Friends of the Austin Public Library will be holding their Fall Used Book Sale at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Used books, as well as CDs and DVDs, will be available for purchase. There will be a special bag sale from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bags can be purchased for $5 each.

Are you a member of the Friends of the Austin Public Library? If so, you are invited to a special “members only” sale from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this evening. If you’re not a member, memberships can be purchased at the Austin Public Library for $10.

For more information, call 507-433-2931.

United Way Day of Caring

The United Way is allowing residents of Austin to help take care of Catherwood Home Child Care, the only childcare center in Austin that offers non-traditional hours. Residents can volunteer to help out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Work will include updating and repairing the building, organizing and landscape work.

Catherwood Home Child Care is located at 707 Fourth St. NW. For more information or to sign-up, visit www.uwmower.org.

Friday, Sept. 29

•Austin Community Playgroup – Llama: Celebration of Pets, 10-11:30 a.m. at Austin Congregational UCC. Llama on site today. Come and meet other parents, caregivers, and children in an informal, friendly, and fun environment. Please bring your own snacks. For more information, call Sheila at 507-399-1924.

•Bingo, 5:40-7:40 p.m. at the Austin VFW. Early Bird starting at 5:15 pm. Open to the public. For more information, call 507-433-6039.

•Seeing Voices – An Outdoor Art Projection Work by Jane Wunrow, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. During Austin’s Homecoming weekend Jane Wunrow, native of Austin and AHS graduate, will be exhibiting her art through means of visual projection on the exterior of the Paramount Theater. Jane’s art is grounded in pen and ink, moments of collage, and layers of gouache. Her aesthetic and conceptual approach is largely influenced by the fragmentary nature of dreams. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

Saturday, Sept. 30

•Mower County Senior Day, 8:30 a.m. to noon at various locates around Austin. Seniors needing help with projects around their homes can contact the Senior Center Chore Program. Projects should be able to be completed within 2-4 hours, homeowner or registrant’s contact must be present while project is being completed, supplies must be provided by homeowners, and volunteers will not be able to go on roofs or inside homes, for safety and liability reasons. Applications available at the Mower County Senior Center, or call 507-481-3333 for more information.

•2017 Regional Highland Cattle Show, 9 a.m. at the Mower County Fairground. Sponsored by the North Central Highland Cattle Association. For more information, contact Mark Schulz at 507-481-7367 or email mark@flatlandfarm.com.

•Saturday Sweet Reads, 10-11 a.m. at Sweet Reads Books and Candy. Come in costume, listen to stories, meet surprise guests. For more information, call 507-396-8660.

•Bob Ross Wildlife Oil Painting, 1-3 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Darlyne Paulson, a Bob Ross instructor, certified in landscapes, florals, and wildlife. She will be teaching our first Bob Ross wildlife oil painting that the ArtWorks Center has offered. Cost includes all supplies. For ages 16 and older. Cost: $80/per student. To sign up or for more information, call 507-434-0934 or go to www.austinareaarts.org.

•Date Night on the Wheel, 6-7 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Hjordi Danielson. For ages 16 and older. To register or for more information, call 507-434-0934.

•Austin Bruins vs. Minnesota Wilderness, 7 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! For more information, call 507-434-4978.

•Seeing Voices – An Outdoor Art Projection Work by Jane Wunrow, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. During Austin’s Homecoming weekend Jane Wunrow, native of Austin and AHS graduate, will be exhibiting her art through means of visual projection on the exterior of the Paramount Theater. Jane’s art is grounded in pen and ink, moments of collage, and layers of gouache. Her aesthetic and conceptual approach is largely influenced by the fragmentary nature of dreams. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

•Sola Fide Observatory Viewing, 9-10 p.m. at the Sola Fide Observatory. Learn about the night sky from our local experts. For more information, call Keith at 507-440-1244 or email imstar@smig.net.

Sunday, Oct. 1

•Pancake Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams. Free will donation. Gift baskets available. Fundraiser for the Cedar Court Apartments and Assisted Living carpet replacement project.