A drop-in time to share with others who are experiencine grief.

Saturday 10am - 8pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm

4H Building
Olmsted County Fair Grounds (Graham Park)
Rochester, MN


$2.00 door donation

Craft classes for all ages will be available. Face Painting, frybread making, etc.
Schedule to be announced.

Authentic handmade Native American foods and crafts available for sale.

Stephanie Erdman and the Legends Band play music of Dottie West, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette!


Barbara Jean --- Keyboards, vocals
Neil Lang --- Pedal Steel
Jack Beighley --- Guitar
Merle Krause --- Drums

Tickets ON SALE NOW!
$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Call RCT Box office at 507-282-8481 or visit RCT website at www.rochestercivictheatre.org for tickets!

Choral Arts Ensemble is pleased to present the men of Cantus in concert at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester. Recognized as one of America's finest professional male vocal ensembles, Cantus performs programs that span many periods and genres, including chant, Renaissance music, contemporary works, art song, folk, spirituals, world music and pop. Prior to the concert will be a special Founder's Dinner, honoring CAE founder Rick Kvam ($150/person). Tickets for the concert only are 25(adult)and $15(student).

Seasoned Minnesotans may claim that nothing about a Minnesota winter could suprise them, but statistics say otherwise. That's why the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and a group of seven partners annually sponsor Winter Hazard Awareness Week. This year's event, from Nov. 9-13, focuses on preparedness and prevention, and adds a new Winter Photo Contest.

A major compnent of the event is a fact-filled website at www.winterweather.state.mn.us. Information for media and public safety professionals, families, teachers and children is organized by safety topics that include outdoor activity, indoor air, cars and travel, and fire prevention. The site includes statistics on each topic, along with downloadable artwork, fact sheets and workbooks. Contributors include state departments of Safety, Health and Natural Resources, the Minnesota Safety Council, the American Red Cross and the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.

A new addition to the Winter Hazard Awareness Week even is the "What's Your Winter?" online photo contest. The sponsors invite amateur photgraphers to submit photographs in four categories: Mother Nature, Winter Holidays, Kids in Winter and Outdoor Winter Sports, Age divisions are 15 and younger, and 16 and older, with a grand prize in each division and a prize for first, second, and third place in each category. Submissions will be displayed on the Winter Hazard Awareness Week website. The prizes inclue a Red Cross Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit, a pocket digital camera, a first aid kit and all-weather flashlight, an LED glow-stick/whistle and other items. A link to contest rules in on the Winter Hazard Awareness website.

Wade Setter deputy director of the Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, encourages Minnesotans to spend some time on the site. "This website isn't a safetly lecture," he says. "It's more like a new look at Old Man Winter, and a great place to browse. In addition to some srprising statistics, there are safety tips and a great way to share those winter photos you're proud of."

There's another advantage, as well. It could save your life this winter.

Task force members and interested parties will be brieged on Minnesota Justice Information Services projects designed to improve criminal justice information sharing. Task Force Chair Paul Beaumaster, Minnesota Justice Information Services Executive Director David Johnson and Connie Larson, Cally Jo Larson's mother, will be available for media interviews between Noon and 1:00 p.m. The media is welcomed to attend the entire event.

This conference highlights criminal justice community innovations including the new eCharging service. It also includes information on progress of the Task Force's mission to assist the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Policy Group in creating a framework for integrating criminal justice information systems in the state of Minnesota.

This deliecious fundraiser is benefitting Angelfood Ministries, The Ronald McDonald House, Paws & Claws, Camp Companion, Rochester Women's Shelter, and the Rochester Civic Theatre.

Please join us on November 12, 2009 at the Mayo Civic Center's Grand Ballroom in Rochester, MN. This event takes place between 11 am through 8 pm with hourly entertainment.

Please join us for a delicious time! Details are on www.rochesterwomenoftoday.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The next Concert would be December 3rd,2009

Shattuck-St. Mary's Scholl in Faribualt Presents a conert of Scottish fiddle and cello music featuring Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas this week as part of the school's acclaimed Acoustic Roots Music Series. The performance takesplace on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 pm. The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, one of the most respected of Scotland's fiddlers, and the sizzlingly-talented young California cellist Natalie Haas produces a strong, gorgeous musical conversation. The concert is at 7:30 pm in Shattuck-St. Mary's historic Newhall Auditorium. For tickets, Contact the Shattuck-St. Mary's box office at (507)333-1620
The next Acoustic Roots Musical Series conert features Peter Ostroushko with his band for the program "Holiday in the Heartland" in December 3rd.

every friday

This is a FREE clas for everyone to attend.Bring in your paints and crafts projects. We will have paint on hand for those who need it, also projects are available for normal fee such as gift boxes, wooden items and more to paint. Painter Linda Hahn will be there to give great ideas and to help with projects.

Austin Area Landlord Assn. meets on third Mondays of month

Scott K. Springer, Speaker
Attorney at Law
Round Table Legal Discussion, Bring your legal questions and get answers.
November 16th Austin Holiday Inn 6:00 PM buffet 7:00 meeting
Guests and new members WELCOME
Call 507-433-1948 or 433-1866 for information

Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna, Minn, starting August 17, 2010 and ending August 22, 2010. Held at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna. Merriam Midway Shows with over 30 rides. Free act twice daily on the Midway..."The Galaxy Girl" on the highest sway pole in the world. 3 free entertainment stages, over 100 food stands, over 300 indoor displays, handicapped accessible. Grandstand shows include Motocross racing, stock car races, demo derby and more to be scheduled.

An open audition for RCT's main production in January, "DOUBT" will be held at the Rochester Civic Theatre on Nov 17 and 18 at 7:00PM.

We are looking for 4 actors and here are the cast descriptions:
1 male (35-45) A Priest facing a difficult situation.
1 Female (50s) A Principal fighting for what she believes.
1 Female (25-35) A Young teacher torn between belief and hope.
1 Female (African American, 20-40s) A Mother facing impossible choices.

Show dates: January 15 - 31, 2010
(No show on Jan 17)
Show times: Thurs at 7:30pm, Fri/Sat at 8:00pm, Sun at 2:00pm

Director: James Douglass

* Rehearsal dates will be announced at the audition.
* A script is available to check out with a small deposit fee at the box office. The script must be returned by Friday, Nov 13.
* We can arrange the private audition if you are unable to attend those dates. Please call us at 507-282-8481 before Nov 9 and leave your name and phone number for the director.

Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast at the Village Cooperative. RSVP 433-1310. The Village Cooperative is a not for profit community. It is more than just a neighborhood - this lifestyle is designed for the active and independent senior, 55 years and older, looking for a maintenance free and secure community. Join us for breakfast with some of our members and learn about the unique financial opportunities of living in the Cooperative with friends and neighbors. Discover the affordability of cooperative housing when we break out the monthly fee to show you what your money pays for and how the cooperative runs, as a not for profit community. You will learn all about the many benefits waiting for you in this affordable senior housing cooperative. Many homes will be open and available to tour. Members will be available to answer questions and share testimonials about their new lifestyle.

Julianna and the Blue Lotus Middle Eastern Dancers will be back in the lobby stage at Rochester Civic Theatre!
The drama and beauty of the seasons depicted through dance.

Ticket: $7
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby Stage/ 20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Tickets ON SALE NOW! Call Julianna at 507-358-3330 or e-mail at juliannabellydance@yahoo.com for tickets and information!

Christ Episcopal Church will be providing a FREE lunch on Saturday to the Community. Everyone is invited. If you have any questions, please call the church at 507-433-3782. (This lunch will be provided the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Christ Episcopal Church - 301 3rd Ave NW, Austin, Minnesota
email: office@christchurchaustin.com

ARTINI:an evening featuring artistic martinis created by local restaurants

The evening will have a Rat Pack theme from the 50’s and 60’s, with live music by The Hillbilly Swing Kings, special guest appearances by 50’s & 60’s “starlets” and silent and live auctions. The live auction will feature one-of-a-kind paintings created for this event by local “celebrities.” Proceeds benefit the exhibitions and education programs of the Rochester Art Center.

Tickets: $50 Art Center members/$60 non-members

RCT Live: Americana Showcase
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30pm

Featuring:
Adam Levy from The Honeydogs
Molly Maher from Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers
Darren Jackson from Kid Dakota and the Hopefuls
Jeremy Messersmith from Minneapolis, MN
Brandon Sampson from Six Mile Grove

Tickets ON SALE NOW!
$17.50 in advance / $22 at the door
Call 507-282-8481 or visit www.rochestercivictheatre.org for ticket!

Rochester Civic Theatre
20 Civic Center Dr. SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Tuesday, November 24th at 7:30pm Tickets: $43.00
Plan to attend this very special intimate eveningwith Lorie Line as shecelebrates 20 great years of sharing music with her fans.

Tickets $10.00
Martin Zellar will take over the Paramount Theatre stage in Austin for his annual Thanksgiving Holiday concert at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 26th. Martin's "Return to Austin" concerts have been so popular, he has made it an annual event and the Historic Paramount Theatre is thrilled to welcome back this very talented native son.