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Jun6Thu
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−Fairfax Area Parkinson Group Meeting2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Fairfax Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 2pm in the Activities Room located at the Fairfax Community Home.
+2:00 pmFairfax Area Parkinson Group Meeting -
−Documentary Film Series at Treaty Site Center7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for this month’s documentary film, Garbo the Spy, at 7pm Thursday, June 6, at the Treaty Site History Center in St. Peter.
In this documentary thriller, director Edmon Roch artfully interweaves propaganda footage, interviews with intelligence experts and key players in Garbo’s life and clips from Hollywood films to conjure forgotten and living memories, heroes and spies, secrets and lies.
Admission to the film series is free. The Treaty Site History Center is located one mile north of downtown St. Peter at Highways 169 and 22, across from the Mankato Clinic.
+7:00 pmDocumentary Film Series at Treaty Site Center
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Jun7Fri
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−Stations and Mass at Way of the Cross5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
There will be Stations and Mass at the Way of the Cross and Chapel on Friday, June 7, at 5:15pm. Intentions are for Religious vocations, end to abortions and for religious freedom. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Everyone is welcome.
+5:15 pmStations and Mass at Way of the Cross -
−New Ulm Actors Community Theatre7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
New Ulm Actors Community Theatre Presents ‘The Front Page’ – a classic comedy set in 1928 Chicago. Fast paced, wise-talking newspaper reports do anything to get a story.
Come enjoy this comedy at the newspaper business. Martin Luther College Auditorium, Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 9 at 2pm.
Tickets are just $7/adults; $5/students and children. Get your tickets from New Ulm Chamber or online at newulm-act.com.
+7:30 pmNew Ulm Actors Community Theatre
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Jun8Sat
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−New Ulm Actors Community Theatre7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
New Ulm Actors Community Theatre Presents ‘The Front Page’ – a classic comedy set in 1928 Chicago. Fast paced, wise-talking newspaper reports do anything to get a story.
Come enjoy this comedy at the newspaper business. Martin Luther College Auditorium, Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 9 at 2pm.
Tickets are just $7/adults; $5/students and children. Get your tickets from New Ulm Chamber or online at newulm-act.com.
+7:30 pmNew Ulm Actors Community Theatre
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Jun9Sun
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−St. Paul’s Parish Festival, Nicollet10:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Paul’s Parish Festival, Nicollet, will be held on Sunday, June 9. Pass at 10am; Hog Roast and BBQ Chicken Dinner 10:30am-1pm. Adults/$11; children 5-12/$5; under 5/free.
There will be a Curiosity Shpo, bingo, kids games, bucket raffle, perennial plant sale, hay wagon rides and much more. Grand raffle drawing at 2pm.
+10:00 amSt. Paul’s Parish Festival, Nicollet -
−Sigel Benefit12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sigel Benefit Day is Sunday, June 9. Come watch girls softball and boys baseball throughout the day. Games start at 12pm.
Enjoy great food: hot dogs, sauerkraut, hamburgers and a chance to win door prizes. All proceeds benefit Sigel Athletics. Come to the Original Field of Dreams on Sunday on Brown County Road 24.
+12:00 pmSigel Benefit -
−Flag Day at Harkin Store1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
On Sunday, June 9, is our Flag Day Program from 1-4pm at the Harkin Store. The Harkin Store will be having information about our nation’s flag. How did the flag start? How has the flag evolved? What does the design of the flag mean? What did the flag of the 1870′s look like? Our program will answer these questions.
The gift shop will have flag items for sale. The Harkin Store hours are from 10am-5pm on Tuesdays to Sundays in June, July and August. The store is closed on Mondays. There is an admission to teh store, which includes the program.
The 1870′s Harkin Store is nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21 or the bottom road, or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely. The store is operated by the Nicollet County Historical Society. For more information, call 507-354-8666 or Nicollet County 507-934-2160.
+1:00 pmFlag Day at Harkin Store -
−New Ulm Actors Community Theatre7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
New Ulm Actors Community Theatre Presents ‘The Front Page’ – a classic comedy set in 1928 Chicago. Fast paced, wise-talking newspaper reports do anything to get a story.
Come enjoy this comedy at the newspaper business. Martin Luther College Auditorium, Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 9 at 2pm.
Tickets are just $7/adults; $5/students and children. Get your tickets from New Ulm Chamber or online at newulm-act.com.
+7:30 pmNew Ulm Actors Community Theatre
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Jun10Mon
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−Volunteer Appreciation BBQ and Potluck, St. James5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation event at 5:30pm at Memorial Park, north end shelter, in St. James on Monday, June 10. Join us in celebration of all the contributions in building a home and changing the lives of two new homeowners in 2013.
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. We encourage everyone to bring a dish to share. Anyone who is interested in learning more about volunteering opportunities at Habitat for Humanity is invited to attend.
+5:30 pmVolunteer Appreciation BBQ and Potluck, St. James -
−NUACT Auditions ‘South Pacific”7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We are looking for young people 18-35 who want to play sailors and nurses on a South Pacific Island and who want to have fun!
The New Ulm Actors Community Theatre, NUACT, continues the audition process. Three audition dates for 18 or more adults roles and 12 children’s roles (age 6-18) will be held Monday, June 10, at 7pm; Wednesday, June 12, at 7pm and June 15 at 1pm at the Martin Luther College. Callbacks, if necessary, will occur after regular auditions on June 15.
Four performances are planned at 7:30pm on Thursday, July 25; Friday, July 26; and Saturday, July 28 and 2pm on Sunday, July 28. All shows will be in the 900 seat DAC (former Middle School) auditorium, which is air conditioned. Reserved seating will go on sale after June 15.
People who audition will read material from the script, learn then sing musical numbers from the show and practice a simple dance routine. Nothing to prepare. Everyone who loves musical theatre is strongly encouraged to participate on stage as performers or off stage working with costumes, sets, properties, publicity. The show is still seeking a choreographer.
Call Paul at 507-359-9990 or email execdir@newulmact.com or visit www.newulmact.com for more information.
+7:00 pmNUACT Auditions ‘South Pacific”
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Jun11Tue
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−Springfield Garden and Hobby Club Convention7:30 am – 9:00 am
The Springfield Garden and Hobby Club and the Springfield Garden and Study Club are hosting The 58th Annual Convention of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society Fourth District “Prairie Gardeners” to be held on Tuesday, June 11 from 8am-3pm at the Springfield Community Center, 33 South Cass Ave, Springfield.
The convention will feature a flower show and flower show entries are to be brought in from 7:30-9am – enter at the NE doors. Participation in the flower show is open to the public and is free. Judging of the entries is at 9am.
Registration and coffee from 8-9am. The meeting will begin at 9am, with a welcome from Springfield’s Mayor, Mark Brown. The program will feature three speakers: Jan Dittbenner, Master Gardener, will speak on Companion Gardening; Lucy Hunt from St. Paul will speak on Gypsy Moths and Lynn Hacker from Hacker’s Nursery and Greenhouse will speak on Therapeutic Horticulture Healing Garden.
A noon luncheon will be served and throughout the meeting, there will be drawings for many door prizes to guest attendees.
+7:30 amSpringfield Garden and Hobby Club Convention
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Jun12Wed
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−Classic Car & Bike Nights, Lafayette1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Classic Car and Bike Nights at Dave’s Place in Lafayette. Door prize drawings each night throughout evening. Free t-shirt when you come to 5 nights or more. Burgers, Specials and more! Co-sponsored by KNUJ AM 860 & SAM 107.3 FM.
Bike Wednesdays: May 29; June 12; 26; July 10; 24; August 7; 21; September 4 and Finale September 13.
Classic Car Fridays: June 7; 21; July 5; 19; August 2; 16; 30; Finale September 13
+1:00 pmClassic Car & Bike Nights, Lafayette
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Jun15Sat
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−Flandrau Camping Class (all-day)Jun 15
Families are invited to come to Flandrau State Park in New Ulm on Saturday, June 15, to learn all the skills they need to camp outdoors.
The one-night ‘I Can Camp” program takes place Saturday. Experienced instructors from Conservation Corps Minnesota will teach participants basic camping and outdoor skills, including how to set up a tent, start a campfire and prepare simple and delicious meals.
All camping equipment is provided. Participants just bring their own food and clothing. There is a $40 fee for a tent that accommodates up to six people. Advance registration is required by calling 866-857-2757.
+Flandrau Camping Class (all-day)
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Jun18Tue
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−Dairy Queen Blizzard Day4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come buy a Blizzard any time on Tuesday, June 18, at the New Ulm Dairy Queen and a portion of the amount you pay for your blizzard will go to fund Pro Kinship for Kids activities.
You can also bring your children and neighborhood children down to Dairy Queen on Tuesday, June 18, for a real feel for what it is like to be part of Pro Kinship for Kids. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and tell you about the program.
From 4-7:30pm, there will be: create with fabric markers; design your own frisbee; fish bowl toss; tic-tac-toe toss; face painting; bean bag, ring and peanut toss games.
Questions, call 507-359-2445
+4:30 pmDairy Queen Blizzard Day
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Jun19Wed
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−UCare Informational Meeting, New Ulm9:30 am – 10:30 am
Wednesday, June 19, 9am at the New Ulm Community Center, upper level, 600 North German, New Ulm, UCare will hold an informational meeting about its UCAre for Seniors health care options.
Questions, call 1-877-523-1518.
+9:30 amUCare Informational Meeting, New Ulm -
−Swedlanda Lutheran Midsummer Event4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Swedlanda Lutheran Midsummer Event on Wednesday, June 19, 4:30-7pm. There will be an Ice Cream Social and Supper menu consists of: pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, beans, pie, cake and homemade ice cream, coffee and lemonade.
The Paul Knapper Family from Renville will be performing. Be ready to rock with a variety of songs ranging from piano and violin to vocals. Midsummer begins at 4:30pm with food and fellowship. The program begins at 7pm.
All are invited for fun, food and entertainment.
+4:30 pmSwedlanda Lutheran Midsummer Event
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Jun20Thu
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−Fairfax Lawn Mower Days (all-day)Jun 20 – Jun 23
Fairfax Lawn Mower Days, June 20, 21, 22 & 23
Many events taking place Thursday through Sunday. Thursday is the Fairfax Royalty Coronation at Squirrel’s Bar and Grill at 7pm.
Friday – 6pm Kids 1 mile run at Memorial Park; 7pm 5K Fun Run at Memorial Park; 7:30pm Fairfax Cardinals baseball game; 8-9pm Street Dance for Kids; 9pm-1am Street Dance with DJ Juice Belly
Saturday, 9am Softball Tournament in Lion’s Park; 9am Volleyball Tournament in Lion’s Park; 11am GFW Legion Baseball Tournament in Memorial Park; 1-3pm Fire Department/Kids Water Fight; 6-7:30pm D&S Kids Pedal Pull; 9pm-1am Street Dance, 1st Street SE
Sunday – 10am Worship Service; 1-5pm open swim at Fairfax pool; 2-4pm polka music at Squirrel’s Bar & Grill; 3pm Bean Bag Tournament in Lion’s Park.
+Fairfax Lawn Mower Days (all-day)
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Jun22Sat
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−Quiltistry at Harkin Store (all-day)Jun 22
The Harkin Store is hosting a place of view and do quilting on Saturday, June 22.
The mixing of terms ‘quilting’ and ‘artistry’ are displayed outside on porches and clotheslines along a four-block area, viewable on your own or by trolly rides along ‘the quilting trail’. Nationally-known designers and local teachers with classes and a morning tea and trunk show are some highlights.
The Harkin Store is located 9 miles northwest of New Ulm in Nicollet County Road 21 or the bottom road, or 9 miles east of Fort Ridgely.
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−Quiltistry: The Art of the Quilt10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Quiltistry celebrates the artistic expression and history of quilts on Saturday, June 22. The biennial event is a collaboration between the New Ulm Specialty Shops and the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild with events sponsored by the Brown County Historical Society Museum and the Wanda Gag House Association.
Over 250 quilts will be hung outdoors in German and Kiesling Park, in downtown retail locations, on porches of turn-of-the-century homes on German Street and in several art and historic venues throughout New Ulm. The free self-guided tour runs from 10am to 5pm; a map and specifics about the quilts will be available at all locations. Visitors can walk, drive, or for a bit of nostalgia, they may ride a horse-drawn carriage to view the quilts.
+10:00 amQuiltistry: The Art of the Quilt -
−2nd Annual Summer Party, New Ulm12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
2nd Annual Summer Party, Saturday, June 22
Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Live Outdoor Music. Gates open at 12pm; 4pm The Organic Cowboys; 8pm-12am Everett Smithson Band; free camping on club grounds; no coolers or outside beverages allowed; bring a lawn chair; in case of rain, music will be held indoors; ages 21+; free admission
Location – from Hwy 15 south of New Ulm, go east on Hwy 68 for 2 miles, then left on 110th Avenue, watch for signs for Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club, New Ulm.
+12:00 pm2nd Annual Summer Party, New Ulm
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Jun23Sun
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−Cathedral Summer Festival9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cathedral Summer Festival, Sunday, June 23, 9am-5pm, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 605 North State, New Ulm.
Roast Pork Dinner served 10:30am-1:30pm; hamburgers, hotdogs, & tacos in a bag all day in outdoor food tent; homemade pie and ice cream; German potato salad & Smearkuchen; popcorn, smoothies and fresh fruit.
Also, live entertainment; curiosity shop; shopping; book sale; fun; big ticket raffle at 5pm.
Also, on Saturday, June 22, 8pm, there will be a Magic Show by Ronald McDonald; popcorn & non-alcoholic beverages; scavenger hunt; family-friendly movie shown drive-in style.
+9:00 amCathedral Summer Festival -
−Carver Creek Bluegrass, Harkin Store1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 23, 1-4pm – Carver Creek Bluegrass (formerly known as Monson Family Bluegrass) a family band of five siblings ages 6-20, is known for delightful performances of bluegrass, old time, gospel and Irish music using a variety of instruments the typical banjo, guitar, bass and fiddle and some unusual ones, like the bodhran and musical slaw.
The Harkin Store is glad to have the family back again for the 3rd year. Come enjoy the afternoon, bring a lawn chair or enjoy our porch. The family will have their music cds for sale.
+1:00 pmCarver Creek Bluegrass, Harkin Store
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Jun24Mon
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−Red Cross Bloodmobiles2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile makes a few stops in the area this week.
June 24 – Walnut Grove Community Center, 2-7pm
June 26 – Lester Prairie City Hall from 1-7pm
June 27 – Town and Country Leisure Hall in Mapleton from 1-7pm
For more information on giving the gift of life, call 1-800-red-cross or log onto redcrossblood.org.
+2:00 pmRed Cross Bloodmobiles
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Jun27Thu
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−Dakota Language Programs3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dakota Language Programs, Thursday, June 27, New Ulm Public Library Meeting Room.
3pm is the children’s programs. Discover the Dakota language through songs and activities. Program geared to children ages 5-12, but all ages welcome.
6pm – adult program. Information session about the Dakota Wicohan project.
Call 507-359-8336 for more information.
+3:00 pmDakota Language Programs -
−Celebrate Life in Redwood Falls5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Redwood Area Hospital invites all community cancer survivors to join in celebrating life at the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Picnic. The event will be held Thursday, June 27, from 5:30-7:30pm in the Redwood Area Hospital Education Room.
The picnic will include Subway sandwiches, beverages and utensils furnished by the hospital. Guest are invited to bring a dish to share. Entertainment at the event will feature the Cornerstone Worship Team.
The picnic is for cancer survivors, caregivers, family, family members, friends and healthcare professionals to join together and show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.
For more information, call Cindy at 507-637-4512.
+5:30 pmCelebrate Life in Redwood Falls
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Jun28Fri
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−Henderson Sauerkraut Days (all-day)Jun 28 – Jun 30
Henderson Sauerkraut Days will be Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30. There is free kraut and free music all weekend. The events are taking place at Bender Park.
Friday: Kraut Car Cruise, 7pm; Miss Henderson Coronation, 8pm; Live Music – Rum Runner’s, 9pm
Saturday: Softball tourney begins at 8am; 5K Run/Walk 8am; bingo 11am-2pm; Czech Area Concertina Club 1-3pm; Kiddie Parade 1:30pm; Kids Pedal Pull 2pm; Owl Parade 8:30pm; live music 4-9pm
Sunday: Grand Parade 12pm; Drum Corp Performance, following parade; Larry Novotny One Man Band 3:30-6pm; Live music Jared Graff 1:30-3pm; Kraut Eating Contest 3pm; prize drawings 4pm
+Henderson Sauerkraut Days (all-day)
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Jun29Sat
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−Springfield Riverside Days Car Show10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Springfield Riverside Days will be having a Car Show on Saturday, June 29, 10am-3pm at Schwanke’s Engines, US Hwy 14, East edge of Springfield. Celebrating 60 years of Corvettes from 1953-2013.
Free registration and admission. Food and refreshments. Bring your car (even if it is not a Corvette), truck, motorcycle or tractor to show.
For more info, call Gil at 507-648-3663.
+10:00 amSpringfield Riverside Days Car Show -
−Swedefest6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
19th Annual Swedefest at Bernadotte Lutheran Church Park will be taking place Saturday, June 29, 4-8pm. The Church is 6 miles east of Lafayette.
There will be a Swedish smorgasbord served with Swedish meatballs, pork loins and all the fixings. Adults/$10; 6-12 years/$5; 5 and under/free.
There will be a Kingery Family concert at 6pm; The Little Prairie Pickers at 4:30pm; silent auction; horse-drawn wagon rides; kids coloring contest; t-shirt making.
In case of inclement weather, all events will be held in the church.
+6:00 pmSwedefest
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Jun30Sun
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−Autofest in New Ulm10:00 am – 4:00 pm
13th Annual Autofest is taking place on Sunday, June 30, 10am-4pm for the Car and Motorcycle Show, located at Maday Motors Jeep and Joe’s Campers, 2403 South Broadway, New Ulm.
Free registration and admission; free drawing all day; food and refreshments; South Central Modelers of Minnesota Model Car Contest; Music provided by Crystal Entertainment all day.
More than 300 registered vehicles displayed each year. See them on the web at: www.autofest.org.
Free car calendar and can cooler for the first 250 participants.
+10:00 amAutofest in New Ulm
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