Ainsworth Lions Club members met recently for a workday to replace the border and add crumb rubber for part of the playground equipment at the East City Park. They were assisted by the City’s summer student workers..

Sandhills Iron Horse Riders held their inaugural Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 12th. Twenty participants competed in eight different events.

The Brown County Hospital held its 18th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, June 18th at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. The Championship Flight was won by the team of Kevin Martin, Jen Martin, Nick Martin and Ashley Martin.

The Alumni Parade will be begin at 10:00 a.m. at the East City Park on Saturday, June 26th (please be aware that the Ainsworth Star-Journal will begin taking pictures of class floats at 9:15 a.m.) That evening, the Alumni Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m.

The celebration of America’s Independence is a long-held tradition, now often celebrated with food, family, friends and fireworks. Fireworks stands will be opening for business in the next few days, and customers can purchase them between the dates of June 25th and ending at midnight on July 4th. In preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the local fire departments wish to remind the public about the regulations concerning fireworks.

The Pavilion at Hidden Paradise in Long Pine opened its doors (partially) to the public after being closed for 17 years. The Pavilion was last open for business in 2004.