Applebee’s will donate 15 percent of your check to The Arc Mower County when you dine at Applebee’s in Austin from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Flier are available at The Arc office or online at www.thearcmc.org.

 The Arc in the Park picnic

Friends and families of The Arc Mower County will gather for an afternoon of fun from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Todd Park at the northwest pavilion. Picnic goers enjoy a delicious meal, activities and the opportunity to meet with friends, old and new. This event is for families who have children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The picnic is free for members and non-members of The Arc. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 20

 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast

The Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at The Austin Eagles Club.

Tickets are available at The Arc office or from any member of the Board of Directors

Ticket’s in advance are $8 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. At the door the price will be $9 and $6 respectively. Children 5 and under are free. Take outs are available.

 Jamey Helgeson is the Program Director at The Arc Mower County and can be reached at jamey@thearcmc.org or by calling 507-433-8994, Extension 102. You can also visit our website (www.thearcmc.org) and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thearcmc).