AUGUST 20, 2008

Community

Austin Library Summer Reading Program
Aug 19, 2008 -Aug 20, 2008
Austin Public Library , Austin, MN
Friends of the Austin Public Library invite you to attend "tails with tales" by Kevin Strauss, Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sumner school then Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ellis Middle School and 1:30 p.m. at the Austin Library. The event is free. (More details)

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Bar Bingo
Aug 20, 2008
Moose Lodge, Austin,
Every Wednesday. Open to the public. (More details)

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Riverland Theatre and Music's 11th Annual Alumni Show
Aug 20, 2008 -Aug 23, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, 1600 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Riverland Theatre Box Office. (More details)

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Mower County Bloodmobile
Aug 20, 2008
Oak Park Mall, Austin, MN
All blood types are needed, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors age 16 can donate blood with a signed parent consent form. (More details)

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Mower County Bloodmobile
Aug 20, 2008
LeRoy Community Center, LeRoy, MN
All blood types are needed, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors age 16 can donate blood with a signed parent consent form. (More details)

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Women of the Moose Lodge Casserole Supper
Aug 20, 2008
Moose Lodge, Austin,
Hosted by the women of the Moose Lodge. Members and qualified guests. (More details)

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EdVisions Off-Campus High School
Aug 20, 2008
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St. S.E., Rochester,
Learn about this online school for Minnesota students in grades 7-12. (More details)

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Hy-Vee/Austin Youth Football Appreciation Day
Aug 20, 2008
Hy-Vee Food Store parking lot, 1001 18th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Cost is $5. The meal will include pork sandwiches and corn. Proceeds benefit Austin Youth Football. (More details)

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Register for Parent's Night Out
Aug 10, 2008 -Aug 20, 2008
Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave, SW, Rochester, MN
A night for kids on Aug. 22 Parents get time to themselves while kids play. Drop-off and pick-up on the west side of the church. Register by the 20th of the month. Call or email jenny@cumethodist.com Walk ins taken if space allows, church members and non-members welcome. (More details)

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Under K Playgroup
Jun 21, 2008 -Aug 21, 2008
Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave, SW, Rochester, MN
A playgroup for children under kindergarten. Held at Fields of Fun Park across from Soldier’s Field on the third Wednesday of the month for playgroup. Snacks provided. Siblings welcome. (More details)

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Under K Playgroup
Aug 20, 2008
Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave, SW, Rochester, MN
Bring your children out to the Fields of Fun Park across from Soldier’s Field on the third Wednesday of the month for playgroup. Snacks are provided. Siblings welcome. (More details)

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Pine Island Area Farmers Market
May 16, 2008 -Oct 17, 2008
Historic Main Street Pine Island, 250 South Main Street, Pine Island, MN
The Pine Island Area Farmers Market is open for the season. The market will be held every Friday to October 17th. Items offered include; honey, wood carvings, baked goods, plants, herbs and horse rides. (More details)

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Plummer House Tours
Jul 23, 2008 -Aug 27, 2008
Plummer House, 1091 Plummer Lane SW, Rochester, MN
Self guided tours scheduled every Wednesday through August, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children 12 and younger. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"Chess"
Aug 20, 2008 -Aug 23, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, 1600 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Rock musical. Presented by Riverland Theatre and Music departments. Tickets: $15. Proceeds go to theater and music scholarships. (More details)

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Government

Environmental Commission
Aug 20, 2008
Whitewater/Cascade Room, 2100 Campus Dr. S.E., Rochester,

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Vital Aging Commission
Aug 20, 2008
Whitewater/Cascade Room, 2100 Campus Dr. S.E., Rochester,

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Dodge Fillmore Olmsted (DFO) Corrections Advisory Board
Aug 20, 2008
Hubbell House, Mantorville,

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Rochester Board of Park Commissioners 2009 Budget
Aug 20, 2008
Mayo Civic Center, Elliott Suite A, 30 Civic Center Dr. S.E., Rochester,

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Rochester Public Library Personnel Committee
Aug 20, 2008
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St. S.E., Rochester,

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Rochester Public Library Board Meeting
Aug 20, 2008
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St. S.E., Rochester,

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