NYM Welcoming Week Street Fair September 17 on Main Avenue

Community Connection Event presented by NYM Forward

NYM Forward proudly presents the NYM Welcoming Week Street Fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Main Avenue in New York Mills. 

This free, family-friendly event invites newcomers and long-time residents alike to explore, celebrate, and learn more about the vibrant community of New York Mills and its surrounding region.

The Street Fair will feature a diverse array of booths, activities, and information from local groups and organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about resources and services available, from engaging with the NYM Fire and Police Departments and the Otter Tail County Highway Department to enjoying interactive play with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s new ON-THE-GO kids activities and FREE ICE CREAM thanks to West Central Initiative grant funds.

Additional groups currently signed up include the NYM Public School, NYM Public Library, NYM Regional Cultural Center, NYM Senior Center, Arvig, Perham Health, and Roots & Wings Forest School. Participating groups will provide insights into the services and programs available to enhance community life and help all residents find opportunities to make connections. Other groups are welcome to join! There is no cost. You must bring everything you need for your booth, and we ask that you please contact [email protected] to help us with space planning.

The Street Fair will take place on Main Avenue in New York Mills, between Centennial Drive and Park Street. The street will be closed with pedestrian-only access. The Continental Divide will be open and have food and beverages for sale, and the EOT Wranglers 4-H Club will also be selling food. Additionally, the Cultural Center will also be open for attendees to explore during the Street Fair and the Public Library will be open its normal hours that day: 10am-6pm. (In the case of severe weather, the backup location is the City Hall Ballroom.)

The event, brought to you by NYM Forward with grant support from West Central Initiative, promises a lively atmosphere with food, games, and activities for all ages. It’s a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, discover local resources, and to celebrate and be part of what makes New York Mills a unique and welcoming place.

For more information or to get involved, contact Contact NYM Forward Members Betsy Roder ([email protected] or 218-385-3339), Latham Hetland ([email protected] or 218-385-2300), or Julie Roberts ([email protected] or 218-385-2213). We look forward to seeing you there! 

About NYM FORWARD:NYM Forward is a grassroots group whose goal is to help bring to life the vision for the community of NYM. The group first came together in 2017 aiming to help articulate a community vision. Their original name was NYM2025, and they began as a steering committee of 30+ diverse community members who worked with consultants to gain insights and ideas through community engagement and surveys. The group eventually created a strategic framework that identified key community assets and goals for future development. Much has been accomplished since then, including a new walking trail, childcare center, and more. NYM Forward is always looking for more community members to join these efforts. If interested in learning more and/or getting involved, contact NYM Forward Member Latham Hetland ([email protected] or 218-385-2300), or visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/NYM2025/.