Sept. 2-4 2010, Teeter Toddlers Children's Consignment Sale.  The Sale will be held at the Rochester National Guard Armory Building.  Thursday September 2nd from 4pm to 8pm is my pre-sale for consignors and volunteers.  Friday September 3rd 9am to 8pm is the public sale opening day.  Saturday September 4th 10am to 3pm is final public sale day where most items will be half off.  www.teetertoddlerssale.vpweb.com or email: teetertoddlerssale@yahoo.com.

The 37th Annual Eagles National Softball Turnament will be held September 3 - 5, 2010 in Owatonna, MN, hosted by the Owatonna Aerie 1791.  The tournament will be a 3 game guarantee (double elimination/consolation bracket).  To enter the tournament, contack Ron at (507)451-3846 or Corky at (507)451-1745.  Entry deadline is August 25th, 2010.  Opening ceremonies and the opening game will be on Friday, September 3rd at 6:30pm on Diamond #1 at the Steele County Fairgrounds Softball Complex.  Also, the 1975 and 1985 Owatonna Eagles National Championship Softball Teams will be introduced during the opening ceremonies.

New Life Worship Center presents Brian Head Welch formerly of Korn with special guests Blank Page Empire and Senseless Beauty in concert on Saturday September 4th.  $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the door.  Doors open at 5:30pm.  For ticket locations and more information visit www.knlw.org or call (507)273-1418.

Take a walk through Quarry Hill Park on Saturday September 4th at 9am to see the new pond and the birds that are attracted to it.  Binoculars are available at the nature center.  Familes are Welcome.  Sponsored by Zumbro Valley Audubon Society.

The Minnesota Director of POW/MIA, David Gustafson, will be in Rochester September 6th to assist in a short dedication of the Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Bench that was recently installed at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester. They will also to remember National POW/MIA Day, the third Friday in September, by having Army Recruiter, James Doolittle, perform the POW/MIA ceremony.  This program will also include the dedication of the last 546 pavers that were ordered within the past two years and are now in place.  The public is encouraged to attend this solemn occasion Labor Day, Monday, September 6,  at 11:30 at the POW/MIA bench on the east side of the Memorial near the two cannons.
Following the program there will be a fund raiser for the SE Minnesota Honor Flight at VFW Post 1215, 16 6th St SW.
Brats, Hot Dogs, sweet corn and chips will be served from noon to 4:00 PM for $3.00. Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars will be performing from 12:30 to 2:30.  The public is requested to attend as all proceeds will go toward sending members of the “Greatest Generation”, our World War Two veterans, to Washington DC to see their Memorial with all their expenses paid.

The United Methodist Women on Dodge Center will be hosting a FREE Brain Training Basics presentation by LearningRx of Rochester United Methodist Church 20 1st St NE, Dodge Center 9/8/10 at 7 PM Please RSVP at kellyamunrud@gmail.com.

Alice's Beautiful Bees.  What's all the buzz about? Learn the value of the honeybee and its effect on ecology, agriculture and nutrition.  Sept. 9th, 6:30-8:00 pm, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center. 1001 14th Street NW, Rochester. $7.50 per person.

It's a ladies night out September 10, 6:30pm at Christ Community Church. Enjoy a blues/jazz concert by singer Sara Renner and Rochester's own Betsy Singer will be speaking. Grab a friend and register at cccrochester.org, ticket is only $10.

You won't want to miss The Big Party Downtown on Friday, September 10th at 7:00PM at the Shops at University Square. This unique fundraiser celebrates of a new partnership between three Rochester mentoring organizations: Bolder Options, Boys & Girls Club and Y Mentors.  The Big Party Downtown includes appetizers, free signature drink, cash bars, in-store specials, music by Hooker & Booker, silent auction, drawing for 100 bottles of wine, casino games, Cash Cab, raffle tickets (for cash prizes), art exhibition by Greg Wimmer with live auction, stage show and prize drawings!  The cost is $30.00/per person or $50 if you come early for the 6 PM VIP Reception. VIPs will meet Darrell Thompson and charity leaders, enjoy a free wine pour and exclusive appetizers and be entertained by the piano music of Dan Rengsdorf. Call 287-2260 or visit www.rochfamy.org to find out more and to reserve your spot!

Benefit for Hanna Hughes, Rookies Grill and Bar, September 11, 2010, 1:00pm - 10:00pm.  Hanna is 16 years old and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in April, a very aggressive bone cancer.  Though Hanna endured a series of chemotherapy treatments, the doctors' recommendation was to remove her right hip, pelvic bone, and leg on June 23.  Doctors are confident they have removed all cancer.  Hanna has been remarkably strong and positive in her recovery efforts but as you might imagine, in addition to several more months of chemotherapy, she has to learn an entirely new lifestyle.  Hanna's house is a split-level model with many stairs making it almost impossible for Hanna to move around in her own home.  This benefit will assist with the expense of providing a more Hanna-accessible home.  Hanna's story has touched so many people extending around the world as evidenced by the many entries on her Caring Bridge site.  She is determined to get back to life; like she says "I'm still the same person, just minus one leg".  Please help make this event a huge success - this is a very special girl and her family thanks you for any support you can give.

What: Creating Wealth: Stocking up for the long haul
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010; 10 a.m. %u2013 noon
Where: LaQuinta Inn
       1625 South Broadway
       Rochester, MN 55904
Cost: $25 includes materials and lunch
Register: www.royalneighborsfoundation.org or call (800) 627-4762, ext. 8348.  By attending this Creating Wealth seminar, women will gain confidence managing their finances by learning the principles and concepts related to investing, including risk, asset allocation, and diversification.

St. Paul's Church invites everyone to Carlson's Pillow Cleaning Service on Monday, September 13 from 7:00am to 3:00pm. at St. Paul's Church, 749 S. Main St., Zumbrota, MN. Pillows cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. Mobile unit-Same day service-while you wait! Custom-made NEW pillows and comforters for sale.

BDPA, Southern Minnesota 11th Annual Education and Scholarship Awards Banquet Sept. 11th at the Doubletree Hotel Ballroom 150 South Broadway Rochester, MN Annual fundraiser to support BDPA youth and community programs. Tickets: Students $30, Adults $45. To purchase tickets, contact Betty Hutchins at baphutchins@aol.com or Jongy Howard-Calvert at calvertjongy@aolcom.

The kickoff for the 2010-11 Youth for Christ Bible Quizzing season will be 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 11, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2911 18th Ave. N.W., in Rochester.  Information will be presented about the upcoming season. The evening will include a demonstration quiz and door prizes. Dessert will be served after the meeting.  Bible Quizzing encourages youth to learn Scripture in a fun, game-show format. This season, quizzers will be competing over their knowledge of the Gospel of John.  Meets are held the second Saturday of the month. The first meet will be on October 9. All meets are at Emmanuel Baptist Church.  For more information, call 282-2300 or visit www.rochesterbiblequizzing.org on the Web.

Hundreds of Rochester residents will be Champions for Alzheimer’s.  They are on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s disease at the annual Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk.  The event raises critically needed funds for the fight against Alzheimer's.  In 2009 the Rochester Memory Walk raised more than $36,000, contributing to more than $41 million raised by Champions nationwide, for care and support of those impacted and research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's.  Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am Registration, 10:00 am Opening Ceremony, 10:15 am Walk begins.  WHERE: Rochester Family Y, 709 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN.  To start a team or make a donation, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/memorywalk or 507.289.3950.  CONTACT: Gerise Thompson, Regional Director
1001 14th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 507.289.3950 or gerise.thompson@alz.org.

About the Alzheimer's Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.  For more information visit www.alz.org.

Swing for the Cure, Steven L lundy Golf Event for Leukemia Research.  18 hole Best shot tournament at Oak Summit Golf Course near the Rochester Airport. $70 per person. Registration 9:30am tee off 11 am.  Register by August 27th at http//:www.oaksummitgolf.com/leukemiaevent or call 507-285-9071. Best shot-flag events-prizes. Dinner by Olive Garden. Proceeds go to Leukemia and Lymphoma society as well as Mayo Clinic research for Blood Born Cancers. Silent Auction and Hole sponsors appreciated.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Saturday September 11, 2010. Rochester Family Y registration begins at 9 am and walk starts at 10:15 am. Visit http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/ for more information. Walk. Donate. Advocate.

KASSON, MN TO PARTICIPATE IN 3rd ANNUAL AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU FREEDOM WALK ON SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 TO REMEMBER 9-11 VICTIMS AND HONOR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT, FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHO PROTECT AMERICA'S LIVES AND FREEDOMS.  Begins at 4:00 PM at Kasson Fire Department, Main Street, ends at Kasson Veterans Memorial Park where there will be a small program. Food served at Kasson American Legion 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM.

Benefit for Eve Friedli, Sept. 12th.  Family event at Rookies Bar and Grill from Noon-7 pm.  We will have carnival games,bake sale, silent auction,raffles, band, and many more.  Eve was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2003. She just recently had her 3rd stem cell transplant with a long recovery time. This time has caused an even more of a financial burden on the family.

23RD ANNUAL HARVEST CLASSIC

The 23rd Annual Harvest Classic, a running race and charity walk to benefit the Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf, will take place on Sunday, September 12th at Silver Lake Park (east pavilion) in Rochester, MN.  Registration begins at 7:30 AM with the kids1-mile fun run race starting at 8:00 AM.  The 5K and 10K events will start at 8:30am. The event is organized by Mayo Medical School students and features a 10K, 5K, and 1 mile Kids Fun Run with prizes for winners.   All race participants receive a T-shirt and free refreshments on the day of the race.  Come join the hundreds of other runners/walkers who have made this an exciting and wonderful event for the past 20 years!  All proceeds are donated directly to Channel One, a local organization that provides meals to disadvantaged people in Olmsted County, including homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and struggling families. Registration is available online and day of race: Adults: $24 and Kids (12&under): $7.50.  For more details and great Silent Auction items, visit our website: www.HarvestClassic.com.

Meeting and Reading - A Book Discussion Group. Assisi Heights Spirituality Center.  1001 14th Street NW, Rochester. Sept. 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Book Selected: An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life by the Dalai Lama. Participants are responsible for reading the selection in advance of the meeting. $10 per person includes a free box lunch.
To Register: Contact S. Carol Marie Hemish at 507-280-2195 or carolmarie.hemish@myclearwave.net.

Laughs for Lupus, September 14th 7:30 pm.  Goonies Comedy Club, Rochester MN.  $25 advance sales, $35 after September 7th.  507-208-9614 or email theshannonkelly@gmail.com.

Fall Pork Chop Supper Sept. 15th, 4:30 - 7:30 PM.  Take Out Meals Available Tel. 374-6885 ADULTS $8.00 ADVANCE / $9.00 at the door CHILDREN ages 2 - 12 $5.00 ADVANCE / $6 at the door 2 AND UNDER FREE.  PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES: In Dodge Center:  Dodge Center Chiropractic, Fahning Insurance, John's Foods In Kasson: Country Pleasures Cafe.

Stewartville Fall Festival Sept. 18th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Downtown Stewartville next to Weber & Judd and Family Dollar. Farmers market with fresh produce, crafters market, and over 40 vendors, games & activities for children, musical entertainment throughout the day, Stewartville Fire Department, Olmsted Sherifff Department vehicles to see up close, great food and great fun! Come join the fun!

Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Come for a pancake breakfast and silent auction hosted by 5 local churches at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th St. NW, Rochester from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, Sept. 18th. This is a fundraiser for Kids Against Hunger, an international food relief organization that packages nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.  Enjoy "all you can eat" pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee for $6.00.  Kids 5 and under eat free.  Bid on themed baskets and various items at the silent auction. Stop by Hosanna's office to pick up tickets or call 507-285-0092 or e-mail: secretary@hosannalutheran.org for more information.

Northwest Dental Group and our volunteers are offering free dental care for people who need it - treating patients in need of fillings, extractions or cleanings.  The event will take place on Saturday, 9/18/10 at Northwest Dental Group. Starting at 9:00am, Northwest Dental Group and our volunteers will treat as many patients as we can service by 3:00pm. This will be first come first serve, so make sure to come early.  You must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Rochester Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run is Saturday September 18th at Essex Park in Rochester.  In addition to the scenic walk and run, there's also live music, refresments and a Silent Auction.  Lorie, Roger and Rhett Streeter are this year's Walk Ambassadors.  To learn more about how to participate or donate to the event, go to www.lupusMN.org.

Beth Moore Living Proof Live Simulcast at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 2703 9th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 9 AM to 4 PM, Sept. 18th, 2010.  For more informations please call the church of 507-289-1354 or visit: http://www.holycross-church.org/Women.htm for registration.

Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year on Sept 18th! All proceeds go to support the ministry and programs of Good Earth Village. There is something for everyone! Good Earth Village is located 6 miles northeast of Spring Valley, MN on County Road 8.  For more information contact (507) 346-2494 or email: info@GoodEarthVillage.org or www.GoodEarthVillage.org.

10th Annual St. Charles Threshing Bee. Sept. 18th & 19th Starting at 9am. Free admission.  Come and enjoy a glimpse of the past.  517 W. 1st Street. 1/4 mile N of Hwy 14 on Hwy 74. 507-951-9944 for info.

Christ Lutheran Church, Rochester, is hosting a "Spuds and Splits" dinner on Sunday, September 19, 4:30-6:30pm.  Dinner includes baked potatoes and banana splits complete with a variety of toppings.  Entertainment, provided by the "Singing Teapots," takes place at 6pm.  Dinner is open to the public.  Free will donation will be taken to support Christ Lutheran mission projects.  Christ Lutheran Church is located at 2904 20th Street SE, on the corner of Marion Road and 20th Street SE, in Rochester.  Call 289-0271 for more information.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church annual fall dinner and bazaar. Traditional turkey dinner plus sauerkraut served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m on Sept. 19th, 2010. Silent auction, cake walk, fresh produce, bake sale, grab bags and games.

The American Red Cross Mower County Chapter is offering a one-hour "CPR Made Simple" class on Monday, Sept. 20th at 9am at the Red Cross office classroom in Austin.  Cost is $25.00.  For more information, contact the American Red Cross in Mower County.

Hegre Lutheran Church Ham and Meatball Supper 9/22/10.  All you can eat ham, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, pickles, craneberry relish, pie and pan desserts, coffee, milk.  Cost $8.00 adults  $5.00 children 6 - 12 years of age.  Children 5 and younger Free.  Hegre Lutheran Church 51939 Hwy 56 Blvd  Kenyon, MN  55946.  Located on State Highway 56 - 4 miles north of West Concord - 6 miles south of Kenyon - near Skyberg, Minnesota.  Come for good food and fellowship!

EDUCATIONAL IN-SERVICE~FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Sept. 23rd at 1:00 pm: Salvation Army Community Outreach Programs Have you heard about Caring Partners, an adult day program that provides an array of services such as recreation, skill building, pet therapy, meals, and medication administration?  What type of food, financial, and emergency? Assistance is available?  Who can live in the Castleview Apartments?  Did you know that the Good Samaritan Health Clinic has Psychiatry, Psychology, Diabetes, Eye & Smoking Cessation Specialty Clinics, besides their general medical and dental services?  Find out about the numerous programs the Salvation Army has to offer! Presenters: Cindy Norgard, Social Services Director, Salvation Army Cindy Gove, Program Dir, Caring Partners, Salvation Army Wendy Evenson, Medical Clinic Coordinator Location: Elder Network, 1130 ½ 7th St NW, Suite 205, Rochester
Please note:  an elevator is available at the far end of the building Contact Renee Kreter at 285-5272 for more information.

The dates for 2010 Alanon Open Speaker Meetings are the following Thursday evenings at 7-8:30 p.m.: September 23rd, and October 28th.  Meetings are held at the Congregational Church-UCC, 965 17th Ave. SW in Rochester, MN.

Sept. 24 & 25, Dakota Country Dance Club's annual Fall Fest. A weekend of beginner - advanced dance workshops with professional instructors, information available on www.dakotacountrydanceclub.org.

Are you hungry and looking for a place to go for breakfast? Elder Network is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s North on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00–9:30 a.m.  Breakfast includes 2 pancakes, scrambles eggs, 2 sausages and your choice of milk, orange juice or coffee. $5.00 per person. All proceeds benefit Elder Network.  Please call (507) 285-5272 for tickets, which must be purchased in advance. Credit cards accepted.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announces it's First Rochester Purple Strides Event.  The 5K run/walk and 10K times run will take place at RCTC, Sunday Sept. 26th.  Registration begins at 9am and the walk starts at 10am.  The event will include children's activities, music, Silent Auction and more.  Early-bird registration is $20.00.  Find our more at: www.purplestride.org.

Shades of Green Hosta Society of SE MN Program "Exploring the world of Photography with emphasis on taking photos in your garden" Ken Harris, Photo Editor for the American Hosta Society.  FREE Visitors and area gardeners welcome.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 559 20th St SW, Rochester  7:00 PM on Sept. 30th.  visit: www.SOGHS.org for more information.