The eighth annual Paint the Town Pink cancer research benefit will continue this weekend, and residents of Austin and the surrounding area will get several opportunities to show their support.

On Friday, you will get the opportunity to donate to cancer research via a KAUS Radiothon, then rock out at the Pink Rocks! Ventura Highway concert at American Legion Post 91.

On Saturday, you can go ice fishing at East Side Lake to raise money for cancer research, or you can head over to Rose Creek for a vintage snowmobile show and a silent auction at the Creek Bar and Grill. You can then swing dance the evening away or enjoy a drink at the Hormel Historic House.

Friday, Feb. 2 Events

Paint the AIR Pink KAUS Radiothon
6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1480 AM),
4-6 p.m. (99.9 FM)

Those   interested in donating to the Paint the AIR Pink Radiothon can make cash or check donations by calling 507-437-7666. Credit and debit card donations can be made at the Hormel Institute’s website, http://www.hi.umn.edu/

Pink Rocks! Highway to a Cure Benefit

8 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.

Local band Ventura Highway will perform at American Legion Post 91  in Austin. The doors will open at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge to see the show. For more information, call 507-437-1151 or 507-460-0259 or email gopttp@gmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 3 Events

Rose Creek Paint the Town Pink

All day

The Creek Bar and Grill will be host  the Rose Creek Paint the Town Pink fundraiser. The day will start with a free-will donation breakfast from 9-11 a.m. and will be followed by a silent auction from 12:30-9:30 p.m. There will also be a vintage snowmobile show at the bar. For more information, call 507-437-0206.

Fishing for a Cure

Noon to  2 p.m.

This ice fishing contest on  East Side Lake begins with registration at 11 a.m. The $15 entry fee includes drilled holes, bait, entry into door prizes and meal. Fishing starts at noon and ends at 2 p.m. The meal, silent and live auctions, and raffles will take place at the Eagles Club after the tournament. Everyone — including non-fishermen — is welcome to join in at the Eagles after 2 p.m.

Pink Swing!

6:30-9 p.m.

Learn how to swing dance during Pink Swing! at the Hormel Historic Home. Dylan Kaercher will give swing lessons at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Austin Big Band will perform from 7-9 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $15 per person. Call 507-433-4243 to learn more. Purchase tickets at the door or at www.hormelhistorichome.org/calendar.

Friday, Feb. 2

• Second Floor Art Galley Show – Julie Fakler and Ian Hanson, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Gallery show featuring the work of painter Julie Fakler and photographer Ian Hanson. Free admission. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Austin Packer Classic Bantam A, B Hockey Tournament, at Packer Arena. For more information, call 507-438-6777 or email http://tournamentdirectorayh@gmail.com/.

Saturday, Feb. 3

• Masonic Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon at the Austin Masonic Lodge. The Austin Masons host an all-you-can-eat pancake feed for $5 per person. Come and enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.

• Second Floor Art Galley Show – Julie Fakler and Ian Hanson, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Gallery show featuring the work of painter Julie Fakler and photographer Ian Hanson. Free admission. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Kids’ Studio – Heart Tree, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Mackenzie Bentzin. For kids ages 4 to 14; cost $5. To register or for more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Stick Time, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Packer Arena. Open ice time for kids to practice stick and puck handling skills. Sessions are $6. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Tech Tutor Time, 1-2 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Basic one-on-one computer tutoring provided for such things as setting up and using email, using web browsers, working in Google Docs or MS Word, searching the library’s collection, downloading eBooks, and assisting with projects in progress.  Not able to deal with viruses, fix hardware issues or do intensive troubleshooting. Bring your own device or use one of the library’s desktops. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

• Public Skate, 1:30-3 p.m. at Packer Arena. $4 to skate and $1 to rent skates. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Storytelling with Al Batt, 2 p.m. at the Austin Village Coop. Al Batt, storyteller, humorist and columnist, will be speaking. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Norma at 507-433-1310.

• Valentines Bingo, 5-9 p.m. at the Brownsdale Fire Station. Fund raiser to raise money for new air packs for the Brownsdale Fire Department. $1 per sheet and three games per sheet with cash payout. Fun for all ages. For more information, call Dave Pike at 507-567-2616.

• Austin Packer Classic Bantam A, B Hockey Tournament, at Packer Arena. For more information, call 507-438-6777 or email http://tournamentdirectorayh@gmail.com/.

Sunday, Feb. 4

• Super Bowl Sunday Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austin Masonic Lodge. Stop by to eat or get some to take with you. Sponsored by the Unity Chapter No. 29 Order of the Eastern Star. For more information, call 507-437-7292.

• Silver Prairie Bluegrass, 1:30-4 p.m. at Sweet Reads. Come enjoy a bluegrass performance from Silver Prairie Bluegrass. For more information, call 507-396-8660.

• Public Skate, 3:45-5:30 p.m. at Packer Arena. $4 to skate and $1 to rent skates. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Paint the Town Pink. Annual series of events to raise awareness of and funds for cancer research at The Hormel Institute.  For more information, go to www.hi.umn.edu, call 507-460-0259, or email gopttp@gmail.com.

• Austin Packer Classic Bantam A, B Hockey Tournament, at Packer Arena. For more information, call 507-438-6777 or email http://tournamentdirectorayh@gmail.com/.