Summer Fun 2016

Summer Fun 2016 Mower County Guide Supplement to the Mower County Shopper

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Are you a victim of crime?

Crime Victims Resource Center (CVRC) provides support services to individuals who have been victims of crime.

Some of the specific crimes we work with are: • Accidents involving intoxicated driver •A ssault • Burglary • Child Abuse • Domestic Abuse/Assault

• Elder abuse • Harassment • Sexual Abuse/Assault • Stalking • Terroristic Threats • Theft

Services are free and confidential.

Crime Victimes Resource Center 101 14th Street NW, Austin • 507-437-6680

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WELCOME TO SUMMER FUN

Summer Is Here!

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The Mower County Shopper is excited to present our annual Summer Fun Guide for 2016. 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.

Welcome....................................... 3 Calendar of Events.................. 4-19 Surrounding Areas Blooming Prairie.............. 22-23 Grand Meadow.......................24 LeRoy.......................................25 Brownsdale.............................26 Adams......................................27 Rose Creek........................ 28-29 Lyle..........................................30

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.

MEET OUR STAFF

General Manager Julia Thompson

Account Rep Mgr Katie Cords

Account Rep Bonnie Peterson

Account Rep Sharon Kaplan

Office Manager Tammy Wilson

Graphic Artist Kim Storvick

Circulation Manager Ethan Shepherd

We at the Mower County Shopper want to hear what you think about this and other magazines we publish. If you would like to add information please let us know by calling 507.437.7731. The information contained in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the publishers and designers.

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(available 7:30 am drop off with an additional charge of $5/week)

$50 per week for 1st child

Additional $30.00 per week for 2nd child, additional $15 per week for child thereafter. Deposit of $25.00 upon registration.

Scholarships available for qualifying low income families Field Trips Permission Sheets must be filled out by parent/guardian prior to outings Swimming Lesson Program in coordination with the Austin YMCA

June 2016 June 4th & 5th AA Baseball Tournament North Todd Complex June 3rd-5th • 8:00 am-8:00 pm 15th Annual Three Rivers Flea Market/Rummage Sale Mower County Fairgrounds Set-up day for this annual event. Free admission and free parking. Event held rain or shine - vendors indoor and out. Spaces still available - for info, call Tessa at 507-219-9826 or 507-219-9762, or email yllwdrgnfly13@yahoo.com.

June 3rd • 3:00-8:00 pm Summer Kick-Off Downtown Austin Sponsored by V2020 Downtown Austin. Food, vendors, games, music - fun for all.

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MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER June 4th • 10:00 am-4:00 pm City of Austin Public Auction Packer Arena Vehicles, bikes, and more. For more information, go to www.auctionsgo.com or www. thompsonauctionservice.com June 4th & 11th SE Minnesota Warhawks Game Westcott Field Austin’s newest amateur sport - part of the 9 Man, Southern Plains Football League team. The Southern Plains Football League or SPFL is an Adult 9-Man full contact Amateur football league based primarily in Minnesota June 5th • 7:00 am-12:30 pm 5th Annual Darren Dash - Half Marathon, 5K and Kiddie Run Veteran’s Pavilion Kiddie Run to take place at 11:00 am, immediately followed by awards ceremony. Awards will be given to top 3 runners in each age group for the ½ marathon and 5K. Proceeds from this event will go to a scholarship fun for Austin Cross Country runners and for programs committed to improving mental and physical health in the community.

June 10th, 11th & 12th Adams Dairy Days Check us out on Facebook for additional events and times.

June 11th & 12th Riverland Baseball Complex All Stars U14 AA Baseball Tournament June 12th - 16th 8th Annual Gifted and Talented Symposium Riverland Community College The annual Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium provides an opportunity for educators, counselors, administrators and parents to gain greater understanding of the unique needs of gifted and high potential learners.

Participants attend in-depth sessions focusing on foundational knowledge, creativity, curriculum

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strategies, and social/emotional needs of gifted and high potential learners provided by the field’s finest regionally, nationally and internationally recognized presenters. All are welcome to register and attend the symposium. For more information, contact Amanda Barber at amanda.barber@austin.k12.mn.us.

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June 13th - 17th Austin Youth Hockey Camp Riverside Arena Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Players need to bring full hockey gear, water bottle, lunch (drinks will be provided), stick for off-ice training, clothes for off-ice activities. Cost $150. For more information, contact Kelly Keenan at keenan@austinbruins.com or call 208-761-6849.

June 13th Municipal Pool - OPENS 1:00 pm Pool Hours: Mon thru Fri 1:00-4:30 pm Mon, Wed, Thur 7:00-8:30 pm Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm; Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm Adult Lap Swim 12:00-1:00 pm Monday - Saturday Watch for the “OPEN” Flag Near The Diving Well That Indicates The Pool Is Open June 13th • 5:30-8:00 pm History Happy Hour: Antique Evaluations Hormel Historic Home, Austin Take advantage of the opportunity to get antiques appraised by Mark F. Moran. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm and the presentation at 6 pm. Cash bar available. Coffee, water and appetizers provided.

Free to members of the HHH, the Mower County Historical Society and Friends of the Library; $5 for non-members. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

June 13th-16th • 9:30-11:30 am David Stokes: Little Explorers Hormel Nature Center Ages 4-5. For more information call 507 437-7519 or email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org June 14th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561 June 15th • 7:00-8:00 pm Austin Community Band Concert in the Park Bandshell Community Park Free concert! Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a perfect summer treat.

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER June 15th & July 20th Teddy Bear Tour Hormel Historic Home For kids ages 2 to 12 (with their teddy bears and parents) are invited on a child-centered tour to experience the Home as a child in the early 1900’s would. Cost for tour and treat: HHH members, $4 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person; for non-members, $6 per family up to 3 people, $1 per each additional person. Reservations required - group size limited. For reservations or more information, call 507-433-4243.

June 16th - August 25 • 9:30-10:30 am Summer Senior Specials Jay C Hormel Nature Center, Austin On seven select Thursdays and one Saturday, the Nature Center will offer another great year of Senior Specials, which provide patrons (age 55 and older) with FREE coffee or tea, a cookie, and a concert or natural history program, and an optional opportunity to take a staff-led nature-themed tour of the trails on one of our two access vehicles. Preregistration is required for all of the programs, with a separate access vehicle signup. For more information call 507-437-7519.

June 16th-August 25th • 1:00 pm Nature Play Afternoons On seven select Thursdays and one Saturday, get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free canoe or kayak rentals, pond, scooping for aquatic critters, nature programs, archer, netting dragonflies & butterflies, crayfish hunting, survival games, and/or self-guided nature trail activities. Canoe and kayak availability is first-come, first-served, for an adult (16 & over) with a child (adults must accompany children).

For more information, call 507-437-7519.

FREE Senior and Family Nature & Music Programs in Ruby Rupner Auditorium during Nature Play Afternoons. www.hormelnaturecenter.org for dates and details.

June 18th & 19th All Stars U13 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Twister Tournament North Todd Complex

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June 20th • 1:30 pm Free Summer Concert Hormel Historic Home, Austin - Banquet Hall Oscar’s Big Break presented by A Touch of Magic Entertainment Following this interactive musical comedy show everyone is invited to enjoy ice cream, chalk art and balloon structures in downtown Austin sponsored by Downtown Retailers Association.

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Across from McDonald’s on Oakland Ave in Austin Go to JumpstarFitness.com or follow us on Facebook, and also find out about the CPR and First Aid classes certified through the National Safety Council that we offer

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June 21st-25th • 7:30 pm June 26th • 2:00 pm Shrek the Musical Frank W. Bridges Theatre Riverland Community College, Austin A Summerset Theatre production. Set in a mythical sort of land, this is the story of a reclusive ogre who makes a deal with other fairy tale characters who have been evicted by the evil Prince Farquaad, then makes a deal with Prince Farquaad to rescue his fiancée, Princess Fiona. Shrek does

so, but notices something odd about this princess - why does she always run off when the sun sets?

Suitable for all ages. For tickets or more information, contact the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

June 23rd • 9:30-11:00 am Hormel Nature Center Al Batt Senior Special: “More stories than the Empire State Building by Al Batt, naturally” (with tour after: “Prairie Home Companions”). For more information call 507-437-7519 or email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org June 23rd • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunchbox History Series - American Legion Histories of Minnesota Veterans Mower County Historical Society Speaker: Al Zdon. Bring your lunch and take in a bit of history. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

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June 23rd • 1:00-2:00 pm Al Batt, Storyteller Ruby Rupner Auditorium Enjoy a pocket full of stories and heaps of happy tales from writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist Al Batt. Free program. For more information call 507-437-7519.

June 23rd • 1:00-2:00 pm Hormel Nature Center Al Batt Nature Play program: “A pocket full of stories and heaps of happy tales”. For more information call 507-437-7519 or email: info@hotmelnaturecenter.org June 23rd-June 26th SPAM®Town Challenge Baseball Tournament Marcusen Park, Austin Premier semi-pro baseball tournament begun in 2005, featuring the top 16 teams from Minnesota and surrounding states. For more information, email john.frein@donaldson.com.

June 23rd and July 26th GENE RODEN MEMORIAL TRACK MEETS -

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER The Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two track meets for anyone ages 3 and up at Westcott Field. Field events begin promptly at 6:15 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm. Both meets are free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons. Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

June 24th • 9:00 am-1:00 pm Defensive Driving Class Mower County Senior Center This is the refresher course required for the 10% discount on insurance premiums. Cost for members is $16, non-members $19. For more information or to sign up, call 507-433-2370.

June 24th, 25th & 26th Red Rock Revival - Brownsdale, MN Check us out on our City of Brownsdale Facebook page for details June 25th & 26th All Stars U12 AA Wood Bat Baseball Tournament North Todd Complex All Stars U10/U11 AA Baseball Tournament North Todd Complex June 25th Annual Haitian Hustle Faith Church - East Campus Enjoy a local run for a global cause. All funds raised in Austin will go towards furthering the education of children in Haiti through Jesus in Haiti Ministries. Event includes 5K run/walk, 1-Mile run/walk and Kid Races. Prizes to top three male

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& female finishers in the 5K. Kids races follow the 5K and a prize drawing concludes the event.

Strollers and dogs on leashes allowed, bikes are not allowed. For more information, visit our website, call or email.

June 25th • 8:00 am-1:00 pm Shooting Star Bike Ride Shooting Star Trail, Rose Creek, MN For more information, go to www.shootingstartrail.org/bikeride

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Municipal Pool Opens Monday, June 13 • 1:00 pm Watch for the “Open” flag near the diving well that indicates the pool is open!

POOL HOURS:

Pool Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30 pm Season Membership Prices: Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:00-8:30 pm closing date $30 for pool & tot lot; is Thurs, Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm Aug 18th daily admission is $3/pp.

August 10-11 - during the Fair - no evening swim.

Evening admission is $2/pp Adult Pool Activities: Adult Lap Swim Price includes waterslide & splash pad usage 12:00-1:00 pm Monday - Saturday

DOGGIE DIP: August 19th 6:00-7:30 pm $2/dog, 2 people free (additional people $1)

Gene Roden Memorial Track Meets • June 23 & July 26, 2016

The Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two Gene Roden Memorial Track Meets for ages 3 & up at the Westcott Stadium track. Field events begin at 6:15 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm.

Both meets are FREE of charge and all participates will receive ribbons.

AUSTIN PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 121 4th Ave NE, Austin • 507-433-1881 • www.ci.austin.mn.us

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June 29th • 7:00-8:00 pm Austin Community Band Concert in the Park Bandshell Community Park Free concert! Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a perfect summer treat.

June 30th 9:30-11:00 am, 1:00-2:00 pm, 7:00-8:00 pm Hormel Nature Center John Duren & Doug Wood Senior Special & Book Signing (staff-led tour after). For more information call 507-437-7519 or email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org

July 2016 July 1st • 6:30 pm Free Summer Concert Austin Community Jazz Band Hormel Historic Home, in the Peace Garden (Rain site - Banquet Hall) This local music favorite has an annual tradition of performing at the HHH. Join

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You may qualify for grants or low-interest loans 2016 Project Dates: June 27-July 2 • August 1-6 • September 19-24 Volunteers work along side home owners to improve our community. There are opportunities for all skill levels! Give a few hours or a few days. Individuals, families, business, service clubs, church groups, etc.

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July 1st - 4th Freedom Fest Bandshell Community Park, Austin Parades, music, games, food, vendors, sporting events, and of course fireworks! For more information, call 507-437-4561.

July 2nd Austin Eagles 107 11th St. NE, Austin Car Show - 10:00 am Outdoor Grill’n - Burgers & Brats Outdoor Concert: Rip Doozers 6:00 - 8:00 pm & Echo Messenger 8:00 pm - Midnight Bring a lawn chair - stay the entire day July 2nd Spamtown Disc Golf Tournament Singles will play two rounds at Todd Park with a 9 am sign up at the Izaak Walton Cabin in Todd Park. For more information, call Deb or Greg Huckaby at 507-433-1611.

July 4th Mini Piggy Fun Run 2-12 years, Pre-register $5, Race Day $8 (t-shirts for the first 100 registered). For more info visit www.ymca-austin.org

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July 6th • 7:00-8:00 pm Austin Community Band Concert in the Park Bandshell Community Park Free concert! Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a perfect summer treat.

July 8th, 9th & 10th Rose Creek Fun Days - Check us out on our Facebook page for events and times July 9th • 7:00-10:00 pm Minnesota Southbound Rollers Derby Mixer Packer Arena Minnesota Southbound Rollers Roller Derby Rocks! Austin and Albert Lea’s own flat-track roller derby team invites you to cheer them on in their

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER bout against the Cedar Rapids Roller Girls. Opens at 6 pm. whistle at 7 pm. Tickets available at the Austin HyVee, from your favorite roller & online at www.minnesotasouthboundrollers.com.

July 10th • 9:30 am-4:00 pm Crazy Days Downtown Austin Fun and crazy shopping opportunities! For more information, call 507-437-4561.

July 11th - July 15th 3rd Annual Clean Water Festival Jay C Hormel Nature Center, Austin Celebrate the importance of clean water with this family-fun event filled with a variety of hands-on, entertaining, and educational events and activities.

Enjoy activities and guest presenters throughout the week and have fun learning about, and playing in water! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 507-437-7519.

July 11th • 7:00-8:00 pm Water Festival Kickoff Program: CRWD Project Manager Cody Fox Join the Austin Ikes for a clean water project update to kick off Water Festival Week (with a special appearance by Terra Loam)!

Cody Fox, project manager for the Cedar River Watershed District, will present on the CRWD’s nearly $8 million, five-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) focused on improving water quality and reducing flooding. Most of the projects are upstream of Austin and located in the Dobbins Creek subwatershed due to its propensity for flash flooding. In August 2015, this innovative and historic initiative received a $3.2 million grant from The Hormel Foundation at the request of Vision 2020 Waterways! (CRWD and the State of Minnesota will provide the remaining project funds.)

Program co-sponsored with Austin Izaak Walton League. Please RSVP by July 8.

July 12th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561

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July 13th - July 16th • 7:30-11:00 pm & July 17th • 2:00-7:00 pm Murder Room Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, Austin A Summerset Theatre production. A zany spoof of British mysteries featuring a cast in “a plethora of hilarious situations”. Secret chambers, secret panels, and trap lids galore operated by the most ridiculous contrivances. For tickets or information, contact the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

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July 14th • 1:00-2:00 pm Peter Mayer Concert Ruby Rupner Auditorium Minnesota folksinger Peter Mayer writes songs about the beauty and mystery of the world. Whimsical and humorous. Peter’s music breaks the boundaries of “Folk” and inspires a sense of wonder at life itself. Free program. For more information, call 507-437-7519.

July 16th • 8:00 am-2:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot 270th Street, Austin, MN Come out and share the fun! For more information, call 507-437-6793.

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 17th 4th Annual American Legion Post 91 Classic Car Show American Legion Post 91 Registration 8 am to 11:30 pm, show noon to 4 pm in the AL parking lot. First 75 registered cars get Dash Plaques. Entry fee $10, $5 for each additional car. Open to the pubic. Expect food, 50’s and 60’s music by DJ, silent auction, raffles, games, bake sale, dunk tank. Entertainment in the Club after the show.

July 18th • 6:30 pm Free Summer Concert Hormel Historic Home, Austin The Bazillions - Kid friendly rock-n-roll from Twin Cities parents and educators. The duo brings songs to life through illustration, animation and activities.

July 18th - 22nd Basketball Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday Grades 1-4, $20/Child.

Visit www.ymca-austin.org for more information.

July 18th - 22nd Gymnastics Camp 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Ages 6+, $85 Members, $115 Non-Members. Visit www.ymca-austin.org for more information.

July 19th AG Appreciation Cookout Held annually the third Tuesday in July, this event promotes agri-business in the Austin Area and establishes links between agriculture and the business community. The event also supports the National Barrow Show, 4-H Ribbon Auction, Dairy Princess, Pork Ambassador and similar programs.

For more information call 507-437-4561 July 20th • 7:00-8:00 pm 2016 World Music Series: Krar Collective Historic Paramount Theatre Krar Collective serve up a colorful feast of mind-blowing Ethiopian grooves, performing a

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER rootsy et contemporary take on traditional music from Ethiopia. The traditional acoustic krar lyre is associated with the azmari minstrel tradition; it is accompanied just by traditional kebero drums and fronted by the stunning vocals. With songs that journey from gently, rippling acoustic numbers to truly rabble-rousing, this music that is at once African, and yet unique to Ethiopia will move your soul and rock your feet. Free Program. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

July 20th - July 22th Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Conference Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center For more information, call 507-437-4563.

July 21st • 1:00-2:00 pm Bats Ruby Rupner Auditorium Whether you are fascinated or frightened by bats, join 2016 Naturalist Intern Ben Sherman to hear first-hand information and stories from his experiences studying these important yet mysterious mammals. Participants are encouraged to return at 8:30pm to observe these amazing creatures in action. Free program. For more information, call 507-437-7519.

July 22nd - 24th Riverland Baseball Complex MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament July 23rd • 8 am-Noon 5K Your Way Receive over $20 in Hormel coupons. Games and activities for the whole family following the race.

Live Music. Register at Active.com: Key work ‘5K Your Way’ Check out the event on our Facebook page!

July 23th • 2:00 pm-2:00 am Mower County Relay for Life Mower County Fairgrounds The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who

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have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day.

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R E 50422 262nd St, Austin, MN • 507.437.3343 or 507.438.7070 P Judy & David Laskewitz, owners L 4 miles N of Austin on Hwy 218, then 2.5 miles W on 262nd St Our 2nd bldg is open with many projects needing new life.

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Niagara Cave & Mini Golf Nationally recognized as one of the Top Ten Caves in the United States On our 1-hour guided tour…  Hike one mile underground to depths of 200 ft.  Discover fossils ≈450 million years old  See cave formations both delicate and massive  Temperature is 48° F (9° C)  Walking shoes are recommended

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Miniature Golf Concessions Gemstone Mining Picnic Grounds Unique Gifts

Contact Us:

niagaracave.com 507-886-6606 29842 County Road 30

Harmony, MN 55939

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14 34th Annual Root River Antique Historical Power Show

July 15, 16, 17, 2016 • Spring Valley, MN

Featuring IH ­­Hosting IH Collectors Chapter 15 State Show

Lots of Tractors-All Brands. Events for the Entire Family. Fun Filled Weekend!

wwwrootrivershow.org Contact Les 507-254-0622

Members Dedicated to Teaching and Preserving the Past

Ron’s Pawn Shop I-90 Exit 178A 2203 4th St. NW, Austin, MN

Now Selling New and Used Guns Hours: Tues.-Fri 10-6; Sat. 10-2 • 437-1301

We Buy or Loan Money On: Guns - Gold TVs - VCRs/DVDs Stereos - US Tools Digital Cameras - Coins

Caring Pregnancy Center

808 Oakland Ave W, Austin | 507.437.7595

Pregnant? Struggling with parenting?

We are here to help.

Our mission is to provide practical help and advice to women, guiding them through unplanned pregnancies and sharing with them the good news of salvation.

What We Do

Physical assistance Emotional support

Spiritual support Educational support

Who We Are

We are a non-profit pregnancy center in Austin, whose purpose is to help educate women & families about pregnancy alternatives

Cedar Valley Memories 21st Annual Power Show Sat & Sun, Aug 13-14, 2016 Located 2 Miles West of Osage Iowa on Hwy. 9

Mitchell County Historical Society Event Featuring . . .

Small Gas Engines of All Types• Flea Market $5 Buttons good for both days • Children 12 & under FREE

Saturday, August 13th ~ Tractor Pull at 1:00 pm Sunday, August 14th ~ Cowboy Church at 9:00 am; Kids Pedal Pull at 1:00 pm

Demonstrations: • Steam Engines • Threshing • Baling • Plowing • Small Engines of all types • Antique Tractors • Blacksmith • Shingle Mill • Corn Shelling • Horse Drawn Equipment • Screw Making • Knitting Machine • Spinning Wheel • Weaving • Carving • Model Railroad • Music and Much More Exhibitors Are Welcome!

Omelet Breakfast & Lunch on Grounds www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org For Information Call 641-220-4165 or 641.330.2017

July 23rd & 24th 16U/18U Southern Minny GFP League Tournament - North Todd Complex July 24th • 6:30 pm Free Summer Concert Going To The Sun Acoustic Duo Hormel Historic Home, in the Peace Garden (Rain site - Banquet Hall), Austin Minneapolis-based, performs earthy acoustic folk instrumentation with lush harmonies that result in a sonic yin and yang. Come early for this concert as we will be offering kid friendly tours of the Historic Home and will have early 1900’s games available for families to enjoy outdoors.

July 26th 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 6:15 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm. Meets is free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

July 28h • 1:00-2:00 pm “An immigrant’s Tale” Ruby Rupner Auditorium Roger Hellesvig portrays his great-grandfather Ole Oleson in the story of his journey from Norway to Minnesota in the mid-1800s. Free Program. For more information, call 507-437-7519.

July 29th • 2:00-10:30 pm 125th Anniversary Celebration - Hormel Foods Corp!

North Main St from 1st Ave NW to AU Municipal Pool Celebrating 125 years in business with the Band Perry performing live, fireworks, games, food, and all sorts of fun. In addition, celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly rebuilt SPAM® Museum downtown.

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July 30th & 31st 12U/14U Southern Minny GFP League Tournament North Todd Complex

August 2016 August 1st • 6:30 pm Free Summer Concert Bissen Family and Friends Band members of the hometown Bissen family band will entertain with classic rock tunes that will take you back in time.

Hormel Historic Home, in the Peace Garden (Rain site - Banquet Hall) August 3rd-6th • 7:30-11:00 pm & August 7th • 2:00-7:00 pm Harvey Frank W. Bridges Theatre Riverland Community College, Austin Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man whose best friend is a 6 foot, three and a half inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. His family’s efforts to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare them social embarrassment leads to some unforeseen results. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

August 6th Brownsdale Fest - Check us out on our City of Brownsdale Facebook page for details.

Firemen’s Breakfast - 8:00 am-1:00 pm Brownsdale Fire Department August 6th • 1:00-2:00 pm & 7:00-8:00 pm Don Deines Alzheimer Fundraiser Ruby Rupner Auditorium Pat and Donna Surface with the Boundary Water Boys and Marina Whight return for this interactive performance involving stories, humor, sign language, and sing-alongs to classic songs. Free program but donations accepted for Alzheimer’s research. For more information, call 507-4377519.

C-Store: Gas, Food, Deli Restaurant: Daily Specials Bar: Happy Hour Specials

Open 5:00 am to 11:00 pm 236 S Main St, Dexter exit 193

507.584.1801

Restaurant Open 6 am to 9 pm

507-440-6384 or 507-440-3681

New Menu Bar Hours Coming Soon 3 pm to Close Mon - Fri Noon to Close Happy Hour 4-7 Saturday & Sunday Sunday-Thursday Food served ‘til 10 pm Located next to I-90 Exit 193 236 S. Main St. • Dexter Thursday, Friday 507-584-1492 & Saturday

Enjoy Your Summer with Your Family & Friends Jeanne Poppe State Representative

rep.jeanne.poppe@house.mn Paid for by the POPPE for the People campaign

Minnesota’s Largest County Fair

August 16-21 OWATONNA Motor Company

Presents David Smith Jr. Human Cannonball

Owatonna, MN • www.scff.org or 800-423-6466

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August 6th & 7th MSF/NSF U12-U14-16D Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament North Todd Complex MSF/NSF U12-18C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament North Todd Complex August 9th - 14th Mower County Free Fair Mower County Fairgrounds Affordable fun for everyone! Youth & open livestock shows, free stage entertainment, grandstand

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Party Room Available

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507-434-5975

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events, arts/crafts, horticulture, children’s farmyard, games, midway and your favorite fair foods!

For more information, call 507-433-1868.

August 9th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-4374561 August 12th Olympic Day 4:00 - 7:00pm $10 Member, $17 Non-Member.

Visit www.ymca-austin.org for more information.

August 13th & 14th Cedar Valley Memories 21st Annual Power Show Located 2 Miles West of Osage IA on Hwy 9 Mitchell County Historical Society Event & Demonstrations - featuring Small Gas Engines of All Types. Saturday, August 13th - Tractor Pull at 1:00 PM and Sunday, August 14 Cowboy Church at 1:00 with Kids Pedal Pull at 1:00 PM. Omelet Breakfast & Lunch on Grounds For information call 641-220-4165 or 641-3302017 August 15th - 17th Splash N Dash 6:00pm - 7:00pm $5 Member, $10 Non-Member. Mini-meet on August 19th. Visit www.ymca-austin.org for more information.

August 17th • 7:00-8:00pm 2016 World Music Series: Calan Historic Paramount Theatre Calan brings together the remarkable talents of 5 young musicians for a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. They blast their way through some of the old favorite reels, jigs and hornpipes with fast paced and uplifting arrangements before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs. Calan uses a unique instrumental blend of accordion, fiddle, guitar, Welsh pipes, Welsh harp and the percussive sound of the Welsh clogs to entertain their audiences.

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER Free program. For more information, call 507-4340934.

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August 20th & 21st • 8:00 am-2:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot 270th Street, Austin, MN August 19th • 6:00-7:30 pm Come out and share the fun! For more informa8th Annual Doggie Dip tion, call 507-437-6793.

Austin Municipal Pool August 23rd • 6:30 pm $2 per dog/2 people free (additional people $1.00) Free Summer Concert No memberships accepted.

Sena Ehrhardt and Cole Allen Acoustic Austin native Sena Ehrhardt returns to the HHH for an August 19th-21st • 7:00-9:00 pm acoustic show with guitarist and husband Cole Matchbox Children’s Theatre Production: A Shake- Allen. The couple’s soulful bluesy style will engage speare Celebration music lovers of all ages.

Historic Paramount Theatre Hormel Historic Home, in the Peace Garden “Faery Free-For-All” is a fantasy that features magi- (Rain site - Banquet Hall) cal faery folk both friendly and fearsome as they gather in a moonlit meadow to learn from each August 24th • 12:30-1:30 pm other about the pros and cons of being naughty or Minnesota Sings with Bret Hesla nice. “Pyramus & Thisbe” will be a MCT original Veteran’s Pavilion adaptation of the play within a play from ShakePart of the 2016 Austin ArtWorks Festival celebraspeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The mistion. For more information, call 507-434-0934. chievous fairy Puck is playing tricks on a group of player that creates lots of funny situations including turning one of the players into a donkey. For more information, call 507-433-1931.

August 20th • 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Veterans’ Memorial Car Show LaFayette Park, Austin Sponsored by the Cedar River Rats Car Club.

Registration fee $10. Registration from 11 am to 1 pm, show from 1 pm to 4 pm. Program will include opening and closing ceremony with 21 gun salute, awards for top 25 cars, silent auction, dog tags to the first 150 registered cars, children’s games, bounce house and climbing wall provided by the National Guard, food, and live music. For more information, call John at 507-438-6635 or Mike at 507-438-2186.

August 20th • 6:00-9:00 pm Minnesota Southbound Rollers vs Cedar Rapids Roller Girls Packer Arena, Austin Come out to watch and support first ever Flat Track Roller Derby league out of Austin/Albert Lea. For more information, email MinnesotaSouthboundRollers@gmail.com.

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August 25th • 1:00-2:00 pm Tom Pease Ruby Rupner Auditorium One-of-a-kind children’s performer Tom Pease teaches respect for one another and our world, the importance of community, and the power of laughter through song, movement and humor.

Free Program. For more information, call 507437-7519.

August 27th Dick Schindler Celebration Concert Historic Paramount Theatre Dick Schindler Celebration Concert: Featuring Malamanya (traditional Cuban and Latin American rhythms), with Sonny Knight & the Lakers (blended rock and R & B music) headlining. Both acts will have the crowd dancing! For more information, call 507-434-0934.

August 27th & 28th 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! For more information, call 507-434-0934.

September 2016 September 10th - September 14th 70th Annual National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds Visitors come from around the world for this show. It starts out with a delicious Windsor Pork Chop dinner on Sunday. Call fairgrounds office at (507) 433-1868 for more information.

September 10th • 12:00-6:00 pm & September 11th • 9:00 am-4:00 pm MN Statewide High School Mountain Bike Race Austin Mountain Bike Trail

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER Race course open Saturday to allow racers to become familiar with the course. Kids in grades 7 to 12 across the state will be invited to participate. For more information, contact Spencer Sammon or Gareth Hataye, Austin mountain bike team coaches.

September 10th & 11th • 8:00 am-2:00 pm Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot 270th Street, Austin, MN Come out and share the fun! For more information, call 507-437-6793.

September 12th All Member Invitational Golf Outing-AMIGO Day Held annually the Monday following Labor Day, and hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassadors, is a day of golf, food, and fun. For more information call 507-437-4561 September 17th • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Healthy Families Event Downtown Austin Sponsored by the Austin Downtown Association, Destination downtown, Mower ReFreshed, and SHIP. For more information, call Marie at 507-437-6955.

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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. For more information, call 507-437-6082.

September 28th - October 1st MCCE, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Conference Center For more information, call 507-437-4561.

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September 13th Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561 September 24th • 9:00 am-12:00 pm Hormel Nature Center 8k Trail Run/ 1 Mile Kid’s Run Jay C Hormel Nature Center Beautiful course through the Nature Trail. ChipTimed, refreshments, t-shirts for racers. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

September 24th • 11:00 am-3:00 pm Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society

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Winona County Fair (St Charles) July 6-10 Wabasha County Fair (Wabasha) July 13-16 Dodge County Fair (Kasson) July 13-17 Fillmore County Fair (Preston) July 18-24 Olmsted County Fair (Rochester) July 25-31 Freeborn County Fair (Albert Lea) August 2-7 Mower County Fair (Austin) August 9-14 Goodhue County Fair (Zumbrota) August 9-14 Steele County Free Fair (Owatonna) August 16-21 Houston County Fair (Caledonia) August 17-21

Aug. 25 thru Sept 5, 2016 (Labor Day)

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Turn Your Carnival Game Odds In Your Favor

Mid- to late-summer is peak carnival and fair season. During this time of year, empty fields and parking lots are transformed into entertainment wonders featuring rides, foods and plenty of games of chance. Carnival games are a fun diversion. Thousands and thousands of fairgoers test their luck at these games when carnivals roll into town. Games often seem as though they are stacked in the house’s favor, but games are not impossible to win. A few pointers can increase any player’s chances of winning.

• Ring toss: The object of this game is to throw a ring and have it settle around the neck of a bottle. For the best chances, toss the ring so that it remains as flat horizontally as possible.

Think of throwing it as you would a Frisbee®.

• Milk bottle pyramid: In this game, participants have to throw a softball to knock over milk bottles stacked in a pyramid. It seems easy, but sometimes the weight of the softball is not in proportion to the weight of the bottles. The ball may be filled with cork, and the bottles may be weighted on the bottom. Aim for the center of the two lowest bottles and throw the ball as hard as you can.

• Basketball shot: In this game, the rim of the basketball net is likely smaller than regulation and the backboard may be stiffer

than players are accustomed to. In addition, the ball may be overinflated so that it is more bouncy. Try a high arc that will help you swish the ball. Otherwise, aim for the top of the square on the backboard so that the ball will bank right into the net.

• Whack-a-mole: This game is fun because a player can go after whichever critter pops out of the hole. A key advantage to this game is never to raise the mallet higher than the height of the mole. This ensures a faster swing and a quicker resetting to hit the next mole that pops up.

• Balloons and darts: To counteract potentially dull darts, look for the shiniest, thinnest balloons. Those are the ones that are inflated the most. This will increase your chances of popping a balloon.

• Frog toss: Young children are drawn to this game because they get to launch a rubber frog into the air and throw it toward a lily pad. The chance of getting wet combined with pounding a mallet can make this game quite attractive. To improve your odds of winning, make the frog as small as possible by folding its legs underneath the body. Aim high so that the frog is launched in a high arc and has a better chance of landing in that lily pad cup.

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4 2 N D A N N UA L

2 0 1 6 O L D FA S H I O N E D

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PARADE 2:30-4PM

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Antique Tractor Show ............................................................................................... High School...............................................................................9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Beer Garden – Alcohol in permitted areas ONLY – 21 & Over .................... City Park ......................................................................................4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull ........................................................................................................ City Park ..................................................................................Sign-Up @ 4 P.M. Hammerschlagen ....................................................................................................... Beer Garden ................................................................................................ 5 P.M. Concessions-Variety of food and drink............................................................... City Park ...............................................................................................4 to 9 P.M. BPRA “Letter Club” Moonwalk ................................................................................ City Park ...............................................................................................4 to 9 P.M. Potluck String Band ................................................................................................... Gazebo..................................................................................................5 to 9 P.M. Pie Judging Contest................................................................................................... Judges’ Stand @ City Park ...................................................................... 6 P.M. Stick Horse Racing...................................................................................................... Judges’ Stand @ City Park ................................................................ 6:30 P.M. Magic Show .................................................................................................................. City Park ....................................................................................................... 7 P.M. Teen Dance – Live DJ/Concessions available/Grades 7 – 12....................... City Park ........................................................................8:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.

Concessions-Variety of food and drink................................................City Park .......................................................................................................... Open all day Awesome Blossom Run/Walk..................................................................High School ...........................................................................................Sign up at 7 A.M. Trolley Rides between the City Park and Victory Field – FREE WITH CHAMBER BUTTON ......................................................................10 A.M. to 7 P.M. B.P. Lions Club Breakfast............................................................................Prairie Manor .............................................................................................7:30 to 11 A.M. Tractor Pull (Contact Denise Krell @ 438-3862) ................................West of Victory Field ................................................................................................9 A.M. Fire Department Open House ................................................................Fire Hall .............................................................................................................9 to 11 A.M. Sweet Rides Car Show ...............................................................................Victory Field ...............................................................................................8 A.M. to Noon Antique Tractor Show ................................................................................High School .............................................................................................. 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Hole-in-One Miniature Golf .....................................................................City Park, .................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Frog Bog Game ............................................................................................City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. BPRA “Letter Club” Moonwalk .................................................................City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Fine Arts Craft Fair .......................................................................................City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Beer Garden – Alcohol in permitted areas ONLY – 21 & Over .....City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. B.P. Boys and Girls Club Kid’s Races .......................................................Victory Field South of Pavilion ...........................................................................10 A.M. Bean Bag Tournament ...............................................................................City Park .....................................................................................................................11 A.M. Just for Kix Performance ...........................................................................Judges’ Stand @ City Park ....................................................................................... Noon Pickle Judging Contest ..............................................................................Judges’ Stand @ City Park ...............................................................................12:30 P.M. Stix of Fury Performance ..........................................................................City Park .................................................................................................................. 1:30 P.M. Rolling Car Show..........................................................................................Parade Route ......................................................................................................... 1:30 P.M.

PARADE ............................................................................. 2:30 – 4:00 P.M.

Su Fu Du Live Performance ......................................................................Judges’ Stand @ City Park ..........................................................................After Parade Hula Hoop Contest .....................................................................................Judges’ Stand @ City Park .......................................................................................5 P.M. Live Entertainment - piano band “Mischief and Mayhem”...........City Park ................................................................................................... 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Frozen T-Shirt Contest................................................................................Beer Garden.................................................................................................................6 P.M. Live Entertainment - Kyle Johnson “DJ Peps” ....................................Victory Field ............................................................................................ 7:30 to 9:30 P.M.

***FIREWORKS – VICTORY FIELD – 10 P.M.*** All events are open to everyone. For general information call 583-4472- PARADE UNITS WELCOME!

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Blooming Prairie

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 17th 4th Annual Car Show & Crazy Days November 3rd • 6:30 pm Wine Tasting - Servicemen’s Club November 13th • 6:00 pm Annual Banquet - Pizza Cellar

December 2nd Holiday Dazzle December 14th • 5:00-7:00 pm Business After Hours - F&M Bank For details and more information contact the Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce at 507-583-4472

J&H LIQUORS On/Off Sale

340 E. Main Blooming Prairie 507-583-7557

June 25th: Cruise for Cancer (Cycle/Cars) July 2nd: Street Dance, “The Blue Ringers” 8 pm-Midnight • 21 & over • $5 cover July 4th: OPEN 9:00 am to close (Bar & Off Sale) July 23rd: B.O.B Ride “Toys for Tots”

Bar Bingo: Monday @ 6:30 pm

June 6th, 20th • July 11th & 25th • August 8th & 22nd (Ride Details Available At The Bar)

Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Invites you to Blooming Prairie’s

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

We understand small business because we are a small business.

Tamzen Johnson • Amy Doerhoefer Daniel Miner

Individual & Business Tax Services | Bookkeeping | Payroll 314 E Main St, Blooming Prairie 133 N Broadway, New Richland 507-583-7528 507-465-8100 685 West Bridge Street, Suite 6, Owatonna 507-451-9136

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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 Open Since 1936!

Par 36 Course rating 34.8 Slope of 127

• Open to the public with private memberships offered • Special $19.99/mo for 10 mos (must rent a cart)

• Tues & Wed - 18 holes with a cart & burger basket $25

Full service Clubhouse with meals, snacks & beverages.

3.2 beer is available as well as set-ups Accommodations for parties & events for up to 100 people 7701 SE 118TH ST, BLOOMING PRAIRIE • 507.583.2887

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MEADOWFEST 2016 GRAND MEADOW, MN

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - JUNE 24, 25, 26

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LeRoy Summerfest July 15, 16, 17 Friday, July 15

5:30-7:15 pm Lion’s Club Supper, Walking Tacos, at L-O School Commons 6:00 pm Bean Bag Tournament, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes 6:30 pm Frog, Toad, and Turtle Races, Bike Trailhead Parking Lot 7:30 pm Variety Show by LeRoy Community Theater at L-O High School Gym 8:00 pm 5K Run/Walk with Glow Sticks, LeRoy Pool Benefit, Contact Elaine Mills at 507-440-0674

Saturday, July 16

8:00 am Neil Yost Memorial Co-Ed Volleyball Tourney, South Park, Contact Dave Evans, 507-421-3065 8:00-10:00 am FREE Continental Breakfast and Open House at Wildwood Grove 9:00 am-Noon LeRoy Farmers Market, located by LeRoy Art Center 10:00 am-1:00 pm LeRoy Public Library Open House 10:00 am-Noon Container Gardening Contest at South Park, accepting entries from 9:00-10:00 am 10:00 am Kid Power Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull 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 4th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show by Son’s of the American Legion at South Park, registration begins at 10:00 am 11:00 am-3:00 pm Kid’s Carnival Games by Lutheran Social Services at South Park

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Noon 6th Annual Ray Kiefer Memorial Tractor Pull at Northern Country Coop, Registration begins at 11:00 AM, Contact Jim Mossyge at 507-696-0559 1:00 pm Little Miss & Little Mr. Summerfest Contest at South Park; Check-In at 12:30 PM, $5.00 entry fee; Judged on (1) Question, (2) Talent, (3) Attire; for ages 5 to 9 years 1:00-5:00 pm Free Swim at LeRoy Pool 2:00 pm Bingo at South Park 5:00-7:00 pm Windsor Chop Supper at South Park (L-O Commons in case of rain), Musical Entertainment provided by Tim’s Mobile Music 9:00 pm Luke ‘N Bob Texas, sponsored by Travel Lanes, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes

Sunday, July 17

10:00 am Joint Ecumenical Church Service at South Park 11:00 am-1:00 pm Grilled Chicken Dinner, sponsored by LeRoy Fire Department, at Fire Hall 2:00 pm Grand Parade, Contact Patty White at 507-324-5707 Following the Parade – FREE Watermelon, Kiddy Train Rides, & Music by JJ’s Pickup Band 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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Brownsdale

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Schedule of Events 2016

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May to Oct. 14th (every Friday) 5:00-7:00 pm, Farmer’s Market, City Park April 21st - Community Noon Lunch at Brownsdale United Methodist Church. Free will donation.

For more information call Susan Amick at 507-567-2644 May 1st - Firemen’s Breakfast - 8 am-1 pm. Brownsdale Fire Hall Free will donation For event details May 6th & 7th - City Wide Sales check us out on the June 24th, 25th & 26th - Red Rock Revival City of Brownsdale Facebook page August 6th - Brownsdale Fest August 6th - Firemen’s Breakfast - 8 am-1 pm Brownsdale Fire Hall Free will donation October 15th - Fish Fry - 4-8 pm Brownsdale Fire Dept - Fire Hall November 12th - Bingo - 5-9 pm Brownsdale Fire Dept - Fire Hall

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Adams Dairy Days • June 10, 11, 12 Friday, June 10th

Saturday events continued...

• City Wide Rummage Sales - All Day • 20 miles of Garage Sales - along the Shooting Star Trail LeRoy, Taopi, Adams & Rose Creek & places between • Dodgeball Tournament 4:00 Southland HS • Southland Summer Smash - Youth Wrestling - Southland Football Field - for more info go to www.theguillotine.com • Outdoor Movie 9:00 pm - behind the American Legion Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

• Car Show 1:00-4:00 pm, registration 12:00-1:00 pm, behind American Legion • Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull, 2:00 pm, behind the Legion • Adult Bean Bag Tournament​, registration 5:00-5:45 pm with throw at 6:00 pm​- behind the American Legion • Steak Fry - American Legion, 5:00-8:30 pm​ • FREE Live Music featuring ​“​Wasted Weekend​”​​, 8:00 pm​- ​midnight, on Commerce St

Saturday, June 11th

Sunday, June 12th

• Coloring Contest - due by 8 pm Friday drop off at Heimer Foods • City Wide Garage Sales continue • 20 mile Garage Sales continue along the Shooting Star Trail • Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction, 8​:00​am - Noon at the Fire Hall • 5K Run/Walk 9:00 am (entry fee $5); Kids Mile Fun Run​​ 9:05 am (entry fee $1); Duathlon 10:30 am 2 mi run/10 mi bike/2 mi run, (entry fee $10); registration begins at 8:15 am at Sacred Heart School • Big-Cup Golf Tournament​,​9:00 am Cedar River CC • ​Youth Bean Bag Tournament - register 12:15 pm, throw at 1:00 pm; behind American Legion

• Pickup, Semi and Tractor Pull, 11:00 am​, Adams City Park • Coronation of Dairy Days Prince and Princess​at noon, Southland High School • ​Grand Parade​, 1:00 pm​​ Prize for Best Float, • Kids games & activities after the parade • Adams Fire Department Kids’ Water Fights​2:00 pm • The Kracker Jacks Drumline performs at the park after the parade • Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Legion • American Legion Military Museum - open after the parade • Forty Milers performing at 5 pm at the American Legion • ​Chicken Fry - American Legion, 4:00-8:00 pm​ • Brad Boice - an Elvis tribute artist​, 6:00-7:00 pm​in front of Northern Country Co-op • Ice Cream Eating Contest 7:15 pm • Milking Contest 8:00 pm • Cash Prize Drawing after Milking Contest in front of Northern County Co-op • Mower County ADA malt stand - all weekend • Adams Town and Country Pool $1 all weekend

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Rose Creek

18th Annual Bike Ride Shooting Star Trail • Saturday, June 25, 2016 Rides begin and end at the Rose Pedaler in Rose Creek. Century riders: plan to begin by 7:00 am. Others begin from 7:00-8:30 am.

Registration begins at 6:30 am.

Rain or Shine – We Ride!

Helmets and a Registration Form are required for EVERY rider!

This is a wonderful opportunity to ride with your family and friends through Prairie Visions country. The communities of LeRoy, Taopi, Adams and Rose Creek are working together to host this event. The terrain is relatively flat while you ride past a lake, rivers and streams, woods and wildlife. Of particular note are the wildflowers and remnant tall grass prairie segments. Of course, you will ride past farms of corn and soybean fields and pass through small towns. All routes also pass near many of the 300’ tall wind generators.

The shorter rides are great for families with young children to ride together. Even the Friday, Saturday & Sunday

July 7-9, 2017

Softball & Kickball Tournaments throughout the weekend All School Reunion for Southland & Parade on Saturday Live Music & Fireworks Saturday night T-shirts now on sale at Creek Bar & Grill, Brenda’s Grocery and City Hall Classic Car Show on Sunday Call 507-437-6105 for Parade Entries, Sponsors, Volunteers & more information

smallest riders will be able to pedal successfully on the new and smooth trail.

Excellent places to stop for food are along the routes. Manned rest stops every 12 miles or so are provided along the trail and along the rural roads with motorcycle coverage and a sag wagon.

More information is available at: Rydjor Bike Shop - Austin 507-433-7571 or Sharon Jacobson 507-324-5119.

The Shooting Star Trail has 22 miles of 8 foot wide asphalt in excellent condition, and the final miles into Austin’s Hormel Nature Center are partially done and will be completed this season. For more information log on to: www.shootingstartrail.org IT'S THE MOST COMFORTABLE PHONE CALL YOU'LL EVER MAKE. Celebrati ng 38 Years In 2016

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Rose Creek

fun Days July 8, 9, 10, 2016 Friday, July 8th 4:00 pm 12th Annual BLACKSOX Kickball Tournament, 10 & under; 5 pm 15 & under; 7 pm Open Class

Saturday, July 9th 8:00 am Softball Tournament Medallion Hunt for cash (kids only) throughout the weekend 1:00 pm Volleyball at the Creek 1:00 pm Fireman’s Waterfight 5:00-8:00 pm Fire Dept Windsor Chop Supper in the Park 8:00 pm Music in the Park

Sunday, July 10th 9:00 am Softball Tournament continues Noon-3:00 pm Car Show Registration (10 am-noon) Noon-3:00 pm Beanbag Tournament (15 & under/16 & up) Concessions available all weekend in the Park

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Lyle Independence Days Celebration FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Food Specials- Lyle Liquor................ 5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney- Lyle Liquor.............7 PM Music- Lyle Liquor..................8 PM-Midnight

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Truck, Tractor & Semi PullSouth end of town...........................10 AM Lyle Classic Car Show-City Park.....10AM-4 PM Street Dance-Legion “Extreme DJ”.......8 PM

Sunday events continued...

Little Miss Lyle..................................3:30 PM Talent Show...........................................4 PM *****Fireworks*****............................. DUSK Visit us at www.lylemn.org

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS Lyle City Hall 507-325-2311

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3B Eatery will be open............... 8 AM-10 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Church Services in the Park................10 AM Food at Legion”Smokin Brothers BBQ”.......... 11AM-6 PM Grand Parade-Lyle Girls Basketball Team............................... Noon Flag Presentation & Speakers...............1 PM Bingo Stand-Southside 4-H...................1 PM

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Kids Games in Park...............................1 PM Horse Shoe Tourney-Legion..................2 PM Entertainment in Gazebo-

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Water Fights at Fire Hall........................2 PM

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Pedal Pull-City Park.........................2:30 PM

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