Historic Paramount Theatre A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. Tickets for youth 14 and under $6, adults $10.

For more information, call 507-437-9078. www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org.

August 17th • 9:00 am-5:00 pm Community Nature Art Show Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Stop in to see nature-inspired artwork by artists of all ages in the community. Each room of the Interpretive Center will have a different theme. If interested in submitting a piece or looking for more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

August 17th • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Natural Community Talent Show Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Local acts get the chance to share their talent in a one-night-only show outside at the Nature Center. Interested in being one of those lucky few acts, or looking for more information - go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

August 22nd • 10:00 am-11:00 am Senior Special - Songs of Bygone Days Jay C Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE, Austin MN Austin favorites Lee and Will Bjorndal will draw on their diverse musical backgrounds to play a wide range of music, from familiar tunes to a few surprises. Free program for patrons 55 and older, includes coffee/tea and cookie as well as an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of their two access vehicles. Pre-registration appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

August 22nd • 12 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

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Calendar of Events August 24th • 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Honey Harvest & Processing Open House Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Stop in to witness the unique process of the honey harvest— from the Nature Center’s own beehives! Free to the public. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

August 24th & 25th MN Statewide High School Mountain Bike Ride SPAM® Bike Trail August 24th & 25th Austin ArtWorks Festival Downtown Austin Power Plant Annual celebration of the arts that features visual, performing, media and literary artists with ties to the Austin region. Includes displays and exhibits, hands-on audience participation, seminars, and the opportunity to purchase unique items - jewelry, pottery, watercolor and oil paints, photographs, furniture, clothing, and more! Join us for this fabulous celebration of the arts, because art works! New this year - the festival will be held in a variety of locations, including the green space across from the TenderMaid, the Austin ArtWorks Center, Sweet Reads Book and Candy Store, and more.

August 26th • 6:00 pm Peace Garden Concert - David Stokes Nature Program Hormel Historic Home David stokes is a popular family entertainer/educator/naturalist who likes to share songs, stories, sign-language and humor when giving children and adults opportunities to engage in nature.

There will be live frogs, turtles, snakes, mice, insects, and fish that children touch, see and interact with. No one will sleep through this program. Bring your camera! - bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Free concert. For more information, call 507-4334243.

September 2019 September 6th-7th 18th Annual Big Iron Truck Show Mantorville, MN www.bigironclassic.com September 7th 19th Annual Fall Festival St. Ansgar, IA Artists, crafters, antiques, seasonal goods, food and other vendors. Specials at retails shops.

September 7th-8th 54th Annual Marigold Days Mantorville, MN Antique & Flea Market, Arts & Crafts, Flower Show, Msic, Parade, Fireman’s Dance. www.marigolddays.com

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April 25 • May 23 • June 27

September 28, 2019 VINTAGE & ANTIQUE SALE October 11-12, 2019 CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTY December 13-14, 2019

July 25 • August 22 September 26 • October 24 PIONEER BUILDING 12:00 NOON Bring your lunch & bring a friend!

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September 7th-11th 73rd Annual National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds Known as the World Series of Swine Shows, the National Barrow Show attracts exhibitors, participants, and visitors from across the country. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

September 8th • 5:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club Sure Shot Challenge Cedar River Archery Club, Austin, MN Come out for a fun, family sporting event. $10 for members, $15 for non-members (family and child rates available). For more information, go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com or call 507208-5698.

September 8th • 2:00 pm-6:00 pm Carriage Hall Event Center - 10th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Sena Ehrhardt and Cole Allen.

Hormel Historic Home September 10th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

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Calendar of Events September 18th • 9:00 am-3:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin, Classroom 3, South Clinic, 3rd Floor Give the gift of blood! To make an appointment, go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Austin Mayo (Austin)”. For more information, call 507-434-1307 or email kari.hall@mayo.edu.

September 20th - 22nd 2019 Highland Cattle Regional Show Mower County Fairgrounds Check out this unique breed of cattle with their soft, abundant coats and long horns, and try a Highland Burger or some Cowboy Beans. For more information, call 507-433-1868..

September 21st • 9:00 am-2:00 pm 2019 Harvest Fest/5K Downtown Austin, MN Annual festival celebrating fall and healthy living. Fun for all ages. The day’s events begin with the annual Harvest Fest 5K; downtown family activities go from 10 am to 2 pm.

More information to follow.

October 11th • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & October 12th • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Vintage & Craft Sale Mower County Historical Society Annual shopping opportunity featuring vintage and craft items.

For more information, call 507-437-6082.

October 11th • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm 2nd Annual Grace Gillett Public Library Potato Bar Fundraiser Brownsdale, MN We welcome you down to the Community Center for good food and a good time.

October 11th-12th City Wide Fall Garage Sale Brownsdale, MN October 11th-13th MN Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener Austin welcomes media, government officials, and other guests to open the annual pheasant hunting season. For more information, contact Discover Austin, MN at 507-437-4563 or email visitor@austincvb.com.

September 26th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

September 27th • 9:00 am-1:00 pm Defensive Driving Class Mower County Senior Center Four hour refresher course to earn a 10% discount on your insurance premium. Cost for members is $17, non-members is $20. To sign up or for more information, call 507-433-2370.

September 28th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society

Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, pioneer activities for the whole family, Thresher’s dinner, bake sale, live music, gunny sack races and candy blast, and much more. Outdoor exhibits open, including railroad car, log cabin, blacksmith’s shop. Free and open to all ages. Call 507-437-6082 for more information.

October 2019 October 4th-5th Fall City Wide Garage Sales, LeRoy, MN October 8th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

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Calendar of Events October 11th-13th National Llama Show Mower County Fairgrounds Here’s your chance to see these amazing fuzzy, cute animals up close and personal. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

October 11th & 12th Halloween Warm-Up Jay C Hormel Nature Center, Austin Take a 45-minute hike and enjoy “spook”tacular Halloween and nature skits performed by creatures, critters, and spirits of the night. Then relax inside Ruby Rupner Auditorium with cider and treats! Especially designed to appeal to children ages 4-11 (accompanied by an adult), but all ages are welcome! Every ten minutes, a group of 25 is led into the “boo”tiful forest to meet the assorted spirits that reside there. Select your time slot when you purchase your tickets. Tickets on sale starting on Sep 8, at Super Fresh Produce, Bakery, & Garden Center (2104 4th St NW, 507437-6554). First hike 6:50 pm, last hike 9:10 pm. Cost - $8.00 per person (includes apple cider & a cookie).

October 12th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

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October 12th • 4:00 pm Firemen Fish Fry Brownsdale, MN October 13th • 8:00 am-12:00 pm HFD Pancake Feed Hayfield Fire Department October 26th Fall Festival Mantorville, MN Hay Rides, Ghost Stories, & Pumpkin Painting October 31st • 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Halloween Brownsdale, MN Stop at the Community Center to warm up with hot cocoa and cookies.

November 2019 November 2nd • 5:00 pm-9:00 pm 17th Annual Thanksgiving Feast Fundraiser Holiday Inn Conference Center Enjoy social hour, delicious meal, music and entertainment, raffles, games, and a silent and live auction. Tickets $40. Friends of the Hormel Nature Center receive a $5 coupon at the Feast to use towards raffles, games or auction items. All proceeds go to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

November 4th • 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Defensive Driving Class Mower County Senior Center Four hour refresher course to earn 10% discount on your insurance premium. Cost for members is $17, non-members is $20.

To sign up or for more information, call 507-433-2370.

November 9th • 6:00 pm Turkey Time Bingo Brownsdale, MN Fire Hall November 12th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

November 21st-23rd Hormel Historic Home Christmas Hormel Historic Home Annual holiday event featuring a tour of the festively decorated historic home, live music,food, and more. For more information, call 507-433-4243 or go to www.hormelhistorichome.org.

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November 29th Christmas in the City Held annually the day after Thanksgiving, this event promotes Austin as a great place to shop local and celebrate the holiday season. For more information, call 507-437-4561.

November 30th Shop Small Saturday Mantorville, MN November 30th Small Business Saturday St. Ansgar, IA Start your Christmas shopping by supporting our small town businesses. There will be drawings for Chamber Bucks!

December 2019 December Santa & Holiday Expo Brownsdale, MN Date to be determined. Follow us on Facebook for more details.

December 3rd Christmas in the Northwest

December 5th Christmas in the Southwest December 6th & 7th A Handmade Christmas - Indie Maker Market Hormel Historic Home 35+ makers and lots of holiday cheer! AHandmadeChristmas. com.

December 6th Holiday Dazzle Blooming Prairie Come down to Blooming Prairie for Holiday fun and sales!

Check out the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information!

December 7th Olde Fashioned Christmas Mantorville, MN Caroling, Sleigh Rides, Santa, Crafts, & Open house at Businesses December 7th Merry TubaChristmas!

Historic Paramount Theatre, Austin Community Christmas concert featuring the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, and baritone. All players of these instruments are invited and encouraged to join the fun - rehearsal in the morning, performance in the afternoon.

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Calendar of Events December 7th • 8:00am-4:00pm Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser - Books are Fun! Mayo Clinic Health Systems Events are held in the piano waiting room near the lab. Proceeds benefit programs at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

For more information, call 507-434-1307 or email kari.hall@ mayo.edu.

December 7th • 9:00 am Christmas in LeRoy LeRoy/Ostrander School Commons Events include a cookie walk, soup luncheon, and craft show/sale.

December 7th & 8th Hometown Christmas St. Ansgar, IA Shopping with Santa on Sunday, Family activities, bake sales, light displays along with specials at the retail shops.

December 10th Christmas in the East December 10th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

Masonic Pancake Feed Monthly on the first Saturday • 9:00 am-12:00 pm Austin Masonic Lodge, 315 A Main St. N, Austin

The Austin Masons are hosting an all you can eat pancake feed for $5 per person. Come and enjoy Pancakes, Sausage, Orange Juice, Milk and Coffee.

Movie Night at the Paramount Theatre Weekly on Wednesday at 7:30 pm For more information and to find out which movie will be playing call 507-434-0934.

January 2020 Thursdays • 3-6pm Free Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental Weather/snow conditions permitting. For more information call 507-437-7519.

Austin Packer Classic Peewee A, B, C Hockey Tournament Packer Arena For more information call 507-438-6777 or email http://tournamentdirectorayh@gmail.com.

Wedding and Event Showcase Hormel Historic Home Find vendors and service providers to help make your wedding or event amazing! For more information call 507-433-4243.

December 13th-14th Christmas in the County Mower County Historical Society For more information, call 507-437-6082

2020 SPAM® Museum Monthly on the first Thursday Downtown, Austin Call or go online to www.spam.com/museum for more information on the First Thursday Event Series at the SPAM® Museum.

Each month a different event! 507-437-5100.

Paint the Town Pink Annual series of events to raise awareness of and funds for cancer research at the Hormel Institute. For more information go to www.hi.umn.edu or call 507-460-0259.

February 2020 Foodie Throwdown-Hoedown Throwdown Hormel Historic Home Take part in this annual food competition featuring local chefs preparing foods according to the selected theme, and help determine the winner. For more information call 507-433-4243.

24th Annual The Arc Mower County Rose Sale Orders can be taken until the end of March and pick-up/delivery is scheduled for mid April. Proceeds help fund programs benefiting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Visit www.thearcmc.org for more information.

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MCHS Annual Pasta Dinner/Live Auction Annual fundraiser for the Mower County Humane Society offering a delicious pasta dinner and all sorts of auction items in a wide variety of merchandise, gift baskets, certificates, and services. For more information call 507-437-9262.

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March 2020 2019 Harris Music Competition Annual competition for musical youths ages 6 to 18. For more information call 507-433-4243.

6th Annual Shoe-Away Hunger Drive The Rock Solid 4-H Club is collecting gently-used and even junk shoes to help put food on the shelves of local food banks.

Gently-used shoes will be sold from a mobile shoe store, and the junk shoes will be ground up for use as stuffing in a variety of different things. For more information call 507-434-7939.

45th Annual Austin Home and Vacation Show Packer Arena Annual expo featuring many vendors offering a variety of products and services of interest to homeowners and travelers. For more information and for interested Vendors,contact Power 96/ KQPR at 507-373-9600.

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45th Annual Riverside Figure Skating Club’s Ice Show Riverside Arena Annual showcase of the Riverside Figure Skating Club members’ talent. For more information call 507-273-2023.

18.5 miles of paved surface on the north branch and 5 miles on the south branch The Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail is a 23.5 mile paved rural escape with a Northern Branch of 18.5 miles and a Southern Branch of five completed miles. The trailhead is located in Riceville, nestled in northern Iowa off U.S. Highway 9. The majority of the trail runs on abandoned railroad beds and winds through rural countryside. Less than one mile is on shared roadway.

2020 Scouting for Food As part of the National Good Turn America Project, Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts will be collecting donations for the local food shelves. For more information about this program call 507387-3123.

You will traverse through five biospheres: prairie, wetland, farmland, marsh and woodlands. You will cross three waterways: Wapsipinicon River, Watson’s Creek and Lake Hendricks. You may encounter white tail deer, muskrat, otter, turkey, pheasant and numerous native species.

The Shooting Star Trail 22 miles of 8 foot wide asphalt in excellent condition.

The Blazing Star Trail 6 miles of 8 foot wide asphalt in excellent condition.

The Blazing Star State Trail is paved and runs from the north side of Albert Lea Lake in Albert Lea to Myre-Big Island State Park, a distance of approximately six miles.

Future plans call for extending the trail east through the small town of Hayward to Austin’s trail network and the Shooting Star State Trail. The long-term goal is to extend the trail from Albert Lea all the way east to the Mississippi River.

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The eastern trailhead is in LeRoy on MN 56 near US 63. The trail goes immediately through Lake Louise State Park on toward Taopi and Adams, right past the city park and on to the western trailhead in Rose Creek, 5 miles south of I-90 on MN 56, which is just a few miles outside of Austin.

Parking & Rest Areas: You will find plenty of parking at the trailhead at LeRoy, at the Adams City Park, near the Rose Creek trailhead and at the Rose Pedaler on MN 56 and at the Taopi rest area. Restrooms and picnic areas are found at the Adams City park adjacent to the trail, at Taopi and at the LeRoy trailhead. Bike racks have been placed at a number of key places and rest benches, too.

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Adams Dairy Days June 7-9, 2019 Events and times are subject to change. Please check out the Adams Booster Club Facebook page for updates and details for purchasing memorabilia!

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Blooming Prairie 2019 Calendar of Events May 11th • City Wide Garage Sale

Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Local grocers providing fresh meat, produce, and a variety of local products

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Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration July 3rd & 4th

July 1st-4th • Old Fashioned 4th of July Come and enjoy Blooming Prairie’s famous old fashioned 4th of July celebration, the largest celebration in southern Minnesota! Check out the Blooming Prairie website for events and times. www.bloomingprairie.com December 6th • Holiday Dazzle Come down to Blooming Prairie for Holiday fun and sales!

Check out the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information!

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Schedule of Events 2019 May 3rd • Garden Spot Market Grand Opening Bank parking lot or Community Center. Sales, festivities, and walking taco fundraiser. Check out the Garden Spot Market Facebook page for more information.

May 4th & 5th • City Wide Spring Sales & Library Book Sale Bargains and treasures throughout the city. For more information, call 507-567-2167 May through October • Garden Spot Market Bank parking lot or Community Center (depending on the weather)

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The Village of Brownsdale was legally established on July 7th, 1856, although the first settlers came in the spring of 1855. At this time 3 Norwegian families filed claims to land. Here they built sod homes that measured 10 feet by 12 ft. which was the requirement at that time. The 3 families of the original settlers sold their claims and moved west in the spring of 1856. Among the first to come here in the spring of 1856 were the Brown brothers, Hosmer and Andrew. Only a trail ran east to west through town which they named Main Street. The road section north to south was called Mill St. because the Brown Brothers were setting up a saw mill on the South bank of the creek.

May 5th • Brownsdale Firemen’s Breakfast 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Fire Hall June - August • Brownsdale Library Summer Reading Program Events and programming June 14th • Ice Cream Social TBD - Follow us on Brownsdale Community Facebook page for updates August 3rd • Firemen’s Breakfast 8:00-11:00 am, Fire Hall August 3rd • Brownsdale Fest - Check us out on our City of Brownsdale Facebook page for details August 6th • Brownsdale National Night Out Picnic and activities in the park October 11th • Library Potato Bar Fundraiser 11:00 am-7:30 pm, Community Center October 11th & 12th • Brownsdale Fall City Wide Sales

October 12th • Brownsdale Firemen’s Fish Fry 4:00-8:00 pm - Fire Hall October 31st • Halloween Community Cookies & Cocoa 5:00-7:00 pm; Community Center November 9th • Turkey Bingo 5:00-9:00 pm, Brownsdale Fire Department December Santa & Holiday Expo TBD

Visit City of Brownsdale Facebook page for more events and details!

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Rose Creek Days July 12-14, 2019

Friday, July 12th • 14th Annual Black Socks Kickball Tournament in the park, youth & adult • Concession Stand in the Park • Fireman’s Water Fight • Music at “The Creek”

Saturday, July 13th • Concession Stand in the park • Softball Tournament • Tractor Pull • Tess Lanherr Run/Walk • Volleyball at The Creek • Fireman’s Pork Chop Supper • Music at “The Creek” Negative Waves

Sunday, July 14th • Concession Stand in the Park • Softball Tournament Most of the activities are in the city park.

Prairie Vision’s 21th Annual Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride Saturday, June 22, 2019 Ride begins and ends at LeRoy, MN at the Trailhead Registration begins at 6:30 am with Ride Start at 7:00/8:30 am A great opportunity to ride with family and friends through Prairie Vision country. The communities of LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, Rose Creek, and Austin are working together to host the 19th Annual Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride. This ride covers flat terrain, wild flowers, oak savannah, tall grass prairie, corn and soybean fields, small towns, and country life. Checkpoints and the rural towns of Rose Creek, Austin, Ostrander, Taopi, and Adams are a part of the routes. The 20 and 40mile rides are on bike trail only. Organizers have chosen rural blacktop roads for you to enjoy. Excellent rest stops with food and water are provided. All routes are fully-supported, some are patrolled with motorcycles and are fully-supported with sag wagon.

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Hayfield 2019 Hayfield Fire Dept. Chicken Fry & Street Dances July 12 & 13, 2019 Friday, July 12th • Vikings Pride Golf Tournament - 10 am Shotgun Start • Miss Hey Days Pageant - 7 pm • Bingo - 6:30 pm • Beer Gardens/Full Bar - 5:30 pm to 1 am • Legion Serving Food - TBD • Street Dance - Junk FM - 8:30 pm to 12:30 am

Hayfield Fire Department Golf Tournament Saturday, June 8, 2019 Oaks Golf Course 5th Annual HFD Golf Outing 4 Man scramble 36 Teams.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with tee-off times at 9:30 AM. The cost of the event is only $65. This price includes entry into all events on the course, 18 holes of golf, food during the round and various awards. For more information or to register contact Ryan Kuster at 507-696-8693. Also check out the Hayfield Fire Department Facebook page for more details!

Saturday, July 13th • Parade - TBD • 5K Walk/Run - 8 am • Bean Bag Tournament - 10 am Sign Up • Boy Scout Pancake Feed - 7 am to Noon • Lions Brat Stand - Opens at 10 am • Kid Activities/Games - 7 pm to 10 am • Chicken Fry Food - 4 pm to 8 pm • Beer Gardens/Full Bar - 5:30 pm to 1 am • Street Dance - Country Line Drive - 8:30 pm to 12:30 am

Hayfield Fire Department Pancake Feed Sunday, October 13, 2019 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Mantor ville Mantorville Theatre Company 2019 Show Schedule Reservations 507-635-5420 or www.mantorvillain.com

Auditions May 19 & 20 at 7:00 pm

Melodrama Season June 14 - August 25

Wait Until Dark October 4-27, 2019

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Historic Mantorville

Mantorville is a historic delight to visit . It is nestled in a picturesque valley of the Zumbro Rive r. You and your family will discover the same charm that brought the Mantor brothers in 1854 with their fam ilies, and inspired the citizens of Mantorville to preserve the entire 12 block downtown by placing it on the Nationa l Historic Registry in 1975. This status is shared with such places as Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and Boston.

There is a wealth of architectural heritage, talented artis ts, fine dining, entertainment, exquisite shopping, festi vals and everyday activities for all ages and interests.

Charlie Brown Christmas Nov. 22 - Dec. 8, 2019 Tickets may be purchased online at www.mantorvillain.com Reservations: Call 507-635-5420

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Celebrating over 160 years

Chocolate Shoppe "Sweetest Place in Town" • Hand dipped Chocolates • Homemade Fudge, Caramel, Toffee, Truffles and Creams • Ice Cream • Unique Candies 420 N. Main Street, Mantorville, MN 507-635-5814 www.chocolateshoppe.co

In Historic Mantorville, MN

502 N. Main St (Hwy 57)

507-635-2331

Reservations Appreciated hubbellhouserestaurant.com Tuesday-Friday 11:00-2:00 and 4:00-Closing • Saturday 11:30-2:30 and 4:00-Closing • Sunday 11:30-Closing Closed Monday Visit our web site for more information

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M

emorabilia Antiques & Collectibles

507-635-5419

9 West 5th Street, Mantorville, MN

MANTORVILLE SQUARE

* Antiques * Collectibles * Gifts 507-635-5554

416 N. Main St. Mantorville, MN

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501 N Main St

Mantorville, MN

Call 507.635.5557 for all your party needs

Mantor ville

Schedule of Events

National Night Out • August 6

Spring Fling • May 18 Rummage and Bake Sale; Plant Exchange Garden Tractor Show and Parade 10-2pm

Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market • Tuesdays May through

Riverside Park to promote neighborhood spirit

18th Annual Big Iron Truck Show • September 6-7 www.bigironclassic.com

October 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

54rd Annual Marigold Days • September 7-8

Wasioja Civil War Recruiting Station • June 8 dodgecountyhistorical.org

www.marigolddays.com Antique & Flea Market, Arts & Crafts, Flower Show, Music, Parade, Firemen’s Dance

Mantorville Melodramas • June-September Tickets infor-

Fall Festival • October 26

mation at www.mantorvillain.com

Mantorville Stagecoach Days • June 29-30

Hay Rides, Ghost Stories and Pumpkin Painting Shop Small Saturday - November 30

Theater, Art, Food Historic Displays, Music, & more

Olde Fashioned Christmas - December 7

Art Guild Kids’ Summer Art Camp • June – Aug. www.mantorvilleartguild.org

Caroling, Sleigh Rides, Santa, Crafts, & Open house at businesses

Dodge County Free Fair • July 17-21

Events subject to change

www.dodgecountyfreefair.com

54th Annual Marigold Days Sept. 7-8, 2019

It all began with the humble marigold, a hearty and colorful little flower native to the Americas. Initially begun as a flower show to promote the planting of marigolds throughout the Mantorville community, with early sponsorship from Marigold Dairies, Rochester, Minnesota, this event has grown to be on one the region’s best known and most attended annual festivals.

Marigold Days offers something for everyone. Antique & Flea Market, Flower Show, Quilt Show, Car Show, Bingo, Melodramas performed by the Mantorville Theater Company, Lots of Really Good Food, Live Music both days, Street Dances, Fireworks, 5K Run, Baseball Tournament and a Grande Parade. www.MarigoldDays.com Published by the Mower County Shopper

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Bluff County

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Walking Tours

• Houston • LaCrescent • Peterson • Rushford • Spring Valley This official MN Scenic Byway is one of the state’s first designated wildflower routes. The Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources collaborate to manage wildflowers and native grasses along the route. The route passes through rich agricultural regions and small rural towns with historic buildings of national significance, bed and breakfasts, golf, swimming pools and city parks. Lake Louise State Park is located on the route. This is a 32 mile drive along Highway 56. Inland from the Mississippi is Bluff Country, where streams me-

Bluffscape Amish Tours Tours Daily April - October 10am & 1:30pm No Sundays or Religious Holidays Saturdays only in November

ander through peaceful valleys, as do bike trails that lure visitors to small towns along the way, including Harmony and Lanesboro, home to the Commonweal Theatre. There are many Amish homesteads in the area, and shops carry their quilts, woodwork and other handcrafted items.

Niagara Cave and Mystery Cave tours are other area highlights.

The members of Bluff Country provide support through their memberships and their personal involvement in the organization. Financial support is also received from Houston, Fillmore and Mower Counties and from community lodging taxes. In addition, the City of Rushford provides the facility for the Regional Visitor Center.

Thanks to all of you who make this organization possible!

• Underground Waterfall • Wedding Chapel • Stalactites • Fossils

Come & See the Natural Beauty of Niagara Cave!

Enjoy the refreshing 48 degrees year round.

Picnic areas, Gift shop & Gemstone mining available. Walking shoes are recommended.

Nationally recognized as one of the best caves in the U.S.

Niagara Cave & Mini Golf

• Concession stand available • Ice cream • Sandwiches • Beverages

ReSeRvATiONS AT: Stone Mill Hotel & Suites 102 Beacon St. e, Lanesboro, MN

(507) 467-3070 bluffscape@hotmail.com

A Step Back in Time Lanesboro, Minnesota

www.bluffscape.com

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USA TODAYS 2018 BUCKET LIST DESTINATION

Call 507-886-6606 niagaracave.com Open weekends - April. Open Daily - May thru October 2 mi. south of Harmony on Hwy 139 then 2 mi. west on County Hwy 30.

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2019 Calendar of Events June 14th, 15th & 16th • Town & Country Days Horticulture Fair & All School Reunion Go to www.stansgar.org for schedule of events.

St. Ansger December 7th & 8th • Hometown Christmas Shopping with Santa on Sunday, Family activities, bake sales, light displays along with specials at the retail shops.

September 7th • 19th Annual Fall Festival Artists, crafters, antiques, seasonal goods, food and other vendors. Specials at retails shops.

November 30th • Small Business Saturday Start your Christmas shopping by supporting our small town businesses. There will be drawings for Chamber Bucks!

Side Doors Antique Open by chance or Appointment

Kathy Falk

Tel: 641-713-2354

Cell: 641-512-5705 Wide Variety of Antiques and Collectibles.

Liquidation Sale of Post Card Inventory.

• Accessible Room • Romantic Fireplaces

• Air Conditioning • Retreats/Seminars

Murder Mysteries, Special Events, Private Parties & Lunches. Follow us on Facebook to see our schedule of events.

641-713-3113

329 West 4th St, St. Ansgar, IA

Dexter

Sunflower Daze Saturday, June 15, 2019

• Beanbag Tournament - uptown, time TBD. Registration Information Contact: Del Mees 507-438-7986 • V endors: 3 Independent Crafters: Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Metal Yard Art, 31 Bags, Jarvita Coffees.

• Food Stand & Beer Garden - uptown all day • FREE Band Concert featuring “Redemption Road”, 8:00 pm - midnight AND MUCH MORE!

Dexter

Elevator & LP, Inc

• LP Gas • Hubbard Feed •O n Sight Grain Pick-up Check With Us Before You Buy!

Dexter, MN 507-584-6422

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Osage, IA

Schedule of Events 2019 June 9 • Summer Treasures Fest 8am-4pm June 22 • Bike Ride Around Mitchell County (BRAM) 8am Start June 28 • Friday Night Out 5pm-9pm July 4 • 4th of July Parade 10am July 19 • Friday Night Out 5pm-9pm August 9 • Friday Night Out 5pm-9pm September 21 • Autumn Artistry 8am-4pm November 1 • Holiday Kick-Off November 30 • Small Business Saturday December 6-7 • Magic on Main June-October • Downtown Farmers Market (Thursdays) June-October • Last Thursdays (Shop Late) Last Thursday of the Month

Check out our events calendar at www.osagechamber.com for full events listing!

Email chamber@osage.net | 641.732.3163

Kountry Kupboard Specializing in Bulk Foods

Watts Theatre

LIMESTONE BREWERS (641) 832-3100 518 Main Street Osage, IA

Go to our website for show times, movies playing, and more!

Emerson’s On Main 641.732.3582 632 Main | St Osage, Iowa

733 Main Street, Osage, Iowa (641) 732-5315 kountrykupboard@osage.net

(641) 732-4904 714 Main St | Osage, Iowa www.wattstheatre.com

Frames and More

Hours:

Thurs-Sat 2 pm-10ish pm

Closed:

Sun-Wed

www.limestonebrewers.com

Debbie’s Quilt Shop & Gifts

Cedar River Complex

Stop in or shop online!

607 Main St • Osage, Iowa (641) 832-2604 giftsgalore@osage.net

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Meet. Play. Learn. Enjoy.

(641) 832-3600

809 Sawyer Dr | Osage, Iowa cedarrivercomplex.com

(641) 832-3067 703 Main Street Osage, Iowa

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(641) 732-1474

605 Main St | Osage debbies.com

Osage, IA

The City of Osage owns and maintains nine park sites for a total of 275 acres.

The facilities and areas include: •9 park shelters (Burnham Park, Bob Muller Park, JC Field & Park, Rotary Soccer Park, Davidson Park, City Park, Water Tower Park, Harmony Park, and Spring Park) • 4 baseball fields (Bob Muller Park & JC Field Park)

The Osage Park & Rec Department also sponsors many Youth Recreation Programs, including: • Fall/Spring Soccer • Summer T-ball, Softball, & Baseball • Girls Tennis

“Like” Osage Park and Recreation on Facebook for advance notice of cancellations and announcements.

•2 outdoor basketball courts (City Park & Spring Park) • 1 fishing area (Spring Park) • 2 nature areas (on trails into and out of Spring Park) •7 playgrounds (Burnham Park, Bob Muller Park, JC Ball Park, City Park, Water Tower Park, Harmony

Sundaes, Ice Cream, Malts & Shakes, and more!

Call Ahead and Eat When You Get Here!

(641) 732-5163

Park, Spring Park) • 1 primitive campground (Spring Park)

1614 Main Street Osage, Iowa stansdriveinosage.com

(641) 732-5152 530 Main St. • Osage www.osagefloralandgifts.com

• 2 horseshoe courts (located at the Mitchell Co Fairgrounds) • 1 skate park (Davidson Park) • 4 soccer fields (Rotary Soccer Park) • 3 tennis courts (City Park & JC Ball Park) • 1 sand volleyball court (City Park) • 9-hole Frisbee disc golf course (Davidson Park) • 3-mile limestone trail (Harry Cook Trail to Spring Park)

If You Can Dream It, You Can CREATE It!

CREATE

• DIY Crafts • Unique Gifts • Fun Group Events

641-732-9780 731 Main St. | Osage

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Dungey’s Furniture & Flooring Town & Country Plaza 101 Plaza Lane • Osage 641-732-4424

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Jay C Hormel Nature Center Nature Play Afternoons June 13, 20; July 18, 25; Aug. 3, 15; 1:00-4:00 pm Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy FREE canoe or kayak rentals, pond scooping for aquatic critters, nature programs, archery, netting dragonflies & butterflies, crayfish hunting, survival games and /or self-guided nature trail activities. FREE Family Nature Programs at 1:00 pm (during Nature Play afternoons)

Water Festival Week June 10-15 6 days of classes, workshops, tours and more! Learn about how many roles water play in our lives. Don’t miss the “We Are Water Minnesota” traveling exhibit (April 27-June 16) located in the classroom in the Nature Center.

1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912 Phone: 507-437-7519 Fax: 507-437-8246 Email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org Website: hormelnaturecenter.org

Interpretive Center Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Trail Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily

Canoe & Kayak Rentals The Nature Center rents canoes and kayaks for use from Dobbins Creek to East Side Lake or on our pond.

Rentals available Sunday afternoon through Saturday (no rentals on city holidays), June 1-Sept. 29, 2019.

Life jackets,paddles, and canoe/kayak rollers are provided. Fee: $10.00 for up to 3 hours.

Summer Youth Programs

Sola Fide Observatory Come out and discover fascinating facts about the night sky during our free observatory open house hours! Sola Fide Observatory is open to the public on specified Saturdays throughout the year. On these select evenings, Nature Center staff and volunteers are available to assist the public in viewing the night sky.

PUBLIC VIEWING SCHEDULE: Go to our website www.hormelnaturecenter.org to April 13 & 27; May 4 & 11; June 1 & 8; July 6 & 20 check out numerous summer youth programs for chilAug. 10 & 24; Sept. 7 & 28; Oct. 5 & 19; Nov. 9 & 23 dren 6 months to 16+ years of age. Fees vary depending All dates are Saturdays. Viewing begins at 9:00 pm on programs. Full and half scholarships are available for April 13 - Sept 7 and 8:00 pm Sept. 28 - Nov. 23 several of the programs.

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Jay C Hormel Nature Center 2nd Annual Dammen Adventure Race

Drum Making with Wayne Manthey

Kevin Dammen loved the great outdoors and was an avid athlete. In 2011, Kevin passed away while kayaking on Lake Superior. Honor his legacy on Sat., July 13 (rain or shine) in the 2nd annual Dammen Adventure Race. Teams of two will race to complete a variety of surprise nature-themed tasks throughout the Nature Center. All proceeds will be donated to the Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program.

Age categories: Age 6-9 & Adult; Age 10-13 & Adult; Age 14-17 & Adult; Two (2) Adults. $25.00 per person with pre-registration. $30.00 per paid day-of

September 21 | 12 - 5 pm Making your own drum is a journey that is individually and spiritually meaningful. The drum symbolizes the heartbeat of life, the heartbeat of the community. It is not simply an art form, but a tool for cleansing, centering, and focusing one’s intentions for heath and happiness. Drum maker Wayne Manthey will take participants through the process of making their own frame drum from natural materials, one step at a time.

Cost of materials per participant: 13” drum - $110.00 or 16” drum - $135.00

Summer and Fall Special Events

For a full 2019 Schedule of Events please visit the Hormel Nature Center website at www.hormelnaturecenter.org

Nature Art Show August 17 | 9 am - 5 pm & 18 | 1 pm - 5 pm Stop in to see nature-inspired artwork by artists of all ages in the community. Interested in submitting a piece? Visit our website to learn more. This year, we added one more day of viewing to popular demand!

Natural Community Talent Show August 18 | 7 pm Local acts will get the chance to share their talent in a one-night-only show outside at the Nature Center. Interested in being one of those few lucky acts? Visit our website to learn more. Limited to the first 12 replies.

Where Children Play & Learn in Nature Visit Our New Interpretive Center Open: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Honey, Harvest & Processing Open House August 24 | 1- 4 pm Stop in to witness the unique process of the honey harvest- from the Nature Center’s own beehives! Free to the public.

Explore 10 miles of trails that run through forests, wetlands and prairies. Visit our website for more information about programs & special events.

507.437.7519 • WWW.HORMELNATURECENTER.ORG

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Parks & Rec

500 4th Ave NE • www.ci.austin.mn.us For more information on any of these events call 507-433-1881

Summer 2019 Schedule

Municipal pool

The pool will open Monday June 10, at 1:00 pm!

HRS: M-F 1:00-4:30; M, W, Th 7:00-8:30; Sat 1:00-6:00; Sun 2:00-7:00. Tentative pool closing date August 16.

Swimming Lessons

Session 1: June 17-28

Session 2: July 1-12

Session 3: July 15-26

Session 4: July 29-Aug 9

Golf Lessons

Monday & Wednesday June 10-July 17 Tuesday & Thursday June 11-July 18

Soccer

Held June 11-July 28

Tennis Lessons June 10-July 24

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Equipment Rental • Volleyball Kits

• Volleyball Net & Ball

• Golf

• Croquet

• Picnic Kits

• Disc Golf Kits

Facility Rentals

• Horseshoe Sets

• Blongo Bell

• Todd Park Pavilion

• Lions Park Pavilion

• Riverside Arena

• Packer Arena

• LaFayette Park Pavilion • East Side Lake Gazebo

• Municipal Pool

• Shirley Theel Memorial Park Pavilion PACKER POWER SPORTS TRAINING CAMP June 11-July 25

AUSTIN YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP July 24-26

WATER, NATURE & ADVENTURE June 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

AUSTIN PACKER SUMMER SWIM June 18 - August 17

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Recreation Packer Arena

601 NE 7th St. • 1-507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us 17,000 square foot multipurpose arena. Ice available October-April.

Austin Municipal Swimming Pool

600 Main St. North • 507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us Olympic-size pool with a 104-foot waterslide with “S” curve. Wading pool available. Open M-F 1:00-4:30; M,W, & T 7:00-8:30; Sat 1:00-6:00; Sun 2:00-7:00 from early June through mid August.

Austin Skate Park

Hormel Century Parkway In-line skaters and skate boarders can enjoy a free outdoor Tier 1 park.

Mower County Youth Activity Center (YAC)

Riverside Arena 501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881 Youth ages 11-18 can enjoy a variety of different activities.

Chateau Raceway

54219 266th St., Lansing • 507-440-8238 www.chateauspeedway.com Dirt oval track, 3/8 mile long. Friday night beginning at 7:30 p.m., during the summer.

Deer Creek Speedway & Campground

25262 U.S. 63, Spring Valley • 507-346-2342 www.deercreekspeedway.com Deer Creek is a 60+ acre facility with one of the Midwest’s most state of the art racing complexes. This high banked 3/8 dirt-clay race track puts on an average of 30 events a year.

Disc Golf at Driesner Park South

8th St. SE Rigorous twelve-chain basket course. Course maps are available at Austin Park and Recreation at 121 4th Ave. NE. No fees.

East Side Lake

8th Ave. & Oakland Place NE Located by Oakland Place East, the lake features a boat launch, play ground equipment, shelters and picnic gazebo.

Pedestrian and Bike Trails

3.3 miles of hard-surfaced path starting at the Hormel Century Parkway and finishing at Community Park.

Riverland Community College Complex

1900 8th Ave. NW • 507-433-1881 Four-diamonds, full-size baseball fields, concessions, restrooms available.

Riverside Arena

501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us This multi-purpose air-conditioned building features a 17,000 square foot sheet of ice from November through March.

Snowmobile Trails

200 miles of snowmobile trails that are groomed regularly.

These trails connect with more than 800 miles of trails in Southern Minnesota.

The Rec Center Ellis Middle School

1700 4th Ave. SE • 507-433-1881 Various exercise options include swimming, basketball, volleyball and climbing wall. Open Saturdays and Sundays, January - March.

Todd Park

11th St. NE • 507-433-1881 Two complexes featuring nine lit softball diamonds, concession, baseball diamond,playground, sand volleyball courts, 27-hole disc golf course, five open pavilions, and three regulation-size soccer fields.

Wescott Field

1300 W. Oakland Ave. • 507-433-0426 Community Athletic Facility includes a nine-lane Mondo track, three soccer/football fields, a baseball field and six new tennis courts.

Echo Lanes

1600 10th Dr. SE • 507-437-8241 www.echolanesaustin.com 36-lane bowling alley features daily special events.

Lake Louise State Park

12385 766th Ave. • Mower County Rd. 14 • 507-324-5249 www.dnr.state.mn.us This park contains two spring-fed streams, hiking trails, horse trails, interpretive trail, snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails and bike trails.

YMCA

704 1st Dr. NW • 507-433-1804 • www.ymca-austin.org For youth development, healthy living & social responsibility

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City Govt.

PLANNING FOR AND INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE BY…

Providing a safe, high quality community to raise children, which will encourage generations to remain in (or return to) Austin Coordinating and focusing efforts to create well paying jobs Respecting and understanding the values and cultures of all our citizens Encouraging a healthy, diverse economy and a vibrant, attractive central business district Creating a high level of recreational and quality of life opportunities for all ages Partnering with other elected entities and the private sector to “grow our community together” ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

In the City of Austin, the way we do business is as important as the business we do. Those who work for and on behalf of the City must be trustworthy, dependable, honest and have a high degree of personal integrity.

Through our actions, the citizens we serve should feel that their input and participation is appreciated, that their city government is responsive and that they have been treated fairly, professionally, and with respect.

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VALUE:

Working as a team, making decisions collectively Providing positive, progressive leadership Providing government services efficiently Treating employees with respect.

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Austin Council Members Back Row: Steve King, Paul Fischer, Jason Baskin, Jeff Austin Front Row: Joyce Poshusta, Laura Helle, Tom Stiehm, Rebecca Waller CITY GOVERNMENT NUMBERS City Hall - 507-437-9940 Mayor - 507-437-9965 Police Dept - 507-437-9400 or 911 * if emergency Fire Dept. - 507-433-3405 Park & Rec Dept - 507-433-1881 Engineering Dept - 507-437-9950 Street/Sewer Depts - 507-434-0067 Waste Water Treatment - 507-437-7701 COUNTY GOVERNMENT NUMBERS Main Information 507-437-9494 Assessors Office 507-437-9440 Attorneys Office 507-437-9428 Auditor/Treasurers Office 507-437-9456 Board of Commissioners 507-437-9549 Correctional Services 507-437-9454 Coordinators Office 507-437-9549 Court Administration 507-437-9465 Data Processing 507-437-9527 Emergency Management 507-437-9483 Extension Office 507-437-9434

Family Connections Office 507-437-9700 GIS-Data Processing 507-437-9527 Health & Human Services 507-437-9701 Human Resources 507-437-9549 Law Enforcement Center 507-437-9400 Public Works 507-437-7718 Recorders Office 507-437-9446 Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste 507-437-9951 Sheriffs Office 507-437-9400 Veterans Services Office 507-434-2712

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ORGANIZATIONS

Salvation Army (507) 437-4566

United Way (507) 437-2313

American Red Cross (507) 437-4589

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Austin Area Commission for the Arts

Paramount Theatre 434-0934 CHANGE OF ADDRESS

U.S. Postal Service WATER

Austin Utilities (507) 433-8886 ELECTRIC

Austin Utilities (507) 433-8886 NATURAL GAS

Austin Utilities (507) 433-8886 TELEPHONE

Jaguar Communication (800) 250-1517

Charter Communications (877) 728-3126

Centurylink (800) 244-1111 MEDICAL CENTER

Mayo Clinic Health System (507) 433-7351 CABLE TV

Charter Communications (877) 728-3126 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police (507) 437-9400

TRASH PICKUP

Waste Management (800) 222-6214

Stewart Sanitation (507) 451-0976

Bustad Roll-Off (507) 433-1772

Thompson Sanitation (507) 256-4370

Waste Removal (507)438-7569 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

Jaguar Communication (800) 250-1517

Charter Communications (877) 728-3126

Centurylink (800) 244-1111 RECYCLING

Mower County Recycling Center (507) 437-9551 ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS

City Council (507) 437-9940 COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Mower County (507) 437-9494 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT

Austin HRA (507) 433-1866

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire (507) 433-3405 LICENSE & REGISTRATION

Driver License (507) 434-2675

Vehicle Registration (507) 433-8744

EDUCATION

Austin Public Schools (507) 433-0966

Riverland Community College (800) 247-5039

Pacelli Catholic Schools (507) 437-3278 WELCOME CENTER

Welcome Center (507) 434-2863 DOG & CAT LICENSES

City of Austin (507) 437-9940 EMPLOYMENT

Workforce Center (800) 734-6421 SENIOR SERVICES

Mower County Senior Center (507) 433-3120

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Austin Public Library (507) 433-2391 Published by the Mower County Shopper

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Ferrous Metals (Magnetic) Scrap Vehicles

Tin/Unprepared Steel Most Appliances Cast Iron Mill and Manufacturing Scrap All types of new and obsolete scrap.

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