Community News

Rice County Farm Bureau along with Hy-Vee Foods is coordinating an event in observance of Food Check-Out Week from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the Hy-Vee Foods in Faribault.

The Rice County Public Health Nursing Service has announced important dates in March.

The Dressbarn at Medford Outlet Center is participating in a nationwide women’s clothing donation drive to assist women transitioning into the workforce.

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will host a Seder Meal at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Third Street N.E., Faribault.

A pet adoption event, sponsored by SAFE Sanctuary animal rescue group, is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Faribo West Mall near the restrooms.

The Cannon River Watershed Partnership invites the public to the final night of the alternative agriculture speaker series from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at St.

The American Association of University Women will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at District One Hospital (classrooms B and C), 200 State Ave., Faribault.

Join River Bend Nature Center naturalist Barbara Hurley from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 to find out more about bugs in winter.

There will be a teen dance from 8-11 p.m. Sunday at the Faribault Moose Lodge, 1810 Fourth Street N.W. The cost is $5 and tickets will be available at the door. All those under age 21 are welcome.

The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Culver’s, 960 Highway 3 S., Northfield.