People and Events
Coffee party at East Chain Methodist
The East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. The menu includes rolls, coffee, tea and juice. A free-will donation is encouraged. For additional information, contact Alice Barnes at (507) 236-1137.
Kidcasso at Red Rock
Red Rock Center for the Arts will host Kidcasso, an open art studio experience for toddlers to tweens from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Come and create some fun projects with your child. There is a small fee, which can be completed on the website.
CREST focuses on dementia
The next CREST Lunch and Learn will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13 at the CREST office in Fairmont. The presentation, ‘Dementia Friends’ will be given by Joyce Peterson. A soup and sandwich meal will follow. This program is free to all senior citizens in Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation for the lunch. Topics and menu are subject to change. Please RSVP to the CREST office at (507) 235-3833. This activity is available to all seniors in Martin County. A free-will donation is appreciated.
Quilt Guild to meet Monday
The Prairie Star Quilt Guild will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church. The Quilt Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. and the evening group will meet at Jake’s Pizza at 5:30 p.m. Former President Elisa will share information on her President’s Quilt and President Kathy will share information on a UFO challenge for the year. For additional information, contact President Kathy Wilkening at (507) 776-4255.
Library ‘pieces together’ Lego Club
Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont for the Grades Kindergarten to 6 Lego Club at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Come and bring a friend. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. All supplies are provided. Further club dates are Feb. 10, March 17, and April 21. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 235-4207.
Mini Monday at the Library
Come to the Martin County Library in Fairmont for stories and playtime during Mini Monday at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Mini Monday is for ages birth to five, accompanied by an adult caregiver. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. Further dates are Feb. 10, March 10, and April 14. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 235-4207.