Out and About: July 16

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Friday, July 16

Summer Luncheon, reservations required, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington. Phone 727-1311.

Brewster Fun Days, with food booth, kiddee pedal pull at 5:30 p.m. and Little Mr. and Little Miss Brewster drawing, Brewster.

Race Days, with community picnic, 5k road race and adult triathlon, Jackson. Go to www.jacksonmn.com.

Rhythm of the River, opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by performances by Lake Promenaders, Ray Sands and the Polka Dots, the Old 44s, Everett Smithson Band and Seth Nosbush and the Murphy Brothers, also beer garden, Ashley Park, Jackson. Go to www.rhythmoftheriver.org.

Music, Meals & Meander, with food and beverages available, beer garden, Habitat for Humanity Barbecue Cook-Off and free live musical entertainment on two stages, 5 to 10 p.m., Luverne City Park, Luverne. Go to www.luvernechamber.com.

Rib Fest, with proceeds going to Round Lake Winterfest, serving barbecue ribs, cole slaw and beans, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. until gone, Round Lake Fire Department street dance to follow, Round Lake.

“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.

Wilder Pageant, an outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, 9 p.m., Walnut Grove. Phone 1-888-859-3102 or go to walnutgrove.org.

33rd annual University of Okoboji Homecoming, various events, Okoboji, Iowa. Go to www.vacationokoboji.com.

Saturday, July 17

Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.

Christmas in July 5K Run/Walk, with kids ½ run, Adrian Lower Park, registration from 8:15 to 8:55 a.m., event at 9 a.m., Adrian. Call (507) 483-2420 for more information.

Christmas in July, with farmers market, disc golf tournament, food booth, inflatables, kids train rides and games, Sanford-Great Plains Zoo Express from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. parade, duck race raffle, kiddie tractor pull and Mrs. Adrian Drag Queen Contest, Adrian.

Brewster Fun Days, tractor show, kids games and train rides, sand volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, food booths, 1 p.m. parade, entertainment by George of the Juggle at 2 p.m., kids water fight and games at 3 p.m. and street dance with Judd Hoos from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Brewster.

Race Days, kids’ triatholon, art in the park, Ferris wheel and mini-train, 3:33 p.m. parade, food, entertainment and Jackson Speedway races at 6:30 p.m., Jackson. Go to www.jacksonmn.com.

Rhythm of the River, featuring performances by Mystik Toyz, Lee’s Taekwondo, song circle, Hop Skip and a Jump, Rachel Ries, drum circle, Festie Parade, 24Seven, and Heatbox, Jackson. Go to www.rhythmoftheriver.org.

33rd annual University of Okoboji Homecoming, with marathon, triathlon, half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk, also Blue Water Divers competition, health fair, barbecue competition and other events, Okoboji, Iowa. Go to www.vacationokoboji.com.

O’Brien County Fair, through July 22, with 7 p.m. Figure Eight Races, O’Brien County Fairgrounds, 555 Third St., Primghar, Iowa. Phone (712) 957-5054.

NorthStar Trail Travelers Summer Fun Walk, with trail lengths varying from 3k to 6k and participant picnic, Kilen Woods State Park, Lakefield. Go to www.nstt.org for more information.

“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 4:30 and 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.

Wilder Pageant, an outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, special appearance by Dean Butler, who played “Almanzo” on the “Little House” TV series, 9 p.m., Walnut Grove. Phone 1-888-859-3102 or go to walnutgrove.org.

Sunday, July 18

NorthStar Trail Travelers Summer Fun Walk, with trail lengths varying from 3k to 6k and participant picnic, Lake Shetek State Park, Slayton. Go to www.nstt.org.

Brewster Fun Days, with medallion hunt and Brewster Firemen pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion, Brewster.

Race Days, with 3-D archery shoot, 10 a.m. community church service and picnic, disc golf clinic, Fort Belmont tower dedication at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m .Worship Word and Watermelon, Jackson. Go to www.jacksonmn.com.

31st annual Horned Trout Tournament, with fishing, raffle prizes and food, noon to 2 p.m., Round Lake.

“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 6 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.

“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386 for ticket information.

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

Monday, July 19

BARC Block Party, with silent auction, picnic and entertainment by Windom Area Chordhustlers, 5:30 p.m., Business, Arts & Recreation Center, 1012 Fifth Ave., Windom. Phone (507) 831-2375.

Tuesday, July 20

Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.

“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386.

“Company,” an adult musical, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7773.

Wednesday, July 21

“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386 for ticket information.

“Company,” an adult musical, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7773.

Thursday, July 22

Summer Card Parties, playing bridge, 500 and pinochle if enough interest, lunch served, 1 p.m., Wilmont Community Center, Wilmont.

Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.

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

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.

“Company,” an adult musical, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7773.

Friday, July 23

“Connecting the Circle,” featuring contemporary Native American music by Michael Bucher, 7 p.m., Pipestone Performing Arts Center, Pipestone. Phone 1-877-722-2787.

“Company,” an adult musical, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.

Wilder Pageant, an outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, 9 p.m., Walnut Grove. Phone 1-888-859-3102 or go to walnutgrove.org.

Gardens and Glazes, a fundraiser for ATLAS of Osceola County, Iowa, with demonstrations of pottery at the Spencer and Geri Howard farm, rural Ocheyedan, Iowa, and garden tour at the Leon Hulstein farm, rural Melvin, Iowa. Directions can be picked up Monday through Thursday at the ATLAS office, 955 Second Ave., Sibley, Iowa.

Saturday, July 24

Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.

Keepers Gathering and Traditional Pow wow, with drumming concert, Performing Arts Center, Moore Park, Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone. Phone (507) 825-3734 or visit www.pipekeepers.org.

“Company,” an adult musical, 4:30 and 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.

Wilder Pageant, an outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, special appearance by Alison Arngrim, who played “Nellie on the “Little House” TV series, 9 p.m., Walnut Grove. Phone 1-888-859-3102 or go to walnutgrove.org.

Monday, July 26

New Life Treatment Center Donation Auction, 6 p.m., New Life Treatment Center, 130 Dakota St. S., Woodstock.

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