Community center open house set April 25
An open house to show plans for the St. Joseph Community Center will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. A short presentation by Architect, HMA-Murray Mack will be at 6 p.m. Display boards will illustrate the concept plans and residents will have an opportunity to comment.
Kennedy info night set Monday, April 24
Kennedy Community School will host an information night Monday, April 24 at the school, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. From 6-7:15 p.m, students entering kindergarten will be able to ride a bus, explore classrooms, meet teachers and learn to use the cafeteria line while getting a healthy snack. From 7:30-8:30, new enrollees grades first-eighth may tour the school, meet the principal and staff, ask questions and enroll. For more information, visit isd742.org/Kennedy or call 320-363-7791.
Boy Scouts to hold spaghetti dinner
An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 84 to raise funds for campouts, will be held 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at the American Legion Post 328, 101 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Taste of St. Cloud set May 1
Taste of St. Cloud, an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Franciscan Community Volunteers, a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Territory Golf Course/Coyote Moon Grille in St. Cloud. The event features an array of cuisines from local restaurants as well as live entertainment and a silent auction. Meet the Franciscan Community Volunteers and see the ways they enrich the lives of people of the St. Cloud area. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit many Franciscan Sisters and friends. Visit fcvonline.org or fslf.org to purchase tickets or contact Pat Flicker at 320-229-0307 or pflicker@fslf.org for more information.
The mission of FCV – now approaching 50,000 hours of service – is to accompany young adults, ages 21-30, to grow in Christian discipleship and leadership through Franciscan spirituality, full-time service and community life. Volunteers make an 10-month commitment to work full time with local nonprofit agencies that serve the needs of the poor and marginalized while accepting the challenge of living simply and in accordance with Gospel values.
Purchase tickets online at fcvonline.org or fslf.org, or by check made payable to the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. Please write “Taste of St. Cloud Tickets” on the memo line. Tickets will be held at the door the evening of the event under the name of the purchaser. Send checks to Franciscan Sisters, 1600 11th Ave. S., St. Cloud, Minn. 56301. For more information, contact Pat Flicker: 320-229-0307 or pflicker@fslf.org. Tickets purchased online before the event: $25; at the door: $30.
Scam protection talk for older adults set April 27
“Older Adults and Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Money,” an interactive session delivered on behalf of the Sartell Police Department, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27 at the chapel in Country Manor, 520 First St. N.E., Sartell. Protect yourself from fraudsters and scam artists. Consumers 65 years and older control 70 percent of the nation’s wealth, and crooks know it. Con artists scam older Americans out of an estimated $3 billion a year. This talk will provide resources to protect finances, including updates on the latest scams and how to identify the red flags of fraud. Contact Officer Rob Lyon for questions: 320-258-7360.
Newsleader names bunny winners
Bunny winners in the Newsleader Easter bunny giveaway include the following: Local Blend: Westin Crue, St. Joseph; Central Minnesota Credit Union: Roberta Anderson, St. Joseph; Cold Spring Country Store: Russ Voight, Cold Spring; Once Upon A Child: Shelby Marthaler, New Munich; St. Joseph McDonald’s: Riley Deters, Sartell; Sisters & Co.: Emma Blenkush, St. Joseph; and St. Joseph Meat Market: Debbie Emery, St. Joseph.
Lions clean-up slated for April 29
The annual Sartell Lions Spring Clean-Up will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29 at the Sartell Middle School parking lot, 627 Third Ave. N. Pick-ups available on Saturday by appointment, call Jack 250-6697 before April 28. No paints, solvents, oils or chemicals. No gas-operated refrigerators.
United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Donation assistant
Catholic Charities Emergency Services is looking for volunteers to help with collecting donations being dropped off at the back door. Volunteers are needed from 1-5 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that advances the charitable and social mission of the Diocese of St. Cloud. We build communities, promote family life and enhance human dignity by providing quality services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths and beliefs. Contact Catholic Charities Emergency Services at 320-229-4560.
St. Cloud Library Summer Lunch Program
This summer, the St. Cloud Library is partnering with the Yes Network to be a lunch site for the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Children up to 18 years old will be able to receive a free, hot meal Monday-Friday from mid-June to mid0August. Volunteers are needed to help serve the food, monitor the lunch area and help with cleanup. Lunches will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and volunteers are needed from 11:15 a.m.- 2 p.m. This program will run five days/week for two months. Volunteer one time, one day a week or more. Contact Kate Buechler, patron services librarian, at 320-650-2561 or kateb@grrl.lib.mn.us.
Crafts, crafts and more crafts. Share your skills with seniors.
Residents at the Country Manor Campus Care Center have requested to make tie quilts out of fleece. We are looking for a volunteer to come in one time per week for approximately one hour to tie quilt with a small group of residents. This is a flexible volunteer commitment and is a great way to build friendships and assist the residents in completing projects of their choice. All materials are provided for the tie quilts, now we just need your extra love and smiling face to make this a success. Contact Caitlin Tierney, Country Manor volunteer coordinator, at 320-253-1920.
Volunteer at WACOSA
WACOSA is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Volunteers will assist in projects to enhance the quality of the environment for the benefit of clients such as painting, landscaping, gardens, patio design and care. Volunteers are also needed to assist with vehicle checks and care to insure safe and comfortable transportation for staff members and clients. WACOSA empowers more than 500 adults with disabilities in central Minnesota by helping them to reach their fullest potential, offer business solutions and build community. Most services are related to skill-building and work opportunities. Contact Andrea Harrell, WACOSA volunteer and curriculum coordinator, at 320-257-5188 or aharrell@wacosa.org.
For more information, contact Mary Krippner, United Way volunteer engagement coordinator, at 320-223-7991 or Mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
