Agenda

Jun

22

Sun

The West Central Antique Power Collectors June 21-22 Antique Power Show is being cancelled due to heavy rain. Instead, The club invites you to a social gathering Sunday June 22 1-3 pm at their Hwy 7 show site 1/2 mile East of Blomkest. Root beer floats, coffee and pie will be available prior to the Raffle Drawings of over 50 prizes including $1100 cash prizes ($2/ticket).

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1:00 pm

WC Power Social Gathering and Cancellation

Jun

23

Mon

The Mcleod County Historical Society is having their Pork Chop Supper Fundraiser on Monday, June 23rd from 4:30-7 pm at the Museum in Hutchinson. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids. Entertainment by the Ian and Dick Kimmel Bluegrass Band. More info at mcleodhistory.org

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4:30 pm

Pork Chop Fundraiser

Jun

25

Wed

Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson will begin their Wednesday Noon Recital Series on June 25th at Noon at the church. This week’s recital is from Alpensterne. After the concert is a salad and sandwich buffet. The concert is free, tickets for the buffet is $7 for adults, $2 for children under 12.

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12:00 pm

Alpensterne at Peace

Jun

28

Sat

The community of Winsted is having a benefit for Sophie Kohler, daughter of Gregg Kohler and Jessica Fiecke. Sophie was born March 29, 2013, with Down Syndrome. She has been in and out of the hospital several times due to various procedures and illnesses. The “Fun-raiser” will be on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Blue Note Ballroom in Winsted. All proceeds from the event will help the family with medical and other expenses. Monetary donations can be sent to Sophie Kohler, Security Bank & Trust, 110 1st Street North, PO Box 130, Winsted, MN 55395.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church of Hutchinson is having their yard sale on Saturday, June 28th from 9a-3p at the church. Clothes, furniture, toys, books, tools…something for everyone on the sale. Proceeds to the Relay for Life McLeod County. Selling baked goods to benefit youth mission activities.

You’re invited to a Fundraiser for the Susan G Komen 3 day Walk Team Flamboyant Flamingo Flock. Enjoy a Beanbag Touranment, BBQ, Beer and a Band on Saturday, June 28th at the Mcleod County Fairgrounds. $20 entry fee per 2 person team, guaranteed 4 games minimum with cash payouts. Register by 11 am June 28th, Tournament starts at Noon. Bring the kids and family for bouncy house, face painting, games Live Band from 8-midnight and concessions.

The Blackstad Brothers Dinner and Concert will be Saturday, June 28th at the Peace Center in Hutchinson. This tribute to the Everly Brothers will start at 6 pm for Dinner, 7:30 pm Concert. Tickets are advance sale ONLY and are $30. Tickets available from Peace Lutheran Church (587-3031)

Jul

1

Tue

The McLeod Emergency Food Shelf and Open your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless announce the Food Shelf Challenge Grant. Open Your Heart will match donations to the Mcleod Emergency Food Shelf during the month of July, up to $5,000. Non perishable donations may be brought to either location (Hutchinson and Glencoe) between 8 am and 1 pm. Cash Donations preferred at Glencoe.

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8:00 am

Challenge Grant Month at McLeod Food Shelf

Jul

3

Thu

New Auburn is hosting their 4th of July Celebrations on July 3rd and 4th at High Island Lake. On Thursday is the Fire Dept Relief Assn’s Pork Chop Dinner from 4:30-7 pm. Free music by the Goettl band at that event. On Friday is the Car Truck and Bike Show from 10a-3p, Chicken/Fish Dinner from 11a-5p ($8), Games for the Kids, Bingo, Fireworks at Dusk, and More!

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4:30 pm

New Auburn 4th of July Celebration

Jul

4

Fri

The Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown invites you to an old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4th, in Gibbon City Park. Activities include patriotic crafts at 6 pm; a family-friendly, all-ages kickball game at 7 pm, a special patriotic concert at 7:15; and a children’s march at break.Food and homemade pie will be provided by the Immanuel Lutheran Church Pioneers beginning at 6 pm.

Jul

6

Sun

Minnesota Pioneer Park in Annandale welcomes everyone to its annual ecumenical Country Church Service in the historic Finnish Apostolic Church on July 6. Music begins at 10 a.m., Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Come sing traditional hymns and hear worship speaker Ann Joos of Hamburg, Minnesota. Ann will speak about the exciting mission work in Tanzania and the lives that have been changed because of it. Stay after the service for a brunch served in the Big Woods dining room with free will donations accepted.

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10:00 am

Country Church Service

Jul

7

Mon

There will be a fundraiser benefit and silent auction for Erin Kinnery on Monday, July 7th at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hutchinson. Just present a coupon (which you can download on facebook) and part of the proceeds from your meal go to help Erin and her medical expenses. Erin suffered a stroke in June and is still hospitalized.

Jul

9

Wed

The monthly 3M Retiree Luncheon for this month will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at the Red Goat Restaurant in Cokato. This is a change in location from what was published in the 3M Megaphone. The luncheon is held the second Wednesday of every month.

Peace Lutheran Church (400 Franklin St. SW) in Hutchinson is once again hosting its summer Wednesday Noon Recital Series. On Wednesday, July 9, music will be provided by Stoney Point, consisting of Brian Brosz, Lucy Newcomb and Robin Kashuba. The half-hour recitals are free and open to the public. A salad and lunch buffet lunch will be served following the recitals. Lunch is $7.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under 12.

Jul

11

Fri

The Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown continues its 2014 Summer Season with a Community Concert in Gibbon City Park on Friday, July 11th, beginning at 7:15 pm. Members of Augustana Church begin serving food at 6pm, including BBQ’s, root beer floats, pies and brownie sundaes!

Jul

13

Sun

Plato’s White Squirrel Festival is planned for Sunday, July 13th. The activities begin with the Omelet Brunch served from 8:30 AM – noon. Also from 8:30 AM – noon, it’s St. Paul’s UCC Silent Auction at the Plato Hall. The Community Church Service featuring the Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir is at 9:30 AM. Other activities include a performance of the Hutchinson Clown Club at 10:30 and the duck races at 1:00 PM. Hamburgers and hotdogs will available in the City Park from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Green Isle is having a Salad Luncheon on Sunday, July 13th from 10:30a-1p at the church. On the menu is Salads, BBQ’s, Desserts, and beverage…all for a free will offering. Proceeds go to Mission Projects.

Area Senior Citizens are invited to play Community Bingo on Sunday, July 13 from 2-3 PM in the dining room at Ecumen Pines! Community Bingo will be .25 cents per card, with the last game being a coverall and is $1.00 per card – WINNER TAKES ALL! Community Bingo is offered the 2nd Sunday of EACH month with complimentary coffee and snack immediately following.

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2:00 pm

Community Bingo

Jul

16

Wed

The McLeod County Senior Citizens Pot Luck Picnic will be Wednesday, July 16th, beginning at noon at the Brownton Community Center in Brownton. If you have any questions, call Genny Lhotka at 320-583-9222.

United Lutheran Church of Lake Lillian is having their Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 16th from 5-7 pm at the church. Cost is just a free will offering for BBQ’s, Hot Dogs, Beans, Chips, Pickles, Watermelon, Pie, Ice Cream, and a beverage.

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5:00 pm

Ice Cream Social

Jul

17

Thu

Lester Prairie’s Prairie Days is scheduled for July 18th and 19th. They are looking for Parade Entrants, Talent Contest Entrants, runners for the 5K run, and crafters also needed. For more info check out the Prairie Days Facebook Page or call 320-395-8433 or email melissawilli@embarqmail.com