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Events for July, 2010

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The Accentra Credit Union, 400 4th Ave. N.E., will host the Children's Miracle Network fundraiser, serving grilled hot dogs and SPAM burgers with drink for $1.50.
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The Accentra Credit Union, 400 4th Ave. N.E., will host the Children's Miracle Network fundraiser, serving grilled hot dogs and SPAM burgers with drink for $1.50.
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Austin's Fourth of July~SPAMTOWN USA's "Freedom Fest" will include music and games at the Bandshell Community Park, parade and fireworks, too! Hog jog, bike race and fishing contests, also. Contact the Austin Chamber of Commerce at 507-437-4561 for event and location information.
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Austin's Fourth of July~SPAMTOWN USA's "Freedom Fest" will include music and games at the Bandshell Community Park, parade and fireworks, too! Hog jog, bike race and fishing contests, also. Contact the Austin Chamber of Commerce at 507-437-4561 for event and location information.
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The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole in the City Hall Conference Room to review the annexation area sanitary sewer project.
The Mayor and City Council will meet in Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting.

Immediately following the council meeting:

The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole in the City Hall Conference Room for a regularly scheduled bimonthly work session
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The Police Interview Committee will meet in the City Hall Conference Room, 500 4th Avenue NE. This meeting will be closed pursuant to M.S. §13.34 to discuss non-public examination data.
The Park & Rec Board will meet in the Park & Rec office, 121 4th Avenue NE, for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
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Born Learning Event: Fun for kids at Mill Pond Playground: Zoomobile, crafts, activities and info. Free to all. Sponsored by the Early Childhood Initiative & Public Library

Free Open Swim -Austin Municipal Pool. Come cool off in one of the coolest spots in Austin. Free sunscreen to those who attend. Made possible by funds from the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) of the MN Department of Health.

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Sola Fide Observatory 9:00 PM. Contact Keith Snyder at 507-433-1903, imstar@smig.net, or www.spamtownusa.com/imstar.

12th Annual Shooting Star Trail Ride. Adams City Park Routes: 4 miles (no charge), 19, 40, 60, or 100 miles. Paid registration includes T-shirt. Pick up forms at Rydjor Bike.
Free open swim - Adams Community Pool Made possible by funds from Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) of the MN Dept. of Health.
Free open swim - Adams Community Pool. Made possible by funds from Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) of the MN Dept. of Health.
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Teddy Bear Picnic to be held at the Mower County Historical Society in Mower County Fairgrounds. Every child that comes will receive a teddy bear to take home with them! Call the MCHS at 507-437-6082.
Make a splash with your library card at the Austin Municipal Pool! Bring your card and swim for FREE from
7-8:30 PM.

Family Bike Ride to Marcusen Park. Starts at the Mill Pond. Enjoy the trails to Marcusen Park and buy a ticket for an afternoon of amateur baseball! This game will feature both of Austin’s Amateur Teams, the Austin Grey-hounds and the Austin Blue Sox. Bike or walk and check-in at the “Be Your Own Engine” table for gifts, prizes and bike information.

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American Red Cross Coffee Chat
Topic: Disaster Response Operation personal experience
305 4th Ave. NW Austin
Oak Park Mall Farmers Market. 1301 18th St. NW. Park and walk – or – bike with baskets - saddle bags and bring home fresh, local food and goods.
The Library Board will meet in the Austin Public Library, 323 4th Avenue NE, for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
The Austin Part-time Firefighter Relief Association will meet at the Austin Fire Station, 122 1st Avenue NE.
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Babysitting Club meets at the American Red Cross-Mower County Chapter from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Please call our office at 507-437-4589 to register.
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Ride AMCAT “Free Day." Ride the AMCAT to see how the service works and give you one more reason to try them out. Phone: 433-2379
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Teddy Bear Picnic at the Mower County Historical Society. Bring your favorit bear and a blanket and get ready to have fun. Tickets are $5 and include picnic lunch, games, prizes, wagon and antique car rides. Bring your camera for pictures with the teddy bears or horses. Call 437-6082 to reserve your ticket today!
Gene Roden Memorial Track Meet. The Austin Noon Kiwanis are holding a track meet for anyone age 3 and over at the Westcott Field Track.It's FREE of charge and all participants will receive ribbons. Call the Park and Recreation Dept. for more information, 507-433-1881.

Bike Helmet Safety Fun. AHS Cafeteria – with Mary Nelson – Bring your bike helmet and add reflective designs.
Ride to the Farmers Market - PM Main and 1st Ave NW (from Flaherty & Hastings to Knauer’s)Park and walk – or – bike with baskets or saddle bags and bring home fresh, local food and goods.

Bike Helmet Safety Fun. AHS Cafeteria – with Mary Nelson – Bring your bike helmet and add reflective designs.
Bike Safety Day Camp. AHS South Parking Lot– with APD Officers Mike Tischer and Todd Clennon – Review the rules of the road and trails, safe places to ride, and bike lock tips. Sign up for prizes and drawings for new bike helmets funded by AMC. * Free X-Strobe Reflector Light to all who complete the Safety Camp from ACES, Inc, and $10 off a bike helmet from Rydjor Bike Shop.

Bike Safety Day Camp. AHS South Parking Lot– with APD Officers Mike Tischer and Todd Clennon – Review the rules of the road and trails, safe places to ride, and bike lock tips. Sign up for prizes and drawings for new bike helmets funded by AMC. * Free X-Strobe Reflector Light to all who complete the Safety Camp from ACES, Inc, and $10 off a bike helmet from Rydjor Bike Shop.

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Free Open Swim - Austin Municipal Pool. Made possible by funds from the Health Improvement Program (SHIP) of the MN Department of Health.
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Sola Fide Observatory 9:00 PM. Contact Keith Snyder at 507-433-1903, imstar@smig.net, or www.spamtownusa.com/imstar.
Co-ed Volleyball Tournament at Woody's Bar in Rose Creek. For more information please e-mail austinrotaract@yahoo.com.

Ride to Oak Park Mall 18th St. NW. Farmers Market
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Make a splash with your Library card at the Austin Municipal Pool! Bring your card and swim for FREE from
7-8:30 PM.
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The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the northeast sanitary sewer project. A portion of the meeting may be closed pursuant to M.S. §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) to discuss with the city attorney threatened litigation regarding proposed assessments on the project.
A reception for the City’s new fire chief, Mickey Healey, will be held in the foyer of Council Chambers. The Mayor, City Council, Fire Civil Service and staff will be in attendance.
The Mayor and City Council will meet in Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled bimonthly work session.

Immediately following the council meeting:
The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole in the City Hall Conference room for a regularly scheduled bimonthly work session.

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"Hormel Girls" show presented at the Somerset Theater at Riverland College, Austin Campus East. This is the story behind one of the countries most popular performing groups!
For more information, contact Jerry Girton 507-434-7390.
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"Hormel Girls" show presented at the Somerset Theater at Riverland College, Austin Campus East. This is the story behind one of the countries most popular performing groups!
For more information, contact Jerry Girton 507-434-7390.
The Austin Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board will meet in the HRA office, 308 2nd Avenue NE, for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
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"Hormel Girls" show presented at the Somerset Theater at Riverland College, Austin Campus East. This is the story behind one of the countries most popular performing groups!
For more information, contact Jerry Girton 507-434-7390.

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MN Sports Federation U14 B State Baseball Tournament. Held at Riverland Complex. www.msf1.org.
"Hormel Girls" show presented at the Somerset Theater at Riverland College, Austin Campus East. This is the story behind one of the countries most popular performing groups!
For more information, contact Jerry Girton 507-434-7390.

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MN Sports Federation U14 B State Baseball Tournament. Held at Riverland Complex. www.msf1.org.
"Hormel Girls" show presented at the Somerset Theater at Riverland College, Austin Campus East. This is the story behind one of the countries most popular performing groups!
For more information, contact Jerry Girton 507-434-7390.
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MN Sports Federation U14 B State Baseball Tournament. Held at Riverland Complex. www.msf1.org.
Make a splash with your Library card at the Austin Municipal Pool! Bring your library card and swim for FREE from 7-8:30 PM.
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Camp for children with Autism, to be held at the Hormel Historic Home. Advance registrations only. Contact the HHH at 507-433-4243
An Austin/Mower County Area Transit (AMCAT) Board meeting will be held in the AMCAT facility, 2801 Oakland Avenue W.
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Camp for children with Autism, to be held at the Hormel Historic Home. Advance registrations only. Contact the HHH at 507-433-4243
The Library Personnel Committee will meet in the Austin Public Library, 323 4th Avenue NE.
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Camp for children with Autism, to be held at the Hormel Historic Home. Advance registrations only. Contact the HHH at 507-433-4243
The Port Authority will meet in Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.
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Camp for children with Autism, to be held at the Hormel Historic Home. Advance registrations only. Contact the HHH at 507-433-4243
The Police Chief Interview Committee will convene in Council Chambers to prepare for interviews; the committee will then conduct interviews for police chief beginning at 1:00 pm.
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Camp for children with Autism, to be held at the Hormel Historic Home. Advance registrations only. Contact the HHH at 507-433-4243
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Global Volunteers Language Camp, will be held at the Riverland Community College in Austin.
Call the Parenting Resource Center for more information at 507-437-8330.
Minnesota Sports Federation Girls D State Tournament at Todd Park.
Cooking Tips and Trends will presented quarterly by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Hormel Historic Home.

Jack Erwin, executive chef at The Cedars of Austin, will kick off the new Cooking Tips & Trends series with “Too Hot to Cook,” on Saturday, July 31st at the Hormel Historic Home. This session will feature five recipes appropriate for entertaining and easy to pull off in sweltering weather.

Erwin will use closed-circuit television cameras, mounted over the stove and prep area, to show participants a bird’s eye view of the preparations. Attendees will also get to sample some of the recipes presented.

Tickets for the class are $10 in advance or $12 at the door and entitle local food lovers the chance to shop local food and cooking vendors for an hour before and after class. Participants will also take home a class program with all recipes, shopping lists, suggested wine pairings and coupons.

9:00am-10:00pm Shopping with vendors
10:00am-12:00pm Presentation
12:00pm-1:00 pm Shopping with vendors

Tickets are available at the HHH, ACVB and the Hardy Geranium. Businesses wishing to be included in the program or vendor booths should contact the HHH or Austin CVB.
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