The Sibley Post #74 American Legion meets the third Thursday of every month at the Hog Wild restaurant at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions contact Ned Pilling at (507) 248-3544.

Henderson Public Library Hours: Monday, 9 a.m. to noon, 2 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, 3 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Henderson City Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Community Building in Henderson. For more information call 248-3234.

The Jessenland Township Planning and Zoning Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Jessenland Town Hall located on Sibley County Highway 6. If the third Monday of the month falls on a national holiday then the alternate meeting date of the fourth Monday of the month will be used.

Henderson Lions Club will meet once a month from May through August on the first Wednesday.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce meets every fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon.

Henderson Township meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Brass Top Hall.

The Ladies Tourist Club, GFWC  meets the second Tuesday of each month. Young ladies and women are always welcomed to attend. For additional information contact Judy Loewe at 248-3345.

AA meets on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Center, Henderson.

**If you want to list your meeting or event with the Henderson Independent call 248-3223.

Pioneer Power is this weekend, Aug. 27-29

     LE SUEUR - The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association Hosts its 37th Annual Show for three big days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27, 28, and 29. The activities will take place at Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association’s beautiful show grounds located 6 miles east of LeSueur on County Road 26.
     This year’s feature tractor is Oliver and Hart Parr. Collectors from all over the Upper Midwest and Canada will be exhibiting and demonstrating Oliver and Hart Parr tractors and equipment. In addition to the Olivers, there will be the usual collection of tractors and equip- ment of all makes, models and colors.    Many working demonstrations of various old time farming practices will be conducted, including threshing, corn shredding and shelling, combining, plowing, and well drilling, just to name a few. Antique construction machinery will be working too.
     In addition to the various field activities, visitors may view hundreds of gas engines on display in the tree- shaded “Gas Engine Alley.” The Halloran Schoolhouse will be open, as well as the Dresselville Creamery Building. The broom makers will be making and selling brooms in the Ladies Activities Building. A large playgound area is available for the kids. Don’t forget to take a ride on the miniature railroad, located in the Manke Woods.
     On Friday, the 9th Annual Consignment Auction will be conducted. Last year the auction attracted almost 500 bidders, and a large amount of antique tractors, machinery and other equipment was sold.
     Saturday’s Antique Tractor Pull is one of the best in the area. It features Antique Factory Stock, Hobby Stock and Antique Open Classes. The Pioneer Power Fire Department is planning numerous Fire and Safety demonstrations throughout the weekend.
     If you are hungry, the Pancake House offers a delicious Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Home cooked food is the specialty in the Threshers kitchen, and numerous other food vendors offer various types of food all three days.
     A parade will take place all three days at 12:30 p.m. A tremendous lineup of musical entertainment is planned. On Friday, the Kallisch Family Band will play in the morning, and The Jolly Brewers will entertain in the afternoon. Saturday’s lineup includes bluegrass favorite One Fast Move in the morning, and the Dale Pexa Band will play old time favorites after the parade. Marv Nissel’s Band will play on Sunday morning, and the Fendermen will be on stage Sunday afternoon. A musicians’ “Jam Session” will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, hosted by Tom Goetzinger. All old time musicians are welcome to play. A Catholic Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. Saturday, and an Ecumenical Service will be conducted at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
     Watch for signs directing you to the 100 acre showgrounds, located 13 miles south of Belle Plaine, 11 miles west of Montgomery or 6 miles northwest of Le Center, or 6 miles east of LeSueur. The LeSueur County Pioneer Power Assoiation is a non-profit organization with over 400 members.