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« September 06, 2008 - October 06, 2008 »

09 / 6 Fall Festival Social Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Outdoor social with live music by the Moonshiners, food, Used Book Store, Country Store, rock climb/slide and more! St. Anastasia Church, 460 Lake St SW, Hutchinson, MN more info
09 / 7 Fall Festival--There's Magic in the Air! Start: 11:00 am End: 4:00 pm Chicken Dinner 11am-2pm, $7.50 adults, $4 kids 10 & under, free for kids 4 & under. Eat here or take out. Call 587-6507 to order meals for delivery! Festival activities 11am-4pm include Games for all ages, Food, Entertainment, Country Store, Used Book Store, Bake Sale, Progressive Auction, Bingo, Rock Climb/Slide. Raffle Drawings for Cash Prizes at 2, 3, & 4pm. Tickets on sale until 1pm. St. Anastasia Church, 460 Lake St SW, Hutchinson, MN more info
09 / 8 Quilters Along the Yellowstone Trail Start: 9:00 am Quilters Along the Yellowstone Trail will meet Monday, Sept. 8, at the Renville Community Center, 221 Main St., Renville. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m. with a program and meeting to follow at 9:30 a.m. Speaker will be Julie Jury from Granite Falls who will speak on the underground railroad and quilts. Anyone interested in quilts or quilting is invited to attend. more info Acoma Acorns 4-H Club meeting Start: 9:27 am The re-scheduled meeting for the Acoma Acorns 4-H Club will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15. at the Cedar Mills Rod and Gun Club. Refreshments will be by the Redman and Tews families. New officers will be elected at the meeting. Anyone interested in joining 4-H or learning more about the club is invited. more info Crow River Builders Association Start: 7:00 pm The Crow River Builders Association meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Biscay Community Center. The association is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to provide its members with an opportunity to network and to address common issues that affect the building industry. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (320)234-8383 or go to the Web site www.crbahome.com. more info
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09 / 10 Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary Start: 9:30 am Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Crow River Golf Club, 915 Colorado St. N.W., Hutchinson. Kevin Mathews, emergency management director for McLeod County will speak on national preparedness. Meetings are open to all Auxiliary members and their guests. For more information, call Dori Johnson at (320) 587-2985. more info DivorceCare Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Riverside Assembly of God Church, 20924 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. People can be surrounded by others who understand the experience of divorce or separation. People can also hear information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. The group meets for 13 weeks, and anyone can join at anytime. more info
09 / 11 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am The Hutchinson II Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc., 40 W. Highland Dr. N.E. For more information visit the Web site www.h2tm.org. more info Hutchinson Area Bird Club Start: 7:00 pm The Hutchinson Area Bird Club meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Hutchinson Public Library basement. Anyone interested in birding is welcome to attend. more info Renville County Genealogical Society Start: 7:30 pm Renville County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Renville City Library. Judy Malecek and Molly Schweinfurter will give a presentation on Genealogy 101 and the many resources available at the Renville County Genealogical Society’s library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome. more info
09 / 12 Litchfield Christian Women’s Club Start: 9:00 am End: 10:30 am Litchfield Christian Women’s Club is sponsoring a “Quietly Bidding” brunch from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at First Lutheran Church, 703 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. Special feature is a highest bidder silent auction of gifts, crafts, garden items and baked goods. All proceeds will go to Stonecraft Ministries. Special music is “Prize-winning Melodies” by Chris and Jen Castilleja of St. Cloud. Special speaker is Gayle Gilbertson of Aitkin, who will speak on prioritizing life’s demands and finding balance in life. more info
09 / 13 “2nd Annual Strut Your Stuff Cruise In” Start: 1:00 pm End: 4:00 pm This is a unique Cruise in car show with small-town hospitality. Restored, unrestored and modified cars and trucks of any make and model are welcome, motorcycles too! Music, food and fun for the whole family. When: Sept 13th 2008 1pm-4pm Where: SL Express/Marathon Gas Station 916 State Hwy 7 Silver Lake, MN 55381, 320-327-2415 Awards Ceremony: at 3:15pm ALL VEHICLES WELCOME more info 1/2 Turtle Lake Burger and Raffle Start: 5:00 pm Enjoy a 1/2 pound grilled burger, you add all the fixings. Comes with bake beans, chips, coffee or juice. Stay for games and gun raffle drawing at 9:00 pm. Held at the Darwin Rod & Gun club, Sept 13. Starts a 5:00. Do not need to be present to win the gun drawing. more info
09 / 14 Minnesota Wings Start: 4:00 pm The Minnesota Wings, a motorcycle club, meets at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of every month, excluding December, at Pizza Ranch, 201 N. Sibley Ave., Glencoe. more info
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09 / 16 Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group Start: 10:30 am The Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Hutchinson Public Library. Lisa Hennen of the West Central Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, will speak about hearing loss and communicating with people who have hearing loss. The presentation will cover assistive technology, various programs and information for people with hearing loss. Joanie Robinson of the Telephone Equipment Distribution program will talk about loaning phone equipment to those having problems hearing. more info Glencoe Caregiver Discussion Group Start: 5:45 pm Glencoe Caregiver Discussion Group will meet at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Super 8 Motel in Glencoe. Lisa Hennen of the West Central Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, will speak about hearing loss and communicating with people who have hearing loss. The presentation will cover assistive technology, various programs and information for people with hearing loss. Joanie Robinson of the Telephone Equipment Distribution program will talk about loaning phone equipment to those having problems hearing. more info Family forum at Peace Lutheran Church Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:00 pm McLeod County Family Support Fall Family Forum will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Peace Lutheran Church’s Peace Center, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. Use the Glen Street entrance. Guest speaker will be Dr. Betsy Murray, an assistant professor of developmental and behavioral pediatrics with the University of Minnesota. She will speak on sleeping, eating, toileting and other mental health concerns of young children and their families. The workshop is free and certificates of attendance are available. more info McLeod County Republican Women to meet Start: 7:00 pm McLeod County Republican Women will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Hutchinson Public Library meeting room, 50 Hassen St. S.E., Hutchinson. Maureen Krumrey and Sandra Powell were volunteers at the Republican National Convention and will speak on their experiences. The public is invited. For more information, call (320) 587-3399. more info
09 / 17 Bloodmobile at Glencoe Start: 8:55 am The following blood drive will be from: • noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Miller Manufacturing, 1450 West 13th St., Glencoe Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. Photo ID is required. Sixteen-year-olds can donate with a signed Red Cross parental consent form and two forms of identification. To download a consent form, go to givebloodgivelife.org. more info DivorceCare Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets weekly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Riverside Assembly of God Church, 20924 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. People can be surrounded by others who understand the experience of divorce or separation. People can also hear information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. The group meets for 13 weeks, and anyone can join at anytime. more info
09 / 18 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am The Hutchinson II Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc., 40 W. Highland Dr. N.E. For more information visit the Web site www.h2tm.org. more info Crow River Quilters Start: 7:00 pm Crow River Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Hutchinson Public Library meeting room, 50 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson. more info Pioneerland Library System Board Start: 7:30 pm The Pioneerland Library System Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Willmar Public Library community room, 410 Fifth St. S.W., Willmar. Agendas are available at local public libraries. more info
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09 / 20 Fare for All food distribution on Saturday Start: 8:00 am End: 10:30 am Fare for All, a program that provides food in exchange for a small fee and two hours of volunteer work each month, will distribute food from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road S.W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Fare for All at (800) 582-4291, or visit the Web site www.fareforall.org. more info Hutchinson High School Class of 1998 reunion Start: 6:30 pm The Hutchinson High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Saturday, Sept. 20, at the VFW, 247 First Ave. S.E., Hutchinson. Dinner (with reservations) begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Stephanie (Vacek) Heller at (320) 234-6702. more info
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09 / 22 Burns Manor Auxiliary Start: 2:00 pm Burns Manor Auxiliary will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the multipurpose room at Burns Manor, 135 North High Drive N.E., Hutchinson. Linda Krenz will be guest speaker. For more information, call (320) 587-3095. more info
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09 / 24 DivorceCare Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Riverside Assembly of God Church, 20924 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. People can be surrounded by others who understand the experience of divorce or separation. People can also hear information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.The group meets for 13 weeks, and anyone can join at anytime. more info
09 / 25 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am The Hutchinson II Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc., 40 W. Highland Dr. N.E. For more information visit the Web site www.h2tm.org. more info Litchfield Area Male Chorus Spaghetti Dinner Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Litchfield Area Male Chorus present the Annual Spaghetti & Song Dining Entertainment. 1st Lutheran Church in Litchfield,MN. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission $7 per adult. Pre-school kids are free. 320-593-3635 Mike Zylstra more info
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09 / 27 Ham Radio licensing class Start: 8:00 am End: 4:30 pm The Crow River Amateur Radio Club is offering a one-day Radio License Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Hutchinson Airport conference room, Butler Field Drive. A radio license test will be given at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for the book, $14 for license test fee and $10 for a pizza lunch, snacks and refreshments. To purchase the book in advance for more information, call Roger Vacek at (320) 587-8736 or Greg Urban at (651) 253-8719. more info
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09 / 30 New Discoveries Fundraising Committee Start: 6:30 pm New Discoveries Fundraising Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 30), at New Discoveries Montessori Academy room 301. The calendar raffle will be discussed. For more information, call (320) 583-9719. more info
10 / 1 DivorceCare Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Riverside Assembly of God Church, 20924 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. People can be surrounded by others who understand the experience of divorce or separation. People can also hear information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.The group meets for 13 weeks, and anyone can join at anytime. more info McLeod County 40 & 8 Start: 8:00 pm McLeod County 40 & 8 will meet at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Hutchinson American Legion, 35 Third Ave. S.E. A free meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. to those who have their 2009 membership paid. Tickets will be available for the November poultry raffle. For more information, call Jerry Block at (320) 587-5737. more info
10 / 2 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am The Hutchinson II Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc., 40 W. Highland Dr. N.E. For more information visit the Web site www.h2tm.org. more info General Federation of Woman's Club Start: 6:00 pm The General Federation of Woman’s Club of Hutchinson will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Faith Lutheran Church, 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson. The program topic will be a video, “The Ultimate Driving Challenge.” A potluck meal will be followed by a welcome to new members, a review of programs, projects and fundraisers. Membership in the club is open to all women. For more information, call (320) 587-3299 or (320) 587-2741. more info
10 / 3 Caregivers seminar planned for Oct. 3 Start: 12:15 pm End: 3:45 pm Lutheran Social Service and the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring a caregiver seminar from 12:15 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church, 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson. Speakers will be Judy Berry, founder and CEO of Lakeview Ranch Inc., Darwin and Dassel, and Chaplain Mary Pauluk from St. John’s Lutheran Home of Springfield. All caregivers or anyone who is interested if family caregiving issues is welcome to attend. Cost is $6 per person and includes materials and dessert. Scholarships are available for caregivers. more info
10 / 4 Republican Open House Start: 10:00 am End: 1:00 pm The Republican Open House is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Republican Headquarters, 44 Main St. S., Hutchinson. Confirmed to attend are Rep. Ron Shimanski, Sen. Steve Dille, Sen. Julianne Ortman, Rep. Mark Busgens, Rep. Tom Emmer, Rep. Paul Kohls, Erik Haapala, Republican chairman representing the Coleman campaign, a McCain campaign representative and Tim Tingelstad, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Candidate. Information will be available on the sales tax amendment. more info
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10 / 6 Historic Hutchinson Start: 6:30 pm Historic Hutchinson meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the McLeod County Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson. The group was founded in 1999 with a mission to preserve and protect Hutchinson’s living and structural history. For more information, call Kay Voigt, president, at (320) 587-5787. more info Crow River Builders Association Start: 7:00 pm The Crow River Builders Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Biscay Community Center. The association is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to provide its members with an opportunity to network and to address common issues that affect the building industry. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (320) 234-8383 or go to the Web site www.crbahome.com. more info

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