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  1. May
    1
    Tue

    1. Maurices to hold Food Drive to benefit Food Shelf
      12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

      Maurices at Supercenter Square, 1702 Westridge Road, New Ulm, is holding a Food Drive to benefit Food Shelf.

      The Food Drive begins on Tuesday, May 1, and continues through Thursday, May 31. Customers can drop off their donations any time during store hours, which are Monday – Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 12-6pm. Items needed include canned goods.

      For each donation, people will receive a coupon for 20 percent off any one regular-priced Maurices item.

  2. May
    19
    Sat

    1. Twin Valley Council Fun Shoot
      7:30 am – 8:30 am

      The Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America is hosting the 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot. The event will be held at the River Ridge Gun Club in Courtland on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 7:30am.

      Teams or individuals are welcome. Please bring your own shotgun and shells. Cost for the event is $50 for 100 sporting clays or $30 for 50 clays. All proceeds will go to Boy Scouts of America, Twin Valley Council. Call Rob at 651-373-3565 with questions.

    2. Brown County Humane Society to hold Plant/Bake Sale
      8:00 am – 1:00 pm

      The Brown County Humane Society will be holding their annual Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday from 8am-12pm at the residence of Jill Wagner, 321 South Broadway, New Ulm. 100% of the money raised goes to the daily operational care of the animals at the Humane Society.

      Individuals can donate their plants and baked goods the day of the sale or in advance during the week by bringing them to the Humane Society building at 1301 South Valley, New Ulm. Plants and baked goods can be dropped off daily between 8am and 11am or by appointment.

      For further information, contact Gerald at 507-276-5888 or Humane Society at 507-359-2312.

    3. Hanska “Uff Da” 5K Run/Walk
      8:00 am – 9:00 am

      Join the Hanska Women of Today as we run and walk to help make wishes come true for Minnesota children with life-threatening medical conditions. All the proceeds from the Walk/Run benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota.

      Saturday, May 19, Hanska City Park, registration is 8-9am. Entry fee is $20 and includes water and fruit. All walkers/runners are eligible for door prizes. There will also be a Kids Walk/Run Around the Park; registration at 10am; race time 10:30am. Registration is $10 and includes water and fruit after the race.

      Contact Rhonda at 507-439-6453 for more information or find us on Facebook.

    4. Winthrop City Wide Garage Sales
      8:00 am – 2:00 pm

      Winthrop City Wide Garage Sales, Saturday from 8am-2pm. Maps can be picked up at local businesses.

  3. May
    20
    Sun

    1. Hanska Syttende Mai Car Show
      8:00 am – 4:00 pm

      Hanska Syttende Mai Car Show, Sunday, May 20, from 8am-4pm. If its on wheels and you are proud of it, here’s your chance to show it off.

    2. St. John Lutheran Home Fundraiser
      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

      St. John Lutheran Home Foundation and Auxiliary will be hosting a DAD’s Belgian Waffle Fundraiser to benefit the employees and residents of St. John’s Circle of Care on Sunday. Waffles will be served in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield, from 9am-1pm.

      Adults/$6 advance; $7/at door – Kids 6-12/$5 advance at $6/at door – kids 5 and under/free.

      Purchase tickets in advance at F&M Bank in Springfield and Morgan or at St. John Lutheran Home. Take outs will be available. Call 507-723-3200.

       

  4. Jun
    11
    Mon

    1. GFW Legion Baseball Fundraiser
      10:00 am – 11:00 am

      The GFW Legion Baseball team is having a fundraiser, selling tickets for a drawing. Winners of the drawing will spend a night at the Minnesota Twins game in a luxury suite, courtesy of Krista and Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer and his fiance Maddie.

      Winners receive two tickets to the game, access to the suite and food and beverage while in the suite. Tickets are $20 each and only 200 tickets will be sold. There will be 8 winning tickets (16 people will attend the game). The game is Saturday, June 30, vs Kansas City.

      Tickets are on sale through June 7. The drawing will be held on June 11 during Twins Fun Night at Memorial Park in Fairfax. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Gibbon at State Bank of Gibbon; Fairfax at Dueber’s, Frontier Lounge, Fairfax Agency; Winthrop at Winthrop State Bank, Mid Country Bank and Brownton at Wayne Kujas.

  5. Jun
    18
    Mon

    1. American Cancer Society Golf Classic (all-day)
      Jun 18

      21st Annual Charity Golf Classic Golf Scramble
      New Ulm Country Club
      Monday, June 18, 2012

      Format: Four person scramble.
      Golfers will be flighted into your handicap division.

      Cost: $80/non-member; $60/Country Club member
      Cart: $16/golfer, pay at Country Club Pro Shop

      Registration: 11am; Shotgun start: 12pm
      Registration includes: 18 holes of golf; event gift bag; awards dinner; door prize drawing

      Team flighted by flight pro.

      *18th Hole Dedication

      In Honor of or in Memory of flags will be posted along the cart path from the 18th tee to the 18th hole for a donation of $10. Names and messages are printed on each flag and displayed at the event. Please take this opportunity to make your 18th Hole Dedication to a family member, friend or loved one who is a current or former cancer survivor.

      Make checks payable/mail registration to:
      American Cancer Society
      Attn:. Stephanie Fleischfresser
      2900 43rd Street NW, Suite 350
      Rochester, MN 55901

      For more information, contact:
      American Cancer Society
      Melissa Gieseke-Kuehl
      507-245-3528
      melissa.gieseke-kuehl@cancer.org

      Larry Hildebrandt
      507-354-0635
      larry_hildebrandt@cable.comcast.com

      KNUJ AM 860-SAM 107.3 FM
      317 North Minnesota, PO Box 368
      New Ulm, MN 56073
      507-359-2921
      knuj@knuj.net

       

      CLICK HERE to download the PDF Registration Form