Litomysl’s Summer Festival Sunday
The annual Litomysl Summer Festival is Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Polka Mass at 10 a.m. The event offers fun for the entire family, with food, refreshments, live music, games, prizes and silent auction starting at 11 a.m. From Ellendale, find Litomysl east on Hwy. 30 to Co. Rd. 45, then 5 miles north on Co. Rd. 45 to Co. Rd. 4 (SE 98th St), then 2 miles east to 24th Ave SE.
Equipment needed to finish volleyball courts
Progress was finally made last weekend on the sand volleyball courts in New Richland, but help is needed. According to Girl Scout Troop Leader Laina Rajala, “We are hoping to find someone that can let us (and when I say us, I mean a skilled operator…not me or the girls!) borrow a track skid loader (as opposed to a wheeled skid loader) to help with the last of the sand and a steel drum roller to help with the clean-up.” If you can help, call Laina at (507) 463-8625.
Korean War veterans potluck July 27A potluck dinner to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the cease fire in Korea will take place on Saturday, July 27 at noon at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville. All Korean War veterans, their families and friends are invited. Bring a dish to pass. Plates, cups, silverware, napkins and beverages will be provided. For more information, call (507) 234-6245. The church is located just north of the BP station in Janesville at 300 Owen Street.
Cancer support group to meet July 29
Marcia Smith, Director of Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin will present the new Palliative Care program at Mayo Clinic Health System’s Cancer Support Group at 6 p.m. Monday, July 29, in Room 20 on the lower level of the medical center in Albert Lea. The group strives to provide support, hope and friendship to the cancer family: patient, caregivers, family members and all those touched by cancer. For more information call the Cancer Center at 507-379-2050.
Community Education trip to Chanhassen August 10
NRHEG Community Education is sponsoring a trip to Chanhassen to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Saturday, August 10. This highly upbeat musical is based upon the familiar Bible story of Joseph found in Genesis Chapter 39. It is an enjoyable, secularized, modern-telling of the story suitable for all ages. A delicious meal is included in the cost. We will leave the Ellendale School at 9:20 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. The cost is $70 if registered by July 10, $80 after that date if seats are still available. Register by sending your information and money to NRHEG Community Education, 306 Ash Ave. S, New Richland, MN 56072 or call Marilyn Dobberstein at (507) 684-3913.
Farmamerica to again host farm camp
Farmers, farm organizations, local agribusinesses and volunteers have joined together to organize and host the second annual “Farm Camp Minnesota” for youth. This event is open to youth entering grades 3-6. This one-day camp will be held twice, Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmamerica in Waseca. Cost is $10 per camper. Lunch and snacks are provided, and every camper will receive a T-shirt and fun bag. Space is limited. Registration will close July 31 or when full. For more information call 507-835-2052.
Room remains on bus for trip to Twins game
There’s still room on the bus for Central Freeborn Lutheran Church’s 20th Annual Lutheran Night at the Twins set for Monday, August 12. Coach bus leaves at 4 p.m. from Slumberland in Albert Lea. Seats are in Section 315, behind home plate. One person per bus will be selected to go on the field to lead in singing the National Anthem. For reservations, contact Bob or Genie Hanson at (507) 373-8655 or Wayne or Bev Indrelie at (507) 826-3267.