Submit your calendar event by emailing Eric Johnson at eric.johnson@austindailyherald.com

NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS SITUATION, EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Lunchbox History Series, noon at the Mower County Historical Society. For more information, visit: www.mowercountyhistory.org/

Ruby’s Pantry, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds. $22 in cash, two boxes, baskets or totes. Registration is at 4 p.m., and distribution begins at 5 p.m.. For more information, call 1-507-433-3445.

Cedar River Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at 501 Oakland Avenue East. For more information, email: cedarriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com

ArtRocks Open Jam, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 1-507-434-0934.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Agricultural Field Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cotter Farm, 50203 205th Street, Austin. For more information, email: cotterfarm@hotmail.com

The Power of Food, People and Purpose, 6-9:30 p.m. free outdoor concert on Main Street next to the Spam Museum featuring American Idol winners Chayce Beckham and Phillip Phillips.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

North Central Highland Cattle Show, Mower County Fairgrounds. For more information call 1-507-433-1868 or visit: www.nchca.org.

2nd Annual Hemp and Food Health Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cotter Farm, 50203 205th Street, Austin. Event focuses on soil health impacts on food health and human health. For more information, email cotterfarm@hotmail.com.

Pride of MN Boer Goat Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 1-507-433-1868 or visit: www.prideofmnboers.com.

KSMQ 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1-9 p.m. on Main Street. Celebrate KSMQ’s new Broadcast Center with free family entertainment and food available through restaurants and food trucks with Tonic Sol Fa rounding out the evening.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

100th Anniversary of the Austin Noon Kiwanis, 5:30 p.m. social hour, cash bar, 6 p.m. dinner followed by a program of memories, stories and “tales.” Cost is $35 per person. RSVP by Sept. 14 to Laura Tjomsland, secretary at Kiwanis Club PO Box 492, Austin MN, 55912 or by email at viola212@gmail.com. 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22

Cedar River Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at 501 Oakland Avenue East. For more information, email: cedarriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Lucinda Williams and her Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Historic Paramount Theatre. For tickets or more information, visit: www.austinareaarts.org or call 1-507-434-0934.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

Fall Harvest Celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mower County Historical Society. Proceeds from the benefit go toward supporting the Mower County Historical Society. For more information, call 1-507-437-6082.

LIFE Mower County 70th Anniversary Dance, 2-4 p.m. at the Veterans Pavillion (Main Street South and Ninth Place SW, austin. Theme is Hawaiian Lua. Help life reach their fundraising goal of $1,952. For more information, visit www.lifemowercounty.org/70th anniversary.

Fourth annual Pay it Forward “At Your Service” Dinner, 5-10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center. $40 per ticket. Limit of 100 tickets available. Event includes live and silent auction as well as entertainment and music. For more information, visit: https://payitforwardtng.org.

Sola Fide Observatory Open House Night, 9-11 p.m. at 53600-53734. Dependent on the skies. Find updates and more information at: https://www.hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory.html. 

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

Cedar River Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at 501 Oakland Avenue East. For more information, email: cedarriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Llamapalooza, at the Mower County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit: www.MWLA.FORCE.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

Llamapalooza, at the Mower County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit: www.MWLA.FORCE.com.

Fall Craft and Vendor Event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Will feature over 60 vendors. Interested vendors should contact Canedo Event Planner at 1-641-430-1380.

“Mamma Mia!” 6 p.m. at the Southland School Theater in Adams. Adults $8 and students $6. Reserve tickets at www.losmusicalreservation.com. For more information, call 1-507-440-3060.

Austin Symphony Orchestra – “Octoberfest,” 7-9 p.m. Fundraiser to support the Austin Symphony Orchestra. For more information, visit: www.austinmnsymphony.org/

Sola Fide Observatory Open House Night, 8-10 p.m. at 53600-53734. Dependent on the skies. Find updates and more information at: https://www.hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory.html. 

SUNDAY, OCT. 2

Llamapalooza, at the Mower County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit: www.MWLA.FORCE.com.

“Mamma Mia!” 2 p.m. at the Southland School Theater in Adams. Adults $8 and students $6. Reserve tickets at www.losmusicalreservation.com. For more information, call 1-507-440-3060.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Eleventh Darren Dash 5K, 10 a.m. start at Lafayette Park, with water stops and post race refreshments. Event raises money for scholarships. Register online at www.darrendash.org or at Lewis Physical Therapy (1700 17th Street NW, Suite 2D in Austin. Packet pick-up will be the morning of the race from 8-10 a.m.

“Mamma Mia!” 6 p.m. at the Southland School Theater in Adams. Adults $8 and students $6. Reserve tickets at www.losmusicalreservation.com. For more information, call 1-507-440-3060.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9

“Mamma Mia!” 2 p.m. at the Southland School Theater in Adams. Adults $8 and students $6. Reserve tickets at www.losmusicalreservation.com. For more information, call 1-507-440-3060.