Turn your love of cars into an opportunity to honor United States veterans by attending the third annual River Rats Car Club Car Show Saturday at Lafayette Park.

“We’ve had anything from antique cars to modern hot rods to new cars and motorcycles,” said River Rats Car Club President John Devries. “It’s pretty much anything with four wheels.”

All proceeds will go toward paying for the Memorial Pavers at the Mower County Veteran’s Memorial.

“We don’t feel that someone who went through the service should pay for their own paver,” Devries said.

Food vendors will be present at the event. Beer and beverages will be available for purchase, as will crafts and swap meet items.

Entertainment will include games for children, live music and trivia.

Devries said a nitro car would also be on display.

For those interested in participating in the show, registration begins at 7 a.m. There is a $10 registration fee. The first 150 registrants will receive a pair of Army dog tags and a gift basket.

Devries said there is no limit to the number of vehicles that can be registered. The show begins at 11 a.m.

“It’s a good family activity in a nice setting,” Devries said “It’s a lot of fun for the family and there are a lot of nice cars.”

For more information, call Devries at 507-438-6635.

Aug. 18

• Eighth annual Doggie Dip, 6 p.m. at the Austin Municipal Pool. $2 for one dog and two human companions. Additional human companions are $1 each. No memberships accepted.

• “No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of Her Head,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. A musical play with a twist on the typical fairy tale: Sorcerer Wartsitch ruins the princess’ 21st birthday bash and causes a tree to start growing out of her head. The princess must solve a riddle to break the curse. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 14 and under. For more information, call 507-437-9078.

• Steele County Fair, in Owatonna.

• Gold Rush Days, in Oronoco.

Aug. 19

• Third annual River Rats Car Club Car Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lafayette Park. Registration starts at 7 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. For more information, see above or call John at 507-438-6635.

• Nature Community Art Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Stop in to see nature-inspired artwork by artists of all ages in the community. Each room of the Interpretive Center will have a different theme. Interested in submitting a piece? Visit www.hormelnaturecanter.org to learn more.

• Saturday Sweet Reads – Fairy Tales, 10 a.m. at Sweet Reads Books and Candy. Come in costume, listen to stories and meet surprise guests.

• “No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of Her Head,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. For more information, call 507-437-9078.

• Area Rollerblade Team Mixer, 6 to 9 p.m. at Packer Arena. The second and final home bout of the 2017 season. Will feature live roller derby action with skaters from around the area, including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. There will be a co-ed mash-up between the Southbound Rollers (and a few co-ed friends) against the mash-up of area skaters. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charity Jump Star Fitness of Austin. Doors and vendors open at 6 p.m. Action begins with the first whistle at 7 p.m. After party to follow at The Bakery Lounge in downtown Austin. Save your ticket stub for a “Buy one get one free” drink. Tickets at http://mnsbr.bpt.me or from any Southbound Roller team member. For more information, go to www.minnesotasouthboundrollers.com.

• Natural Community Talent Show, 7 p.m. at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Local acts will get the chance to share their talent in a one-night-only show outside at the Nature Center. Interested in being one of those lucky few acts? Visit the website to learn more. Limited to the first 12 replies.

• Steele County Fair, in Owatonna.

• Gold Rush Days, in Oronoco.

Aug. 20

• “No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of Her Head,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. For more information, call 507-437-9078.

• Steele County Fair, in Owatonna.

• Gold Rush Days, in Oronoco.