With school around the corner, this Friday marks the last chance to attend Jammin’ at the Bandshell.

This popular event, which will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Bandshell Community Park, allows musicians and singers of all ages to perform two songs with back-up band Ventura Highway. There’s a sign-up sheet to get on the list. If time allows, musicians and/or vocalists can perform again later, but it’s important to give everyone time to shine.

If you’re inspired to perform but didn’t bring along an instrument, don’t worry; the band will let you play their instruments.

Ventura Highway members putting on the event are Scott Jasmin, Scott Anderson, Mark Conway, Pete Wangen and John Steffel.

Those who wish to participate are strongly encouraged to bring four to five music charts for the songs they want to perform. Another option is to send the song information in advance via the Jammin’ at the Bandshell Facebook page, www.facebook.com/jamminatthebandshell/. The Facebook page also contains details and updates in case of any questions about the weather on Jam nights.

Those who participate are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers with treats, beverages, sunblock, etc. No food or beverages will be sold on the premises. This is a free event, but a free will offering will be collected to help with production costs.

The ArtRocks Open Jam Session will return to the Austin ArtWorks Center on Sept. 20. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

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Rummage, Bake and ‘New’ Quilt Sale at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church in Austin will be hosting a rummage, bake and “new” quilt sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 31. Visitors will have the opportunity to get great deals on items. Sloppy Joes, bars and coffee will be served. Saturday is Bag Day.

The event will be held in the Social Hall. The proceeds will be disbursed by the Woman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

For more information, call 507-433-3445.

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Packers Football returns

The Austin Packers football team will be playing their season opener at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, against the Faribault Falcons at Faribault High School.

Hayfield plays at Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons at 7 p.m. Thursday night. The rest of this Friday’s games include:

• Lyle-Pacelli at LeRoy-Ostrander
• Southland at Houston
• Blooming Prairie at Rushford-Peterson
• Kingsland at Grand Meadow, 7 p.m.

Packers Home Schedule

• Sept. 6: vs. Mankato East
• Sept. 27: vs. Winona
• Oct. 11: vs. Northfield
• Oct. 16: vs. Albert Lea

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Schedule of Events

Friday

• Soup and Salad Bar, 4:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. Enjoy soup and a full salad bar with all sorts of goodies – lettuce with all the toppings and at least two other salads and breads. Soup and salad plate one trip – $4, or all you can eat for $8 (clean plate every time). For more information, call 507-433-2370.

• Chateau Speedway – Season Championship, 7 p.m. at Chateau Speedway in Lansing. First green flag at 7:15 p.m., with USRA A Mod, USRA B Mod, WISSOTA Midwest Mod, WISSOTA Street Stock, Hobby Stock, Hornet and Mini Mod. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for pre-teens, free for under 5. For more information, call 507-440-8238.

Sunday

• Chateau Speedway – Labor Day Special Event, 7 p.m. at Chateau Speedway in Lansing. First green flag at 7:15 p.m., with USRA A Mod, USRA B Mod, WISSOTA Midwest Mod, WISSOTA Street Stock. Increased Purse Night highlighted by $1,000 to winner of A Mod. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for pre-teens, free for under 5. For more information, call 507-440-8238.