What's Going on in Owatonna Minnesota?

You can tell Spring is here. All the activities of Spring are a great reminder that even if the weather doesn't act like it, it's here!

This weekend (5/2 through 5/4) will once again see dozens of softball teams from all over the upper Midwest compete and play in Corky's 29th Annual Earlybird Tournament. All of the proceeds raised by the tournament will be used to benefit the Owatonna Park and Rec scholarship fund.

During the tournament, there will be entertainment in the form of Harvey and Joe's DJ services at the cement tent by the ball diamonds on 5/2.

Centro Campesino will host a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Central Park on May 3rd. The event features a three mile run, food, dance and fun.

If you're tastes run more toward fashion, there's something for you, too. On May 3rd the Steele County Historical Societyis pleased to present a "Hats Off to Mom" fashion show which will be held at St. Joseph's Church.

Also on May 3rd you can catch the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Banner on display at the Owatonna Public Library.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for the opening day of the Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 3rd. It's a great place to buy fresh produce and flowers - all grown on local farms. I rarely get a chance to go, because of Saturday morning open houses - I guess I'll just have to get up earlier.

Sunday May 4th marks the day for the SeniorPlace fundraiser pancake breakfast at the Owatonna Eagles Club.

After filling up on pancakes you can stop in at the Fours Seasons Centre for the Blessing of the Bikes - an annual event designed to bless bikers and keep them safe as they travel the roads.

The Four Seasons Centre will be a busy place on May 7th as they are the site for the 5th annual Steele County Senior and Caregiver Expo. There will be vendors and information available for people who work with and provide services to seniors and caregivers.

On May 8th, there will be a seminar that addresses "Recruiting and Retaining Employees in the 21st Century" which will be held at the Holiday Inn near Cabela's.

May 8th wraps up this full week with an informational session at Senior Place provided by Regional Law Services.

Stay tuned to see what else is going on around Owatonna.

What's Going on in Owatonna Minnesota?

Here's the buzz for Owatonna's activities and events for the month of March. You can view it on my Active Rain blog, too.

What’s Going On Around Owatonna?

This month there are some informative and fun events taking place in Owatonna, Minnesota.

This last weekend the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Expo was held at the Four Seasons Centre, and this weekend it will be the site of the North American Farm and Power Show. They expect to draw vendors from all over and promise to have interesting exhibits and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Friday is the night when local business women will be honored at the Women of Achievement Scholarship Fundraiser. It will be held at the Owatonna Arts Center on Friday, the 14th from 6:15 to 9:30.

The Village of Yesteryear is hosting a lecture on the history of Beaver Lake and Ellendale. We have a lake place on Beaver Lake and thoroughly enjoy summers fun at the lake. That program should be very interesting. That will be on March 18th at 1:00 pm.

The Owatonna Chamber’s Business After Hours for March will take place at Manke’s Outdoor Equipment and Supply on March 25th from 5:30 until 7:00 pm. It’s a great way to meet area business people and network.

The KOWZ/KRUE 92 Home & Recreation Show wraps up the month’s events at the Four Seasons Centre running from 3/28 – 3/30. Coldwell Banker Home Connection will have a booth at the show and we’ll be showcasing our listings and providing information about buying, selling, building lots and new construction.