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WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Wendolina - local vocalist Wendy Plaster tours 'round the globe but always loves coming home and sharing her music with fellow Minnesotans! Leigh Kamman, host of MPR's THE JAZZ IMAGE describes Wendy as "an important new voice in American music." Jon Bream, pop music critic for the Minneapolis StarTribune wrote about Wendolina's debut CD "Tenderly" as a ballad-heavy tour of standards showcasing her warm embrace and sensitive phrasing, especially on 'When October Goes.' The cozy collection is perfect for a dinner party or an evening by the fireplace. Wendy is pleased to be included among musical artists featured at Lanesboro Local Marketplace.
 





STEP STOOLS BY RICHARD TODD - Richard Todd of Houston, MN proudly crafts these kitchen stools  from hardwoods and pine. He uses no nails in their construction. All pieces have been screwed, glued & wedged for durability. Seats are finished with a durable poly acrylic. These miniature stools are meticulously designed, each with its own special character and charm to last for many generations. See them on display now at Lanesboro Local Marketplace.

 

NEWS FROM ESTABLISHED MEMBERS

Preston Farmer's Market - Don't miss Taste of the Market Friday, August 20, 11 am to 5 pm. Stop at the market's trailhead location. Enjoy a small town celebration of local foods. Always something new and fresh! 

Cheryl's Fabric Garden - Sign up now for Appliqué Quilts: classes Tuesdays, September 14 - October 5. Cost is $48 for the four sessions. 6-8:30 pm. Choose from two designs - one for advanced quilters, one for beginners. Please pick up pattern and fabrics before the first session. QUILT DESIGN CHOICES.

Riverside on the Root - Beef Slough Boys play a rich gumbo of pan-fried blues, river bottom rags, organic originals and heirloom classics, Aug 22, 5 - 9 pm.  Steve Fessler brings an exciting, eclectic mix of Irish, rock and blues, Aug 25, 5 - 9 pm.

Commonweal Theatre -  Over the Back Fence/Wednesdays presents Lynne Rothrock - her engaging mega-watt vocal personality is as expansive as her knack for uncovering priceless, little-known musical gems; August 25, 7:30 pm. On-going productions: Enchanted April - Renewal of hope and love await four women from different walks of life when a shared vacation to a secluded Italian villa transforms these strangers into friends. Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Steve Martins comedy is sure to have you roaring! See performance calendar for days, times. NOTE - For all evening performances, patrons invited to Encore! wine, beer, snacks before, after and at intermission.

Eagle Bluff ELC - High Ropes Course Challenge open to the public every Saturday at 10 and 2 through August. Age 10 to adult (under 16 must be accompanied by adult). Reservation and pre-payment required. $25 over 18. $20 10 to 17. (507)467-2437

Junk {re}defined- SAVE THE DATE Friday, August 27 the Pfarkel Sisters will be helping host 7th Annual Trash to Treasure Charity Auction and Wine Tasting in St. Charles, MN sponsored by Women in Business & friends to raise money to find the cure for breast cancer. Wine Tasting - supporting local wineries - at 4:30 pm. $10/person donation suggested. Live auction at 6 pm at the Victorian Lace Inn. All auction items have been repurposed from someone's 'junk' and donated for you to bid on and give a new home. Contact viclaceskv@prodigy.net 

NEWS FROM AROUND THE AREA

Houston Community Garden Presents... FOODMATTERS A FREE movie screening Friday, August
20, 7:30 pm, Houston Nature Center. Groundbreaking documentary sets about uncovering the trillion dollar worldwide 'Sickness Industry' and exposes a growing body of scientific evidence proving that nutritional therapy can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than most conventional medical treatments. FOODMATTERS® features interviews with leading medical experts from around the world who discuss natural approaches to preventing and reversing Cancer, Obesity, Heart Disease, Depression, Mental Illness and many other chronic conditions. Find out what works, what doesn't and what's killing you. Becoming informed about the choices you have for you and your family's health could save your life. Donations support the Houston Community Garden.

Pickle It the Old-Fashioned Way! - Aug 21 from 11 am to 5 pm visitors to Historic Fostestville can observe or help out with the harvesting of heirloom vegetables from the garden. These vegetables will be brought to the kitchen and clean and processed using traditional pickling methods. This event features one of the main methods of food preservation in the 19th Century. A hands-on demonstration of pickling with audience participation. Fee $6.

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL CELEBRATES ITS 25th ANNIVERSARY
Tuesday, August 24, from 4 to 7 pm, the Journal marks its 25th year of serving Fillmore County. Good old-fashioned family-style picnic will serve up burgers, hot dogs, chips, pop and water free to the public. Event will be held at the South Hill Park in Preston. "We appreciate the support of our readers and advertisers, and we invite them to be a part of this celebration." Click for details.

COME HELP PLAN INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS ALONG THE TRAIL SYSTEM
The DNR along with the 106 Group will be holding 2 informal gatherings to discuss development of new interpretive exhibits along the Root River and Harmony-Preston Trails. Please attend if you have any interest. Monday, August 30, 1 - 1:30 pm, Harmony Visitor Center: 800-247-6466. www.harmony.mn.us or Tuesday, August 31, 10:30 - 11 am, Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce: 507-467-2696. www.lanesboro.com In preparation for meetings, please consider:
1. Where are the most unique and outstanding resources along the State Trails?
2. What messages are most important for visitors to take away?
3. How should these messages be conveyed?
If unable to attend but wish to share ideas, please contact Linda Escher before August 27 at linda.escher@dnr.state.mn.us or call 651-259-5617. Click for more info.

HARMONY COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - because one person's junk can be another's treasure. It's a great time to sort through your garage, back room, basement, attic and turn your unused items into cash! Harmony is again sponsoring the Fall City-Wide Garage Sales on Oct. 1 & 2 during Fall Foliage Days. If interested, please let Lynda Koliha know by Sept. 16 for The Reader newspaper listing - $5 fee helps off-set the advertising expenses. If not interested in a listing, you can still be included on the map if you provide your information to Lynda by Sept. 27. Email: lynda@kolihainsuranceservices.com or call 886-2484.

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