The City of Dassel will be having Red Rooster Days September 3rd through the 6th. Events kick off Friday at 3 with the start of the new Dassel Farmer's Market at Bandstand Park, then at 8:15 the Movie in the Ballpark will start. Saturday will feature the start of most of the sports tournaments, at 1 the Fine Art Show opens at the Dassel Area Historical Society Building, the parade starts at 3, Dassel Ambassador Coronation at 7, and the street dance starts at 8. Sunday will feature the Community Worship Service at Dassel Covenant Church at 10:30 AM, sponsored by the Dassel Ministerium, the All-School Reunion at Dassel-Cokato High School goes from 2 to 5, quilt show at the Dassel Covenant Church from 3 to 7 PM, and at 9:30 Fireworks at Spring Lake Park, sponsored by the Red Rooster Fireworks Endowment and Red Rooster Committee. The festival has its final day Labor Day featuring the largest chicken BBQ in the state from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For even more events visit www.ci.dassel.mn.us.

The Black Duck Senior Center will be having a Music Jam on September 4th. The jam will go from 1 to 5 PM and will feature a potluck at 5. Every one is welcome to attend. The next Music Jam will be held on October 2nd.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly will be having a Waffle Breakfast on Sunday, September 5th. The all you care to eat menu includes waffles with flavored syrups, sausages, and beverage served by the famous Dad's Waffles Staff. Cost is 8 dollars for adults, and kids 5 and under eat free. Funds raised will go to the Serra Club of Wright County.

Here's the Wellness on Wheels Van schedule for the week of September 6th:
Tuesday: Albertville DJ's
Wednesday: Buffalo Walmart
Thursday: Monticello Kmart

Van hours are from 2-6 pm on weekdays. Services provided include adult and child immunizations, child car seat safety checks, screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, information about pregnancy, family planning, healthy lifestyles and more. There is a $30 charge for cholesterol testing. To schedule an appointment in advance, telephone 763-682-7717 or toll free 1-800-362-3667. For immunizations, please bring past immunization records to the van, if they are available.

A 60 Plus and Healthy Clinic will be held on Tuesday, September 7th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Buffalo Community Center. Clinic staff will trim toenails for a suggested donation of $15. If time permits, blood pressure screening is provided at no cost to participants. No appointment is needed and no one will be turned away if unable to pay. The Buffalo Community Center is located at 206 Central.

The Buffalo Public Library will begin their Fall Story Time for preschoolers Wednesday, September 8th. The story time will go from 10:00 to 10:45 AM every Wednesday through November 17th. The events will feature books, songs, fun activities and crafts to help young children develop early literacy Skills. For more information call the library at 763-682-2753.

Lake Maria State Park has announced their fall line-up of programs and events for adults and children. Events start September 10th with their Universe in the Park program, September 25 will feature the program "Learn More About Amphibians," a 5k Timberdash Fun Run to benefit Path Crisis Nursery on October 2nd, the Halloween Howl will be October 23rd, Junior Naturalist Deer Hike November 13th, and Orienteering Meet November 20th. For more information or directions to the park call 763-878-2325. Lake Maria State Park is located approximately 7 miles north west of Monticello, five miles north of Maple Lake, or 10 miles northeast of Annandale on Wright County Highway 111.

An All You Care to Eat Waffle Breakfast will be going on Saturday, September 11th at the Delano City Hall Building. The breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11:30 AM, and there will be a silent auction from 8 to 11 AM. Proceeds will benefit the Delano Fire Relief Association and Delano Senior Center. Cost is 8 dollars for adults, and kids 5 and under are 3 dollars. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Delano Senior Center, and transportation is available by calling 763-972-0574.

St. Michael Catholic Church will be having their annual Fall Festival September 11th and 12th. There will be a chicken dinner, kids games, bingo, silent auction, and petting zoo. Serving time for the meal will be from 11:30 to 1:30 PM Sunday.

St. Mary's in Waverly will be having their Fall Festival September 11th and 12th. This year the theme is "Barn Dance 2010: A Tribute to Farming Families" with events taking place on or near St. Mary's Parish Center. Saturday events will kick off with Mass at 4 PM followed by a line up of entertainment including Keegan Kittock Guitar, Abe Maier Square Dancers, and the Shaw Brothers. There will also be kids games, a movie, hot air balloon rides, catering by Famous Dave's and much more. Sunday will be the "Country Bazaar" starting with Mass and breakfast. Entertainment will be provided by Chooper and the Write County Jammers, and there will be games, raffle and silent Auction.

St. James Lutheran School in Howard Lake invites you to a delicious Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The dinner will feature roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salads, dessert and beverage. A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the day's activities. Proceeds will go to support the church's benevolence fund to help those in need. Tickets are 8 dollars for adults, 5 dollars for kids 4 to 10 and children 3 and under eat free. The meal will be served in the fellowship hall of the school.

The Buffalo Women's Connection invites women of all ages to "Reaping Happy Memories" on September 14th at the Buffalo American Legion. The music feature and guest speakers are Pat and Ken Benson from Clear Lake. They will take you on a musical journey of "Love and Marriage." The night's dinner menu will be a delicious home-made meat loaf, baked potato, vegetable, dinner roll, milk, coffee and a Rice Krispe Bar. Cost of the Evening is 9 dollars per person, and events start at 7 PM. Reservations must be made before September 12th. To make a reservation call Jewell at 763-682-1780.

The Monticello Farmer's Market will be continuing Thursdays through October 14th in the Monticello Library Parking Lot. Come check out locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, baked goods and more. The Monticello Farmer's Market is open Thursdays from 3:30 to 7 PM.