Out and About: April 29

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Friday, April 30

Country Co-Op Craft Boutique, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., from Interstate 90, go south 5½ miles on Minnesota 86, then left 2½ miles on County Road 66 and left on 470th Street. Phone (507) 662-5810.

Spring Bazaar & Craft Fair, 5 to 9 p.m., former Fashion Bug Plus location, Northland Mall, Worthington.

Worthington Middle School Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, 714 13th St., Worthington.

“Music and Memories II: The Demolition,” an original musical by Bill Carpenter presented by Lakes Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 U.S. 71 N., Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7013.

Saturday, May 1

28th annual Great Walleye Weekend, with tagged walleye worth $10,000, Iowa Great Lakes, Okoboji, Iowa.

Spring Rummage and Bake Sale, to raise funds for Trinity Teens for Christ Youth Group’s trip to the summer youth conference in New Orleans, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Sioux Valley.

Spring Bazaar & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., former Fashion Bug Plus location, Northland Mall, Worthington.

Country Co-Op Craft Boutique, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., from Interstate 90, go south 5½ miles on Minnesota 86, then left 2 ½ miles on County Road 66 and left on 470th Street. Phone (507) 662-5810.

2010 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, noon to 7 p.m., Falls Park, Sioux Falls, S.D.. Phone (605) 274-3735 or visit www.cincofiesta.com.

Pork Chop Supper, serving baked and breaded chops, boiled potatoes and gravy, vegetable, applesauce, tea rolls and coffee, 5 p.m. until gone, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.

Singles Dance, sponsored by Northwest Iowa Area Singles Group, music by Buck Hollow Band, dance lessons at 7:15 p.m. and dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, Hap Ketelsen Community Center, Everly, Iowa.

Smelt Fry, serving smelt, potato salad, beans and French bread, starting at 6 p.m., American Legion post home, Lismore

“Music and Memories II: The Demolition,” by Bill Carpenter, 7:30 p.m., Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 U.S. 71 N., Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7013.

Sunday, May 2

28th annual Great Walleye Weekend, with tagged walleye worth $10,000, Iowa Great Lakes, Okoboji, Iowa.

Pancake Breakfast, serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee and juice, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion Post 461, Round Lake.

Spring Rummage and Bake Sale, to raise funds for Trinity Teens for Christ Youth Group’s trip to the summer youth conference in New Orleans, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sioux Valley.

Spring Bazaar & Craft Fair, noon to 5 p.m., former Fashion Bug Plus location, Northland Mall, Worthington.

Country Co-Op Craft Boutique, noon to 5 p.m., from Interstate 90, go south 5½ miles on Minnesota 86, then left 2½ miles on County Road 66 and left on 470th Street. Phone (507) 662-5810.

“From Forest & Studio,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Marget Floyd of Windom, opening reception, light refreshments served, 2 to 4 p.m., Remick Gallery, Cottonwood County Historical Museum, Windom. Exhibit continues through Sept. 4.

“Music and Memories II: The Demolition,” by Bill Carpenter, 2 p.m., Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 U.S. 71 N., Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7013.

Wings of Wonder Butterfly Event, a program tailored for children ages 4 to 12, accompanied by an adult, 2 to 4 p.m., Shetek Environmental Learning Center. To register, phone (507) 763-3567.

Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.

Wednesday, May 5

Windom Multicultural Festival, featuring food, games, music and dancing, with 10 cultures represented, 5 to 7 p.m., Island Park, Windom. In case of rain, the event will move to the Business, Arts & Recreation Center gym.

Thursday, May 6

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Lorie Line Intimate Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., BARC Auditorium, 1012 5th Ave., Windom. Phone (507) 831-2375 for tickets.

National Day of Prayer Observance, sponsored by the Worthington Ministerial Association, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Worthington City Hall.

Friday, May 7

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Gala 40th Anniversary Concert, also featuring the Prairie Arts Chorale and Southwest Minnesota State University Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, Marshall High School, 400 Tiger Drive, Marshall. Tickets available at the door.

Singles Dance, sponsored by Beginning Experience of Southwest Minnesota as a fundraiser, music by Mylan Ray, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Lyndwood Bar & Grill, Main Street, Lynd.

“Hello Dolly!” an exhibit featuring the doll collection of Pipestone native Karla Backlund Myers, opening reception, refreshments served, 4 to 7 p.m., Pipestone County Museum, Pipestone. Exhibit will continue through Aug. 27. For more information, phone (507) 825-2563.

Saturday, May 8

Upper Midwest Singles Dance, music by Full Gallop, line dancing from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m., dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Hall, Brewster.

Tuesday, May 11

Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

All-School Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Worthington High School gymnasium, Worthington.

Thursday, May 13

Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. Visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Friday, May 14

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. For more information, visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Home Free Vocal Band, Sheldon Civic Music Association 2009-2010 Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Sheldon High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone Arlyce Oosterhuis (712) 324-5122.

Tulip Festival Parade, with the Spirit of Worthington Trojan Marching Band, 2:15 p.m., Orange City, Iowa.

Saturday, May 15

Orange City Tulip Festival, with music and dancing performed by children and adults in authentic Dutch costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, a carnival midway, Dutch delicacies, thousands of tulips and a dozen replica windmills and a nightly performance of “Bye Bye Birdie,” Orange City, Iowa. For more information, visit www.octulipfestival.com or phone (712) 707-4510.

Midwest Comic Book Association Springcon, featuring free programs, autographs, comic art show, costume events, door prizes, super hero vehicles and charity auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., grandstand, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. Go to www.midwestcomicbook.com.

Sunday, May 16

Benefit Dinner, serving grilled burgers, baked beans, salads, ice cream and beverages, free-will donation for 10-month-old Leo Chapman-Nesseth, who has a rare form of epilepsy, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Jackson.

Midwest Comic Book Association Springcon, featuring free programs, autographs, comic art show, costume events, door prizes, super hero vehicles and charity auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., grandstand, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. Go to www.midwestcomicbook.com.

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