Events for October 9 - 15

Mother’s Own Milk • Wed, Oct 11 1:30–3 pm • Women’s Health Library, 3rd floor of the medical office building on the Winona Health campus
• Winona Health lactation specialists host Mother's Own Milk, a weekly support group for moms and breastfed babies looking for resources and encouragement for variety of breastfeeding issues. More info: Robyn Hinz, 453-3700

Coffee Talk with Superintendent Paul Durand • Thurs, Oct. 12 8-9 am • Blue Heron Coffeehouse
• Come have a cup of coffee with the superintendent and discuss issues of concern to you.

Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Celebration • Thu, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct. 15 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west for 1 mile)
• This national event marks the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry and showcases Fjord horse versatility. Highlights include horse shows 8 am-6 pm Saturday, and Fjord horses dancing to choreographed music, 7 pm Saturday. Free admission. More info: (585) 872-4114 or www.nfhr.com

Pumpkin Patch • Sat, Oct. 14, 9:30 - 12 • Franklin Bronk & Sons Family Farm, Winona
• Celebrate fall harvest with hay rides, snacks, and crafts for your children. No registration necessary; $3 per person to be paid at the farm. Meet at the ECFE parking lot, 5100 W 9th St. (Goodview School) to caravan to the farm.

Historical Cemetery Walk • Sat, Oct 14 & Sun, Oct 15, 12 pm - 3 pm • Woodlawn Cemetery
• Actors dressed in period costumes play the roles of important deceased citizens and talk about their “lives” in Winona’s past. Guides take small groups around the cemetery to meet and listen to these historic figures. This year, the following stories will be highlighted: 1. Edward Drew, who made the trip to Winona from Wabash, Indiana, in a covered wagon featuring a 5 yoke team of oxen; 2. Frank Owens Brown, whose father was a prominent Upper Mississippi River pilot and flour mill owner; 3. Henry Slocumb, who was himself a river pilot who grew up in the Reed’s Landing area; 4. Samuel and Maude Prentiss who moved from the Green Mountain, Vermont, area to Winona because of the excellent schools; 5. Elizabeth Kunze, who was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland; 6. Gustav Anger, who was born in Annabery Saxony, Germany, and immigrated to California before coming to Winona; 7. Ann Butler, who was born in England and sailed from Liverpool to New York; and 8. Roy Frank Vose, who was taught to fly by Max Conrad. $6 for adults, $4 for students 13 and over, $3 for students 12 and under.