The Austin Police and Fire Departments are putting on their Fifth Annual Softball Game and 5K run at Todd Park on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Proceeds from the game will be given to the Austin Public Schools to assist in the cost of new security doors to keep our children safe.

New this year is the 5K run which will be run at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow at 11 a.m. and the softball game to begin at 12:30 p.m.

For more information and to sign up for the run contact Mark Walski at 507-460-1509.

If you wish to make a donation you can send a check to 201 First Street NE, Austin, MN, 55912. Checks should be made payable to the “City of Austin Police and Fire Trust Fund.”