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| Around Town |
Spring Grove may be a small town, but that doesn't mean that its list of things to do is small. Many activities,
groups, programs are available for a wide variety of ages and interests.
Many service clubs are active and help make the community what it is. These clubs include three 4-H Clubs, Girls
Scouts, Boy Scouts, Lions' Club, Commercial Club, and various church clubs. Depending on
your interests, there is sure to be something you'd enjoy.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Spring Grove offers a variety of pretty, tree-covered parks with walking paths, playground
equipment, campgrounds, picnic shelters, gazebos, and an archery range. These parks are also host to many local
events such as the summer Music in the Park program.
Spring Grove children fill their summer days with the Summer
Rec programs of baseball, softball, and t-ball. They also
enjoy the new $1.8 million
Aquatic Center located on the east side of town. The Aquatic Center
comes complete with twisting slides, zero-depth entrance for small
youngsters, drop slides, lap pool, concession stand and picnic
area. Tennis courts are located near the Aquatic Center for
those looking for a "dryer" sport.
The Fitness Center is open 24 hours with entrance with a key-card. Equipment includes ellipitical machines, treadmills,
weights, PACE classes, and more. A trainer is available to help members plan their fitness routine. Blue Cross Blue Shield
Insurance Company also offers an incentive plan to encourage policyholders to regularly exercise.
Our Public Library has been in its new location for almost
two years. New books are filling the shelves all the time. And
if you can't find what you are looking for, you can search the
SELCO Web site to reserve books from the 68 Southeastern Minnesota
libraries that participate. Computers are also available for
patrons to use and surf the Web. The Library offers a Summer
Reading Program for children, a monthly craft night
during the school year, the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten"
reading program, and has other adult-related programs throughout
the year including authors and book-signings. The Loosely
Bound Book Club meets monthly to discuss a book that they've
all read. It is open to any age person that enjoys reading and
discussing books.
The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program is an excellent way for young families to meet other young
families and discuss topics that concern them about parenting and child development. The classes meet throughout the
school year with different activities as well such as an Easter Egg Hunt, Valentine Party, and Christmas party.
Many Community Ed classes are offered through out the year and vary all the time. Day trips as well as overnight trips
are also offered. There are classes for students and adults as well with many varied interests.
The Fest Building located just off of Main Street is an excellent place to host large family gatherings, weddings,
anniversaries, graduations and many other events. It has a full kitchen and bar available. For smaller gatherings,
the Log Cabin located centrally in Viking Memorial Park is a quaint place to host your special event.
Spring Grove is located near a small airport that gives flying enthusiasts a chance to spread their wings and fly over
the beautiful bluffs and farm country.
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