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The Willmar Public Library is offering a homework help program this year. It goes the entire school year and is Monday and Thursday nights from 6-8 at the Study Center in the library. This is for students in grades 4-12. The study center is free and no registration is required. Contact the library at 235-3162, extension 16 for more information.
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"SAVE THE DATE"--Willmar Fests 2012-- Wednesday, June 20th-Saturday June 23rd, 2012. Jaycee Block Party, Kiddie Parade, Comm BBQ and Stinger Baseball game, Grande Day Parade, Coronation, Ski Show and Fireworks.
Feburary
There will be a Monroe Crossing and Home Town variety show Friday night, Feb. 3rd at seven at the Granite Falls High School Auditorium. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. At the door they’re $15 for adults and $8 for students. Call the Chamber of Commerce or the Community Education Office for tickets.
A Renville County Veterans Information seminar, sponsored by the Renville County Veterans Service Office, is set for Saturday, Feb. 4th at Athmann’s Ballroom in Bird Island. The seminar is for all veterans of Renville County, their spouse/significant other. If the veteran is not married they can bring one guest. The seminar begins at four that afternoon, with dinner at six or 6:30. All kinds of benefits information will be available.
The Willmar Public Library will be taking a bus trip to the Litchfield Grand Army of the Republic and Museum on Saturday, Feb. 4th. They’ll leave from the southeast corner of the Kandi mall parking lot at 11:30. Registration is open. The trip is free to all who register.
Willmar Boy Scout Troop 224 is hosting their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bethany Hall from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Your dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. The cost is a free will offering. The funds raised are going towards supporting Troop 224 activities.
Sibley State Park has a snowshoeing for beginners event on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4th from 2-3. Snowshoes will be furnished, reservations are required and you must be eight years old and accompanied by an adult. On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5th from 2-3 come learn some winter bird feeding tips; and on Tuesday night, Feb. 7th take a moonlit snowshoe hike. Call 354-2055 for more information.
The Zion United Methodist Church of Danube will host a Souper Bowl of Caring lunch on Sunday, Feb. 5th following the morning worship. Soup, sandwiches and dessert will be served. A free will offering will be taken with the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
Kandiyohi County Public Health will have an immunization clinic on Monday, Feb. 6th from ten to noon at the office in the Health and Human Services Building in Willmar. No appointment is needed, but bring all immunization records with to the clinic. Call 231-7860 for more information.
Footprints will meet on Tuesday night, Feb. 7th at seven at St. Mary’s Church in Willmar. Footprints is a non-profit organization for any experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or infant under one year of age. All are welcome.
The book discussion for ‘Through Dakota Eyes: Narrative Accounts of the Minnesota Indian War of 1862’ which was scheduled for Feb. 6th has been changed to Tuesday night, Feb. 7th at six at the Willmar Public Library. This non- fiction book includes various accounts of the Minnesota Dakota conflict through the eyes of Dakota leaders.
The Blomkest Sportsmen’s Club will have its annual fish fry Tuesday, Feb. 7th from 4-7:30 at the Blomkest Community Center. There is a suggested donation of $9. The proceeds go for conservation purposes.
Willmar Community Ed & Rec is offering a babysitting clinic on February 7th and 8th for all youth in grades 6-8 from 2:30-4:30 at the Willmar Middle School. There is a $20 participation fee. Pre-registration is required by calling the community ed & rec department at 231-8490.
Make special events, such as birthdays, anniversaries or just a great get-together with family and friends even better with decorated cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Join Alexandria Community Education’s “Beginning Cake Decorating’ class and learn some simple basic techniques & more advanced decorating techniques combined with hands-on experiences. The class is at Discovery Middle School, Thursday nights, February 9 - March 1st from 6:30-8:30. Call 320-762-3310.
In Alexandria Community Education’s “Greeting Card Mania at Grand Arbor”, students in grades 4-6 and Grand Arbor residents will have the opportunity to be creative and have fun making several greeting cards for friends and family. Preregistration is necessary. The class is at the Grand Arbor Activities Room, Thursday, February 9, 3:30 - 5:15 PM. Call 320-762-3310 for more information.
A ‘Beginning Quilting’ class for the novice who wants to start at the beginning and learn the basics of making a small quilted project is being put on by Alexandria Community Education. The class is at Woodland Elementary School Oak Conference Room, Thursday afternoons, February 9 – February 23 from 1-4:30. Call Alexandria Community Education at 320-762-3310 for more information.
There will be a “Stained Glass Workshop” where you will learn the tools and techniques needed to make stained glass windows and sun catchers. Learn to cut glass, foil, assemble, and solder while making a 10 to 15 piece project. Glass, materials and tools will be provided. The class is at Discovery Middle School, Saturday, February 11 or Saturday, March 10 from 8-3. Call Alexandria Community Education at 320-762-3310 for more info.
The Paynesville Nite Owls will have a Valentine Square Dance and graduation at the Paynesville Elementary School on Saturday night, Feb. 11th. Larry Johansen will call the plus dancing from 7:30-8, and the mainstream dancing from 8-10. There will be a potluck lunch following the dance.
A Beginner’s Snowshoe experience is taking place at Sibley State Park on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11th from 2-3. Following a brief talk, you’ll take a winter hike. Snowshoes are furnished. Reservations are required and there is a limit of 20 people. You must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Call 354-2055 for more information.
A bereavement workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, February 11th, from nine to noon in the Parish Hall at the Church of St. Mary, Willmar. Registration will begin at 8:30. The workshop is open to the public and all families, friends, caregivers, and professionals are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For further information call 320-235-0118.
Kandiyohi County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Legislative Forum Saturday February 11, 10:30 till Noon with Free Meal to follow Willmar Conference Center Call (320) 894-6726 to register Open to first members
The Kandiyohi County Corn & Soybean Growers will have its annual Legislative Forum on Saturday February 11th from 10:30 to noon with a free meal to follow. It will be held at the Willmar Conference Center. Call 320-894-6726 to register. This is open to first members.
Come enjoy a Fiddlers Jam Session at the Sibley State Park Interpretive Center on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12th from 2-3. You can listen and sing along to the fiddle and acoustic music of the Coffee Shop Fiddlers. Bring an acoustic instrument if you want to join in. Call the park at 354-2055 for more information.
A class on ‘Planning to Help Loved Ones in the Event of Incapacity or Death’ will be held at the Discover Middle School in Alexandria on Monday night, Feb. 13th or April 16th from 6:30-8:30. You can register or get more information by calling Alexandria Community Education at 320-762-3310.
A beginner’s digital workshop for organizing your digital photos and more, is being put on by Alexandria Community Education on Monday night, Feb 13th or Thursday night, March 15th from 6:30-8 at the Woodland Elementary School. Register online at www.alexandria.thatscommunityed.com or call Community Education at 320-762-3310.
Students in grades K-4 and show their wild side and join Alexandria Community Education for a safari! You can make a fleece scarf that will have you looking like a cat, alligator, shark, dog, or snake. Use your imagination and create a one of a kind original fashion accessory! The class is at the Garfield, Lincoln, Miltona and Voyager Elementary Schools. For details and to register online, visit www.alexandria.thatscommunityed.com or call Community Education at 320-762-3310.
Volunteers are needed at the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Director Dave Pederson says they need volunteers to cut firewood and assist with trail work, newsletters, grant writing and marketing, to help host special events, join the Prairie Stars event committee, assist with programs in all activity areas, sew costumes for time travel, and help with ski rentals in the Trailhead on winter weekends. Call 354-5894 to volunteer. Thru Feb. 14th
This month’s techie classes at the Willmar Public Library will focus on finding the right social network for you or your business. On Tuesday morning, February 14th at 9, the library will have a class titled ‘Which Social Network is Right for You?’ This class will help you determine which social network might fit you and your needs the best. On Tuesday morning, February 28th at 9 the library will have the class, ‘Which Social Network is Right for Your Business?’ To register for these classes, call 320-235-3162.
The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives in the area. There is one at the Willmar Conference Center on Monday, Feb. 20th from 11 to five; another at the St. Francis De Sales Parish Center in Belgrade on Thursday, Feb. 16th from 1-7; a third at the Paynesville American Legion on Monday, Feb. 20th from 1-7; and a fourth at the Grove City Community Center on Feb. 20th from 1-7.
Alexandria Community Education will be taking a coach bus to the Target Center Friday, March 2nd to see Disney On Ice ‘Dare to Dream.’ The registration deadline is February 17, and no refunds can be given after this date without a replacement. The price of $44 includes transportation and a ticket to the performance. This is open to families with children ages 5 and older. The group will leave the Discovery Middle School Parking Lot, at 3:15 that Friday afternoon. Register by calling 320-762-3310.
There will be a benefit for Danny (Rudy) Jackson of Lake Lillian, who has recently been diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma-liver cancer. The benefit is Saturday, Feb. 18th from 2-10 at the Cosmos American Legion. There is a spaghetti supper from 4-7, free-will donation, a silent auction from 2-8 and music from 6-10. To help with the benefit or donate call 583-4068 or 583-2233.
The Prairie Woods Learning Center will have a presidential ski/climb: cross country skiing/climbing wall event for grades 4-8 Monday afternoon, Feb. 20th from 1-5. Hit the trails and have an adventure on the skinny skis. Then come inside and finish the day at the indoor climbing wall. Call 354-5894 for more info.
A President’s Day ice cream social and bake sale will be held on Monday afternoon, Feb. 20th from 2-4 at the Atwater Community Center. There will be home-baked pies served with ice cream. Take-outs will be available. Freewill donation. Also whole pies and other baked goods. The sponsor is the Atwater Area Living at Home Block Nurse program.
Sign Language Classes at the Resource Center of West Central Industries. 6-7:30pm. Class 1 Feb 21st - March 27th. 6 sessions $18. $25 per family. daycare is available. call 235-5310 x 216 for more information.
In Alexandria Community Education’s “Technical Photography” class, explore the more finely tuned aspects of photography and challenge yourself to finer work. Bring your camera, tripod, flash and camera manual to the class on Tuesday night, Feb. 21st from 6:30-8:30 at the Discovery Middle School. Register at 320-762-3310.
Learn more about communication, setting limits and healthy independence when it comes to parenting a teen through Alexandria Community Education’s “Parenting a Teen” class. It’s at the Woodland Elementary School, Tuesday night, February 21, 6:30-8. To register call 320-762-3310.
You and your family are invited to the Assembly of God Church in Willmar for a Family Concert on Friday night, February 24th at 7 with Alan Root, a Christian artist from Nashville. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the church office or at the door. All ages are welcome. To learn more about Alan Root, go to www.AlanRoot.com.
A Beginner’s Snowshoe experience is taking place at Sibley State Park on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 25th from 2-3. Following a brief talk, you’ll take a winter hike. Snowshoes are furnished. Reservations are required and there is a limit of 20 people. You must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Call 354-2055 for more information.
Kandiyohi County Public Health of Willmar will have an immunization clinic on Monday, Feb. 27th from 4-7 in its office at the Health and Human Services Building. No appointment is needed, but you need to bring all immunization records along. Call 231-7860 for more info.
During this month any black dog will have its adoption fee lowered by $25. The Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties Hawk Creek Animal Shelter ask that you consider adopting one of these black pearls. Stop at the shelter Monday through Friday from 11-5 or Saturdays & Sundays from noon to four. Call 235-7612 for more info.
March
Influenza is a dangerous disease that takes the lives of thousands of people in the United States every year—and causes more than 200,000 people to be hospitalized. Anyone can get sick from the flu and spread the virus to others. Increases in flu activity are expected soon as the flu season gets underway. CDC and other health experts recommend flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is not too late to be vaccinated!
April
Sign Language Classes at the Resource Center of West Central Industries. 6-7:30pm. Class 1 April 10 - May 15th. 6 sessions $18. $25 per family. daycare is available. call 235-5310 x 216 for more information. |
