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By Debbie Irmen (Contact) | The Daily Journal

Published Friday, September 26, 2008

A Center for the Arts will be putting on the ritz tonight in its annual fundraiser, Talk of the Town. In addition to a meal, donors will hear from a number of artists.

This weekend is also the Minnesota State Community and Technical College homecoming, so take in a few of these events, including the big game on Saturday.

With fall colors peaking, it’s also a good weekend to head out on the road to a state park, or help out at Return to the Prairie Days at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center.

Lindig Farms of rural Fergus Falls also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, so swing by. Whatever you like, enjoy the weekend.

Friday:

• Talk of the Town, A Center for the Arts annual fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., at the Bigwood Event Center, Fergus Falls

• Open mic, 3 p.m., at MSCTC, as part of homecoming activities. Also planned is a farmers market from 3 to 7 p.m., at the the dragonfly statue in the Fireplace lounge and community potluck. at 6 p.m. with Kent Solberg, keynote speaker, and a community dance at 7 p.m. in the dining hall.

Saturday:

• Lindig Farms Pumpkin Patch, demonstrations and entertainment begins at approximately 12:30 p.m., with Cliff and Phyllis Knutson and their stationary engine; Activities include walk-in pens, Sudan grass maze, and more.

• National Public Lands Day, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls. Free, with habitat restoration projects at the PWLC as part of this national celebration of public lands. Lunch provided for all volunteers. Call ahead to register.

• Fall arts and craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Guard Armory, Fergus Falls, with lunch provided by Lunch Box Express

• Day of Poetry, workshop at 4 p.m. at A Center for the Arts; reading at 7 p.m., with four regional poets, as well as special guest musician Simone Perrin

• Fall Classic Race, Registration continues until 1 p.m., with the races starting at 1:30 p.m., beginning at Lake Country Gardens, with a 2-mile walk/run, a 10K and a 1K kids race. Dinner and awards will follow.

• Healthy Aging Fair, with health screenings from 8:45 to 1 p.m., at the Battle Lake Public School

• Leaf Days at Maplewood State. Residents need a state park permit, which can be purchased at the park.

• MSCTC homecoming activities continue; activities include a tent party for alumni from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the football game at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday:

• Lindig Farms Pumpkin Patch, demonstrations and entertainment begins at approximately 12:30 p.m., with Cliff and Phyllis Knutson and their stationary engine; Activities include walk-in pens, Sudan grass maze, and more.

• Leaf Days at Maplewood State. Residents need a state park permit, which can be purchased at the park.