Summer Fun 2019

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Have Fun This Summer with the Events and Festivals Listed Inside

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• Support during hospital examinations

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• Notification of victims’ rights • Safety planning

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WELCOME TO SUMMER FUN

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Summer Is Here!

The Mower County Shopper is excited to present our annual Summer Fun Guide for 2019. This guide provides valuable information throughout Mower County and surrounding areas for the months of June, July and August. A Calendar of Events is included for activities, sporting events, tours, fairs, festivals and other fun opportunities for all ages, families and interests.

We encourage you and your family to support our communities by staying active and getting involved this summer.

Support our local merchants and take advantage of what our communities have to offer.

Welcome....................................... 3 Calendar of Events.................. 4-17 Surrounding Areas Adams................................ 20-21 Brownsdale..............................21 Blooming Prairie.....................23 Grand Meadow........................24 Lyle...........................................25 Rose Creek...............................26 Dexter......................................27 LeRoy.......................................27 Mantorville..............................29 Hayfield...................................29

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Municipal Pool Opens Monday, June 10 • 1:00 pm Watch for the “Open” flag near the diving well that indicates the pool is open!

POOL HOURS:

Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:00-8:30 pm Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm August 7-8: during the MC Fair no evening swim

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Season Membership Prices: $40 pool membership (2 & under free) Daily admission is $4/pp M,W, Th evening admission is $2/pp

Price includes water slide & splash pad usage

ADULT LAP SWIM Monday-Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm Family Fun Night: Friday, July 26 - FREE! Register Online for Adult Water Fitness Classes, Swimming Lessons, and Pool Membership Pool closing date is Friday, August 16th

AUSTIN PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 500 4th Ave NE, Austin • 507-433-1881 • www.ci.austin.mn.us

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 507-2199762.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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 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 12:001:00 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.

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.

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 14th, 15th & 16th Town & Country Days Horticulture Fair & All School Reunion St. Ansgar, IA Go to www.stansgar.org for schedule of events.

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July 19, 20, 21, 2019 ~ Spring Valley, MN Lots of Tractors of All Brands JI Case Tractors Events for the Entire Family & Equipment and www.rootrivershow.org Contact Les at 507-254-0622 All Makes of Tractors Members Dedicated to Teaching with Tracks and Preserving the Past

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June 15th Sunflower Daze Dexter, MN Check us out on page 34 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 507433-4243.

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 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 1:004:00pm.

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.

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.

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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 Check out page 19 for more information 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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Thursdays on Fountain - July 11, 18, 25 4th of July Parade - July 3 Parade along Bridge St. and Fountain 4th of July Fireworks - July 4 Fireworks over the lake at dark.

Bring a folding chair to Fountain Lake Park!

Rock ‘n Roll the Lakes - July 13 Wind Down Wednesday - July 17 Shinefest Tractor Ride - July 20 Freeborn County Fair - July 30-August 4 July 30th - Ashley McBryde July 31st - Roots & Boots Tour

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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.

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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 507-433-7184 or 507-437-4561.

“Where the Past Inspires the Present”

2019 Peace Garden Concerts are supported by the generosity of MarySue Hormel Harris.

Enjoy FREE entertainment in our beautiful garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Beverages will be sold during the evening events.

Tues, June 11th, 2-3 pm Special Kid’s Concert featuring Dennis Warner Tuesday, June 18th 2 pm Indoor & 7 pm Peace Garden Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Monday, July 1st, 7 pm The Austin Community Jazz Band Monday, July 8th, 7 pm Kate & the Kavemen Monday, July 15th, 7 pm Lehto & Wright Monday, July 22nd, 7 pm Joey Leone: AM Radio Memories

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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.

Monday, Jul 29th, 7 pm Bluedog Blues Band Monday, August 5th, 7 pm Scott Jasmin presenting Small Town Songs Monday, August 12th, 7 pm Bissen Family & Friends Band Monday, August 26th, 6 pm David Stokes Nature Program Sunday, September 8th, 2-6 pm Carriage Hall Event Center 10th Anniversary Celebration Check us out on

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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.

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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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.

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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 32 or on the Hayfield Fire Department Facebook page for events and times.

Cedar Valley Memories 24th Annual Power Show Sat. & Sun., Aug 10-11, 2019

Located 2 Miles West of Osage Iowa on Hwy. 9

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Stop by the Recycling Center for your free bins and join us in working for a greener earth.

There is NO MONTHLY FEE for pickup.

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Mitchell County Historical Society Event Featuring . . .

Oliver Tractors and Equipment - All Types • Flea Market $5 Buttons good for both days • Children 12 & under FREE

Saturday, Aug. 10th ~ Tractor Pull at 1:00 pm Sunday, Aug. 11th ~ Kids Pedal Pull at 1:00 pm

Exhibitors Are Welcome! Omelet Breakfast, Lunch & Demonstrations on Grounds. www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org For Information Call 641-220-4165 or 641.330.2017

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Oakwoods Trails Campground A True Getaway!

• Volleyball • Horseshoes • Walking Trails Located 1 mi. N of Oakland off Co. Rd. 34 (890th Ave.) 23614 890th Ave, Austin • 507-437-6165 www.oakwoodstrails.com

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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 507-208-5698.

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.

July 12th & 13th HFD Chicken Fry Hayfield, MN Check us out on page 34 for more information or stop by the Hayfield Fire Department Facebook page for more information.

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

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

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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 17th-20th Wabasha County Fair Wabasha, MN www.wabashacountyfair.org

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DOWNTOWN ORONOCO, MN

GOLD RUSH DAYS Antique Show & Market

Vintage to Modern Collectibles!

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Friday 7 am-6 pm; Saturday 7 am-6 pm; Sunday 7 am-2 pm Bring this coupon and/or a Food Shelf Item to our Information Booth for your FREE Gift!

Over 1,200 Vendor Spaces! Located 5 miles North of Rochester on Hwy 52 507-367-2111 • www.goldrushmn.com • goldrush@bevcomm.net Oronoco Gold Rush is a non-profit organization. All proceeds to benefit the community!

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July 17th-21st Dodge County Fair Kasson, MN www.dodgecountyfreefair.com 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 507437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

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

July 19th-21st LeRoy Summer-Fest Check page 27 for more information.

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!

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Second Tuesday of every Month • 6:30 pm Poet’s Open Mic - all ages and styles welcome

June 8 Berenstain Bear Bash to Celebrate our 3rd Anniversary!

10-4 Prizes and Fun, 1-3 Meet Brad the Owner of the Collection Special Bear Foods and Drinks at Coffeehouse on Main and Dusty’s!

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Gwen Nolan “Steadfast Love” Inspirational Devotions June 1 at 1 pm Zoltan Kiss ““Dualities in Heaven and Earth: A New Look at God and Creation” June 22 at 1 pm Kiersten Hall “Jellybeans” Childrens book about inclusivity June 29 at 1 pm M E Fuller “Saving the Ghost” about family violence July 23 at 6:30 pm

Austin Artworks Festival

August 24-25 Hourly Author Visits - Watch for Schedule

New and Used Books, Special Local Authors of Many Genres, Nostalgic & Fun Candy, Gift Certificates, Berenstain Bears Museum, MN/Local Gifts, Artistic Cards, Jewelry, Carmelites Jams & Soaps, Cubles & more!

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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.

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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. For Tickets or more information, go to www.summersettheatre.org.

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 world-class 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

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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 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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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 507-4334243.

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.

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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.

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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 507437-7519 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.

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

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Sat., August 17th Antique Tractor Pull Bull Riding/Barrel Racing/Mutton Bustin Sun., August 18th Demolition Derby

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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 â&#x20AC;¢ 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 507-433-4243.

September 2018 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, Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 from across the country. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

September 8th â&#x20AC;¢ 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 507-208-5698.

September 8th â&#x20AC;¢ 2:00 pm-6:00 pm Carriage Hall Event Center - 10th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Sena Ehrhardt and Cole Allen.

Hormel Historic Home September 10th â&#x20AC;¢ 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561.

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 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.

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.

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September 21st • 11:00 am-1:00 pm Harvest Fest 2019 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 2pm.

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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.

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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.

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Ride begins and ends at City Park in Adams, MN Check-In/Registration begins at 6:30 am Start time 7:00-8:30 am Register online at: www.signmeup.com/ShootingStarTrailBikeRide

RIDE CHOICES: 20 & 40 Mile Exerciser 50 Mile Workout 62 Mile (Metric Century Ride)

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Make checks payable to: Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride.

Bring the family for a fun day of riding on the trail and/ or county roads with minimum traffic. If you have never ridden an organized bike ride, this is a great starter ride for beginners and intermediate riders.

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Mail entries to: Wendell Sprung, PO Box 63, Rose Creek, MN 55970.

A great opportunity to ride with your family and friends through Prairie Visions country. The communities of LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, Rose Creek and Austin are working together to host this event. 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, Dexter, Taopi, and Adams are a part of the routes. The 20 mile ride will all be on bike trail. The 40 mile ride will be on roads and bike trail. 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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June 8th – Summer Treasures Fest antique, vintage & repurposed, live music, food vendors, farmers market & more June 22nd – Bike Ride Around Mitchell County July 4th – July in Osage - 5k, Town & Country BBQ, Parade, Bull & Barrel Bash July 11-13 – Ridiculous Days July 31- Aug 4th – Mitchell County Fair

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EVERY Thursday, May 30 - September 26th & during Summer Treasures Fest & Autumn Artistry

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Adams Dairy Days • June 7, 8, 9 **RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND LONG!**

9AM: Big Cup Golf Tournament at Cedar River Golf Course - Benefits the Town and Country Pool

Friday, June 7th

9:15AM: Kids Mile Fun Run - $1 entry fee10AM-8PM Adams Area History Center open

6AM: Schmitz Electric Smoke-Off! BBQ Competition Begins 7AM-6PM: 20 Mile Garage Sale along Shooting Star Trail (LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, & Rose Creek) - email rummagesales.dairydays@gmail.com to register your rummage sale!

7AM-6PM: Changing Season Garden Club Plant Sale at 203 NW 4th Street 10AM-8PM: Adams Area History Center open 4PM-8PM: Dodge Ball Tournament - Southland High School Auditorium 4PM-7PM: Windsor Chop at Adams American Legion 6PM: Schmitz Electric Smoke-Off! BBQ Competition EndsDinner for the public, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Coleslaw & ChipsProceeds benefitting the Adams Booster Club 7PM: Firemen's Water fight registration, begin at 7:30PM - Commerce Street & 3rd StreetSundown Outdoor Movie featuring *TO COME* at Denny's Car Wash with concessions by Lucky Clovers 4-H Club

Commerce Stage Entertainment 5PM: Southland Drumline 7PM-11PM: LIVE MUSIC featuring Colby Kent & the Stompin Ground Events and times are subject to change

7AM-6PM: 20 Mile Garage Sale along Shooting Star Trail (LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, & Rose Creek) - More information 8AM-11AM: Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction - Adams Fire Station 8:15AM: Registration for 5K run/walk at Sacred Heart Catholic School - proceed Sacred Heart Juggling Team - $5 entry fee 9AM: 5K run/walk starts

United Farmers State Bank www.unitedfsb.com ADAMS 15 4th St. SW, Adams, MN 55909 • 507-582-3448 DEXTER 235 S. Main St, Dexter, MN 55926 • 507-584-6441

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11AM-2PM: Acres & Asphalt Tractor and Car Show behind Sacred Heart School Catholic Church 412 W. Main Street. Registration from 10AM-11AM 11AM-2PM: Vendor Show - Behind Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 412 W Main Street2PM: Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull behind Adams American Legion 2PM: "Main Street History Walk" beginning at the Adams History CenterThe walk will include a visit with some of the past community members and business owners.

2:30PM-3:30PM: Singer "Josh Whalen" performing at Adams Health Care Center 5PM-8:30PM: Steak Fry at Adams American Legion; Military Museum Open 5:45PM - Adult Bean Bag Tournament - Registration starts at 5:45PM - Games begin at 6:15PM

Commerce Stage Entertainment 12:30PM: Announcing of the Dairy Days Coloring Contest Winners 8PM-Midnight: LIVE MUSIC featuring Lucas Hendrickson

Sunday, June 9th

Saturday, June 8th

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11AM-3PM: Lady Auxiliary Luncheon at Adams American Legion 11AM: Pickup, Semi, Tractor Pull at Adams City Park 11AM-7PM: Adams Area History Center Open 1PM: GRAND PARADE - Fun on Commerce Street after the parade:Get a wristband for $10 to play all games! No

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tickets! Carnival games - Until 4:30PM, Extreme Jungle Gym and Safari Toddle Zone Inflatables - Until 4PM, Horsin' Around Pony Rides, Meet and Greet with Goldy the Gopher, Meet and Greet with Cliffard with Big Red Dog, Fun Faces Face painting - 3PM-6PM, Fire Truck Tours, Bell Ceremony sponsored by Adams American Legion Burgers and Beer Garden - Sons of American Legion 4:30-6:30PM: Bubble Show and Storytelling at Denny's Car Wash lot on 4th Street NW 4PM-8PM: Chicken and Pork Fry at Adams American Legion

Commerce Stage Entertainment 12:00PM: Coronation of Dairy Days Prince & Princess 4:30-7:30PM: Hair of the Dog 8PM: Drawing of Adams Dairy Days Raffle Winners 8:15PM: Drawing of Adams Fire Department Raffle Winners 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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October 11th & 12th • Brownsdale Fall City Wide Sales

For event details check us out on the City of Brownsdale Facebook page

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Congratulations to your 66th Mower County Dairy Princesses Jenna Bentzin and Maddie Smith and our milkmaids Amy Smith and Lauren Irvin (not pictured)

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Kid-friendly Weekend Getaways in the Great Outdoors

Weekend getaways in the great outdoors can be

activity. Hiking is a rewarding, healthy hobby that also

a great way for families to break from the norm and

happens to be free, which can be especially appealing

spend some quality time together while getting some

to budget-conscious parents. When exploring poten-

fresh air. Such trips are popular, as the U.S. Travel As-

tial hiking destinations, parents should look for parks

sociation notes that nearly three out of four domestic

with kid-friendly trails. Many parks have paved trails

trips are taken for leisure purposes.

on flat surfaces, which are ideal for families with small

Families looking to get away from home on weekends often look for activities or locales that appeal

children. · Rivers/lakes: Escaping to a nearby river or lake

to kids and parents alike while getting everyone out

for a day on the water can make for a memorable,

of the house. The following are a handful of outdoor

family-friendly getaway. Look for activities like fishing

getaway ideas the whole family can enjoy.

and bring your own rods or rent from nearby bait and

· Hiking: By 2015, the United States was home to nearly 240,000 miles of hiking trails on federal and

tackle shops. If cruising is more your family's style, look for boat tours that offer a chance to explore local history while giving the whole family a chance to relax on a boat and soak up some sun. · Zoo/aquarium: According to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, there are more than 220 accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States and

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Canada. That makes it easy for families that live just about anywhere to plan day trips to local zoos, where they can spend the day soaking up some sun and marveling at exotic wildlife. Zoos and aquariums with outdoor exhibits make for wonderful, family-friendly weekend getaways.

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· Theme parks: Theme parks make for a great weekend getaways for families. Many theme parks even offer rides and attractions for young children, but parents should call ahead to confirm this before planning their trips.

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Weekend getaways are great ways for families to state lands. Hiking opportunities also are abundant in Canada, where the 2016 General Social Survey found that 44 percent of Canadians go hiking in a given year, making it the country's most popular outdoor

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spend time in the great outdoors and take advantage of local attractions. With some simple investigation, families might find there are lots of local attractions within driving distance of their homes.

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Blooming Prairie Calendar of Events 2019

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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

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July 17th • 25th Annual Golf Fun Dat at the BPCC A lot of fun has happened over the years at this Golf Outing!

Plan on taking the day off and joining us! This is open to the public and you do not have to be a good golfer to play!

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!

Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

Local grocers providing fresh meat, produce, and a variety of local products

Hours: 7:30 am-8:30 pm

237 Hwy Ave South Blooming Prairie 583-6671

Invites you to Blooming Prairie’s

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

July 3rd & 4th Complete listing of events on the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

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J&H LIQUORS On/Off Sale

340 E Main | Blooming Prairie | 507-583-7557

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June 22nd: Cruise for Cancer Ride (Cycle/Cars) (Benefits BP Cancer Group) July 3rd: Street Dance “Red Dirt Road” Band 8 pm-Midnight; 21 & over. ID required. $5 Cover July 4th: OPEN 9:00 am to close (Bar & Off Sale) July 20th: B.O.B Ride “Toys for Tots” (Ride Details Available at J&H)

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BUSINESS FOR SALE J&H Liquor’s Bar/Off Sale Contact Harvey for details

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MEADOWFEST 2019 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 29, 30 GRAND MEADOW, MN

TREASURE/SCAVENGER HUNT

THURSDAY • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Get clues at the GM Public Library. Contact Alicia 754-5859

SIDEWALK CHALK COLORING CONTECT & STORY TIME

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THURSDAY • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM In front of the GM Healthcare Center. Stories every hour on the half hour. FREE Lemonade for participants. GM Healthcare Center and GM Public Library.

SATURDAY • 10:00 AM-2:00 PM GM Business Center parking lot. Contact Brian Hanson 438-3492 or Dan Sween 251-9755

KIDS’/FAMILY FUN NIGHT

SATURDAY • 12:00-6:00 PM Closed for Parade. $10 armbands for rides.

Veterans Memorial Park, City of GM

THURSDAY • 6:30-8:30 PM DRIVE-IN MOVIE - MAKE YOUR OWN CAR Bring your own cardboard box. FREE! GM School Dome Gym. GM Library and GM Community Ed

KIDS’ INFLATABLE TOYS

MONEY SAND PILE

BINGO

SATURDAY • 3:30 PM After the Parade at Veterans Memorial Park. Grand Meadow Lions, First Farmers & Merchants Bank.

12TH ANNUAL 5 K RUN/WALK

SATURDAY • 3:30 PM After the Parade at Veterans Memorial Park.

Ages 4-11. MN Sanctioned Pull. CHS & GM Lions.

FRIDAY • 6:30-8:00 PM 25¢ card - 100% payback at the Meadows Assisted Living, GM Lions

FRIDAY • 7:00 PM Under 12 Kids’ 1/2 or 1/4 Mile Fun Run. Friday • 6:15 pm at GM School Track. Contact Cathy Paul 273-7762. www.GetMeRegistered.com

COFFEE & BAKE SALE

SATURDAY • 8:00-10:00 AM GM Community Center, GM Lutheran Church

FLOWER SALE & QUILT RAFFLE

SATURDAY 9:00 AM-NOON GM Public Library, contact Alicia 754-5859

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

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SATURDAY • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Firemen’s Beer Garden, $9.00. Proceeds go toward fireworks. Community volunteers serving.

First Farmers & Merchants Bank.

SATURDAY GM City Park, $60 entry fee, registration deadline June 20. Contact Amanda Kaster 273-5836.

KIDS’ PEDAL PULL

MEN’S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNEY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 16 team limit at the City Ball Fields. Contact Jason Boe 438-5051. Glynn’s Motor Mart.

COMMUNITY ART SHOW

SATURDAY & SUNDAY • 10 AM-4 PM Meadows Assisted Living.

Contact Sonja Slater 507-696-8139 or Ian Hanson 507-421-6991

PARADE

SATURDAY • 2 PM Contact Fran Baudoin 259-7309

ECUMENICAL SERVICE

SUNDAY • 10 AM GM School Cafeteria. Offering will benefit the Grand Meadow Community food shelf. Contact Paster at United Church.

CHURCH DINNER

SUNDAY • 11 AM-1 PM at Catholic Church. Hot ham sandwich, loaded potatoes, mixed fruit, bars & beverage.

Adults $10; Kids 6-12 $5; Under 5 FREE. Take out available. GM Catholic Church.

KIDS’ WATER FIGHTS

SUNDAY • 1 PM By the GM City Park. Prizes for winning teams.

GM Fire Dept.

BEAN BAG BASH

SUNDAY • SIGN UP AT 1 PM GM Fire Dept Beer Garden. Age 16 & over. $40 entry - 50% payout. 3 flight pooling.

Double elimination tourney. GM Fire Dept.

KIDS’ KICKBALL TOURNEY

SUNDAY • 3 PM FREE!! Grade 6 & under. At Memorial Park.

Contact Greg Lamp 754-5908. GM Lions.

KIDS’ CANDY BAR BINGO & HORSE RACES

SUNDAY • 4 PM At the Beer Garden. GM Lions.

G.A.R. HALL OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY • 10 AM-2 PM; SUNDAY 12-3 PM Come and see the new displays!! Located on South Main Street. Mower County Historical Society.

Glynn’s Motor Mart “Your One Stop Shop”

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GRAND MEADOW FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN MUSIC FOOD & FUN DOWNTOWN GRAND MEADOW FRIDAY 4-8 PM BOB SCHLIEF ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE; FRIDAY 8:30-12:30 PM LIVE MUSIC BY REDEMPTION ROAD SATURDAY 4-8 PM BOB SCHLIEF ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE; SATURDAY 8:30-12:30 PM LIVE MUSIC BY COUNTRY LIVE DRIVE; SUNDAY 2:30-9:00 PM BOB SCHLIEF ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE; BLOODY MARY BAR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 11 AM PLEASE COME ENJOY OUR ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4TH WWW.CITYOFGRANDMEADOW.COM

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Food Specials - Lyle Liquor....................................... 5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney - Lyle Liquor................................... 7 PM Little Miss & Mr. Lyle Crowning at City Park............ 7:30 PM Kids Dance Party at City Park...................................... 8 PM Music - Lyle Liquor.................................... 8 PM-MIDNIGHT Family Movie in the Park.............................................DUSK

Saturday, June 29th

5K Fun Run - Lyle School (Registration 7 AM)..............8 AM Wellness Vender Show- School Parking Lot.7:30 AM-12 PM Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull - South End of Town.........10 AM Lyle Classic Car Show - City Park................... 10 AM - 4 PM Carnival in the Park.................................... 11:30 AM - 2 PM Kickball Tourney - Park.............................................. 1-8 PM Bean Bag Tourney & Food at Legion - Relay for Life... 3 PM Street Dance - Lyle Legion - “Bazooka Joe”................. 8 PM

Lyle Body Shop

"We can paint almost anything" New Cars • Old Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles

402 1st Street, Lyle • Jim walker • 507.219.9694 Email: lyle_bodyshop@yahoo.com

Sunday, June 30th

Church Services in the Park........................................10 AM Food at the Legion - “Smokin Brothers BBQ”.........11 AM-??

Grand Parade - Galen & Jackie Holst......................... Noon Flag Presentation & Speakers...................................... 1 PM Stump Jumpers - Mud Bog Races - South End........... 1 PM Kids Games in the Park............................. Following Parade Pony Rides................................................................... 1 PM Bingo...................................................................... 1:30 PM Horse Shoe Tourney - Legion....................................... 2 PM Water Fights - City Park.......................................... 2:30 PM Pedal Pull - City Park.............................................. 3:30 PM Talent Show............................................................. 4:30 PM Raffle Drawing......................................................... 5:30 PM ** Fireworks **............................................................DUSK FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS Lyle City Hall 507-325-2311 Visit us at www.lylemn.org email: cityoflyle@frontiernet.net Thank you to the Lions Club for helping to sponsor this great weekend!

Lyle American Legion Post 105

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* Newly Remodeled Club Room * Pull Tabs Available * Hall Rental with Seating for 100

507-325-4134 Lyle, MN

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Rose Creek Days - July 12-14, 2019 Friday, July 12th

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Saturday, July 13th

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High Pressure Cleaning Equipment Dealer Sales & Service

*Hot & Cold Washers *KO Cleaning Products 102 3rd St S, Rose Creek, MN • 507-433-2227

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

Make sure to visit Rose Creek Fun Days Facebook page for final events and times.

Ulven’s Hardware

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Sunflower Daze - 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 Check us out on Facebook Dexter Sunflower Days

United Farmers State Bank www.unitedfsb.com ADAMS 15 4th St. SW, Adams, MN 55909 • 507-582-3448 DEXTER 235 S. Main St, Dexter, MN 55926 • 507-584-6441 ROSE CREEK 61255 170th St, Rose Creek, MN 55970 • 507-437-4678

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•• leroy summerfest - july 19, 20, 21 Friday, July 19 1:00 PM - LeRoy Public Library Program, Minnesota ZOOmobile, at LeRoy Community Center 5:00-7:00 PM - Lion's Club Walking Tacos Meal, at L-O School Commons 5:00-8:00 PM - Carnival at LeRoy Community Pool 6:00 PM - Bean Bag Tournament, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes 7:00 PM - Variety Show by LeRoy Community Theater at L-O School Gym 8:00 PM - Water Ball Fights, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes (registration at 7:00 PM) 9:00 PM - Spin Drive DJ, sponsored by Sweet's Hotel, in alley by Sweet's

Saturday, July 20 9:00 AM - 14th Annual Cardinal Man 5K Run/Walk, LeRoy Swimming Pool Benefit, Registration from 8-9 AM, Contact Lindsay at 507-272-5655 or at leroypool324@gmail.com 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon-LeRoy Farmers Market, located by LeRoy Art Center 9:00 AM-1:00 PM - LeRoy Public Library Open House 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon - Container Gardening Contest at South Park, accepting entries at 9:00 AM 10:00 AM - Kid Power Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull at South Park 11:00 AM - Kids Water Ball Fights at South Park 11:00 AM - Tractor Pull at Northern Country Coop, Contact Gary Sunnes at 507-273-0177 (driver's meeting and registration at 10:00 AM) 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Kid's Carnival Games by Lutheran Social Services at South Park

11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Pony Rides at South Park 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Lunch & Pie & Ice Cream Social by 1st Presbyterian Church at Community Center 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - 16th Annual Kenny McRoberts Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show sponsored by Son's of the American Legion at South Park, registration begins at 10:00 12:00 PM-3:00 PM - Free Open Swim at LeRoy Community Pool 2:00 PM - Bingo at South Park 5:00 PM-7:00 PM - Windsor Chop Supper at South Park, Musical Entertainment during Supper by Tim's Mobile Music (L-O Commons in case of rain) 5:00 PM-8:00 PM - LeRoy Community Pool Open House (free swim, prizes, & food!)

9:00 PM - Street Dance featuring Red Dirt Road Band, sponsored by Travel Lanes, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes

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by LeRoy Fire Department, at Fire Hall 2:00 PM – Grand Parade, Contact Patty White at 507-324-5707 for the parade entry form. Following the Parade – Free Watermelon, Music by JJ’s Pickup Band, and Kiddy Train Rides at South Park. 10¢ Ice Cream Cones will be available at BP Food Shop and K & H Classic Stop, served by The Mower County Dairy Princess and Court Members.

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Winona County Fair (St Charles) July 10-14 Fillmore County Fair (Preston) July 15-21 Wabasha County Fair (Wabasha) July 17-20 Dodge County Fair (Kasson) July 17-21 Olmsted County Fair (Rochester) July 23-29 Freeborn County Fair (Albert Lea) July 30-August 4 Goodhue County Fair (Zumbrota) August 6-10 Mower County Fair (Austin) August 6-11 Steele County Free Fair (Owatonna) August 13-18 Houston County Fair (Caledonia) August 15-19

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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

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• Bean Bag Tournament - 10 am Sign Up • Boy Scout Pancake Feed - 7 am to Noon

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• 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

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Mower County hosts 25 miles of the Cedar River State Water Trail in Minnesota.

Officially launched in 2012, the Cedar River State Water Trail officially begins at the Mower Co. Road 2 bridge east of the village of Lansing and flows down through the city of Austin to the Minnesota-Iowa border.

Cedar River Watershed District – which spearheaded the legislative effort in 2011 to designate the Cedar River as a State Water Trail – has free brochure maps for the Cedar River State Water Trail created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR also has information on a website specifically for the Cedar River State Water Trail, including river-level data for paddlers to know how the water is flowing.

Paddlers on the Cedar River will find moderately flowing waters cutting through a beautifully wooded

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• Picture must show a CRWD waterway • Images Must Be Yours • People in Photo is Optional • Pics can Be Old or New • CRWD Can Share Images with Public • Have Fun! For more info visit our website at www.cedarriverwd.org or see us on www.Facebook.com/CedarRiverWD

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corridor. There are no major rapids on this stretch of the Cedar River, making it ideal for beginning canoeists. Lots of wildlife can be found while paddling down the Cedar, which also hosts a variety of fish, especially smallmouth bass and rock bass.

Eventually, the Cedar River becomes one of Iowa’s major waterways and connects with the Iowa River before emptying into the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa.

Access to the Cedar River is available in numerous areas, including the Ramsey Dam north of Austin; several locations within the city of Austin; the DNR’s Riverwood Landing south of Austin; and the county bridges crossing the Cedar.

Cedar River Canoe & Kayak Service in Austin rents watercraft for paddling the Cedar River and offers drop-off, pick-up service.

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