Kilkenny

Population: 184 Incorporated: 1883 (founded 1856) City Offi ce: 156 S. Laurel Ave., 507-595-3999 or 507-491-6597, kilkennymn.com Community Center/Library: 288 S. Laurel Ave. Post Offi ce: 156 S. Laurel Ave.; 507-595-2700

What to do

Kilkenny Fireman’s Annual ATV Ride Fun-

draiser - Held Saturday, Aug. 14, with registration at Little Irishman’s Park at 10 a.m. and leaving on a route to be determined around noon-ish. A raffl e for a brand new 4-wheeler will be held in connection with the ride. The drawing for the raffl e winner will be held at the end of the ride. Check the city website for details closer to the event.

Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day Celebration - Usually held the second Saturday in September. Check the city website for 2021 details. This event is to celebrate the formal twinning of the only two Kilkenny Cities in the world! If you have any Irish in you, this is the place to be…and if you don’t have any Irish in you, you will by the time you leave! We start with a 3-mile fun walk/run, followed by a car show, parade, the famous toilet bowl races and fi nish up with the best fi reworks show around. There are craft vendors and food vendors and entertaining bands throughout the day. Come and join us!

School Supply Give Away - Sponsored by the Cannonville Community Church. Free school supplies for all grades while supplies last. This will be held at the Library one Saturday in August. Check the City website for dates and details.

Santa at the Library - The American Legion and Auxiliary, along with the Kilkenny Fire Department, sponsor this event in December. Besides getting to visit with Santa, the kids get a goodie bag and can complete a Christmas craft while they wait! Date to be determined.

Churches

Church of St. Canice Catholic Church - 183 W. Maple St., 507-595-2561 St. John’s Lutheran Church - 158 N. Laurel Ave., 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services