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Ridgewater College Willmar, through today, "An Aerial Perspective," paintings by University of Minnesota-Morris professor Michael Eble; closing reception and gallery talk from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the campus...

Sacred Heart Historical Society Sacred Heart, 7 p.m. today, at the museum on U.S. Highway 212 in Sacred Heart. Photographer Ron Bolduan will give a presentation on the scenic Minnesota...

Outdoors Prairie Woods ELC The Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center welcomes hikers on the grounds during daylight hours at no cost. Pets should be on a leash. Contact PWELC at...

Five area students placed in the Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest, including two first-place winners. Students submitted more than 1,100 pieces of artwork featuring the following species: whistling ducks, swans,...

CD signing Robert Segovia will sign copies of his contemporary Christian CD "When All is Said and Done" from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at The Bloom, 202 Washburne Ave.,...

Miscellaneous Atwater Rosendale United Methodist luncheon and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Atwater Community Center. Bird Island Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m...

Granite Arts Council Granite Falls, Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., Prairies Edge Casino; everyone, including the whole family, is invited to celebrate the first anniversary of the Granite Arts Council...

Jazz n' Java Willmar, today, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jazz n' Java; Shannon and Jonathan playing '50s classics and more. UM-Morris Morris, today, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, UM-Morris; final concert...

Miscellaneous Lake Lillian Smelt fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, United Lutheran Church; adults $9, ages 6 to 12 $4, under 6 eat free. Willmar Knights of Columbus Lenten fish...

Jazz n' Java Willmar, today, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jazz n' Java; Don and Shelby playing country and bluegrass favorites. Partners in Praise Montevideo, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Montevideo Fine Arts...

Partners in Praise Girls Choir in Montevideo Saturday night MONTEVIDEO -- The "Partners in Praise" Girls Choir from the Twin Cities will be performing a special concert at 7:30 p.m...

Victoria Hanna Dawson, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium. Victoria "Torri" Hanna of Canby will be the featured artist as part of the Cantus concert. She will exhibit her art weaving...

Miscellaneous Willmar Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p .m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church; adults $9 at the door, children price reduced. Paynesville Catholic Aid Association...