The Hormel Historic Home has a number of holiday activities starting today and running through Saturday. For more information on any of these events, call 507-433-4243 or go to www.hormelhistorichome.org.

Holiday Card Party

The HHH will host a Holiday Card Party at noon today.

This is an annual holiday opportunity to enjoy playing card games while taking in the HHH’s festive decorations. The event includes lunch, home tours and fun. Cost is $10 per person.

Holiday Tea

Holiday Tea will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

This annual holiday event features a tour of the festively decorated HHH, live music, and a delicious holiday tea luncheon. Cost is $15 per person.

Holiday Open House

Come participate in the HHH’s Holiday Open House from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Tour the home and enjoy the holiday spirit. Be on your best behavior as there will be a special visit from the St. Andrews Sisters at 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per person; a cash bar will be available.

Soup and Santa

The HHH will hold its annual Soup and Santa and Soup, Snack and Santa events from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-2 p.m., respectively; however, both events are sold out.

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Schedule of Events

Friday

• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. For more information, call 507-433-2370.

• 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. 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.

• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. 15 games will be played, $12 per packet. For more information, call 507-219-2884.

• ArtRocks Open Jam Session, 7 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Meet and play with other musicians from around the area. House band sets up and is available for back-up; you bring your music, instruments, and energy. Cash bar available. For more information,  go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• “Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m. at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College. If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise. This modern interpretation not only puts a twist on the well-known fairy tale but also brings a new perspective to the classic musical comedy. Prince Dauntless hasn’t had any luck finding a bride, until along comes the unconventional Princess Winifred—but can she pass the test? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking story of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Some material may not be suitable for young children. For more information, call 507-433-0595.

Saturday

• Kids’ Studio – Clay Cupcake Trinket Dish, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Laura Brandenburg. For kids ages 5-10. Cost: $5. To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• “The Monster Dog” Discussion, 1 p.m. at Sweet Reads. Join author Carmen Tribbett and illustrator Katie Hunerdosse, who collaborated on the book “The Monster Dog,” a book that teaches about life with Alzheimer’s. For more information, call 507-396-8660.

• Czech It Out Meal, 5 p.m. at VFW Post 1216. Annual dinner featuring a delicious Czech meal of roast pork, potato dumplings, sauerkraut, corn, cake, and kolaches. Tickets are $20, and include chances to win door prizes and three grand prizes. Limited number of tickets available so get yours early. For more information, call 507-433-6039.

• “Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m. at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College. For more information, call 507-433-0595.

• Austin Bruins vs. MN Magicians, 7:05 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Tickets available at Hy-Vee, Holiday Inn, Games People Play, Jim’s Marketplace and Riverside Arena. For more information, go to https://www.austinbruins.com.

• Sola Fide Observatory Viewing, 8-10 p.m. at Sola Fide Observatory. Discover fascinating facts about the night sky at our improved, updated facility during our free observatory open house hours. For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

Sunday

• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 1:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. 15 games will be played, $12 per packet. For more information, call 507-219-2884.

• “Once Upon a Mattress,” 2 p.m. at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College. For more information, call 507-433-0595.