‘Murder Room’ kicks off busy weekend
Published 10:19 am Thursday, July 14, 2016
An enjoyable weekend is coming up. From a 1950s-themed car show at the legion to a family fun night at the Austin Municipal Pool, there will be plenty of options to go out with friends and family this weekend.
1. The Murder Room
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre of Riverland Community College
Summerset Theatre’s second 2016 production is zany spoof of British murder mysteries featuring a cast in “a plethora of hilarious situations.” For tickets and more information, contact the box office at 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.
2. Third Annual Austin Clean Water Festival: Clean Water Service Day
Events running from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.
To wrap up the week-long program Water Festival, clean water service day will have events such as a river clean up at 8:30 a.m., a staff led water quality testings at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a no dumping/drains to river program from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and a sewage treatment plant tour at 2 p.m.
3. LeRoy Summerfest
All day in LeRoy, Friday-Sunday
Food, Entertainment, sports, races, carnival games, vendors and more. Interested vendors can contact Dave Perkins at 507-273-5815. For more information, email cityclerk@visitleroy.com or go to www.visitleroy.com.
4. Family Fun night
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday the Austin Municipal Pool
Music, games, prizes and DJ DeeAnn Randall. Free event, sponsored by the VFW, DAV and American Legion. For more information, call 507-433-1881.
5. Spruce Up Austin Yard and Garden Tour
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at various locations in Austin
This self-guided tour will show off gardens and yards throughout Austin. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the event and are available at The Hardy Geranium, Berg’s Nursery, SuperFresh Garden Center and Dolan’s Landscape. For more information, go to www.spruceupaustin.org.
6. Sola Fide observatory viewing
9 p.m. Saturday at the Sola Fide Observatory
Learn about the night sky from local experts. For more information, call Keith at 507-440-1244 or email imstar@smig.net.
7. Fight for Ferch benefit
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Austin Eagles Club
Fundraiser for Jason Ferch, an Austin resident and Mower County Health and Human Services case manager who has been in the hospital for several months facing various health complications. The benefit includes a silent auction, bake sale, raffle and serve burger baskets.
8. Fourth annual American Legion Classic Car Show
Registration from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and show is from noon to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 91.
Food, ’50s and ’60s music, silent auction, raffles, games, bake sale and more. Entertainment will be in the club after the show. Entry fee is $10 and additional cars will be $5 each. For more information, contact the American Legion at 507-437-1151.
9. Packer Classic Golf Tournament
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the Austin Country Club
This fundraiser for the Austin Public Education Foundation aims to raise money to provide educational opportunities for students at the Austin Public Schools. For more information, contact Brigette Rambadt at 507-460-1938 or email brigette.rambadt@austin.k12.mn.us.
10. Hormel Historic Home Peace Garden Concert: The Bazillions
6:30 p.m. Monday at the Hormel Historic Home
Free event full of kid-friendly rock ’n’ roll from Twin Cities parents and educators who will bring songs to life through illustration, animation and activities. Bring some thing to sit on. Rain site: HHH Banquet Hall. For more information, call 507-433-4243.