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Tuesday, September 26th from 1pm-3pm Geared towards ages 15+ Instructor: Debra D’Souza Come spend an afternoon experimenting with fused glass. We supply everything you will need for cutting, shaping, and assembling 4”x4” fused glass works. Space is limited, registering ahead of time is recommended.
Want to learn to sew? Learn to make a dress to donate in this 4 session class. This session will focus on measuring - cutting - sewing.https://www.aplmn.org/activities-adult
Learn how to harvest and store seeds from your own vegetable plants. Feel free to bring your own vegetables you want to save seeds from. https://www.aplmn.org/activities-adult
Wednesdays in September. Featured Audiobook is:The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. https://www.aplmn.org/activities-adult
Sign up for a 10 minutes reading time. Space is limited! Please call 507-433-2391 to reserve a time.
Thursday, September 28th from 5:30pm- 7:30pm Geared towards ages 18+ Instructor: Willow Gentile Join this experimental watercolor class! Gain endless inspiration with fresh bouquets of flowers on the table while we CREATE! You will leave class with 2 loose floral watercolor paintings- plus a practice sheet!
Self guided tours will be available on Fridays between 12-5pm this fall September 8th-October 27th, 2023.
The Cedar River Farmers Market is hosting its last market of the fall. We will have live music, face painting and pumpkin painting. Please come visit our vendors!
40th Annual Halloween Warm-UpFriday and Saturday, September 29 and 30; 6:30 - 8:30 pm - $10 per person (3 and under is free)Tickets for sale Saturday, September 2 at the Matchbox Thrift Store - Second Act Thrift Store3301 W Oakland Ave, Austin - open Wed-Fri: 3-7 pm and Sat: 10 am - 7 pm Join Matchbox Children's Theater […]
Runnings will donate 10% of wild bird feed sales to Austin Audubon for bird conservation work.
Fall Craft & Vendor ShowSept 30, 20239:00 AM - 3:00 PMFall Craft and Vendor Show. . Mower County Fairgrounds-Plager Building Plaza-9 am-3 pm.We will have local area crafters and vendors. Come Check it out!
Equine Therapeutic riding is back! Anybody with an interest or questions can call 1-320-262-2864 or email [email protected] more at: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/saddle-up-for-those-with-disabilities-wagon-wheels-hub-opens-up-the-world-from-the-back-of-a-horse/
Austin Utilities Share the Heat - A Local Run for A Local Cause! Proceeds raised support the HeatShare heating assistance program administered by the Salvation Army. When you give to HeatShare, you are helping warm the lives of the elderly, disabled and others in the Austin community who have nowhere else to turn. As a […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Bring in a plant, propogate, or bulbs you are splitting. Please include name of plant and care instructions for the new caretaker. Then if you would like you can grab a new plant.
4-H Minnesota Extension & the YMCA will team up for this club focusing on team building & character development while playing soccer. This Soccer Club is FREE for youth in Grades 5 -12. All participants MUST register. Visit our website for more details.
Want to learn to sew? Learn to make a dress to donate in this 4 session class. This session will focus on measuring-cutting.https://www.aplmn.org/activities-adult
Thursday, October 5th from 3:30pm- 4:30pm Geared towards ages 8-18 Kids (ages 8+) looking for open-ended inspiration will thrive at this monthly event hosted by Education Coordinator Jenna Viehauser. Focus on trying out new techniques with a variety of materials. Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration required.
Self guided tours will be available on Fridays between 12-5pm this fall September 8th-October 27th, 2023.
A special friend to Austin readers will visit with us at the VFW. A special hour is reserved at 1:30 for military veterans who would like a more quiet time with the author. The public will be welcome to his 2:30 public visit to talk about his new book The River We Remember. He will […]
Equine Therapeutic riding is back! Anybody with an interest or questions can call 1-320-262-2864 or email [email protected] more at: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/saddle-up-for-those-with-disabilities-wagon-wheels-hub-opens-up-the-world-from-the-back-of-a-horse/
This year's race is a 5K Onlyregister online @ https://darrendash.org/This 12th annual event will honor the life of Austin native and running enthusiast, Darren Lewis. (1973-2011) All events will start and end at Lafayette Park located in Austin, MN. Each participant will receive a tee shirt and a medal. The race will start at 9:00 am. […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
4-H Minnesota Extension & the YMCA will team up for this club focusing on team building & character development while playing soccer. This Soccer Club is FREE for youth in Grades 5 -12. All participants MUST register. Visit our website for more details.
Want to learn to sew? Learn to make a dress to donate in this 4 session class. This session will focus on finishing the project. This is the final session of the class.https://www.aplmn.org/activities-adult
Dance to action songs for a fun 30 minutes. Meet in the large conference room. For more information, call 607-433-2391.
Come on over to the Austin Fire Station for a tour and learning opportunities! Enjoy a refreshment and snack and meet Sparky the Fire Dog!
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Directed by Lindsey Duoos Williams October 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7 pm; October 15 @ 2 pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private […]
Austin Public Library is hosting a Trivia Evening. Unlike other Trivia where you answer with a pencil and paper and tally scores by hand, Austin Public Library will be offering a Digital Trivia Evening...All you need to bring is a WiFi-capable device to play on, such as smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. Each Trivia evening will […]
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Directed by Lindsey Duoos Williams October 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7 pm; October 15 @ 2 pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private […]
Self guided tours will be available on Fridays between 12-5pm this fall September 8th-October 27th, 2023.
Clues' free food Distribution Program. Event open while supplies last. For Questions, contact: [email protected] or call 612-439-9790 All events for 2023 will be at Riverland Community College, West Building Door W5/W6 (Next to Apple lane daycare) and will start at 12PM until supplies last.
The YMCA and the Hormel Historic Home's Autism Friendly Austin are partnering again to offer monthly fun, supervised, evenings for youth with autism. Come join us to swim, enjoy activities, and have a light snack! Read attachment for details.
If you like to get your groove on to the latest dance hits blowing up the charts, but still love dancing and singing along to Timeless Classics - we've got you covered with hits by artists like: Bruno Mars, Lizzo, Jonas Brothers, Journey, Camila Cabello, Jessie J, Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin, Bon Jovi, Ariana Grande, […]
Equine Therapeutic riding is back! Anybody with an interest or questions can call 1-320-262-2864 or email [email protected] more at: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/saddle-up-for-those-with-disabilities-wagon-wheels-hub-opens-up-the-world-from-the-back-of-a-horse/
$60.00Throwing Session- Saturday, October 7th from 10am -12pmGlaze Session- Saturday, October 14th from 10am -11:30amInstructor: Spencer JohannesGeared towards ages 18+Jump in and get messy as we go over the basics of wheel throwing! This approachable class will break down the steps of working on a pottery wheel. The techniques that we will be learning are […]
$60.00Throwing Session- Saturday, October 7th from 1pm - 3pmGlaze Session- Saturday, October 14th from 10am -11:30amInstructor: Spencer JohannesGeared towards ages 18+Jump in and get messy as we go over the basics of wheel throwing! This approachable class will break down the steps of working on a pottery wheel. The techniques that we will be learning […]
Presented by LIFE Mower County.Tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Friday, September 1, 2023Contact Jamey at 507-473-4832 or email questions to [email protected] Co-Master of Ceremonies will be James Wilcox and Robin Wolfram from KAAL TV.
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Directed by Lindsey Duoos Williams October 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7 pm; October 15 @ 2 pm Frank W. Bridges Theatre In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private […]
Join United Way for our annual Days of Caring event! Days of Caring connects compassionate community members with local organizations and individuals in need of a helping hand. Volunteers can choose to participate in a variety of service projects from October 16-21. Monday 10/16 4-5 pm Salvation Army Tuesday 10/17 4-7 pm Mower […]
This is a Smoked Prime Rib Benefit Dinner in partnership with Martin Bros. All proceeds will be donated to The Hormel Institute-University Minnesota Cancer Research Center in honor of Cancer Awareness month.Tickets are $100 each and will include smoked prime rib dinner with all sides, top-notch sampling by Gluek Brewing, Paustis Wine Co., and Break […]
Enjoy popcorn and a movie at the Austin Public Library! The featured flick is The Flash rated PG-13
Geared towards ages 15+ $15.00 Instructor: Debra D’Souza Come spend an afternoon experimenting with fused glass. We supply everything you will need for cutting, shaping, and assembling 4”x4” fused glass works. Space is limited, registering ahead of time is recommended
Dance to action songs for a fun 30 minutes. Meet in the large conference room. For more information, call 607-433-2391.
Handbuilding Session: Wednesday, October 4th from 5pm- 7pm Glaze Session: Wednesday, October 18th from 5pm -7pm Geared towards ages 14- adult Instructor: Alexis Beckett Enjoy two evenings in our clay cavern with Alexis as she shows you the fundamentals of hand-building with slabs technique. This is great for people who are new to clay or […]
Menu: Hobo Dinner (smoked sausage, potatoes, carrots, onion) + S'mores and beverages $10 member $11 non-member Limited to 20 people. Must pay at time of sign up. Cancel by October 12 for a refund. Contact the center at 433-2370 for more information.
Ruby's Pantry is a pop-up food distribution operation that is faith-based and is organized and hosted by a group of volunteers. No income or residency requirements - just bring $25 in cash, plus 2 boxes, baskets or totes. Registration is at 4 pm, with distribution at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Held on every 3rd […]
Get ready to don your lederhosen @ dirndls because Oktoberfest is here, and we're throwing a fantastic celebration, not to be missed! Food, Fun + Live Music by the Wildwood Flowers! Savor the flavors of Germany with: Bratwursts, Sauerkraut, Soft Pretzels with Warm Beer Cheese Dip, apple Strudel Sticks and a Root Beer Keg. RSVP […]
This annual event brings together tabletop gaming enthusiast together to raise money for autism programming at the Hormel Historic Home. Fore more information, visit: www.facebook.com/AustiCon/ 507-440-3708
Featured Book: Trust & Inspire Stephen M.R. Covey-author All books are available at Sweet Reads Book Store. Monthly meeting is held at the Town Center Conference Room. Check out the attached flyer for the whole list of books! Read. Think. Discuss.
Self guided tours will be available on Fridays between 12-5pm this fall September 8th-October 27th, 2023.
Geared towards ages 5-10 Instructor: Sylvia Hernandez Kids Studio is held every Saturday during the school year at the Austin ArtWorks Center. We have a variety of instructors teaching these classes each week. Kids Studio is project based and you can expect your kid to come home with a finished project. For questions regarding Kids […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
4-H Minnesota Extension & the YMCA will team up for this club focusing on team building & character development while playing soccer. This Soccer Club is FREE for youth in Grades 5 -12. All participants MUST register. Visit our website for more details.
Austin Public Library is hosting their first CreaTECH Class on Tuesday, October 24th from 4-5pm. Artists will be taking apart old, discarded technology devices and using the components and pieces to make creative Halloween Masks along with other art supplies. Tools (for taking apart), old devices and other art supplies will be provided for artists […]
League of Minnesota Poets launches Agates IndyBookStore Tour, the statewide book tour for their 86th volume of poetry, Agates. More than 60 Minnesota poets will read in about 30 independent bookstores throughout Minnesota in the coming months. "We're doing this to celebrate and spotlight Minnesota's literary wealth of poets and independent bookstores," said Amanda Bailey, […]
Dance to action songs for a fun 30 minutes. Meet in the large conference room. For more information, call 607-433-2391.
Join Dan Hoffman to learn how growing up on a farm in Mower County brought life lessons that blossomed into some very interesting interactions and observations.Dan has served as host of the KSMQ television program “Farm Connections” for the past sixteen years. The richness of life should not be wasted. Please come join your friends […]
More information will be available at a later date. Please visit their website link below.English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Asscociation, Inc - English Springer Spaniel Field Trials (essft.com)
Clues' free food Distribution Program. Event open while supplies last. For Questions, contact: [email protected] or call 612-439-9790 All events for 2023 will be at Riverland Community College, West Building Door W5/W6 (Next to Apple lane daycare) and will start at 12PM until supplies last.
Brian, Joed, and Lisa are teaming up to recreate your Scholastic book fair - but with better books AND book related drinks! You may even be a little . . .shocked! . . . at the book titles! No worries - you can also bring things home for the littles!
The YMCA and the Hormel Historic Home's Autism Friendly Austin are partnering again to offer monthly fun, supervised, evenings for youth with autism. Come join us to swim, enjoy activities, and have a light snack! Read attachment for details.
Saturday, October 28th from 10:30am- 12pm Geared towards ages 5-10 Instructor: Alexis Beckett Kids Studio is held every Saturday during the school year at the Austin ArtWorks Center. We have a variety of instructors teaching these classes each week. Kids Studio is project based and you can expect your kid to come home with a […]
Stop by for our annual Trunk or Treat event inside the car dealership!
It's our First Halloween Open House at KSMQ's new Broadcast Center this year! Featuring Candy - Games - Coloring & Pictures in Front of the Green Screen!
Please join us for this FREE family-friendly event! Candy & Toys for ALL children Ages 12 & Under!
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Join us for a spooktacular pre-concert party on October 29th from 12:45-1:45 PM at Austin High School. There will be games, activities, prizes, and a costume contest! Children attend the 2pm "An Orchestral Mystery" concert free. Adults can purchase concert tickets online, at HyVee, Coffee House on Main, or at the door. Find info on […]
?️ It’s officially Halloween season! ☠️ Come one, come all, to this spooktacular event! ? Join us for an evening of games, candy, drawings, and haunted activities! ? All children ages 15 and under must be registered. Parents/guardians attend for free!
4-H Minnesota Extension & the YMCA will team up for this club focusing on team building & character development while playing soccer. This Soccer Club is FREE for youth in Grades 5 -12. All participants MUST register. Visit our website for more details.
Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Almondine, Dinner Roll, Halloween Dessert. Members $10, Non-Members $11 call 433-2370 to sign up.
Dress up the kids and drive out to our parking lot. AU's mascot, Buddy, will be there handing out bags of treats. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank and receive a free LED bulb while supplies last.
Load up the kids and drive thru the Candy Caravan! Hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Dance to action songs for a fun 30 minutes. Meet in the large conference room. For more information, call 607-433-2391.
The Mind-Gut Connection The Next Chapter, INC. will be donating books so that we can learn together all about the mind-gut connection and how what we eat affects our lives.Meeting Thursdays 12-1pm in Community Room A at the YMCA November 2-16th. FREE.
$5.00Thursday, November 2nd from 3:30pm- 4:30pmGeared towards ages 8-18Kids (ages 8+) looking for open-ended inspiration will thrive at this monthly event hosted by Education Coordinator Jenna Viehauser. Focus on trying out new techniques with a variety of materials. Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration required.
Come join us at the library as we learn about Explorers of the Ocean and the technology they use with hands-on activities and games. *This program is a 3 part series. You will be signing up to attend all 3 parts. Class limited to 6 people. Ages 8-14. Call 507-433-2391 to sign up. Thursdays Nov. […]
Clues' free food Distribution Program. Event open while supplies last. For Questions, contact: [email protected] or call 612-439-9790 All events for 2023 will be at Riverland Community College, West Building Door W5/W6 (Next to Apple lane daycare) and will start at 12PM until supplies last.
This annual show is scheduled for November 3 - December 31st. A highlight of our local artists!
You ar invited to a Creatives Meet-up at the Austin Area Arts Member Show! Friday - November 3rd 5-7 pm located in the 2nd Floor Gallery Artists! Makers! Creatives! Musicians! Everyone!
$70.00Throwing session: Saturday, November 4th from 10am- 3pmGlaze session: Saturday, November 11th from 10am- 11:30amGeared towards ages 18+Instructor: Spencer JohannesThis crash course is designed to teach you the core foundational skills of the pottery wheel. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate, this class will allow you both the time and instruction to learn and improve […]
$5.00Saturday, November 4th from 10:30am- 12pmGeared towards ages 5-10Instructor: Sylvia HernandezKids Studio is held every Saturday during the school year at the Austin ArtWorks Center. We have a variety of instructors teaching these classes each week. Kids Studio is project based and you can expect your kid to come home with a finished project. For […]
Hard to believe that it has been 9 years since this whole adventure started with Hooter and Judy. What an amazing ride it has been. Come on down to Hoot and Ole's on November 4th and enjoy some throwback beer prices. We will be having duck races for some prizes and just all out fun. […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Hello all, Hot Off the Press Comics and Coffee will be having a learn to play King of Tokyo day on November 5th. If you would like to join us, please let us know so we can ensure we have enough table space for everyone interested. You can message us, stop in, or call us. […]
MCHS presents Gertrude – A One Play written by Randal J. Forster and staring Penny Kinney as Gertrude Ellis Skinner, a true Mower County pioneer. Gertrude Ellis Skinner, born in 1865 and honored as a “Pillar of the City” in 2019, was a trailblazer. As the first female Superintendent of Mower County Schools and the […]
