Summer Fun 2014

JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST

2014

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

TOURS

Summer

FUN Guide

COUNTY FAIRS

AREA ATTRACTIONS PARK & REC ACTIVITIES

A Special Supplement To T h e M o w e r C o u n t y S h o p p e r

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, July 3-6, 2014

GRAND PARADE 11 a.m. July 4th 2 NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS July 3-4 OVER 20 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC! FREE RIDES & SLIDES FOR KIDS! Freedom Fest is organized by the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with its 400 members.

For a complete list of events and registration information, visit www.austincoc.com

June 2014

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11th Annual Flea Market June 13 8am – 5pm & Sat, June 14, 8am – 5pm, Sun, June 15 10am – 4pm Mower County Fairgrounds Gifted & Talented Symposium June 8-12 Riverland Community College, sponsored by The Hormel Foundation.

Austin Community Band Concert Wednesday, June 11 7pm – 8pm Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert with free ice cream!

ADM Day Camps * Fridays - June 13, 27, July 11, 25 * These camps are dedicated to Ashton Debra May, a six year employee of the Park and Recreation Department who left this earth far too soon. Ashton was the summer recreation assistant and worked wherever needed over the years.

Each of the Fridays will have a different group of activities for 9 -11 year olds. Activities will include leisure interests that participants can play throughout their lifetime. We will bring in an instructor with the specific skill area and we will have supervisors to assist. Packer Arena will be our camp location.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Class size is limited. Cost is $25 per day. Sign up for one day or all! Possible Activities: Archery, Ultimate Frisbee Kite Flying, Orienteering, Wiffle Ball, Percussion Djembe, Cup Stacking, Juggling, Disc Golf, Martial Arts, Ping Pong, Bocce, Yoga, Golf, Library Activities, Board Games, Yard Games, Square Bag/Round Hole, Blongo Ball, Croquet, Yolf.

Girls Fast Pitch Softball Twister Tournament - North Todd Park Complex & All Stars U14 AA Baseball Tournament - Riverland Baseball Complex June 14-15 Fraternal Order of Eagles/Austin All Stars age 14 & under Austin Youth Baseball Tourney.

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Pool Hours: Mon-Fri 1-4:45pm Season Tag Prices: Mon & Wed 6:30-8:00pm $30 for pool and tot lot Sat 1-6:00pm Daily admission is $3/pp Sun 2-7:00pm Evening admission is $2/pp Adult Lap Swim Prices include waterslide & splash pad usage.

Mon-Sat 12-1pm Tue & Thu 6:30-7:30pm Doggie Dip is August 22nd, Tentative pool closing date is Sun., Aug 17 6-7:30pm. $2/dog, 2 people free.

NEW 16’ Rock Climbing Wall-fall into diving well. The Splash Pad is back! Everyone including tot lot must enter through main entrance

Austin Park and Recreation Department 121 4th Ave NE, Austin • 507-433-1881 • www.ci.austin.mn.us Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

PAGE 4 • SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER June 14-15 Riverland Community College baseball complex.

Downtown Rummage Sale June 14 “Fiddler on the Roof” June 15, 2014, 2pm – 4pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, One of Broadway’s most beloved shows.

507-433-0595 or boxoffice@riverland.edu.

June 17 Gene Roden Memorial Track Meets The Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two track meets for anyone age 3 and up at the Wescott Athletic Field Track. 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.

Free Summer Concert Tuesday, June 17 Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden - 6:30 pm

Annual donation by Mary Sue Hormel Harris Charlie Maguire - Noted folksinger and songwriter with bluesy Woody Guthrie sound. Stories and songs of the heartland. 2 other programs scheduled throughout the day.

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Austin Farmer's Market Oakland Ave & 4th Street NE, Austin Monday & Thursday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-Noon

Fresh, locally grown produce, fruit & herbs, pasture raised meat, free range eggs, honey, baked goods, herbal products, crafts & more!

Ask about our EBT/SNAP users “Matching Bucks Program” EBT/SNAP benefits and all major credit cards accepted

SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 5 Austin Community Band Concert June 25 7pm – 8pm Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert with free ice cream!

10th Annual SPAM® Town Challenge June 26 Marcusen Park and Riverland Baseball Complex 16 Teams from several states compete in this annual event. Special Marcusen Park Block Party event on Saturday, with The Tracey Blake Project. Details posted at www.austingreyhoundsbaseball.com.

All Stars U10/U11 AA Baseball Tournament - North Todd Park Complex. June 21-22 Annual Reichel Foods/Austin All Stars ages 10/11 and under Tourney June 22, 2014 Todd Park North. Call (507) 433-6715 or (507)2793681 for more information.

36th Annual Austin All Stars/Local 9/Reichel Foods Youth International Baseball Tourney June 27 North Diamond, Todd Park Ages 12 and under. This is a wood bat tourney. Call (507) 433-6715 or (507) 279-3681 for more information.

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All Stars U12 AA/AAA Baseball Tournament North Todd Park Complex. June 27-29 Grand Army of the Republic Hall Open House Grand Meadow June 28 10am – 2pm Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Grand Meadow The Grand Army of the Republic Booth Post #130 was formed by sixteen Union Army veterans of the Civil War. The hall houses Civil War memorabilia and other Grand Meadow artifacts. Call 507-4376082.

Vintage Baseball Game - Grand Meadow Nine vs.

Rochester Roosters June 28 6pm – 8pm Grand Meadow Cheer for your favorite team as they play baseball the way they used to way back when! Call 507-437-

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July 2014

Free Summer Concert Tuesday, July 1 Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden - 6:30 pm Annual donation by Mary Sue Hormel Harris Austin Community Jazz Band - Led by Brian Koser this community favorite will entertain with classic jazz and patriotic favorites.

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SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 Austin Community Band Concert July 4 Band Shell Park-FREE Concert 32nd Annual Hog Jog 5 Mile Run July 5 8am – 10am Austin YMCA Annual event in conjunction with Austin’s Annual FreedomFest

July 3 – 6 Parades, fireworks, games, food, vendors, music - fun for all! Contact the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce at (507) 437-4561 for more information

Freedom Fest JayCees Street Dance July 3 8:00pm - 1:00am Holiday Inn Contact Chelsea 507-433-8000 for more information.

Spamtown Disc Golf Tournament - Todd Park July 5 Singles will play two rounds at Toff Park with a 9 am sign up at the Izaak Walton Cabin. For more information, call Deb or Greg Huckaby at 433-1611.

Austin Community Band Concert July 9 7pm – 8pm Veterans Park - Bandshell Free concert

Public Open House July 13

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Downtown Crazy Days July 17 Gene Roden Memorial Track Meets July 17 MSF/NSF U12C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament - North Todd Park Complex. MSF/NSF U14C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament - North Todd Park Complex. July 18-19 YMCA SPAM™Town Triathlon July 19 7am – 12pm Austin YMCA Free Summer Concert Monday, July 21 Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden - 6:30 pm Annual donation by Mary Sue Hormel Harris

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SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 9 Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College, Austin Campus. For more information call 507-433-0595 or go to boxoffice@riverland.edu

August 2014

MSF Co-Rec Slow Pitch State Tournament - North Todd Park Complex. August 2-4

Relay for Life Mower County July 26-27 Veterans Pavillion/Band shell Park. Luminaria ceremony at dusk.

MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament - Riverland Baseball Complex. July 26-28

The Odd Couple July 29 7:30pm – 9:30pm

130th Annual Mower County Free Fair August 5 – 10 Mower County Fairgrounds Affordable fun for everyone! Youth & open livestock shows, free stage entertainment, grandstand events, arts/crafts, horticulture, children’s farmyard, games, midway and your favorite fair foods! Go to www. mowercountyfair.com or call the fair office at (507) 433-1868 for more information August 9 th & 10th Cedar Valley Memories 19th Annual Power Show Mitchell County Historical Society Event Osage, Iowa

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Hormel Nature Center Youth Events

NOTE: Signup for Summer Youth Classes began in April.

Classes filled quickly.

Following is a list of Open Classes as of May 30, 2014.

Register at the Visitor Center or mail your registration information and payment to: Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, PO Box 673, Austin, MN 55912. Please include the following information: title and date of class(es), child’s name, address, phone number, and age. Cash or check only. No registration by phone or email. Fees are non-refundable.

August 12, 6:00-7:00 pm Singing and Signing: The World Around Me with Billie Jo Wicks - Ages 1 - 3 (with 1-2 adults.) $5 fee (Free for Friends members) August 11 & 12, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Ages 2-3 (with an adult)

August 11 & 12, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Ages 4-5 (with an adult) The Zoo in My Backyard with Billie Jo Wicks $10 fee ($5 for Friends members) June 25 & 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Junior Naturalists with Sammie Peterson - Ages 8-9 $15 Fee ($10 for Friends members) July 14 & 15, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. & July 16 day trip, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Water, Water Everywhere! with Maria Anderson - Ages 8-9 $30 Fee ($25 for Friends members) 1/2 scholarships available. 3-day class, including a day trip to Cascade Meadow in Rochester. Please bring your own lunch.

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Session 2 - August 7, 1:00 - 3:30 pm.

Monarch Magic - Ages 8 - 9 $5 fee (Free for Friends members)

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SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 11 4 astonishing musicians from 4 different cultures.

Austin native, Marc Anderson, and three other amazing musicians will bring a unique cultural experience to the community August 21 – 23 Holiday Inn Showcasing and celebrating southern Minnesota’s Norwegian roots. Contact Chelsea at 507-433-8000 for more information.

3rd Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival Aug 23-24 Downtown Austin Powerplant Features visual, performing, media and literary artists with ties to the Austin region. Join us for a true celebration of the arts, because art works! For more information, go to www.austinartworksfestival.org.

Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) August 15 - stop in LeRoy Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) August 16 - stop in Austin Hallinglag Convention Free Summer Concert Monday, August 18 Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden - 6:30 pm Annual donation by Mary Sue Hormel Harris

Walnut Grove, MN Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

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2014 Wilder Pageant: July 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

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Date Tuesday, July 22

Grandstand & Events Entry Day (Open Class) Registration for Judging Contest Church Night (EB)

Time 10:00am-7:00pm 4:15 pm 6:30 pm

Wednesday, 4-H Horse Trail & Game Show July 23 4-H Night Live Auction/ 4-H Night-Grandstand

DJ-Beer Barn

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Lyle Independence Days Celebration

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Food Specials- Lyle Liquor...................................................................................5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney- Lyle Liquor................................................................................7 PM Music- Lyle Liquor..................................................................................... 8 PM-Midnight SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull-South end of town.............................................................. 10 AM Lyle Classic Car Show-City Park................................................................... 10AM-4 PM Street Dance-Legion “Spin Drive”............................................................................8 PM Food served starting at.............................................................................................5 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Antique Tractor & Equipment Display-Elevator Parking Lot.........................................All Day Church Services in the Park................................................................................... 10 AM Food at Legion-”Smokin Brothers BBQ”.........................................................11AM-6 PM Grand Parade-Kathleen Pihelgas, Ron & Dolly Haugland.......................................Noon Flag Presentation & Speakers..................................................................................1 PM Bingo Stand-Southside 4-H...........................................................................................1 PM Stump Jumpers/Mud Bog Races-South end..................................................................1 PM Kids Games in Park..................................................................................................1 PM Horse Shoe Tourney-Legion.....................................................................................2 PM JJ’s Pick Up Band-Gazebo...............................................................................1:30-3 PM Water Fights at Fire Hall...........................................................................................2 PM Pedal Pull-City Park............................................................................................2:30 PM Little Miss Lyle.....................................................................................................3:30 PM Talent Show..............................................................................................................4 PM *****Fireworks*****................................................................................................ DUSK

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Rose Creek fun Days 2014 July 11-13, 2014 • Rose Creek, MN

Friday, July 11: 10th Annual Blacksox Kickball Tourney Saturday, July 12: Rose Creek Fire Dept. Windsor Chop Supper Dance at the Park Sunday, July 13: 4th Annual Car Show Benefit for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Other Activities throughout the Weekend:

Softball, Volleyball, Firemen’s Waterfight, Beanbags, Medallion Hunts for Cash, and more!

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Serving Lunch & Dinner • 11:00 am to Close Come See Happy Hour • Tues - Fri 4 - 6 pm • Closed Mon. Us during Rose Creek Fun Days! Volleyball League starts the first Tues. in June.

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SUMMER FUN 2014 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 15

MEADOWFEST 2014

GRAND MEADOW, MN • FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY • JUNE 27, 28 & 29 GM Community Center $8.50-Proceeds to Fireworks

Bingo Friday 5:30PM-7:30PM Assisted Living upstairs 25¢ cards - 100% payback GM Lions

Kids’ Games & Rides Saturday Games 9AM-1PM/Rides Noon-6PM. $10 Armbands Veterans Memorial Park GM Memorial Park Board

Kids’/Family Fun Night The Zinghopper’s Show Friday 7-8PM FREE! At Grand Meadow School Gym GM Library & GM ECFE

Money Sand Pile Saturday 3:30PM-After the Parade Veterans Memorial Park First Farmers & Merchants Bank

7th Annual 5K Run - Walk Friday 7:00 PM at the GM School Under 12 Kids 1/2 or 1 mile fun run Friday 6:00 PM at GM School Track Contact Lisa Glynn 754-4376 www.getmeregistered.com

Department Beer Garden Music-Food-Fun Downtown Grand Meadow Friday 8:30AM-12:30PM Live music by Troubleshooter Saturday 8:30AM-12:30PM Live music by Next To Nothing Sunday 12:30pm-9pm In House Music Parade Saturday 2PM Contact Fran Baudoin 259-7309

Mud’n in the Meadow Saturday 3:30PM - After the parade Veterans Memorial Park Contact Jim Richardson 754-4455

Church Dinner Sunday 11AM-1:30PM United Lutheran Church Adults: $6 - Kids: $3 BBQ sandwich, salads, dessert & beverage

Coffee & Bake Sale Saturday 8-10AM GM Community Center Fresh made donuts!

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Kids’ Pedal Pull Saturday 3:30PM-After the Parade Veterans Memorial Park Ages 4-11. Mn Sanctioned Pull CHS & GM Lions

Quilt Raffle Saturday 9AM-12:30 PM GM Public Library Contact Alicia 754-5859

Vintage Baseball Game Saturday 6PM Rochester Roosters VS The GM Nine Field south of GM school Mower County Historical Society

Bean Bag Bash Sunday sign up at 1PM Beer Garden - $40 entry - 50% payout. Age 16 & over. Pooling double elimination tourney GM Fire Department

Community Art Show Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM Meadows Assisted Living Contact Susie Kjeer 754-5343

Paul Stier Memorial Skid Loader Rodeo Sunday 1PM NW edge of Grand Meadow Contestants wanted Contact Donnie Stier 273-1522

GM Marketplace & Craft Fair Saturday 9AM-5PM Veterans Memorial Park Contact Cathy Paul 754-5468 BBQ Challenge Saturday 9:30AM set up/ 10:30AM start cook/ 5:30PM Judging East of Beer Garden, 1st St. NE Contact Travis Warmka 754-4500 Meadowfest Car Show Saturday 10AM-2PM GM Business Center parking lot Contact Brian Hanson 438-3492 Co-ed Volleyball Tourney Saturday at GM City Park Registration deadline June 24 $60 entry fee Contact Ben Thorsen 208-2007

G.A.R. Hall Open House Saturday 10AM-2PM & Sunday Noon-3pm.

Located on south main street Mower County Historical Society Ecumenical Church Service Sunday 10AM GM School cafetorium Contact Pat Jensen 754-5656

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Chicken BBQ Saturday 11:30AM-1PM

Ostrander 507.657.2236

Youth Basketball Skills Challenge Sunday 1-2PM Entering Grade K-3 & 4-6 Sunday 2:30-4PM Entering Grade 7-8 & 9-12 GM School Gym. Cost: $10 per person Awards for all pre-registered by June 21 Contact Lynn Baldus 754-5412 Kids’ Kickball Tourney Sunday 3PM Grade 6 & under. FREE! City Ball Fields. GM Lions Contact Greg Lamp 754-5908 Kids’ Candy Bar Bingo & Horse Races Sunday 4PM Beer Gardens. GM Lions

Grand Meadow Fire

•Fertilizer •Seed •Grain •Feed •Chemicals Grand Meadow 507.754.5125

Kids’ Water Fight Sunday 1PM GM City Park. Prizes for winning teams.

GM Fire Department

Leroy 507.324.5347 Elkton 507.754.5041 Spring Valley 507.346.7261

Wykoff 507-352-5281 Chester, Iowa 563-565-2415

Glynn’s Motor Mart “Your One Stop Shop”

GRAND MEADOW Hwy. 16 & County Rd. 8

507-754-5677

Please come enjoy our annual fireworks display on July 4th

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Bank Raid Re-Enactments

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Come & See the Natural Beauty of Niagara Cave!

Enjoy the refreshing 48 degrees year round.

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

Voted Best Family Destination 2009 - 2013

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Call 1-800-837-6606 or 507-886-6606 www.niagaracave.com Open weekends - April & October. Open Daily - May thru September Located 2 mi. south of Harmony on Hwy. 139 then 2 mi. west on County Road 30.

Just 1 mi. north of the Minnesota/Iowa border on Hwy. 139, then west.

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Owatonna’s 4 Days of Fun Crazy Days & Festival of Arts July 24 - July 27 • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday • Day One • July 24th

Sidewalk sales start Kid’s Parade Kid’s Games in Central Park Car Show Thursday Evening Concert in Central Park at 7 pm featuring the Owatonna Community Band

Festival of Arts • Saturday & Sunday Central Park, Owatonna MN 55060 *Events and times are subject to change. Contact the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism for up to date details.*

Friday • Day Two • July 25th

Sidewalk sales continue BBQ and Street Dance Friday evening!

Call For FREE Estimates

Saturday • Day Three • July 26th

Sidewalk sales continue Farmer’s Market in the 200 Block of North Cedar and former State Theater space

807 12th Street SW Austin, MN 55912

Southern MN Connection Mankato, Albert Lea, Austin, Rochester $5-$10

Ankeny’s Mini Mart #5 1400 14th Street NW, Austin

Connections to 1000’s of locations with Jefferson Lines

50 Sibley Parkway, Mankato

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"Delivering the Good Stuff" Open Everyday 8:30 am - 9 pm

1300 18th AVE. NW 507-396-2677 Party Room Available

Best Margaritas in Town

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227 North Main Street • Austin, MN 55912

Every Day-Food and Drink Specials

Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Need Some Extra CA$H for

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DELIVER THE SHOPPER. •No Collecting •Only Deliver once per week • Get paid once a month Routes available in your area!

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RUN YOUR GARAGE SALE AD IN THE SHOPPER. $15 includes: *15 word ad & 2 signs Your garage sale ad will be delivered to 18,000 homes in the Mower County Area!

Phone 507-437-7731 3405 W Oakland Ave, Austin MN 56912

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Hormel Historic Home 2014

FREE Summer Concert Series All Concerts begin at 6:30 Tuesday, June 17 Charlie Maguire

Join us in the Peace Garden for family friendly entertainment. Rain site will be inside the banquet hall.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Call the HHH for more information 507-433-4243 • www.hormelhistorichome.org Funding for the HHH Music Series is provided by a generous annual donation by Mary Sue Hormel Harris.

Noted folksinger and songwriter with bluesy Woody Guthrie sound. Stories and songs of the heartland. Two other programs scheduled throughout the day. Call for more information.

Tuesday, July 1 Austin Community Jazz Band

Led by Brian Koser, this community favorite will entertain with classic jazz and patriotic favorites.

Monday, July 21 The Bazillions

Kid friendly rock-n-roll. The duo brings songs to life through illustration, animation and activities.

Monday, August 18 Speaking In Tongues

Four astonishing musicians from 4 different cultures. Austin native Marc Anderson, and three other amazing musicians will bring a unique cultural experience to the community. This program is partially funded by the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Real Value for You

Toro Lawn Mowers - Sales & Service Partner

DONKERS

Hometown Appliances

SPEECH THERAPY

1107 1st Ave SW • Austin, MN 55912

433-8608

Frigidaire • Speed Queen • Bosch Whirlpool • Fisher • Samsung • Toro Local Sales with Service

Cedar Valley Memories 19th Annual Power Show August 9th & 10th, 2014 Located 2 Miles West of Osage Iowa on Hwy.9 Mitchell County Historical Society Event Featuring . . .

Flea Market-Food-Family Fun-Raffle-Silent Auction Demonstrating: Steam Engines * Threshing * Baling *Plowing * Gas Engines * Antique Tractors *Blacksmith * Shingle Mill * Corn Shelling *Horse Drawn Equipment * Rope Making * Screw Making * Knitting Machine * Music and Much More . . .

Exhibitors Are Welcome!

John Deer Tractors & Equipment www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org For Information Call: Day (641)-220-4165 or Night (641)-732-5960

“The treatment you need, the compassion you deserve”

Social Skills Group

Join us for Summer Social Skills Group 2014 This weekly group will assist children in learning skills needed to successfully navigate their social environment.

Children enrolled will learn about each skill, have a chance to practice it while interacting with his/her peers, and receive feedback from peers and adults.

Sessions 1 & 2: July 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st 3:00-4:00 (Children entering 2nd-5th grades) 4:30-5:30 (Children entering 6th-10th grades)

Space is limited to 5 children per age group. $160 for 4 Week Program Register by June 13th for a discounted rate of $140

* In network provider for many health insurance plans *

507-434-9177

308 4th Avenue Northwest - Austin, MN 55912 www.prospeechservices.com kristina@prospeechservices.com

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504 12th Ave NW

Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce

J&H LIQUOR’S

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

340 E. Main Blooming Prairie 507-583-7557 June 21st: Cruise for Cancer July 3rd: Street Dance, “The Blue Ringers” 8pm-Midnight. 21 & over. $5.00 Cover July 4th: Bar & Off Sale open 10am-close July 19th: B.O.B Ride “Toys for Tots” Bar Bingo: Monday @ 6:30pm June 2nd, 16th, & 30th• July 14th, 28th Aug. 11th, 25th

Invites you to Blooming Prairie’s

On/Off sale

July 3rd and 4th

New York Life 308 E. Main Street Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

583-2200

Ask for Sue Zwiener

(Ride Details Available At The Bar)

A Touch of Charm •Full Service Florist •Unique Gifts •Treasures for your Home www.atouchofcharmonline.com 330 E. Main, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 507-583-7637 Mon. – Fri. 9:30 - 5:00 • Sat. 9:30 - 4:00

TYLER MUNDY

CNC MILLING & TURNING

335 Hwy. Ave. South Blooming Prairie, Mn.

507-583-0050 • fax 507-583-2776 • tyler@heavymetallic.com

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