fundraisers

It's the 55th annual Owatonna Eagles Cancer Auction this weekend. The fun begins at 6PM Friday, February 3, and continues Saturday, February 4, at 4PM. Last year's two-day auction raised more than $41,000, with a final total of $44,083 being donated during this past January's Eagle Cancer Telethon...

There are a few fundraising events coming up as Southern Minnesota fights back against cancer. It's the 33rd annual Geneva Cancer Auction coming up the weekends of January 13 and 14 and January 20 and 21. The Friday night sessions at the Geneva Bar and Grill start at 7PM and the Saturday auctions begin at 2PM...

A number of friends and family have joined together in organizing a benefit for Dennis Wimer. Wimer was in a motorcycle accident in Owatonna in October. Since that time, Wimer has had three brain surgeries, a broken femur, a broken bone in the neck and fractured wrist...

The Owatonna Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place on Sunday, September 18, at Mineral Springs Park. Registration begins at 9AM with the opening ceremony at 10AM followed by the walk. You may choose the 1-mile or 3-mile route. The walk begins at the Mineral Springs Shelter and goes to Dartt's Park and back...

Come on out and support the Ellendale Fire Department on Wednesday, August 31. A meal will be served starting at 5PM at the Community Building. The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches with fire house beans and a salad bar. A silent auction of pies will be held from 5-6PM...

There will be several events this Saturday, May 14, to raise money for Suicide Awareness. Starting at 4PM and running until 8:30PM will be a silent auction at Reggie's Brewhouse in Owatonna. Items included will be Twins and Gopher items along with gift cards, certificates and Harley-Davidson items...

The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be in Faribault Labor Day weekend beginning on Wednesday, August 31, until Monday, September 5. The Faribault American Legion and Faribault Elks, VFW, SAL, 40-8, Marine Corps League, several other veteran organizations and Faribault Foundation are teaming up to give the Wall a deserving presentation...

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota will have their annual Bowl for Kids' Sake this weekend. You can bowl at J & J in Faribault on Friday, April 15, from 5-8PM or Saturday, April 16, from 9AM to 2PM at Sparetime in Owatonna. Go to Big Brothers/Big Sisters website to obtain pledge forms and information. ...

Linda Avery was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and lung cancer in August. In October she began chemotherapy after battling a collapsed lung. There will be a cancer benefit for Linda Avery on Saturday, April 9, at the Mazeppa Community Center, 121 Maple St...

The annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be served on Thursday, March 17, from 5-7PM at the Owatonna Elks Lodge. The menu features corned beef and cabbage, baby red potatoes, dinner roll and dessert. Proceeds will benefit the Patient Care Fund of the Homestead Hospice House...