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BBB (ABC) at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton
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February, 2 / 5:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton
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JCC GYM (V) - RWV at home
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February, 2 / 6:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics (V) Redwood Valley meet at JCC HS
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JCC GBB (ABC) MCW at home
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February, 3 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (ABC) - Martin Co West at JCC HS
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Racers Swap Meet
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February, 4 / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Community |
9th annual Racers Swap meet at the Jackson National Guard Armory. Buy, sell, trade. Go-karts, sprint cars, modifieds, stock cars. $3.00 admission. For more information, contact Phil Markman, promoter at 507-847-2515, 507-841-1016 or email: markman77z@yahoo.com.
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JCC WR (V) - JWP Inv - away
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February, 4 / 10:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Wrestling (V) - Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Invitational - away
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PEBC Storybook Science Series
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February, 4 / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Community |
PEBC Storybook Science Series for Pre-School will explore the topic of groundhogs, using a story book and fun activities. The program is for Pre-schoolers/1st grade and is located at the Prairie Ecology Bus Center, 935 No. Hwy. 86, Sparks Park, Lakefield. Call 507-662-5064 to pre-register.
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Recycled Greeting Cards program at PEBC
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February, 4 / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Community |
Here is an opportunity to turn your leftover or used greeting cards into something new. Bring five of your favorite cards to make a gift box, a basket, an ornament, CD mobile, and a new greeting card. We supply the rest of the materials. Once you learn these crafts, you can go wild creating more at home for yourself or for friends! For youth ages 13 and up. Pre-register for this program by calling 507-662-5064, or emailing marilyn@ecologybus.org.
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JCC BBB (ABC) St. James Game - away
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February, 4 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) - St. James Game - away
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JCC Winterfest coronation
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February, 5 / 4:00 PM
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School |
JCC Winterfest coronation at JCC Performing Arts Center
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JCC BBB (MS) Windom at Lakefield
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February, 6 / 4:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (MS) Windom game at Lakefield
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JCC GBB (MS) at Windom
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February, 6 / 4:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (MS) at Windom HS
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JCC BBB (ABC) New Ulm at home
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February, 6 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) - New Ulm game at JCC
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PAWS group meeting
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February, 7 / 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Meeting |
PAWS (Precious Animals Worth Saving) group will meet at the Jackson library. All animal lovers are welcome.
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Full Moon Owl Prowl at PEBC
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February, 7 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Community |
Join a PEBC naturalist on a night nike through the moon-lit woods at the Prairie Ecology Bus Center, 935 N. Hwy. 86, Lakefield and learn about our local owls. We'll use owl callers to try to get the owls to talk and maybe even fly in to check us out. Snowshoes are available if necessary; be sure to wear winter boots and dress for the weather. Open to all ages. Call 507-662-5064 to pre-register, or email marilyn@ecologybus.org.
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DFL Precinct Caucuses
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February, 7 / 7:00 PM
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Community |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor party precinct caucus at Lakefield Multi-Purpose Center, Lakefield, MN
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Independence Party caucus
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February, 7 / 7:00 PM
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Community |
Independence Party precinct caucus, www.mnip.org.
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Republican Precinct Caucuses
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February, 7 / 7:00 PM
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Community |
2012 Republican Precinct Caucuses. All Jackson County precincts meeting at the Jackson American Legion, 411 First St., Jackson.
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JCC BBB (MS) at Martin Co West
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February, 9 / 4:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (MS) at Martin County West
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JCC GBB (MS) - MCW at Lakefield
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February, 9 / 4:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (MS) Martin County West at Lakefield
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JCC BBB (9) at Spirit Lake
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February, 9 / 6:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (9) at Spirit Lake
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JCC BBB (MS) at St. James
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February, 10 / 4:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (MS) at St. James
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JCC GBB (MS) St. James at Lakefield
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February, 10 / 4:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (MS) St. James game at Lakefield
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JCC GBB (V) Pipestone at home
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February, 10 / 4:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (V) Pipestone game at JCC High School
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JCC WR (V) at New London-Spicer
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February, 10 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC Wrestling (V) at New London-Spicer
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JCC GYM (V) at Pipestone
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February, 10 / 6:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics (V) at Pipestone HS
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JCC BBB (V) Pipestone at home
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February, 10 / 7:30 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (V) Pipestone game at JCC High School
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JCC WR (MS) JWP Inv - away
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February, 11 / 10:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Wrestling (MS) vs. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Invitational
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JCC Gym (V) at Worthington
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February, 11 / 11:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics (V)Worthington Tournament - away
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JCC GBB (ABC) St. Peter at home
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February, 11 / 2:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (B) St. Peter at home
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A Taste of Jackson
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February, 11 / 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Community |
4th Annual Tasting event at the Jackson Golf Club. Enjoy a fantastic evening of wine/coffee/beer tasting, chocolates/hors d'oeuvres, basket raffle, live entertainment and dancing. $15 Advance tickets available after 12/1 from Jeff at the Pizza Ranch, Bridget at Bucksnorts, or any committee member. All proceeds go to support the Rhythm of the River music/art festival in Jackson. Tickets are $18 at the door.
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PAWS Bake Sale
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February, 13 / 12:00 AM
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Community |
PAWS (Precious Animals Worthing Saving) will host a bake sale fundraiser at the former Reggie's, next to Historic State Theatre. Anyone wishing to volunteer baked goods, or time, should email pawsofjackson@gmail.com.
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JCC GBB (ABC) at TMB
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February, 13 / 5:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton
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JCC BBB (9) Windom at home
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February, 13 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (9) Windom game at JCC HS
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JCC BBB (ABC) at Worthington
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February, 14 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) Worthington game at Worthington HS
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JCC GBB (ABC) Worthington at home
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February, 16 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (ABC) Worthington game at JCC HS
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PEBC Knots Program
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February, 16 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Community |
Learn how to make handy knots and clever rope tying skills, make a knot kit to take home. For youth grades 3-6 at the Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Sparks Park, 935 No. Hwy. 86, Lakefield. Pre-registration is required, please call 507-662-5064, or email marilyn@ecologybus.org.
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JCC BBB (ABC) at Redwood Valley
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February, 17 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) at Redwood Valley HS
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Father/Daughter Dance
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February, 17 / 7:00 PM
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Community |
Jackson Women of Today are sponsoring a Father Daughter dance. Enjoy music, dancing, refreshments and friendships. Watch for more info closer to the date.
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JCC WR (V) Sec. Tourn. Maple River
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February, 18 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Wrestling (V) Maple River sectional tournament
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JCC Gym (V) Worthington Sec. Tourn.
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February, 18 / 12:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics (V) Sectional Tournament at Worthington
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Winter Games at PEBC
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February, 18 / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Community |
Come over to Sparks Park for some winter fun! Join a PEBC naturalist to rediscover the winter wonderland all around you. We will become snow detectives and track the animals at the park; we'll make snow art and snow forts, then head in for a winter craft and hot cocoa! Dress for the outdoors. For youth grades K-6. Pre-registration is required, call 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org. The Prairie Ecology Bus Center is located at 935 No. Hwy. 86, Lakefield, MN.
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Alpha Fire Dept Pankcake Feed
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February, 19 / 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Community |
The Alpha Fire Department will hold a pancake feed at the Alpha City Hall, with pancakes by the Jackson Lions Club. Free will donations will be received.
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Food for Kidz Chili cookoff
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February, 19 / 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Community |
Food for Kidz chili cookoff, annual fundraiser to support the meal bagging event this fall, will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church's Activity Center in Lakefield. There will be at least 13 chilis in 3 categories to sample and vote on, as well as vegetable beef soup, sweet breads, muffins, corn bread, Wheelers Bread, ice cream and beverages. A freewill donation will be received at the door.
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JCC MS Winter Concert
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February, 21 / 7:30 PM
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School |
JCC Band and choir will present their winter concert in the auditorium at the JCC MS in Lakefield. Concert admission is free; there will be a free-will donation at the door for the benefit of the music department.
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JCC Gym (V) State Tournament
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February, 24 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics (V) State Tournament
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Jackson County Art Show
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February, 24 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art show, sponsored by the Art Guilds, will be held at St. Wenceslaus Hall in the Good Shepherd School in conjunction with their dinner theatre production.
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Jackson County Art Guilds dinner theatre
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February, 24 / 6:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art Guilds will present their dinner theatre production of How to Talk Minnesotan, the musical, based on the popular book by Howard Mohr, at the Good Shepherd Hall in Jackson, MN. The dinner is being catered by Hi-Lo Club, Lakefield, and begins at 6 p.m., followed by the the show at 7 p.m. All dinner theatre tickets are reserved and must be purchased by 5 p.m. on Thursday, 2/23. Dinner theatre tickets are $25 and are available at Hilltop Video/Perkins Appliance, 410 2nd Street, Jackson, or by calling 507-847-5509. Show only tickets are $15.
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Solar & Alternative Energy program-PEBC
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February, 24 / 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Community |
Join guest speaker Gregg Heide and PEBC staff for this informative talk on using solar panels to power your home or farm! Mr. Heide, an Iowa-based advocate for farmer-owned alternative energy, will give a presentation on the large solar array he recently installed. He is an expert in investing in small alternative energy projects in both Iowa and Minnesota, so don't miss this unique opportunity to explore alternative energy options for your home or business! Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required, please call 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org. The program will be held at the Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Sparks Park, 935 N. Hwy. 86, Lakefield, MN.
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JCC GBB (V) Sectional Tournament
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February, 25 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (V) High Seed Sectional Tournament
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JCC Gym (V) State Tournament
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February, 25 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Gymnastics State Tournament
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JCC Wrestling (V) at Blue Earth
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February, 25 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC Wrestling (V) Blue Earth Sectional Tournament
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Jackson County Art Show
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February, 25 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art show, sponsored by the Art Guilds, will be held at St. Wenceslaus Hall in the Good Shepherd School in conjunction with their dinner theatre production.
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Sportsman's Night Out
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February, 25 / 5:30 PM
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Community |
Jackson County Ducks Unlimited Chapter is sponsoring a Sportsman's Night Out, an evening for all who enjoy the experience of the Minnesota outdoors, and who want to see our hunting and fishing heritage preserved. Come to the Horse Barn and Hunt Club for free hamburgers, brats, chips and free beer. Tickets are $25, of $15 for those 18 and under. No sales at the door; tickets are available at Pizza Ranch, Coast True Value, Jackson, Hi-Lo Supper Club, Horse Barn and Hunt Club. Raffle program starts when the doors open; there will be no live auction. Wear camo or blaze orange and get a chance to win a gun. For more info, call Andrew Ahrens at 507-840-0062 or Kyle Thaemlitz at 507-840-0550.
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Jackson County Art Guilds dinner theatre
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February, 25 / 6:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art Guilds will present their dinner theatre production of How to Talk Minnesotan, the musical, based on the popular book by Howard Mohr, at the Good Shepherd Hall in Jackson, MN. The dinner is being catered by Hi-Lo Club, Lakefield, and begins at 6 p.m., followed by the the show at 7 p.m. All dinner theatre tickets are reserved and must be purchased by 5 p.m. on Thursday, 2/23. Dinner theatre tickets are $25 and are available at Hilltop Video/Perkins Appliance, 410 2nd Street, Jackson, or by calling 507-847-5509. Show only tickets are $15.
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Jackson County Art Show
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February, 26 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art Show, sponsored by the Art Guilds, will be held at St. Wenceslaus Hall in the Good Shepherd school, in conjunction with the dinner theatre production.
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Jackson County Art Guilds Theatre
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February, 26 / 2:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson County Art Guilds will present their theatre production of How to Talk Minnesotan, the musical, based on the popular book by Howard Mohr, at the Good Shepherd Hall in Jackson, MN. Theatre tickets are $15 and are available at Hilltop Video/Perkins Appliance, 410 2nd Street, Jackson, or by calling 507-847-5509. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m.
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Blogging for Business internet class
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February, 27 / 9:00 AM
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Community |
Blogging for Business, 9 a.m. to noon OR 1 to 4 p.m. at the Windom Education & Collaborative Center (WECC), computer lab room #101, BARC, 1012 5th Ave., Windom. Blogs are simple, inexpensive ways for businesses to gain a credible online presence and reach their current and new customers. There are a variety of blogging tools available for business owners and many are free. Participants will learn the basics of good blogging, the tools available to make and update a blog, and how to promote your blog and business! To register in Windom, call 507-832-8383; or in Jackson & Worthington, call 507-360-9651, or email julie@rconnect.com. This workshop is offered by the Univ. of MN Extension in local partnership and is made available at no charge.
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JCC School Board meeting
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February, 27 / 5:30 PM
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School |
JCC School Board meeting
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JCC GBB Sectional Tournament
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February, 28 / 12:00 AM
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Sports |
JCC GBB (V) sectional tournament
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Chamber Open Forum
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February, 28 / 3:00 PM
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Community |
The Jackson Lodging Association is inviting business decision makers to an open forum to discuss the opportunities available for everyone by packaging our local services. We will meet in the breakfast area at the Americinn, Jackson. Please RSVP to the Chamber by calling 847-3867 or chamber@jacksonmn.com. Please call Pam at the Chamber with any questions, or Doug Johnson at 847-5400.
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JCC BBB (ABC) at Blue Earth
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February, 28 / 6:00 PM
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Sports |
JCC BBB (ABC) at Blue Earth
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Ice-Age Monsters of MN at PEBC
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February, 28 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Community |
Learn about the freakiest, biggest, meanest creatures that roamed Minnesota 15,000 years ago. Play games, make a craft in this ful-filled program. For youth in grades 2-6. Pre-registration is required, call 507-662-5064, or email marilyn@ecologybus.org. The program will be held at Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Sparks Park, 935 N. Hwy. 86, Lakefield, MN.
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