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The Nisswa Garden Club will present A Festival of Tables from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 27, at Lutheran Church of the Cross. The annual event is free and open to the public and will feature unique and lively themed tables complete with dishes, floral designs and accessories....

The Backus Lions will sell Colorado peaches beginning at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the 371 Liquor Locker parking lot, on the west side of Highway 371 just north of Backus. Sales will be first-come, first-served. No advance orders will be taken. Cost is $28 per case with approximately...

Mary Mekola and family will host the 24th annual Celebration of Life from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Johanna's Homestead, 4689 24th St. S.W., Pine River. Bring stories, songs or poems and a dish to share. Coffee and lemonade will be served. For more information, call Mary Mekola...

The 22nd annual Backus Fly-In Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 30, at the Backus Municipal Airport just west of Highway 371. The pancake breakfast, a benefit for the Backus Fire Department and first responders, will cost $6 at the door ($5 in advance)...

Pine River Community Garage Sale Days are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5. Garage sales within three miles in any direction of downtown Pine River can be registered. All registered sales and a short description of their items will be placed on a map for $20. Multiple family...