KayKo Baton Studio students can't wait to "blast to the past" with YOU! Our recital theme for this year is "IN MY TWIRLING ERA!" The twirlers are excited to show you their new skills, new routines & sparkly costumes at our upcoming Spring Recital at the Upper Room! Come & CHEER on our local students! Friends, family, neighbors! Everyone is welcome & invited!  Monday, May 6th 5:45pm- Doors open for seating 6pm- The SHOW begins!  Entry fee- Bring a cash donation to be used for new learning equipment for the kiddos! Get a glimpse of what our classes look like! Come [...]

Help support the Marshall Food4Kids program with their Paint Party fundraiser May 6th, 7-9 pm hosted at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Marshall. Cost is $25 per person. All materials and supplies are provided, registration required. To register visit: www.SJMillerArts.com/events

The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm.  The monthly coffee is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  This month, we will have a special guest.  Deb Ahmann will present: “A Gold Star Family” at 2:00 PM. On June 19, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam.  Deb Ahmann, Tom’s sister, will share stories about her family and Tom’s life and service.  […]

Cottonwood & Wood Lake Community Rummage Sales May 9-11 Listings and Maps will be available the day before the sale at the Co-op in Wood Lake and Cottonwood or online at www.lakeview2167.com/communityeducation.

Join the Council of Catholic Women at Holy Redeemer Church Thursday, May 9th 11 am - 1 pm for their Spring Salad Luncheon. Advance tickets available at Hy-Vee and the Holy Redeemer Parish Center. Tickets are $12.  

Don't miss out on Power of the Purse, hosted by Women United of United Way of Southwest Minnesota—an event that blends fun with purpose! Beyond the glitz and glamour lies a more profound mission: every bid and raffle ticket purchased fuels Women United's impact initiatives. Together, we're championing programs that increase early childhood literacy. The 2024 Power of the Purse event will start at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 9th, at the 5 Family Ranch in Marshall, MN. The evening will feature designer handbags to be won in our online and in-person auction, enticing games of chance, raffles, and other treasures. […]

The University of Minnesota extension master gardener program has some gardening classes open to the public coming up all at the Lyon County Library. May 9th @ 6:30 p.m. - Out with the Ash and In with the New with Master Gardener & Forester Beth Collins May 18th @ 10:00 a.m. - The Trees that Help Us Breath: for kids in K-5 with Master Gardener Sue Morton   These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Founded in 1977, the program now includes over 2,300 active master gardeners in almost every county of the state of […]

On Saturday, May 11, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Living Word will be hosting a Women's Tea Party from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lower-Level Fellowship Hall! This year’s speaker is Mrs. Caedyn Martens! All ladies of any age are welcome to attend, so bring your mothers, daughters, aunts, neighbors, and friends! Please RSVP in Church Center or by contacting the church office no later than Wednesday, May 8. You are welcome to bring your own special teacup, we will have many provided. RSVP: https://livingwordmarshall.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2263687  

MAFAC presents its last 2023-2024 concert series performance"7000 Miles to Broadway" on Friday, May 17. Tony Award-nominee and original Jersey Boys star J. Robert Spencer takes you on amusical journey across genres and decades with his show "7000 Miles to Broadway" Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:00 pm, Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, 400 Tiger Drive. Tickets are also available at MAFAC, Hy-Vee and at the door.

The University of Minnesota extension master gardener program has some gardening classes open to the public all at the Lyon County Library. May 18th @ 10:00 a.m. - The Trees that Help Us Breath: for kids in K-5 with Master Gardener Sue Morton   These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Founded in 1977, the program now includes over 2,300 active master gardeners in almost every county of the state of Minnesota. For more information about Master Gardeners, visit extension.umn.edu/master-gardener. For more information about these classes, visit mlclibrary.org/events