This Fall 2019

This Fall 2019 Local

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A Special Supplement to the Mower County Shopper

Welcome!

The Mower County Shopper is pleased to present our annual “This Fall” magazine.

We hope you enjoy using this activities guide throughout the fall season to plan your family outings and special day trips. There are many fun, affordable activities in Austin and the surrounding communities for every member of the family.

We are fortunate to live in an area rich in tradition, with so many communities eager to share their local bounty, great cuisine, and talent with all who visit.

“This Fall” is published and produced

by The Mower County Shopper and supported by the many businesses featured inside. On Page 15 you will find the very popular Question Page with one question about each of the advertisers.

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September-October • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Every Monday and Thursday Farmers Market Place LLC Get farm-fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, jams and jellies, crafts and more from local sources. For more information, call Kirk at 507-438-3956 or Alison at 507-4402966 September - December • 10:30 am-12:00 pm Kid’s Studio every Saturday Austin Artworks Center Different events each week! To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-4340934.

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 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

September Events from across the country. For more information, call 507-4331868.

September 7th • 9:00-11:00pm Sola Fide Observatory Come out and discover fascinating facts about the night sky during our free observatory open house hours! From I-90, take Highway 218 south for 2.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto County Road 28 and drive 1 mile until you reach a stop sign. Turn left (south) onto County Road 29 and drive 1.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto 180th Street and drive 1/4 mile. The Observatory driveway will be on your right.

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

September 7th & 8th • 8:00 am-2:00 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 507-208-5698.

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September Events

September 8th • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 23rd Annual Mower County Humane Society Walk for Animals - Mill Pond Annual fundraiser to help the Mower County Humane Society. Registration at 1 pm, walk begins at 2 pm. All participants will enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments.

Special guest - Roo Yori, American Ninja Warrior. Pledge forms at the Humane Society, Austin Vet Clinic, and Double K Specialty. For more information , call 507-437-9262.

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

Hormel Historic Home Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Hormel Historic Home Event Center with music from JCA, Mac and Reino, and Sena Ehrhardt and Cole Allen. Free event - for more information, go to www.hormelhistorichome.org or call 507-433-4243.

September 11th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Fun Fall Bingo and Lunch Mower County Senior Center Enjoy a delicious soup and sandwich lunch with bingo and

OME ALIVE IN MOWER COUN HISTORY C TY! H C T WA Visit the NEW Exhibit in the Administration Building Prehistoric Mower County featuring the Maynard Green Collection

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Fall Harvest Celebration

Sept 26 • “The Grand Meadow Chert Quarry” with Thomas Trow

Vintage & Antique Sale

Oct 24 • “History of Anderson Memorials” with Jeff Anderson 12:00 Noon in the Pioneer Building “Bring Your Lunch & Bring a Friend”

Sept 28 11-3pm

Oct 11, 9am-4pm Oct 12, 9am-2pm

Christmas in the County Dec 13th Pre-Sell Bake Sale 3-5:30pm Dec 14th Main Event 11am-4pm

VISIT US YEAR ROUND AT THE MOWER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Tours available May 1- September 30 Research Library open all year

1303 6th Avenue SW Austin, MN 507-437-6082 mowercountyhistory.org

prizes following, no cost although donations for lunch will be gratefully accepted. Bingo has no monies involved, just good fun and prizes. Sponsored by The Cedars of Austin.

Maximum of 50 people. For more information or to reserve your spot, stop by the Senior Center front desk or call 507433-2370.

September 11th • 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Izaak Walton League Hog Roast Todd Park Cookouts are held at the Izaak Walton Cabin. Tickets available at the door - $15. Menu is pulled pork, baked beans, baked potato, dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookie.

Free hot dogs for kids. Proceeds used for environmental education for area youth, habitat preservation/restoration, and clean water initiatives. For more information, call Jim at 507-434-5996. Next - and last of the season - steak cookout will be Oct 9.

September 13th • 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 2nd Floor Gallery Opening - Mary Nordeng and Jamie Kouba Free and open to the public! This reception and gallery celebrates the textile art of Mary Nordeng and Jamie Kouba.

Gallery show goes through Oct 26. For more information, go www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

September 14th • 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Minnesota Southbound Rollers vs A-Town Roller Girls Packer Arena Last bout of the season - come out and support your local women’s roller derby team!

September 18th • 9:00 am-3:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive

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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 18th • 3:00 pm-6:00 pm The Cedars Open Air Market The Cedars of Austin 4th season of this open air market offering local produce, honey, pastries, flowers, birdhouses and other craft vendors, and more. In the east side parking lot across from the Mill Pond. For more information, call 507-437-3246.

Call ahead to confirm in case of inclement weather!

September 21st • 10:00 am-2:00 pm Harvest Fest Downtown Austin Interactive events and activities for all ages throughout downtown Austin. For more information, go to www. mowerrefreshed.org.

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September Events

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 507433-1868.

September 20th • 4:00 pm-6:00 pm ArtRocks Open Jam Session Austin ArtWorks Center Meet and play with other musicians from around the area.

House band sets up and is available for back-up, you bring your music, instruments, and energy. Cash bar available.

For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

September 21st • 8:30 am-1:30 pm Harvest Fest 2019 Downtown Austin, MN Annual festival celebrating fall and healthy living while supporting local food shelves. Fun for all ages.

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September: 3 on 3/ Skills and Drills Hockey (starts Aug 22); Learn to Play Hockey ages 3-8; 5th and 6th volleyball

-Adult Flag Football January: Winter Women’s Volleyball League

October: Basketball Gr. K-6 November: Youth Wrestling December: Dome Baseball 7-12 year old’s January: Archery age 9-18; Victory Volleyball U12, U14, U16, U18

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September Events

September 22nd • 9:00 am-2:00 pm 1st Annual Cakes and Cars for Critters Fraternal Order of Eagles Start out with delicious pancakes with a meat and beverage from 9 am to 1 pm, then enjoy a car and motorcycle show as well as craft/bake sale with numerous vendors! For the car and motorcycle show, all makes are welcome - no classes.

Dash plaques to the first 100. We will have a $100 Mower County Humane Society Choice Award!

September 22nd • 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Cosplay Social Hormel Historic Home Presented by Autism Friendly Austin. Fun opportunity to dress up and show off your cosplay ( a performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character) talents. You can pre-register or pay at the door. Entry is $15 - includes pizza, photography, a gaming room (bring your own systems), a cosplay contest, and vendor. 18 or older, but 17 year olds can attend with parent permission given in person. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

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September 24th & 25th • 8:00 am-4:00 pm Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser - Bling It/Gear Bags 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.

September 26th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Hour Mower County Historical Society 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 507-4332370.

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September 27th • 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Chateau Speedway - Autumn Extravaganza 1 Chateau Speedway First green flag at 7:15 pm, with USRA A Mod, USRA B Mod, WISSOTA Midwest Mod, WISSOTA Street Stock, Hobby Stock, Hornet, Mini Mod. Along with regular payouts, drivers will be awarded points for each night with the top 10 in each class receiving a third payout. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for pre-teens, free for under 5. For more information, call 507-440-8238.

September 28th • 11:00 am-3:00 pm Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society

Spend an afternoon at Historical Society and experience a harvest celebration that is enjoyed by all! Watch volunteer demonstrations, try your hand at traditional crafts and chores, enjoy live musical entertainment, and join in with great activities for the kids. Shop the Annual Bake and Produce Sale. Food Stand available. Fun for the whole family. For more information, call 507-433-6082.

September 27th • 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Chateau Speedway - Autumn Extravaganza 2

October Events

Chateau Speedway First green flag at 7:15 pm, with USRA A Mod, USRA B Mod, WISSOTA Midwest Mod, WISSOTA Street Stock, Hobby Stock, Hornet, Mini Mod. Along with regular payouts, drivers will be awarded points for each night with the top 10 in each class receiving a third payout. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for pre-teens, free for under 5. For more information, call 507-440-8238.

September 28th • 8:00-11:00pm Sola Fide Observatory Come out and discover fascinating facts about the night sky during our free observatory open house hours!

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

October 3rd • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Keepsake Quilters Guild Meeting St. Johns Lutheran Church Monthly get-together of quilting fans young and old. The Keepsake Quilter’s Guild’s goal is to encourage and inspire new and experienced quilters, and to share the love of our craft. Gatherings include opportunities to work on your own pieces as well as special programs with guest

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October Events speakers presenting ideas, techniques, samples. For more information, call Chris Jensen at 507-433-7115.

October 4th-5th Fall City Wide Garage Sales, LeRoy, MN October 5th • 7:30 am-9:30 pm Caravan du Nord - Reina del Cid Historic Paramount Theatre Rocking at the intersection of lyrical storytelling and catchy riffs. Sponsored by 89.3 the Current. Tickets $10, on sale now. For more information or for tickets, go to www. austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

October 6th • 2:00-4:00 pm Austin Symphony Orchestra - Out of this World Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School First concert of the 63rd season, presenting music with a planetary theme. Featuring Jacob Dalager (trumpet & composer) & Kaitlin Ramsey (poet & narrator). Program includes The Planets by Gustav Holst, Solar aby Jocelyn Hagen, and the world premiere of Trumpet Concerto by Jacob Dalager. Tickets $15. For tickets or more information, go to www.austinmnsymphony.org.

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October 9th • 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Izaak Walton League Steak Cookout Cookouts are held at the Izaak Walton Cabin. Tickets available at the door - $15. Menu is 12 oz ribeye steak, baked beans, baked potato, dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookie. Free hot dogs for kids. Proceeds used for environmental education for area youth, habitat preservation/restoration, and clean water initiatives. For more information, call Jim at 507-434-5996.

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.

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October Events

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 507-4374563 or email visitor@austincvb.com.

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 • 10:00 am-4:00 pm Holiday Vintage and Craft Sale Mower County Historical Society Annual shopping opportunity featuring vintage and craft items. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

October 11th & 12th • 6:50 pm-10:00 pm 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!

October 12th • 1:00-4:00 pm Kitchen Lithography With Rachel Obranovich. Learn how to do printmaking in your kitchen! With a few simple supplies and a chemical reaction caused by cola on aluminum you can create your own unique prints! If you love to draw and like to experiment with process you will surely enjoy this workshop! Geared towards kids 8 years and older. To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

October 12th • 4:00 pm Firemen Fish Fry Brownsdale, MN

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October Events

October 13th • 8:00 am-12:00 pm HFD Pancake Feed Hayfield Fire Department

October 19th • 7:00 pm-9:30 pm APOA Country Western Spectacular - Clare Dunn The Austin Police Officers Association presents this year’s Country Western Spectacular, with Clare Dunn. General admission tickets $25. For tickets or more information, call 507-513-2324.

October 24th • 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunchbox History - History of Anderson Memorials Presented by Jeff Anderson. Bring your lunch and enjoy a little history! For more information, call 507-437-6082.

October 25th • 7:00 pm-9:30 pm ArtRocks Open Jam Session Austin ArtWorks Center Meet and play with other musicians from around the area.

House band sets up and is available for back-up, you bring your music, instruments, and energy. Cash bar available.

For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

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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.

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November 4th • 8:00 am-4:00 pm Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser - $6 Sale Mayo Clinic Health Center 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.

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 507-4332370.

November 7th-17th Calico Hutch Quilters Retreat Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Fun-filled days of quilting with friends, plus demos, massage therapists, show and tell, door prizes, games, and demos. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 507-377-1163.

November Events

November 7th • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Keepsake Quilter’s Guild Meeting St. Johns Lutheran Church Monthly get-together of quilting fans young and old. The Keepsake Quilter’s Guild’s goal is to encourage and inspire new and experienced quilters, and to share the love of our craft. Gatherings include opportunities to work on your own pieces as well as special programs with guest speakers presenting ideas, techniques, samples. For more information, call Chris Jensen at 507-433-7115.

November 9th • 7:30 pm Galactic Cowboy HIstoric Paramount Theatre Galactic Cowboy is back in Austin - Bela Fleck meets Rush, goes out to breakfast with John Coltrane and plays golf with Jeff Beck. Tickets $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.

For tickets or more information, go to www.austinareaarts. org or call 507-434-0934.

November 9th • 6:00 pm Turkey Time Bingo Brownsdale, MN

MN's Biggest Donuts 6am-6pm Monday - Saturday

Local Apples, Mums, Cider, Squash, Pumpkins Lots of Local Products

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November Events

November 16th • 7:30-9:30 pm Part Time Ex’s at the ArtWorks Center Part Time Ex’s is a rock and roll band based in St. Paul led

by Austin natives Jon Stowell and Nick Tobar. “It’ll be a rollicking and spirited affair,” Stowell laughs. “Don’t take it from me, come and see for yourself.” Admission is $5.

Cash beer and wine bar available. For more information, go to www.parttimeexs.com or www.austinareaarts.org, or call 507-434-0934.

November 20th • 7:30-9:30 pm World Music Series - LADAMA Project Historic Paramount Theatre Enjoy this energizing and undeniably danceable female Latin powerhouse. Free concert. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

November 22nd • 10:00 am-2:00pm Hormel Historic Home Holiday Tea 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.

oNovember 22nd ArtRocks Open Jam Session Austin ArtWorks Center Meet and play with other musicians from around the area.

House band sets up and is available for back-up, you bring your music, instruments, and energy. Cash bar available.

For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

November 23rd Small Business Saturday St. Ansgar, IA Start your Christmas shopping by supporting our small town businesses. There will be drawings for Chamber Bucks!

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.

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November 30th Shop Small Saturday Mantorville, MN

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

Schedule of Events Fall Festival • October 26

December 3rd Christmas in the Northwest

Hay Rides, Ghost Stories and Pumpkin Painting

December 5th • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Keepsake Quilter’s Guild Meeting St. Johns Lutheran Church Monthly get-together of quilting fans young and old. The Keepsake Quilter’s Guild’s goal is to encourage and inspire new and experienced quilters, and to share the love of our craft. Gatherings include opportunities to work on your own pieces as well as special programs with guest speakers presenting ideas, techniques, samples.

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Shop Small Saturday • November 30 Help support & shop your local small businesses

Olde Fashioned Christmas - December 7 Caroling, Sleigh Rides, Santa, Crafts, & Open house at businesses

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Paint the Town Pink 10 Years Strong!

This fall The Hormel Institute’s Paint the Town Pink campaign will enter its 10th year. This milestone is only possible because of communities throughout southeastern Minnesota and beyond. Every year communities throughout the region, and the country, together hold hundreds of events to raise funds that support the innovative breast cancer research of The Hormel Institute.

Over the past 9 years, over $1.77 million dollars has been raised. Each year has surpassed the last, with totals growing as more events are added and more communities take part – over $334,000 was raised in 2019! We are aiming for an ever greater amount from now through 2020 because the gifts ACCELERATE ANSWERS TO ALL CANCERS. The idea for Paint the Town Pink started in 2011 with the inaugural Austin Bruins Paint the Rink Pink hockey game, which included pink ice, custom jerseys, a sellout crowd - and brought in $23,000, 100% used to further cancer research. The next year, with the help of the

Thank you for supporting 10 YEARS of Paint the Town Pink in 2020!

Over $1.77 million raised and growing — GET INVOLVED to fund innovative breast cancer research projects at The Hormel Institute!

Paint the Town Pink

hi.umn.edu/PTTP 507.460.0259 • 507.437.9601 Paint the Town Pink

Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors, Paint the Rink Pink became Paint the Town Pink and more events joined in to raise money for breast cancer research at The Hormel Institute.

Now, there are several annual events that have become as much a part of Paint the Town Pink as the Bruin’s Paint the Rink Pink game. Those include the Fishing for a Cure ice fishing tournament, Plunging for Pink polar plunge into the local lake, Smashing Cancer demolition derby, Strides for a Cure 5k run/walk, Hunt for a Cure pheasant hunt, and many more.

Other communities and groups, like Greater Mower County Paint the Town Pink and the Dutchtown Jumpers have their own annual events, including barbeques, horseshoe tournaments, and bingo events, to raise funds throughout the year for Paint the Town Pink.

Funds from Paint the Town Pink are used to support innovative breast cancer research projects at The Hormel Institute through seed grants given to researchers with new, exciting ideas to find answers to cancer. These projects are only possible because of the seed grants funded by PTTP. The projects explore new ideas to accumulate data so larger studies/larger grants can be possible. While it may be called “Pink” symbolizing breast cancer research, discoveries often can be used to further understanding of other cancers during the research studies.

Each year, an ambassador from the community is chosen to be the face and the heart of Paint the Town Pink. These women know firsthand how important continued research is to finding new answers to cancer.

2019 Paint the Town Pink ambassador Maegan Siebe shares, ““Because of the Hormel Institute and research like this, I survived and became a mom. I have benefitted firsthand from cancer research. We have learned so much, but there is still so much more to do to save more lives.”

Keep your eye out for more information on the 10th year of Paint the Town Pink as the winter season approaches – you won’t want to miss any of the exciting things The Hormel Institute and other groups have planned for this milestone year. This is the best year yet to get involved – every dollar, every cancer, every person matters. Thank you for supporting Paint the Town Pink!

To get involved with Paint the Town Pink, contact Kathi Finley, PTTP Director, at gopttp@gmail.com or 507-460-0259.

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READERSHIP CONTEST - TWO Lucky Winners

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Who has memory care, independent and assisted living units available?__________________________________ Who will nail down a great rate for you?______________________________________________________________ Who was the small business of the year in 2019?______________________________________________________ Who is hiring direct support professionals? __________________________________________________________ Who builds strong relationships and gives back?______________________________________________________ Who has 24 hour emergency service?_______________________________________________________________ Who has been a trusted insurance leader for over 75 years?____________________________________________ Who has been certified and recognized by Ford, GM, Chrysler, Kia, Nissan, Hyundi and Enterprise?___________ Where can you get a free bag of ice with purchase?____________________________________________________ Who’s phone number is 507-584-0133?______________________________________________________________ Where can you get $1 off any dinner or Entree?_______________________________________________________ Who has buffet items available for take out?__________________________________________________________ Who is our MN State Representative?________________________________________________________________ Who has a new outdoor patio and is the home of the Bruins Burger?_____________________________________ Who is located in Mantorville?______________________________________________________________________ Where does everyone receive a large, private room?___________________________________________________ Who will take your old newspapers, glass bottles and tin cans?__________________________________________ Who is open rain or shine?________________________________________________________________________ Who specializes in customer satisfaction?___________________________________________________________ Who has a credit card with no annual fee and monthly deals and coupons?________________________________ Who has a rich and delicious history?_______________________________________________________________ Where is the 2019 Socktoberfest held?_______________________________________________________________ Who can help you with life, home, car and business insurance?_________________________________________ Who is hosting a fall harvest celebration, Vintage & Antique Sale, and Christmas in the County?______________ Where can you get a $15 off a 4 wheel alignment?_____________________________________________________ Who has an open house on Oct 5th?________________________________________________________________ Who would take you to the Carolinas in the fall?_______________________________________________________ Who is more than a healthcare center?______________________________________________________________ Who is your Viper Remote Start dealer? _____________________________________________________________ What full service gas station is located on West Oakland Ave.?__________________________________________ Who is our state senator?_________________________________________________________________________ How many years will Austin be celebrating paint the town pink?_________________________________________ Where can you get MN’s biggest donuts?____________________________________________________________ Who has the World’s Largest Berenstain Bear Collection?______________________________________________ Where can you get 10% off your total ticket price?_____________________________________________________ Who offers volleyball, pickleball, curling, hockey and baseball?__________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number __________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail, fax, scan or bring your entry form to The Mower County Shopper, 3405 W. Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 55912 by Thursday, September 19, 2019.

One entry per household. Phone: 507-437-7731. Email officemanager@mowercountyshopper.com. Carriers & employees not eligible to enter & win.

Drawing held on Friday, September 20, 2019. This Winners Tuesday, Sept.

24 inMower the Mower CountyShopper Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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Would You Be Interested in Saving $$ and Helping the Environment? When

It’s FREE!

RECYCLE!

In Doubt Call!

In 2017 Mower County Residents recycled 1,700 tons of these materials . . .

Acceptable Items • Newspapers • Magazines

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• White office paper • Cardboard • Pressed board - chip board • Glass bottles & jars

• Aluminum cans • Tin cans • Plastic containers with these labels

ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT • Window Glass • Scrap Aluminum • Plastic Bags • Styrofoam of any kind • Plastic lids or caps • Plastic plates or cups • Any other type of plastic item • Garbage Please dispose of these in your garbage!

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www.co.mower.mn.us/recycling.html Not currently recycling?

Call MC Recycling Center at 507-437-9551 for info on how to get started or stop at our facility, 1111 8th Ave NE, to pickup a set of recycling bins.

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