Community Calendar
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Pancake Benefit Feed
Who: Windom Lions Club
What: Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Benefit for Mason Behrens
Where: BARC located at 1012 5th Avenue, Windom
Date: Sunday- September 27th
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Cost: Suggested Donation $10
DETAILS: Breakfast is being served by the Lions Club. Anyone interested in donating items for the bake sale can contact Linda Kintzi at 507-822-2042. Mason Behrens. age 4. became seriously ill in February 2025 and was som diagnosed With Rett syndrome at just 17 months old. Rett syndrorne is a complex genetic disorder that typically appears between 6 and 18 months. It is most commonly diagnosed in
girls and is extremely rare in boys symptoms can include the loss of motor skills, communication abilities. and hand function, along with a
compromised immune system. Mason is one of fewer than 100 boys ever diagnosed with Rett syndrome. Since his diagnosis, Mason and his family have faced countless hospital stays, medical procedures, and appointments at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. Minnesota. In 2025 alone. Mason spent a total of 167 days in the hospital. While 2026 has progress and more time at home, the family continues to make frequent trips to St Paul for treatments and extended medical care. Mason lives in Windom with his parents, Jesse and Lisa Behrens, and his big sister, Haley, age 6. Your support will help ease the financial burden of ongoing medical expenses and remind the Behrens family that they are surrounded by a and supportive community that stands with them as they move forward in their next step in the fight. ALL PROCEEDS will be donated directly to the Behrens family to assist with medical expenses.
girls and is extremely rare in boys symptoms can include the loss of motor skills, communication abilities. and hand function, along with a
compromised immune system. Mason is one of fewer than 100 boys ever diagnosed with Rett syndrome. Since his diagnosis, Mason and his family have faced countless hospital stays, medical procedures, and appointments at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. Minnesota. In 2025 alone. Mason spent a total of 167 days in the hospital. While 2026 has progress and more time at home, the family continues to make frequent trips to St Paul for treatments and extended medical care. Mason lives in Windom with his parents, Jesse and Lisa Behrens, and his big sister, Haley, age 6. Your support will help ease the financial burden of ongoing medical expenses and remind the Behrens family that they are surrounded by a and supportive community that stands with them as they move forward in their next step in the fight. ALL PROCEEDS will be donated directly to the Behrens family to assist with medical expenses.
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**BINGO**
Who: Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
What: Gun BINGO
Where: The Den Bar and Grill located at 999 2nd Avenue Mountain Lake
Date: Saturday- October 24th
Time: 6pm First call
Cost: $100 per person (Limited # of tables)
DETAILS:This event is a fundraiser for the mountain lake chamber of commerce. We will play 10 games of bingo, each one is a chance to win a gun. There will be 3 bonus games with more chances to win. Over $7000 in prizes will be given away that night. All state and federal regulations will be followed, you must be 21 to attend. Cost is $100 per person. Limited number of tables reservations for a table of 8 will be accepted ($800). Transfers will be handled by Six Gun Sallys Gun Shop in Mountain Lake. It should be a night of fun and excitement. Only 100 seats are available. Reservations can be made or for more information, call Jason at (507) 822-0848 or stop in at Six Gun Sallys, 233 10th st N in Mountain Lake.
Sponsors: Bargen, Inc., MVTV Wireless Broadband, Peterson Pharmacy & Gifts, Six Gun Sallys Gun Shop.
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**2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Applications**
Who: DVHHS in Cottonwood County and Jackson County
What: 2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Applications
Date: Final Application deadline is October 2nd
For: Community Projects addressing effects of Opioids
Who: Businesses, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations and individuals with eligible projects serving Jackson and/or Cottonwood Counties.
How to Apply: Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services at dvhhs.org/opioid.
Cost: No cost to apply Applicants may request up to $24,000 from Jackson County and $24,000 from Cottonwood County,
DETAILS: DVHHS and the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council are accepting applications for community projects addressing the effects of the opioid epidemic. Funding may support initiatives involving prevention, treatment and recovery, harm reduction and law enforcement. The soft application period runs through August 28th, allowing applicants to submit questions and receive feedback. The final application deadline is October 2nd. Past funded projects and application information can be found at dvhhs.org/opioid.
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**“EV: Charge Up”**
Who: Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato located at 224 Lamm Street Mankato, MN 56001
What: New Exhibit at Childrens Museum
Date: Open NOW
For: Kids of All Ages
Cost: Can be seen with a Day Pass, Family Membership, Grandparent Membership, or Passport Membership
DETAILS: This exhibit features a child-sized electric vehicle and charging station that lets children explore how EVs work through play. Children climb into the driver’s seat, pretend to drive, and physically plug the car into a charger, just like a real electric vehicle! Through this simple, hands-on experience, kids learn that cars can run on electricity instead of gas, and start to pick up the basics of charging and clean energy along the way. This exhibit is great for learning how energy powers the things we use every day, and building early habits of curiosity and care for the environment. Daily admission is $13 per person, ages 1+ year. Children under the age of 1 year old receive free admission. Discounts are available for members of the military and those who qualify for our Access for All programs. For more information you can call 507-386-0279 or e-mail info@cmsouthernmn.org Or check out their website at https://www.cmsouthernmn.org Presented by the Olseth Family Foundation and Snell Motors
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Evening Fellowship
Who: Community Bible Church
What: Saturday Evening Fellowship
Where: Community Bible Church located at 500 Klein St. Mt Lake
Date: Every Saturday Evening
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free
DETAILS: The Community Bible Church in Mountain Lake has started a Saturday Evening Fellowship on Saturday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm. This is a casual church gathering where food is served and questions are welcome. If you would like more information contact the church at 507-822-6870.