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  1. Dec
    8
    Sat

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      December 8 First Evangelical Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
      11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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      First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cosmos will have its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 8th, at the Cosmos American Legion (100 East Astro Boulevard) in Cosmos. The hours for the bazaar will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

  2. Dec
    9
    Sun

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      December 9 Community Bingo at Ecumen Oaks & Pines
      2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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      Area seniors are invited to play Community Bingo on Sunday, December 9th, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM in the Dining Room at the Ecumen Oaks & Pines (1015 Century Avenue SW) in Hutchinson. The cost is 25 cents per card for each regular game. The last game will be a “cover all” game and will be $1.00 per card, winner takes all. Coffee and snacks will follow the fun! Community Bingo is offered the second Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Jane Messner at 320-234-0868 .

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      December 9 Compassionate Friends Remembrance Candle Lighting
      7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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      The Hutchinson Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, an organization offering grief support after the death of a child, will host its 11th Annual Remembrance Candle Lighting on Sunday, December 9th, at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel (899 Highway 15 S) in Hutchinson, beginning at 7:00 PM. The event is open to anyone who would like to come and light a candle in remembrance of a child who has died too soon, whether it be your own child, or that of a neighbor, co-worker, relative or friend. The local event is happening in conjunction with the Compassionate Friends worldwide candle lighting. Refreshments and a time of sharing will follow. For more information, call Jo at 320-833-2300 .

  3. Dec
    11
    Tue

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      December 11 – 13 Sibley County Santa’s Helper Gift Distribution
      8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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      The Santa’s Helpers program in Sibley County will have its 2012 Gift Distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, December 11th, 12th and 13th at American Lutheran Church (911 8th Street) in Gaylord.  Each child will be presented with a gift valued at $20.00, a pair of mittens and a hat. Each family is also provided with a new blanket or quilt.  For more information, call Sibley County Public Health and Human Services at 507-237-4000.

  4. Dec
    18
    Tue

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      December 18 Caregiver Support Group Meeting
      1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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      The next meeting of the Renville County Hospice Caregiver Support Group will be on Tuesday, December 18th, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in the Willette Room of RC Hospital & Clinics (611 East Fairview) in Olivia. The meeting is free of charge, and there will be time for discussion and support. Future meetings are scheduled the third Tuesday of each month. Also, it is possible to have your care receiver spend the afternoon at Heart to Heart Adult Day Services. For more information, contact Paulette Svoboda at 320-523-3451.

  5. Dec
    20
    Thu

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      December 20 REACH Program’s Holiday Celebration Outreach Supper
      6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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      The Hutchinson area REACH Program will host a Holiday Celebration Outreach Supper on Thursday, December 20th, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Peace Lutheran Church (400 Franklin Street SW) in Hutchinson.  The supper is for individuals and/or families in the area in need this holiday season.  The meal is free, but they do ask that if you’re planning to attend that you pick up a free tickets at Peace Lutheran Church or Common Cup Ministry so they know to prepare for how many.

  6. Dec
    21
    Fri

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      December 21 Matthew 14:16 Supper and Free Movie Night at Peace Lutheran Church
      5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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      Peace Lutheran Church (400 Franklin Street SW) of Hutchinson will host its monthly Matthew 14:16 Supper on Friday, December 21st, beginning at 5:00 PM.  The event offers a free, warm, nourishing meal, to anyone in the community.  Following the supper, they’ll have their free family movie night, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Come enjoy the movie as well as some free popcorn and lemonade

  7. Dec
    22
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      December 22 Lunch With Santa
      11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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      NAMI Meeker/McLeod Counties and the Foundation for Challenged Children (FFCC) invite you to Lunch with Santa on Saturday, December 22nd, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the McLeod County Fairgrounds (780 Century Avenue SW) in Hutchinson. You can enjoy a lunch of a hot dog, cookie, chips and a beverage. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. The event will also feature music by “Chopper – The World’s Nuttiest DJ,” games, prizes, treat bags, a limbo contest, a dance contest, a small flea market and more. The cost is a $4.00 donation plus a donation for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. The event is co-sponsored by Econofoods.

  8. Dec
    29
    Sat

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      90TH Birthday Open House
      2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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      90TH Birthday Open House-December 29th For Elsie Weselah

      Open House Saturday December 29th from 2:00-3:30 PM The Oaks Senior Living.

  9. Jan
    2
    Wed

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      January 3 “Happy Feet, Happy Heart” 5K Run/Walk Registration Underway
      1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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      Registration is underway for the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center’s “Happy Feet, Happy Heart” 5K Run/Walk and Half-Mile Kids Run on Saturday, February 23rd. The cost for the 5K Run/Walk is $15.00 if you pre-register or $20.00 the day of the race. There is no cost for children to participate in the Half-Mile Kids Run. Runners will receive a t-shirt for participating. Proceeds will benefit BLHC’s Friends and Relatives Enabling the Elderly (F.R.E.E.) Organization. To get a registration form or for more information, contact Lori Fischer at lausspurs@gmail.com or Jamie Mahoney at Jamie_M_Mahoney@yahoo.com.

  10. Jan
    6
    Sun

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      January 6th Bullhead Feed
      10:00 am – 11:00 am
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      The Brownton Rod and Gun Club will have its annual Bullhead Feed on January 6th starting at 10 a.m. till gone. The Brownton Rod and Gun Club is located off Highway 15 near Lake Marion.

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      January 6 BASICS Holiday Concert
      3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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      The BASICS (Brothers And Sisters In Christ Singers) will perform a holiday concert on Sunday, January 6th, beginning at 3:30 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (201 South Street) in Stewart.  A free will donation lunch will follow the concert.  Proceeds will be used to further the BASIC music ministry.

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      February 6 Family Style Turkey Supper at Zion United Methodist Church
      4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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      Zion United Methodist Church (306 2nd Street NW) in Buffalo Lake will serve its annual Family Style Turkey Supper on Wednesday, February 6th, from 4:30 – 7:30 PM with take out orders available for the entire time. Advance tickets are priced at $8.50, and are available at CenBank, Main Street Market, the Straw Hat Grill, and Buffalo Lake Insurance (all in Buffalo Lake), the News*Mirror office in Hector, and any church member. Tickets at the door will be $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 5 – 11, and free for preschoolers.

  11. Jan
    8
    Tue

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      January 8 Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
      6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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      The next meeting of a local area support group for adult children, spouses, and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss will be on Tuesday, January 8th, beginning at 6:00 PM at First Lutheran Church (925 13th Street East) in Glencoe. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month, is open to the public and is free of charge. For more information, please contact Kristal Ehrke, Alzheimer’s Association volunteer facilitator, at (320) 583-1551. In addition, information about Alzheimer’s disease and other support groups in the area can be obtained by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900 or www.alz.org/mnnd.

  12. Jan
    12
    Sat

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      January 12th & 13th St. Joseph Winter Blast (all-day)
      Jan 12 – Jan 13
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      St. Joseph Catholic Church (41 East First Street) in Waconia invites you to its Winter Blast on Saturday and Sunday, January 12th and 13th. Saturday’s activities include the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Basket/Beer Dinner from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the church’s Parish Center. Following the dinner there’s a free public dance with bar featuring “The Losers” from 7:30 – 11:30 PM in the St. Joseph School gymnasium. Sunday’s activities from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Parish Center include a brunch, cash raffle, children’s carnival with games, prizes, face painting and more. For more information call the church office at 952-442-2384.

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      January 12 Free Community Breakfast at Bethlehem United Methodist Church
      8:30 am – 9:30 am
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      Bethlehem United Methodist Church (665 Miller Ave SW) in Hutchinson is offering a free, hot breakfast from 8:30 – 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 12th. Everyone is welcome, and while there is no cost, they would appreciate it if you would contact the church (call 320-587-3312) to let them know how many will be attending. You may also pick up a ticket at Common Cup Ministry’s office (218 Main Street South) in Hutchinson. The free breakfast is served on the second Saturday of each month.

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      January 12 Benefit for Don Artmann
      4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
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      A benefit dinner and dance is planned for Don Artmann (owner of Big Don’s Carthedral of Lester Prairie) on Saturday, January 12th, at Neaton’s Shed (3480 County Road 21), located across from the Hollywood Sports Complex, rural Watertown. Don was diagnosed with leukemia in July of 2011. All proceeds from the event will help with Don and his family with medical and housing expenses. The benefit will start at 4:00 PM and continue until midnight, including a great meal, silent auction and a dance with live music by Diamondback.

  13. Jan
    13
    Sun

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      January 13 Community Bingo at Ecumen Oaks & Pines
      2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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      Area seniors are invited to play Community Bingo on Sunday, January 13th, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM in the Dining Room at the Ecumen Oaks & Pines (1015 Century Avenue SW) in Hutchinson. The cost is 25 cents per card for each regular game. The last game will be a “cover all” game and will be $1.00 per card, winner takes all. Coffee and snacks will follow the fun! Community Bingo is offered the second Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Jane Messner at 320-234-0868.

  14. Jan
    15
    Tue

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      January 15 Caregiver Support Group Meeting
      1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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      The next meeting of the Renville County Hospice Caregiver Support Group will be on Tuesday, January 15th, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in the Willette Room of RC Hospital & Clinics (611 East Fairview) in Olivia. The meeting is free of charge, and there will be time for discussion and support. Future meetings are scheduled the third Tuesday of each month. Also, it is possible to have your care receiver spend the afternoon at Heart to Heart Adult Day Services. For more information, contact Paulette Svoboda at 320-523-3451.

  15. Jan
    16
    Wed

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      January 16 Route 55 Jazz Band Free Concert
      8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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      The Route 55 Jazz Band, along with guest jazz trumpet soloist Bob Baca, will perform a free concert on Wednesday, January 16th, at the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School (8700 County Road 6 SW) beginning at 8:00 PM. Bob Baca is a trumpet virtuoso who has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Milwaukee Symphony, and has toured with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Buddy Rich. He’s also a past member of the ensemble for Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Again, the concert is free.

  16. Jan
    17
    Thu

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      January 17 Lake Marion Improvement Association Meeting
      6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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      The next meeting for the Lake Marion Improvement Association will be Thursday, January 17th, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Brownton Rod & Gun Club (19151 108th Street, rural Brownton) located on the south bay of the Lake. All friends of the lake are invited to attend. Meetings are on the third Thursday in January, April, June and August. For more information, call 320-328-9911.

  17. Jan
    18
    Fri

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      January 18 Matthew 14:16 Supper and Free Movie Night at Peace Lutheran Church
      5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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      Matthew 14:16 Supper and Free Movie Night at Peace Lutheran Church – Jan 18th

      Peace Lutheran Church (400 Franklin Street SW) of Hutchinson will host its monthly Matthew 14:16 Supper on Friday, January 18th, beginning at 5:00 PM. The event offers a free, warm, nourishing meal, to anyone in the community. Following the supper, they’ll have their free family movie night, beginning at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy the movie as well as some free popcorn and lemonade.

  18. Jan
    19
    Sat

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      January 19 Benefit for Barb Reierson (Goethke)
      3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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      A benefit bake sale, vendor fair, silent auction and dinner is planned for Barb Reierson (Goethke) on Saturday, January 19th, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Community Center (204 Shamrock Drive) in Arlington.  Barb was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in August of 2012.  All proceeds from the event will help with Barb and her family with medical and housing expenses.  For more information, visitwww.BenefitforBarb.webs.com.

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      January 19 Lake Mary VFW & Auxiliary Chili Feed
      4:15 pm – 7:00 pm
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      The Lake Mary VFW Post 9232 and Auxiliary invite you to their 4th Annual Chili Feed on Saturday, January 19th, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM (or until the chili is gone) at the Winsted American Legion (161 1st Street N) in Winsted.  Enjoy a meal of chili, homemade corn bread, garlic bread, veggies, dip and homemade desserts.  There’s a new kid’s menu too, featuring a hotdog, dessert and a beverage.  Take out orders will be available.  Advance tickets can be purchased from Rhonda Decker, Mary Quast or Amy Gatz at Flagship Bank in Winsted for $8.00.  At the door ticket prices will be $9.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 years of age and younger

  19. Jan
    20
    Sun

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      January 20 Bouja & Chicken Noodle Soup Sale
      8:30 am – 9:30 am
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      The monthly Bouja & Chicken Noodle Soup Sale at St. Anthony’s Church (170 Meeker Avenue South) in Watkins is on Sunday, January 20th, with sale hours from 8:30 AM – noon. Bouja is priced at $11.00 gallon and chicken noodle soup is $10.00 per gallon.

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      January 20 Hamburg Lions Pancake Brunch
      8:30 am – 12:30 pm
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      The Hamburg Lions will serve a Pancake Brunch on Sunday, January 20th, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Hamburg Community Hall (351 Henrietta Avenue). The brunch will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce and beverages. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5 – 10, and free for kids under the age of 5. Proceeds from the brunch will be used to purchase new flags and poles for the city of Hamburg.

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      January 20 Cedar Mills Rod & Gun Club Pancake Brunch
      9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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      You and your family are invited to the Cedar Mills Rod & Gun Club (62841 140th Street) for their monthly pancake brunch on Sunday, January 20th, with serving from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat regular and potato pancakes, French toast, scramble eggs and more. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 6 – 12 years of age, and those 5 and younger eat for free. The Cedar Mills Rod & Gun Club is located near the intersection of State Highways 7 and 22 northeast of Cedar Mills.

  20. Jan
    26
    Sat

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      January 26 Gopher Campfire Family Fishing Contest
      12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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      Gopher Campfire of Hutchinson will host its 29th Annual Family Fishing Contest, featuring a live indoor trout pond, on Saturday, January 26th, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the Gopher Campfire Clubhouse (24718 County Road 7), northeast of Hutchinson. Prizes will be awarded for the largest trout, smallest trout and tagged trout. Poles and bait will be provided, and concessions will be available. For more information, visit www.gophercampfire.com.

  21. Jan
    29
    Tue

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      January 29th Singing Friends Chorus Rehearsals
      7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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      Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, January 29th, for the Singing Friends Chorus’ 2013 spring concert season. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays beginning at 7:30 PM at All Saints Lutheran Church (511 Merger Street) in Norwood Young America. The Singing Friends Chorus is a 30-voice, all-ages SATB community chorus based in Norwood Young America. If you’re interested in joining, please attend one of the open rehearsals on January 29th or February 4th. For more information, call Karen deBoer at 320-864-2742.

  22. Jan
    30
    Wed

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      January 30 Mardi Gras Hamball/Meatball Dinner
      5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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      The Women of the ELCA of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (500 Cedar Avenue East) in Hector invites you to its 4th Annual Mardi Gras Hamball/Meatball Dinner on Wednesday, January 30th, with serving from 5:00 – 6:30 PM and take out orders available starting at 5:30 PM.  The menu will features hamballs and meatballs, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cole slaw, bread, dessert, coffee,  milk and water. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Thursday, January 31st, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM.

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