Grieving the death of a spouse? Do you know someone who is? In the "Loss of a Spouse" seminar, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months after your spouse's death and how to survive the loneliness. Please join us at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall for the seminar, Wednesday, May 22nd from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For any questions you may have, call 507-532-5711

A Memorial Day program will be held at the Echo Community Center on Monday, May 27th at 10:30 a.m. Fagen flyover, color and honor guard at the cemetery following the program. Everyone is invited back to the community center for a potluck lunch.

The Marshall Fire Department is hosting a blood drive in the Fire Department Training Room Friday, May 31st, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Many open times are still available. Please consider donating if you are able to. To schedule your appointment head to www.RedCrossBlood.org.

The Lakeview Family, Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) invite you to attend their Dementia Awareness Walk Friday, May 31st from 5 - 8 pm at the Lakeview Football Field. Held in connection with the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network, the walk will be a fun and informational event for all ages. There will be activities for kids. T-shirts & concessions for purchase will be on site. Informational booths provided by the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network, Ace of Marshall, Avera Hospice, & Prairie Home Hospice. For up to date information on the event check out their event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/448741304357776?active_tab=about

Saturday, June 1st, 4:30 - 9:30 pm kick off June with the Burgers, Bands, & Brews event at the Central Park Band Shell in Tracy. Live music, pork burgers, & cold beverages. They'll have it all, cost is $15 and includes live music, meal & drink. Live music includes: Eric James 5 - 6 pm, Kayla Daniels 6 - 7 pm, & The 22nd Row celebrating the music of Elton John 7 - 9 pm.

The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, June 4 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.  For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

This summer Kids Eat Free with the Marshall Public School's Summer Food Service Program. Any child age 18 and under qualifies for meals at no cost. Meals include breakfast, lunch, & must be eaten onsite. June 5th - 28th the program is available at Marshall Middle School Mon. - Fri. Breakfast served 8 am - 8:30 am, Lunch served 12 - 12:30 pm. Please use door #14. June 10th - 27th & July 8th -25th the program is available at Southview Elementary Mon. - Thurs. Breakfast served 8:30 - 9 am, Lunch served 12 - 12:30 pm. Please use the main [...]

Thursday, June 6th have some Bingo Night fun with Sounds of Summer at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. It'll be a night filled with fun and amazing prizes, doors open at 5 pm, bingo action starts at 6. Hitching Post will be on site with pulled pork sandwiches and a cash bar available for additional purchase starting at 5 pm.   This event is hosted by Sounds of Summer & The American Legion.

Thursday, June 6th, 5 - 8 pm stroll on down to the Granite Falls downtown Riverwalk and enjoy the Granite Falls Makers Market. Over 30 creative vendors, food, drink, & live music by Clark Machtemes awaits for you to enjoy. For updates and further information check out their facebook event page or visit them on: www.granitefallsarts.org/makersmarket https://www.facebook.com/events/1736218110187845/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D