The annual Doggy Dip will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Austin Municipal Pool.

Thursday is the last day for public swimming at the pool, according to Austin Park and Recreation Director Kim Underwood. The Doggy Dip is the last chance to use the pool before it closes for the season.

Underwood said the water level will be below the skimmers to avoid anything getting into the filtration system.

Those that wish to participate in the Doggy Dip must follow these rules:

• Dogs must have updated vaccination tags. Owners will be required to sign a waiver stating vaccinations are up to date;

• Owners must pick up after dogs;

• Any dog (or human) that acts aggressively or inappropriately will be required to leave; and

• Dogs are only allowed in the main pool (Splash Pad will be closed).

Cost is $3 for one dog and two human companions. Any additional person is $1. No memberships will be accepted for this event.

For more information, call 507-433-1881.

River Rats Car Club Car Show

The Fourth annual River Rats Car Club Car Show honoring U.S. veterans will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Lafayette Park.

The entry fee is $15 with registration running from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dog tags will be given to the first 150 entered participants. Voting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and awards will be given at 3 p.m.

Other activities include musical performances, hot wheel races, craft fair/swap meet, food, games, silent auction, magic, beer gardens and prizes. For more information, call 507-438-6635.

Steele County Free Fair

Looking to get out of Mower County for a bit? The Steele County Free Fair is in full swing from now through Sunday in Owatonna.

Grandstand events include:

• IMP Auto Cross – 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16

• NTPA Tractor Pull – 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17

• Antique Tractor Pull – 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 18

• Enduro Race – 6 p.m. on Aug. 18

• Demo Derby – 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 19

For more information, visit http://scff.org/.

Schedule of Events

Friday

• Junkdrawer Cardboard Creations – Catapult, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Sign-up required – limited to 12 participants. Must be grade 4 or above, or accompanied by an adult who will do the cutting. For more information or to sign up, call 507-433-2391.

• Rollback to the 50s, noon at the Mower County Senior Center. Dig deep in the back of your closet for that favorite outfit from the 50s, and join the gang at Daddy-O’s Diner (hippies, use the side door!). Enjoy hot beef commercials with peas and carrots, and fun desserts (pineapple upside down cake or cherry coke cupcakes). Members for $9 and non-members for $10. And check out the great photo op. To sign up or for more information, stop by the Senior Center front desk or call 507-433-2370.

• Knights of Columbus Bingo, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. Knights of Columbus will be running bingo games at the Senior Center now. Cost is $12 for 12 games. For more information, call 507-219-2884.

• Chateau Speedway – Weekly Racing and Mini-Mods, 7 p.m. at Chateau Speedway in Lansing. USRA Modifieds, USRA B-Mods, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, Hornets and Pure Stocks plus Mini-Mods. For more information, go to www.chateauspeedway.com or call 507-433-8238.

• “Stuart Little,” 7 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. The heartwarming classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little who was born into an ordinary New York family. Tickets $6 for youth 14 and under, $10 for adults. For more information, call 507-433-1931 or go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org.

Saturday

• Nature Art Show Open House, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. The public is invited stop in and see nature-inspired art from community members of all ages. From sculptures to photographs and everything in between, the rooms of the Interpretive Center will be lined with art for visitors to enjoy. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

• Tech Programs for Youth – Circuits, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Austin Public Library. Monthly program in the Programming Room. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

• Tech Programs for Youth – Hour of Code, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Monthly program in the Programming Room. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

• MN Southbound Rollers vs. Kampeska Krushers, 6 p.m. at Packer Arena. Local Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby team dedicated to being everyday role models in giving back to the community by volunteering, fundraising, and local outreach. This bout benefits Mission 21. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMNRollerDerbyGirls/.

• Natural Community Talent Show, 7 p.m. at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Follow-on to the day’s Natural Community Art Show, when local talent takes to the stage behind the Interpretive Center to continue the nature theme through music, comedy, and dance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit in the grass. The Interpretive Center be open during the talent show. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

• “Stuart Little,” 7 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. The heartwarming classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little who was born into an ordinary New York family. Tickets $6 for youth 14 and under, $10 for adults. For more information, call 507-433-1931 or go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org.

• Sola Fide Observatory – Moon, Venus Viewing, 9 p.m. at Sola Fide Observatory. Learn about the night sky from our local experts. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

Sunday

• “Stuart Little,” 2 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. The heartwarming classic tale about a mouse named Stuart Little who was born into an ordinary New York family. Tickets $6 for youth 14 and under, $10 for adults. For more information, call 507-433-1931 or go to www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org.