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Jackson County Art Show
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March, 1 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Jackson County Art Show, Sponsored by the Jackson County Art Guilds at St. Wenceslaus Hall in Good Shepherd.
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Dinner Theatre - Rex's Exes
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March, 1 / 6:00 PM
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Rex's Exes - A Dinner Theatre Production by the Jackson County Art Guilds and catered by the Hi-Lo Club. Good Shepherd Hall. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Show only seating at 6:45 pm, Showtime at 7:00 pm. All Dinner tickets must be purchased by 6:00 pm Thursday February 28, 2013. Tickets can be purchaed at Hilltop Video/Perkins Appliance - 410 2nd Street or by calling 847-5509.
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Minnesota Monsters PEBC
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March, 2 / 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Who: Youth Grades 2-5
Minnesota Monsters...Sheets of ice a mile thick cover much of the continent. Huge, strange animals roam the cold, windswept plains: Woolly mammoths, giant sloths 20 feet tall, bears as big as a car! Welcome to North America - 15,000 years ago. Learn about the freakiest, hugest, meanest creatures to ever roam Minnesota in this fun-filled program.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org
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Jackson County Art Show
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March, 2 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Jackson County Art Show, Sponsored by the Jackson County Art Guilds at St. Wenceslaus Hall in Good Shepherd.
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Dinner Theatre - Rex's Exes
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March, 2 / 6:00 PM
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Rex's Exes - A Dinner Theatre Production by the Jackson County Art Guilds and catered by the Hi-Lo Club. Good Shepherd Hall. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Show only seating at 6:45 pm, Showtime at 7:00 pm. All Dinner tickets must be purchased by 6:00 pm Thursday February 28, 2013. Tickets can be purchaed at Hilltop Video/Perkins Appliance - 410 2nd Street or by calling 847-5509.
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Jackson County Art Show
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March, 3 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Jackson County Art Show, Sponsored by the Jackson County Art Guilds at St. Wenceslaus Hall, Good Shepherd.
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Community Theatre - Rex's Exes
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March, 3 / 2:00 PM
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Rex's Exes - Jackson County Art Guilds. Doors open at 1:00 pm, Showtime at 2:00 pm. Show Only Tickets $15.00. Good Shepherd Hall.
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WIC Clinic
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March, 4 / 12:00 AM
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WIC Clinics are held at Jackson County Government Center East, door #3 at 402 White Street. Child and Teen Check-up clinics held at Jackson County Government Center, Community Health Clinic Room, 402 White Street. For an appointment, call 507-847-2366. Immunizations are available by appointment for children based on eligibility by calling 847-2366 or 800-622-5207
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Phenology Fun PEBC
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March, 4 / 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Who: Youth Grade 3+/Adults
Phenology is the study of the cyclical nature of biological events as they relate to climate and season. Over time many people have kept track of events that have happened to create books like the Farmer's Almanac. Join us to learn about the art and science of phenology and the creative fun ways you can journal your observations to keep track of our natural events as they happen each year!
Pre-registration is required. Please call 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org
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JCC HS Band/Choir Concert
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March, 5 / 7:30 AM
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JCC HS Band/Choir Concert, HS Auditorium.
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JCC No School
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March, 11 / 12:00 AM
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JCC No School -Staff Development Day
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PEBC - Modge Podge Madness
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March, 14 / 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Modge Podge Madness
Who: Youth Ages 8 to Adult
Turn ordinary objects into works of art with this easy and fun craft program. Using Modge Podge, pressed flowers, and photos of nature scenes, we will decorate light switch covers, tile coasters, and more!
To register, contact Marilyn at PEBC 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org
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Jackson Farm and Home Show
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March, 16 / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to this year’s Farm & Home Show, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The show will be held at the JCC High School, in both gyms and the commons area.
We plan to have free pie, ice cream, milk and coffee available all day courtesy of our Farm and Home Show sponsors. The JCC FFA Chapter will be serving lunch on-site, as one of their major fundraisers. Last year over 65 vendors were at the show and well over 1000 people attended.
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JCC Early Dismissal
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March, 18 / 12:00 AM
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JCC Early Dismissal
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NW IA Area Singles Meeting
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March, 19 / 7:00 PM
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Community |
Spencer Northwest Iowa Area Singles regular monthly meeting will be Tuesday, March 19th, 7p.m., at the VFW in Spencer. This meeting is open to anyone single, widowed or divorced. Social events held monthly. For more information call Naomi (712)336-3496 or Teresa (712)240-2259
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PEBC- The Life of Birds
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March, 21 / 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Life of Birds
Who - All ages
It's a plane, it's Superman, no - it's a bird! Have you ever wondered why there are so many different shapes, sizes and colors when it comes to birds? Or how they can fly? Join the PEBC staff to learn the answers to some of these questions by exploring bird artifacts and how to identify some of the most common birds in Minnesota.
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Jackson Co. Conservation League Banquet
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March, 22 / 5:30 PM
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Jackson County Conservation League 23rd Annual Fundraiser Banquet at the Horse and Hunt Club - 46860th Street, Lakefield, MN. Tickets at the door - $25.00 Single Meal, $40.00 Banquet/Membership (2 meals), $150 Sponsor/Banquet (2 meals). 5:30 pm Social, 6:45 pm Dinner.
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Singing Saints Performance
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March, 22 / 7:00 PM
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The Singing Saints, a 52-voice concert choir of St Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Mo. will present a concert of sacred music at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield. A dinner to benefit the choir's tour will take place before the concert, serving from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Immanuel Activity Center. Barbecues, salads and ice cream will be served. A freewill offering will be taken, with supplemental funds provided by the Jackson County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Storybook Science - Splish, Splash...
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March, 23 / 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Storybook Science - Splish, Splash, Spring
Who: Pre-K thru Grade 1 (Pre-K must be accompanied by caregiver who attends free)
There is a smell of moisture and new life in the air. It won't be long and the season of spring will be upon us! Splashes of vibrant colors will be everywhere you look. Join us as we talk about animals migrating back to Minnesota, flowers that will be blooming, and the sounds of spring as we take a nature walk through Sparks Park.
To register, contact Marilyn at PEBC 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org
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Geology Rocks
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March, 23 / 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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PEBC - Geology Rocks
Who: Youth Grades 3-6
If you take all rocks for granite, then this program is for you! Learn how rocks are formed, what kinds of rock formations we have in Minnesota and how to identify several rock types. Just how hard are rocks, anyway? Which is the hardest? Which ones can we break with our hands? You'll discover the answer to these questions and many more through fun games and bizarre experiments! We'll become geologists for the afternoon as we test specimens to discover their secret identities!
To register, contact Marilyn at PEBC 507-662-5064 or email marilyn@ecologybus.org
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Lions Pancake Fiesta
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March, 24 / 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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The public is invited to the annual Jackson Lions Club pancake fiesta at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
The group is collecting old or used softball and baseball equipment and used eyeglasses as well as shoes for Soles for Souls. Items may be brought to the fiesta. Tickets are available in advance from any Lions Club member or may be purchased at the door.
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PTO Fundraiser-Pizza Ranch
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March, 25 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Members of the Riverside Parent-Teacher Organization and staff from Riverside Elementary School will host their annual fundraiser at Pizza Ranch in Jackson. PTO members will be assisting the Pizza Ranch employees with serving the families and friends of Riverside Elementary. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.
The PTO provides financial and physical support for many projects and events for the school such as school supplies, scholarships for students and volunteering for many activities.
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Lakefield EasterEgg Hunt
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March, 25 / 5:00 PM
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Come see the Easter Bunny at the Lakefield Easter Egg Hunt held at Pleasantview Elementary School, sponsored by the Lakefield Business Association. Free to children preschool up through second grade, accompanied by a responsible older person.
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ARC Meetings
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March, 25 / 6:00 PM
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ARC would like to invite all families and friends of individuals with disabilities to our upcoming informational and networking session. We are looking for public involvement and input to help better the lives of people with disabilities in our community. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every month at Jackson Pizza Ranch, 6pm. Please contact Julie Pederson with questions (507)662-6653.
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Brown Bag Lunch Program - Library
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March, 27 / 12:00 PM
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PAWS (Precious Animals Worth Saving) - Come and find out what PAWS is about and hear success stories, animals currently available for adoption, animals in the pound, and fundraiser information.
Brown Bag Lunch Programs are held at the meeting room in the Jackson County Library. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.
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JCC No School
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March, 29 / 12:00 AM
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School |
JCC No School - Spring Break
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Easter Egg Hunt!
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March, 30 / 2:00 PM
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Community |
22nd Annual Jackson Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt at the JCC Auxiliary Gym.
2:00 pm Registration, 2:30 pm Easter Egg Hunt.
Open to kids toddler - second grade. Drawings for bikes, trikes, and scooters!
Bring your Baskets!
Sponsored by the Jackson Women of Today and Jackson Community Businesses.
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