TODAY
Relay for Life kickoff, BB’s Pizzeria, 3456 E. Circle Drive N.E., Rochester. (507) 424-4601. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. For information, olmstedrelay2009@yahoo.com.
Rochester horseshoe pitching club, East Park horseshoe courts. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Call Bill at 288-5280 or Ken at 269-8946 with questions.
Mothers and More meeting, Quarry Ridge Apartments clubhouse, 1823 Quarry Ridge Place N.W., Rochester. 288-1186. 7 p.m.
Crime Scene Investigation in the Real World, John Adams Middle School, Rochester. 206-0320. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Collapsing honey bee colonies, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. N.E., Rochester. 328-3950. 7 p.m. Sponsored by Zumbro Valley Audubon Society.
WEDNESDAY
Wykoff United Methodist Women’s chicken pie supper, Community Center, Wykoff. (507) 352-4685. 4:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12.
Economic and Geographic Morocco, Rochester Community and Technical College, Hill Theatre, Rochester. 10 a.m.
Appalachian Treasures, First Presbyterian Church , 512 Third St. S.W., Rochester. 282-1618. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Olmsted County Board, State Transportation Building cafeteria, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul. 7:30 a.m. Meeting with area legislators.
THURSDAY
WSU-Rochester Elementary Education Teaching Admissions meeting, University Center Rochester EA 239-241, 851 30th Ave. S.E. 285-7581. 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Call or e-mail edeen@winona.edu for more information and reservations.
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Write Your Own Obituary, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway. 287-1404. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Free, open to the public.
Lutheran college fair, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave. S.E., Rochester. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club open house, Mayo Support Center, 4001 41st St. N.W., Rochester. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, contact Abby at 284-4874. Free.
Christian Heritage High School open house, 304 Bartlet St. E., Wykoff. (507) 352-2150. 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Rummage sale, First Presbyterian Church, 512 Third St. S.W., Rochester. 282-1618. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Bark for Life volunteer meeting, ACS Office, 2900 43rd St. N.W., Rochester. (507) 424-4601. 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Fairview Auxiliary Spring Fling, Fairview Care Center, 702 10th Ave. N.W., Dodge Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Food, goods, crafts and cards for sale.
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Christianity and Culture Conference, Grace Evangelical Church, 702 E. First St., Stewartville. (507) 533-4704. 6 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Understanding a Biblical world view and competing world views. For people 13 and older. $20 per person, early registration; $25 at the door; $70 per family of four or more.
Citywide garage sale, Harmony. (507) 886-2484. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Poppy Days, American Legion Post No. 92, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester. 282-1322. Donations are used for veterans/family programs.
Rummage sale, First Presbyterian Church, 512 Third St. S.W., Rochester. 282-1618. 8 a.m. to noon.
Poppy Day meal, American Legion, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester. 282-1322. 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $5 admission.
Garage sale, Oasis Church, 1815 38th St. N.W., Rochester. 289-8596. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes a bake sale.
SATURDAY
Free Family Day, Rochester Art Center, 40 Civic Center Drive S.E. 282-8629. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
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"Forget Me Not" walk/run, Rochester Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave. S.E., Rochester. 282-7932. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; donations accepted to support Katlin’s Gift-The Katlin Ringhofer Foundation.
Christianity and Culture conference, Grace Evangelical Church, 702 E. First St., Stewartville. (507) 533-4704. 6 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Understanding a Biblical world view and competing world views. Recommended for people 13 and older. $20 per person early registration; $25 at the door; $70 per family of four or more.
Spring coffee, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 Third Ave. S.E., Rochester. 282-8897. 10 a.m.-noon. Ann Zemke presents "The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider," a story told through quilt blocks. Tickets $5, available during the week in the church office. Purchase by April 29.
School carnival, Aldrich Memorial Nursery School, 855 Essex Parkway N.W., Rochester. 289-3097. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the Aldrich Children’s Museum. Children can paint a mural, perform on kidstage, dig for dinosaur bones, build a musical instrument, have lunch and win prizes.
Citywide garage sale, Harmony. (507) 886-2484. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lawn darts tournament, East Park, 1500 E. Center St., Rochester. 285-7791. 1 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
People’s Cooperative Services stockholders meeting, Century High School, Rochester. Coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by Glen Everhart at 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.
Turkey calling, Oxbow Park, 5731 Olmsted County Road 105 N.W., Byron. (507) 775-2451. 10 a.m. For people 5 and older.
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Great Strides Walk for CF, Silver Lake Park, Rochester. 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration at 9 a.m. For information, call (651) 631-3290 or go to http://greatstrides.cff.org.
Friends of Chester Woods cleanup day, Chester Woods Park, 8378 U.S. 14 S.E., Eyota. 287-2624. Potluck lunch at noon, cleanup at 1 p.m.
Womens Expo Market, Eyota American Legion Hall, 10 Madison Ave. S.W., Eyota. (507) 876-2500. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
Poppy Days, American Legion Post No. 92, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester. 282-1322. Donations used for veterans/family programs.
Timberwolves youth basketball clinic, Rochester Central Lutheran School, 2619 Ninth Ave. N.W., Rochester. (507) 424-2902. 9 a.m. For boys and girls in third through eighth grade. Participants receive a ticket for the 2009-2010 season.
Paws & Claws Pet Walk, Cooke Park, 700 block Seventh St. N.W., Rochester. 288-7226.
Secrets of Sundials, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road N.E., Rochester. 281-6114. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Adult class. Registration required.
