TODAY
Summer reading program, Austin Public Library. 433-2391. 11 a.m. Friends of the Austin Public Library invite you to attend "Gator Alley, Puppets, Magic and Illusion" at 11 a.m. at Ellis Middle School and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Free.
THURSDAY
Tai chi class, Healing Palms Massage & Spa, Austin. 6 p.m. Every Thursday, $10 per session.
Austin Area Farmers Market, North Main Street downtown, Austin. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
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SATURDAY
Bridge Community Social Support Center open house, Bridge Community Social Support Center, 111 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin. Noon-3 p.m. Celebrating seven years of service with bratwurst, potato salad and beverages. Requesting a $5 donation at the door.
SUNDAY
Austin Singles & Solos, Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club, Blooming Prairie. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Music by the Neil Lang Band. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 377-0268.
MONDAY
Austin Area Farmers Market, Oak Park Mall, 18th Avenue Northwest, Austin. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
TUESDAY
Mower County Beef Cook-Off, Mower County Fairgrounds, Crane Pavilion, Austin. 434-4868. 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Judged between 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. (time varies depending on number of participants). No entry fee. For more information, contact Taggert Medgaarden at 434-4868 or by e-mail: atowncs@chartermi.net.
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National Night Out event, Community Bandshell Park Veterans Pavilion, South Main Street, Austin. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Join the Austin Police Department for food, fun and games. There will be face painting and washable tattoos, hot dogs and a drawing for prizes. Everyone is welcome.
Summer reading program, Austin Public Library. 433-2391. 11 a.m. Friends of the Austin Public Library invite you to attend nature storyteller Al Batt at 11 a.m. at Sumner School. Free.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
Drive Thru Donuts, the Cedars, 700 First Drive N.W., Austin. 6:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Drive through the Cedars’ Mill Pond parking lot for a free breakfast.
Summer reading program, Austin Public Library. 433-2391. 11 a.m. Friends of the Austin Public Library invite you to attend nature storyteller Al Batt at 11 a.m. at Ellis Middle School and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Free.
THURSDAY, AUG. 7
Tai chi class, Healing Palms Massage & Spa, Austin. 6 p.m. Every Thursday, $10 per session.
Austin Area Farmers Market, North Main Street downtown, Austin. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Junior Gardeners open house, east side of 4-H Building, Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin. 10 a.m. This program is open to students in grades three-12. RSVP to Extension office, 437-9552. Free.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
League of Women Voters register-to-vote session, Austin Public Library lobby, 323 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.