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June 2013

June 4 Tuesdays on Main. 3:30 – 8 pm every Tuesday on Main Street through August 27. www.austindowntownalliance.com June 6 – September 26 Junior Master Gardeners every Thursday 10:00 am – 12 Noon. Cooking and gardening classes for youth grades 3 & up. Free and held at the 4-H Building at Mower County Fairgrounds.

June 7 LeRoy Basket Social, LeRoy, MN June 7 – 9 Adams Dairy Days, Adams, MN June 8-9 17th Annual Austin All Stars U13 AA Division Austin Youth Baseball Tournament - North Todd Park Complex (507) 433-6715 or (507) 279-3681 June 10: Austin Municipal Pool Opens at 1 PM! Hours: Mon-Fri 1-4:45 pm; Mon & Wed 6:30-8 pm; Sat 1-6 pm; Sun 2-7 pm NEW: Adult Lap Swim 12-1 pm Mon-Sat; 6:30-7:30 pm Tue & Thur. Watch for

the “Open” Flag Near the Diving Well That Indicates The Pool Is Open! Contact Park & Rec Office at 507433-1881 for season tag purchases.

June 10 – 13 5th Annual Gifted & Talented Symposium at Riverland Community College, sponsored by the Hormel Foundation. Call ACVB (507) 437-4563 June 11 – 15 “I DO! I DO! “ First performance of the Summerset Theatre season at Frank W. Bridges Theatre on RCC campus. For tickets, call (507) 433-0595 or boxoffice@riverland.edu June 15 Dexter Sunflower Daze 2013, Dexter, MN June 15 – 16 St. Ansgar Oatmeal Days, St. Ansgar, IA 2x4 Ride, Wee Saints Waffles Fun in the Park, Sidewalk Sales, Parade Austin All Stars/Fraternal Order of Eagles U14 AA Division Austin Youth Baseball Tournament at Riverland Community College Baseball Complex.

The Spamtown Belle has been launched in East Side Lake and the crew is ready for the first passengers of the summer season. Rides are from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Fridays and 1 to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays.

Rides are $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. The Spamtown Belle also has special group charters at other times for $40 an hour. For availablity check with the Spamtown Belle Captain.

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

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 NEW Tue & Thu 6:30-7:30pm Doggie Dip is August 23rd, Tentative pool closing date is Sun., Aug 18 6pm-7:30pm The Splash Pad is back! Water activities are fun for kids of all ages!

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 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER Girls Fast Pitch Softball Twister Tournament, North Todd Park Complex June 19 Hormel Historic Home - KooKooKangaRoo at 6:30 pm in the Peace Garden, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chair. Rain site inside the Banquet Facility - FREE Concert. Energetic duo that blends the Beastie Boys with Sesame Street. Great for the whole family. Presented by a music appreciation grant of MarySue Hormel Harris. Wine/beer available for sale June 22 Summer Solstice Ecoblitz - 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. FREE Family Event! ! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up forms are available at the Nature Center.

June 22-23 All Stars U10/U11 AA Baseball Tournament at North Todd Park Complex (507) 433-6715 or (507) 2793681

- 6 pm. Call (507) 437-9601.

June 27 – Lunchbox History Series 12 PM: Frank Bridges will discuss the early history of theatre in Austin. Admission is free but donations are accepted. (507) 437-6082 or www.mowercountyhistory. org

June 27 The Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave. NE, will host the 1st of 3 summer public Open Houses of the worldrenowned medical/cancer research center from 4

June 27-30 SPAMTOWN Baseball Tournament at Marcusen Park and Riverland Baseball Complex. This annual baseball event hosts teams from across Minnesota, Wis-

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SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 5 MeadowFest Celebration; includes tours of GAR Hall in Grand Meadow & vintage baseball game at 5:30 pm on Saturday. (507) 437-6082, www.mowercountyhistory.org, www.cityofgrandmeadow.com/ webpages/meadowfestinfo.html June 28 – 30 Lyle Independence Day Celebration

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Through September 26 Junior Master Gardeners, every Thursday, cooking & gardening classes for youth grades 3 & up. Event is free & held at the 4-H bldg. at Mower County Fairgrounds, 10 am - 12 noon

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July 1: Hormel Historic Home – Austin Community Jazz Band at 6:30 pm in the Peace Garden, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chair. Rain site is inside the Banquet Facility. FREE Concert. Repertoire ranges from tradional “jazz standards” to “pop” and “contemporary” big band arrangements. Presented by a music appreciation grant of MarySue Hormel Harris. Wine/Beer available for sale.

July 2 Tuesdays on Main, 3:30 – 8:00 pm. Every Tuesday on Main Street. www.austindowntownalliance.com

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PAGE 6 • SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER July 3 – 4 Freedom Fest, Austin’s annual celebration of community & country. Parade, fireworks, live music, carnival games & more July 6 31st Annual Y Hog Jog 5 mile run, sponsored by the Austin YMCA; race starts at 8 am. Join the fun of Freedom Fest & participate in this healthy event.

The race is chip timed & PR certified Spamtown Disc Golf Tournament Singles will play two rounds at Todd Park with a 9:00 am sign up at the Izaak Walton Cabin. For more information, call Deb or Greg Huckaby at (507) 433-1611 July 9 – 13 “Steel Magnolias”, the second performance of the Summerset Theatre season at Frank W. Bridges Theatre on RCC campus. (507) 433-0595 or boxoffice@riverland.edu for tickets.

July 11 Mary Shideler, The Kayak Lady- Share the adventure and fun of Mary’s quest to kayak 1007 lakes in northern Minnesota! Summer Senior Special: for ages 55 and over 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. “Bucket List”;

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SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 July 18 Okee Dokee Brothers- Popular 2013 Grammy Award winning family folksingers. Summer Senior Special Concert: for ages 55 and over 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ; Family/Children’s Concert: 1:30 p.m. Evening concert: 7:00 p.m. at the JC Hormel Nature Center July 19 – 21 LeRoy Summerfest Activities all weekend include $1.00 per game bowling at Travel Lanes, American Dairy Association Malt Wagon, craft & flea market at South Park, and swimming specials at LeRoy Pool.

July 19 – 21 Root River Antique Historical Power Show – Spring Valley, MN Featuring Oliver Tractors and Equipment, Vintage Military Tractors, Vehicles and Memorabilia July 20 St. Ansgar Herb Festival, St. Ansgar, IA July 13 Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride Begins at Rose Creek’s Rose Pedaler. Registration begins at 6:30 am. Rain or Shine – We Ride!

July 20-21 MSF/NSF U12C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, North Todd Park Complex

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PAGE 8 • SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER MSF/NSF U14C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, North Todd Park Complex July 25 The Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave. NE, will host the 2nd of 3 summer public Open Houses of the world renowned medical/cancer research center from 4 - 6 pm. Call (507) 437-9601 Learn to shoot a bow -Archery with Scott Hanna 14:30 PM Staff led geocaching 1 and 3 PM. FREE and open to the public. RSVP 507-437-7519 or email jchnatur@smig.net Lunchbox History Series 12 PM: Arthur Louis Finnell will discuss veterans of the War of 1812 that are buried in Minnesota. Admission is free but donations are accepted. (507) 437-6082 or www.mowercountyhistory.org Hormel Historic Home - Mick LaBriola and Karibuni at 6:30 pm in the Peace Garden, weather permitting. Rain site is inside the Banquet Facility, FREE Concert. African Music quartet featuring music from the Congo and Central Africa. Presented by a music appreciation grant of MarySue Hormel Harris.

July 26 – 28 MN Sports Federation U14 AA Baseball State Tournament, Riverland Baseball Complex

July 26 to September 27 Minnesota Homefront Exhibit at the MowerCounty Historical Society, Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm (507- 437-6082 or www.mowercountyhistory.org Traveling exhibit from the MN Historical S o c i e t y .

Display is hosted by Austin Public Library & Mower County Historical Society.

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August 2013

August 1-10 “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” will be the third Summerset production of the summer season.

Performances will be at Frank W. Bridges Theatre on RCC campus. (507) 433-0595 or boxoffice@ riverland.edu for tickets.

August 1 Junior Master Gardeners every Thursday through September 26. 10 am – Noon. Cooking & gardening classes for youth grades 3 & up. Event is free and held at the 4-H Building at Mower County Fairgrounds.

July 26-28 MN Sports Federation U14 AA Baseaball State Tournament, Riverland Baseball Complex July 26-31 Hayfield MN – Hey Days - www.hayfieldcelebrationsinc.yolasite.com

August 1 Amber Dolphin and the Pecatonica String Quartet.

Summer Senior Special Concert: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.; Family/Children’s Concert: 1:30 pm; Evening Concert: 7:00 pm. FREE and open to the public at the Nature Center. RSVP (507) 437-7519 or jchnatur@smig.net

July 27 BOSS (Bikers of Student Success) Ride fundraiser for Riverland Community College student scholarships. All motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome; day long ride begins at RCC campus at 10 am

August 1 through September 27 Minnesota Homefront Exhibit at the Mower County Historical Society, Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm (507- 437-6082 or www.mowercountyhistory. org

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PAGE 10 • SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER Traveling exhibit from the MN Historical Society.

Display is hosted by Austin Public Library & Mower County Historical Society.

August 2-4 MSF Co-Rec Slow Pitch State Tournament, North Todd Park Complex August 6 Tuesdays on Main through August 27. 3:30 – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday on Main Street. www.austindowntownalliance.com August 3 – 4 Relay for Life Mower County Fundraising Walk for Cancer Research, Patient Services & Education.

Starts a 3 pm, opening ceremony at 6 pm, luminaria ceremony at dusk, closing ceremony at 7 am. Veterans Pavillion Band Shell Park. Contact organizer Linda Baier (507) 440-1024 August 6 – 11 Mower County Free Fair. Affordable fun for everyone. Youth & open livestock shows, free stage entertainment, grandstand events, arts/crafts, horticulture, carnival rides and your favorite fair foods!

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Summer Solstice Ecoblitz • Saturday, June 22 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

FREE Family Event!

Bring your family out to the Nature Center for a morning and/or afternoon session of outdoor summer fun. Ecoblitz is the discovery and exploration of our natural world. Come out and discover the joy of outdoor activities with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. A parent/adult guardian and child must PRE-REGISTER and participate together for either the morning or afternoon sessions.

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Historical Society buildings will be open and free for tours from 1:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00 – 5:00 pm on Sunday. www.mowercountyhistory.org August 13 – 18 Steele County Free Fair August 15 Jim Jayes, Magician, Puppeteer- “Abracadabra!”Austin’s magician and puppeteer will delight audi-

2013 Summer Senior Specials at the Hormel Nature Center Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.: Doug Wood—Minnesota Naturalist, Storyteller and Musician “Every Stone a Teacher...Every Breeze a Language.” Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by June 19.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: June/Summer WILDFLOWERS Thursday, July 11, 9:00 a.m.: Mary Shideler—“Your Bucket List” Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by July 10.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: POND LIFE Thursday, July 18, 9:00 a.m.: Okee Dokee Brothers Concert Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or email jchnatur@smig.net by July 17.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: Nature “HUNT” Activities Thursday, August 1, 9:00 a.m.: Amber Dolphin and the Pecatonica String Quartet Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by July 31.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: The PRAIRIE and AUGUST WILDFLOWERS Thursday, August 8, 9:00 a.m.: John Duren—Wildlife and Nature Photography Cameras will be available for you to use on the tour. Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by August 7.Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY with John Duren

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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: 507-437-7519.

Sign up forms are available at the Nature Center.

Ecoblitz begins at 8:30 a.m.!

The Summer Solstice Ecoblitz is co-sponsored by Austin Audubon and the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center. Special thanks to Austin Utilities for their donations.

Thursday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.: Jim Jayes—Magician Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by August 14.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: “What’s New in Nature Today?”

Thursday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.: Tom Pease—Singer & Musician Please RSVP by calling 507-437-7519 or emailing jchnatur@smig.net by August 21.

Tour: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 45-60 minutes. THEME: MONARCH BUTTERFLIES and MONARCH TAGGING PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED for all of the programs, with a separate access vehicle sign up. Ruby Rupner Auditorium. Open 8:30-11:00 a.m. First come, first served with registrations.

Seating 150 in the auditorium and 12 patrons on our tour. Enjoy FREE coffee, tea, cookies, entertainment and a nature program!!

SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 11 August 22 Tom Pease, Singer, Musician With movement, sign language, humor, and joy. Summer Senior Special Concert: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. for ages 55 and over ; Family/Children’s Concert: 1:30 p.m. (507) 4377519 Lunchbox History Series 12 PM: David Kenney will discuss his book, Minnesota Goes to War. Admission is free but donations are accepted. (507) 437-6082 or www.mowercountyhistory.org

ences of all ages. Summer Senior Special Program: for ages 55 and over 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ; Family/ Children’s Program: 1:30 p.m. (507) 437-7519. jcnature@smig.net August 17 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Staff led geocaching and Monarch tagging for the family. FREE and open to the public. RSVP 507-437-7519 or jchnatur@smig.net

August 23: Sixth Annual Doggy Dip! 6-7:3- pm Austin Municipal Pool, $2 for one dog and two human companions. Additional human companions are $1. No memberships accepted.

August 24 – 25 2nd Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival at the Downtown Power Plant. Art Works! www.Austinartworksfestival. org (507) 434-0934 August 29 The Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave. NE, will host the final summer public Open Houses of the world renowned medical/cancer research center from 4 - 6 pm.

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ADAMS DAIRY DAYS

June 7th - 8th - 9th, 2013

CONCESSIONS: * Mower County ADA Malt Stand - All Weekend * Sacred Heart Church Gym - Pulled Pork Meal Friday 5 pm-8 pm Free Will Donation * Next Step Cafe (to be determined) * Walking Taco Stand - Saturday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Jr. Auxiliary SUNDAY AT THE PARK * Sons of American Legion - Steak, Burgers and Beer Garden * Adams Booster Club - Walking Tacos, Snacks & Drinks LOCAL EATERIES: * Corky’s Corner * Bubbles Cafe

Friday, June 7th * City-Wide Rummage Sales - All Day * Dodge Ball Tournament - 3:30 pm - Southland HS * Southland Summer Smash - 7:00 pm - Youth Wrestling Tournament (rain date Sat. June 8th @ 7:00 pm) Southland Athletic Complex * Adult Bean Bag Tournament - 6:00 registration - Throw at 6:45 Behind American Legion * Outdoor Movie - Featuring “Barnyard” - Dusk at EMS Building

Saturday, June 8th * City-Wide Rummage Sales continue * Poker Fun Walk/Bike Ride - 7:00 am - 9:00 am

By Cub Scouts at Fire Hall * Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction - 8:00 am to Noon at Fire Hall (Benefits the Pool; Free Diabetes Screening Available) * 5K Run/Walk, Kids Mile Fun Run - 9:00 am, Registration starts at 8:15 am Sacred Heart School; Triathlon - 11:00 am at Pool * Big Cup Golf Tournament - 9:30 am with Silent Auction 9:30 am - 3:00 pm - Open to the Public - Cedar River Country

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Club * Youth Bean Bag Tournament - Registration 12:15 - 12:45 pm Throw at 1:00 pm - Behind Legion * Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull - 2:00 pm - Behind American Legion * Steak Fry - 5:00 - 8:30 pm at the American Legion * Street Dance Featuring “Next to Nothing” at 8:00 pm to Midnight on Commerce Street

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Pick-up and Tractor Pull - 11:00 am - Adams City Park Coronation of Dairy Days Prince and Princess - Noon Grand Parade - 1:00 pm (Line up north of 1st St and Water St) Car/Tractor Show - Sacred Heart Parking Lot Registration (time to be determined) After the Parade on Sunday In The Park: * Kids games and Food * Adams Fire Department Kids’ Water Fights - 2:00 pm (on the basketball courts) * Sheltered Reality - 3:00 pm - Choreographed drumming providing fun and invigorating entertainment * Meet and Greet with “Nordy” - MN Wild Mascot (after parade) Downtown Adams: * Food - All Afternoon Adams American Legion * American Legion Military Museum - Open after parade (and Sat. during steak fry) * Chicken Fry - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - American Legion * Ice Cream Eating Contest - 7:00 pm Milking Contest - 8:00 pm; After Milking Contest - Cash Prize Drawing All in front of Northern Country Co-Op

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Rose Creek fun Days 2013 July 12-14, 2013 • Rose Creek, MN

Friday, July 12: 9th Annual Blacksox Kickball Tourney Saturday, July 13: Rose Creek Fire Dept. Windsor Chop Supper Dance at the Park Sunday, July 14: 3rd Annual Car Show Benefit for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Other Activities throughout the Weekend:

Softball, Basketball, Pedal Pull, Volleyball, Holein-One Golf, Beanbags, Fiemen’s Waterfight, Medallion Hunts for Cash, and so much more! **Concession Stand Open all weekend** Steak Sandwiches, Walking Tacos, Pizza, Brats, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Miller Lite & Coors Light, Mik’es Hard Lemonade, Pop, Powerade & Water For more information call (507) 438-6709 or email wendy.landherr23@gmail.com Sponsored by The Creek Club

Professional mowing comes home!™ Commercial-quality mowing at a residential price.

Ulven’s Hardware 104 Main Street Rose Creek, MN

507-433-8245

Stroup & Lewison Distributing, Inc. High Pressure Cleaning Equipment Dealer *Hot & Cold Washers *KO Cleaning Products

103 3rd St S Rose Creek, MN 55970

507-433-2227

NOW OPEN! Open Sundays

10:30 am to Close

Breakfast Specials

Serving Lunch & Dinner • 11:00 am to Close Happy Hour • Tues - Fri 4 - 6 pm Enjoy our Outdoor Seating with full view of Volleyball & Bean Bag Courts.

Come watch the games!

Car Show every other Thursday starting June 6.

202 Thill Drive, Rose Creek, MN • 507-437-0206

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MEADOWFEST 2013

GRAND MEADOW, MN • FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY • JUNE 28,29,30 Meadowfest Car Show Saturday 9am-2pm GM Business Center parking lot Contact: 438-3492 Kids’ Pedal Pull Saturday 3:30pm-After the Parade Veterans Memorial Park Ages 4-11. Mn Sanctioned Pull Money Sand Pile Saturday 3:30pm-After the Parade Veterans Memorial Park Vintage Baseball Game Saturday 6pm Rochester Roosters VS The GM Nine Field south of GM school GM Marketplace & Craft Fair Saturday 9am-5pm Veterans Memorial Park Contact: 754-5468 Community Art Show Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm Meadows Assisted Living Bean Bag Bash Sunday sign up at 1pm Beer Garden - $40 entry - 50% payout.

Age 16 & over Pooling double elimination tourney Chicken BBQ Saturday 11am-1pm Serving at EMS Building - $8.00 Proceeds go toward fireworks, community volunteers serving

Glynn’s Motor Mart “Your One Stop Shop”

GRAND MEADOW Hwy. 16 & County Rd. 8

507-754-5677

GM Education Foundation Silent Auction Fund Raiser EMS building during chicken fry

Adults: $6 - Kids: $3 Hot pork sandwich, salads, dessert & beverage

Coffee & Bake Sale Saturday 8:30am-11am GM Community Center

6th Annual 5K Run - Walk Saturday 8:30am GM School Under 12 Kids 1/2 or 1 mile fun run Saturday 10am GM School track

Kids’ Games & Rides Saturday Noon-6pm Veterans Memorial Park $10 Armbands Bingo Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm Assisted Living upstairs 25¢ cards - 100% payback Kids’ Fun Night Friday 7pm-8pm Youth event TBD GM School gym Co-ed Volleyball Tourney Saturday at GM City Park Registration deadline June 24 $60 entry fee Contact: 208-2007 Parade Saturday 2pm Contact: 584-1335 Ecumenical Church Service Sunday 10am GM School cafetorium Church Dinner Sunday 11am-1:30pm Bear Creek Lutheran Church

G.A.R. Hall Open House Saturday 10am-2pm & Sunday Noon3pm Located on south main street Mud’n in the Meadow Saturday 3:30pm - After the parade NW edge of Grand Meadow Contact: 754-4455 Paul Stier Memorial Skid Loader Rodeo Sunday 1pm NW edge of Grand Meadow Contestants wanted Contact: 273-1522 Grand Meadow Fire Department Beer Garden Music-Food-Fun Downtown Grand Meadow Friday 8:30am-12:30p Live music by Troubleshooter Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm Live music by Next To Nothing Sunday 12:30pm-9pm In House Music www.cityofgrandmeadow.com Please come enjoy our annual fireworks display on July 4th

•Fertilizer •Seed •Grain •Feed •Chemicals Grand Meadow 507.754.5125 Ostrander 507.657.2236

Leroy 507.324.5347 Elkton 507.754.5041 Spring Valley 507.346.7261

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

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Lyle Independence Days Celebration FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Food Specials- Lyle Liquor................................................................................... 5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney- Lyle Liquor................................................................................7 PM Music- Lyle Liquor..................................................................................... 8 PM-Midnight SATURDAY, JUNE 29 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 30 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-Ed & Blanche Stadheim....................................................................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 Big Ben & Brian Concertina 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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Kasson Coyotes Fairmont Martins Stewartville Sharks Northfield Knights Chaseburg/Coon Valley Wanamingo Jacks Owatonna Aces Lake City Serpent SPAMtown Challenge SPAMtown Challenge SPAMtown Challenge SPAMtown Challenge Plainview Bucks Rochester Royals Austin Blue Sox Rochester Roadrunners Austin Blue Sox Austin Blue Sox Section Playoffs Section Playoffs Section Playoffs Section Playoffs

SPAMTOWN CHALLENGE Tournament Schedule- Greyhound VS..

Elite baseball featuring competitive semi-pro teams from MN-IL-WI-SD-ND-IA

Thu. June 27 Fri. June 28 Sat. June 29

7:30 pm 7:00 pm 5:00 pm

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Est. 1898 LeRoy, MN

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Owatonna’s 5 Days of Fun Wednesday Day One • July 24th

5 PM: Check-in 1 of 11 prime lodging properties in Owatonna for the beginning of your hometown festival fun in Owatonna!

6 PM: Drive your antique or collector car up and down the main drag of downtown Owatonna for a “drive-in” car show & ice cream social in Central Park. Enjoy the sounds of the staged in Owatonna’s Central Park Bandshell.

Thursday Day Two • July 25th

7 AM - 7 PM: Get up early to catch the best deals during downtown Owatonna’s Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales. Grab a cup of coffee and sweet roll at one of the great downtown coffee shops as you make your way to Central Park to watch for the Kiddie Parade. Enjoy music, food vendors, shopping, kid’s games and rides throughout the day.

7 PM: Pack your lawn chair for an open air concert in the Central Park Bandshell to round out your afternoon & evening in Owatonna. Grab some fresh popped popcorn while the Owatonna Community Band has you tapping your toes to the beat!

Friday Day Three • July 26th

10 AM: Visit the State School Orphanage Museum, the largest school of its kind ever operated in Minnesota from 1886-1945. Relive history through pictures, artifacts and personal stories by the orphans who were raised at the Orphanage.

Steele County Free Fair

Minnesota’s Largest County Fair

July 24 - July 28

Noon: Catch lunch downtown at one of the quintessential cafes or try another treat from the food vendors in Central Park.

1 PM: See the National Farmer’s Bank Historic Landmark, designed by worldrenowned architect Louis Sullivan. Highlights include stained glass windows, gold leaf arches, chandeliers weighing 2.25 tons each, and murals 2 PM: Imagine life of the Minnesota pioneer as you walk among the 15 buildings on site of the Steele County Historical Society’s Village of Yesteryear. A tour guide will lead you through your step back in time.

3:30 PM: Enjoy Owatonna’s beautiful parks and trails as you meander your way back to your hotel to freshen up for your night out in Owatonna!

5:30 PM: Head back downtown for Owatonna’s Hog Roast and Street Dance.

Your meal ticket includes your pork dinner and admission to hear local artists!

Saturday & Sunday Day Four & Five July 27th & 28th

9 AM - 5 PM: Gather again in downtown Central Park for Owatonna’s Festival of the Arts and Farmer’s Market. Over 50 local and regional artists gather for this annual celebration of arts and culture in Owatonna’s town square. *Events and times are subject to change. Contact the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism for up to date details.*

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SUMMER FUN 2013 • MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 19

SPAM Museum TM

The 16,500 square-foot facility features sophisticated exhibits and displays pertaining to the history of Hormel Foods since its founding in 1891 and its various products, including the world famous SPAM® family of products. Another area of the Museum houses The SPAM® Shop, where a wide variety of 400 apparel and merchandise items with the SPAM® and Hormel logos can be purchased.

1101 Main Street North (Exit 178B) 507-537-5100 or 800-LUV-SPAM

Duren Concessions

OPEN TO PUBLIC

front Side of Spam Museum

Open Hrs.:

Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Occasionally open Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

African Music quartet featuring music from the Congo and Central Africa

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Dexter Sunflower Daze

DEXTER, MN

SUNFLOWER DAZE Auction Sale - 9:00 am (Church Parking lot)

Luncheon at Methodist Church

Dexter Park June 15, 2013

during auction

Kiddie Carnival & Kiddie Games Noon -4pm Dexter Park

Kickball Tourney

Dexter Park-$50 entry fee per team. co-ed open class(no age limit) 10 people to team. 8 playing field at a time.

4 male, 4 female. Contact 438-0323

Volleyball Tourney

8:30am Dexter Park-6 person tourney. contact 438-5959

Bean Bag Tourney 1pm -Dexter Park

Large commercial and diversified operations have distinctly different exposures than traditional farms and ranches. That's why we created AgMax specifically to serve the unique needs of commercial agriculture operations and related businesses, including:

Concessions & Beer Garden open all day -Dexter Park-serving brats, hot dogs & burgers

Music by “Touble Shooter” 8pm -midnight Dexter Park-No charge-Free admission

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

• Producers who process, retail or direct market • Equine and kennel operations, including boarding, breeding and training • Agritainment and agritourism • Hunting and other farm-based recreation Paul Tangen 236 S Main Street, Dexer, MN 507-584-1215

Melissa Windschitl Service Associate 236 S Main Street, Dexer, MN 507-584-1215

ADAMS AMERICAN LEGION POST 146 Dairy Days Steak Fry: June 8th 5-8:30pm

Dairy Days Chicken Fry:

•Chemicals & Fertilizer

June 9th 4-8pm Military Museum (open only on listed dates) Reg. Hrs: Mon-Sat 4pm-close Welcomed: Wedding, Anniversary, Reunion Receptions. 507-582-3266

F armers S tate B ank of elkton

105 Main, Elkton • 235 So. Main, Dexter 507-584-6441

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Hormel Nature Center Youth Events Family Nature Photography • June 27

2013 SUMMER ADVENTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

6:00-9:00 p.m., Fee: $10.00 per family Come learn the basics of nature photography and explore the beauty of the Nature Center with your family as you search for the perfect shot. This one-night class will give the participants the opportunity to practice their new skills on a live bird of prey, hike in search of other wildlife, and share the beauty of the Nature Center with their family. Participants will take home some of their best photos. Space is limited to 6 families.Learn about the 2013 Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Photography Contest.

Full scholarships are available for the Root River (or Shell Rock River) Canoe Trip; Monarch tagging classes, Radical Raptors class; 2-day Nature Photography classes, and new Bison/Prairie Class. 1/2-fee scholarships are available for the Exploring the Blufflands Root River Canoe trip and Heritage Survival Class. To receive a scholarship, a student must write three to five complete sentences as to why they want to attend a specific summer adventure class, and thank the donors. Please submit to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center as soon as possible. (One scholarship allowed per child.) Please include the following information: name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and age. The scholarships will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Please submit your request and paragraph to Larry Dolphin, Julie Champlin, or staff at the Visitor Center. You can mail your request to the Nature Center at P.O. Box 673, Austin, MN 55912. If you have any questions, please call 507-437-7519. We gave out 95 scholarships to area children in 2012!

Nature Photography Ages 11-14 • July 16-17 ,9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Fee: $10.00 Come learn the basics of nature photography while enjoying the beauty of the Nature Center. This two-day class will give the participants a basic knowledge of the camera as well as the opportunity to practice their new skills on nature and wildlife found at the JCHNC. Participants will learn about angles, lighting, and much more as they hike through the Nature Center in search of the perfect shot. Participants will take home some of their best photos! Full Scholarships are available. Space is limited to 10 participants. Learn about the 2013 Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Photography Contest.

Adult Nature Photography • July 25 6:30-9:00 p.m., Fee: $5.00 Come learn the basics of nature photography while enjoying the beauty of the Nature Center. This one-night class will focus on basic camera knowledge and picture taking skills in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills on wildlife and nature found throughout the JCHNC. Learn about the 2013 Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Photography Contest.

Junior Ranger Rick Ages 6-7 Maria Anderson and Kevin Murray, Instructors Class 1: June 25 & 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Class 2: June 25 & 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 Water, water everywhere! It’s under our feet and in the air we breathe. It makes up about 70% of our bodies and of the earth’s surface! Water connects all living things, from a tiny tadpole to a beautiful prairie flower. Water even connects us to the dinosaurs! Through activities, experiments, and pond and creek exploration, we’ll discover how water works, what lives in it, how much we all need it, and how we can take care of it. Space is limited to 10 participants per session.

Junior Naturalists Ages 8-9 Class 1: July 16 & 17, 9:00-11:30 a.m.; Class 2: July 16 & 17, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 Water, water everywhere! It’s under our feet and in the air we breathe. It makes up about 70% of our bodies and of the earth’s surface! Water connects all living things, from a tiny tadpole to a beautiful prairie flower. Water even connects us to the dinosaurs! Through activities, experiments, and pond and creek exploration, we’ll discover how water works, what lives in it, how much we all need it, and how we can take care of it. Space is limited to 10 participants per session. Maria Anderson and Kevin Murray, Instructors Monarch Magic Ages 8, 9 & 10 Class 1: July 27, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 2: August 7, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 3: August 14, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Fee: $5.00 This class will capture the mystery and resilience of the Monarch from egg to migration. Activities will include finding caterpillars to raise for tagging and release. Space is limited to 10 participants. Select one of the three sessions.

Monarch Tagging Ages 10, 11 & 12 Class 1: August 16, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 2: August 21, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 3: August 23, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 4: August 27, 1:00-3:30 p.m.; Class 5: August 29, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Fee: $5.00 (Full scholarships are available) Monarchs born after August 15 in this latitude are generally considered migratory. The Nature Center will have tags to tag the individual Monarchs. Students in this class will be certified to sign out tags for tagging. Select one of the five sessions. Full Scholarships are available. Depending on water levels, this canoe trip could be on either the Root River or the Shell Rock River.

The 2013 scholarships are donated by Austin Audubon, Austin Izaak Walton League, Mable Hjelmen, Shirley Ensberg and Margaret Brandon memorials, and the Friends of the Hormel Nature Center. Thank you, donors!

FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE, AND NO REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

BY PHONE or EMAIL.

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An Old Fashioned

Fourth of July Blooming Prairie, MN

2013

Wednesday, July 3rd Antique Tractor Show ............................................................................High School ......................................9 to 4 pm Pedal Tractor Pull ....................................................................................City Park ..............................sign up @ 4 pm Concessions • Variety of food and drink................................................City Park ........................................4 to 9 pm SKM Horse Rides ..................................................................................Victory Field ......................................4 to 8 pm BPRA Moonwalk........................................................................................City Park ........................................4 to 9 pm Fire-Up Blooming Prairie..........................................................................City Park............................................6:30 pm Magic Show ..............................................................................................City Park ................................................7 pm Teen Dance - Live DJ(5$ cover charge/Concessions available)........Servicemen’s Club..............8 pm to 11:45 pm J&H Street Dance - Music by “The Blue Ringers” ..............................Downtown ..........................8 pm to midnight ($5 Cover charge - 21 & Over Only)

Thursday, July 4th Concessions • Variety of food and drink ..............................................City Park ....................................open all day Trolly rides between the City Park and Victory Field - FREE WITH CHAMBER BUTTON..............................10 to 7 B.P. Lions Club Breakfast ....................................................................Prairie Manor ........................7:30 am to 11 am Awesome Blossom Run/Walk(Contact John Bruns @ 583-7221) ....High School............................sign up @ 7 am Fire Department Open House ..................................................................Fire Hall ........................................9 to 11 am Sweet Rides Car Show..........................................................................Victory Field ......................................8 to noon Hole-in-One Miniature Golf ......................................................................City Park ........................................9 to 6 pm Frog Bog Game ........................................................................................City Park ........................................9 to 6 pm BPRA Moonwalk ......................................................................................City Park ........................................9 to 6 pm Fine Arts Craft Fair ..................................................................................City Park ........................................9 to 6 pm Beer Garden • Alcohol in permitted areas ONLY • 21 & Over ..............City Park ........................................9 to 8 pm Open Doubles Horseshoe Tournament(8:30 sign up) ..........................City Park ........................................ 9 to 4 pm Tractor Pull (Contact Denise Krell @ 438-3862) ..........................West of Victory Field ......................................9 am Antique Tractor Show............................................................................High School ......................................9 to 4 pm B.P. Boys and Girls Club Kids Races ..................................Victory Field South of Pavillion ............................10 am SKM Horse Rides ..................................................................................Victory Field ....................................10 to 5 pm Just For Kix Performance ........................................................Judges Stand @ City Park ..................................noon Lavern’s Concertina ............................................................................Prairie Manor......................................1 to 2 pm Stix of Fury performance ........................................................................City Park............................................1:30 pm Rolling Car Show ..................................................................................Parade Route ........................................1:30 pm

PARADE 2:30 - 4:00 pm Su Fu Du live performance......................................................................City Park ....................................After parade Bean Bag Toss Tournament (21 and over) ............................South End of Beer Garden ................4:30 to 9:30 pm Live Entertainment piano band “Mischief and Mayhem” ....................City Park ..............................5:30 to 7:30 pm Laverne’s Concertina ......................................................................Servicemen’s Club............................6 to 8:30 pm Live Entertainment by “Lethal Chemistry” ........................................Victory Field ..................................7:30 to 8:30 Live Entertainment by “Arrows By Dawn”..........................................Victory Field ............................8:30 to 9:30 pm

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

SUPPORT BUTTON SALES - ONLY $3.00 Button Provides Chamber Funds for 4th of July Celebration

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Waseca County FREE Fair July 17-21, 2013 Grandstand Events Wed. 6:30 pm Waseca County Talent Contest 7 pm – Free - MN Minn-E-Rods Tractor Pull - on 8th Ave. NE Thurs. 7 pm - Compact Car Race/Day of Mayhem Fri. 7 pm – Demolition Derby Sat. 7 pm – Enduro Auto Race Sun. 10 am – Mud Run Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor Wed. 8:30 pm - Lost Highway Band Saturday June 22nd Thurs. 7:30 pm - Blue Ringers Band 1:00 pm Fri. 7:30 pm - Jonah & The Whales Band Enduro & Compact Sat. 7:30 pm - Big City Band Car Race In The Free Entertainment All Week Long!!!

Grandsta nd Antique Tractors on display daily The Leon Olsen Show - Old Time Music - Wed. 5-8pm Sherwin & Pam Linton & The Cotton Kings - Fri. 2, 3:30, & 6:30pm 2nd Annual Farm Chore Olympics - Sat. 1 pm Auto & Cycle Show & Shine – Sun. 12-5pm Many other fine performers & contests daily!

“Amusement Attractions”

Built like a “real” Western Fort: including center Lookout tower and 4 Corner block towers.

The maze is just under 2 acres and boasts 2 miles of trails.

MAZE OBJECTIVE:

Find the 8 people stamps, located in the towers and under the ridges, and stamp the back of your ticket

FORT CUSTER MAZE

HOURS & ADMISSION:

Infants 0-3........................................FREE Children 4-11 years........................ $4.00 Adults............................................. $6.00 Seniors 55 & older.......................... $5.00 Party & Group Rate (10 or more)....... $1.00 off regular admission

Get your starting and ending times stamped. Beat your best time!

Maze Patrol can offer helpful hints Open Memorial Day to Labor Day if asked.

9:30 am-7:00 pm Mon-Fri; Sat and

Sun 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

20 Tickets $25 - One Ride Per Ticket! Available June 30 at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office

www.fortcustermaze.com

I-35 exit 193, Clear Lake, Iowa (641) 357-6102

For more information visit www.wasecacountyfair.org

Fair Books available at local businesses, online & at fair grounds!

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RUN YOUR GARAGE SALE AD IN THE SHOPPER.

$15 includes

• a 20 word ad • 2 signs • 2 sticks!

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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$77 Down and a job, * gets you a car! t!!!

I That’s No Credit Checks

Minimum Requirements • Income verification • Residence verification • References

Flexible Payments Easy Terms

201 1st Ave. SW, Austin (across from Napa Auto Parts)

www.theautofinancecenter.com

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507-434-4636

Proud to be serving Mower County * on approved credit