Winter Market set Dec. 2, 16
The Sartell Winter Market will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2 and 16 at Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Some of the many items you will find include the following: meat, eggs, vegetables from storage, micro greens, canned goods, baked treats, breads and many craft items. Come complete your holiday shopping. All items are grown, produced or crafted locally.
GNTC to hold auditions for Bingo
Great Northeran Theatre Company will hold auditions for Bingo the Winning Musical at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Off Broadway, 12383 234th St., Cold Spring. There are parts for six women and one man. For an alternate audition date, call Amy Hunter at 218-894-1925. Dates of the show are Feb. 9, 10 and 11; Feb. 15, 16, 17 and 18; and Feb. 21 and 22.
Storytime set Dec. 9 with Santa’s helpers
PreK–second-grade boys and girls with an adult are invited to listen to a story, have a treat and make a holiday-themed craft with Santa’s helpers from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Resource Room at the Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. This event is brought to you free of charge by the generosity of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union, Sartell Senior Connection and Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education.
Boy Scouts to sell Christmas wreaths
The annual Christmas wreath sale for Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Coborn’s, 1500 Elm St. E., St. Joseph. All sales go to troop camping and programs.
Comments encouraged for county’s MFIP plan
Stearns County Human Services is looking to get input from the public on its Minnesota Family Investment Program Biennial Service Agreement/Plan. Through Dec. 18, Stearns County Human Services will accept public comment on the MFIP Plan.
Minnesota Statute requires counties to have an approved MFIP Plan to receive consolidated funds. The primary purpose of the plan is to provide the Minnesota Department of Human Services with information about services and strategies to meet state established outcomes with the goal of increasing the economic stability of low-income families served with consolidated funds. The plan identifies an assessment of ongoing needs of families and children within program areas, resources available to address those needs, budgeting of allocated resources, and community participation and review in the planning and development of the plan.
A draft of the MFIP Plan can be found on the Stearns County website at StearnsCountyMN.gov or contact Peggy Sammons at 320-656-6017 or 1-800-450-3663 ext. 6017 or by email at peggy.sammons@co.stearns.mn.us.
Written comments should be submitted to Peggy Sammons, planning coordinator, by email or by mail at Stearns County Human Services, P.O. Box 1107, St. Cloud, Minn. 56302.
Community dinners seeks donations
This Christmas season, Resurrection Lutheran Church and St. Joseph Parish, both in St. Joseph, and SonRise Lutheran Church in Avon are again partnering to host Community Dinners for those in need. This year’s meal will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph and at SonRise Lutheran Church, 501 CR 9, Avon. Meal delivery to homebound and elderly members is also available. The groups are seeking donations in any amount. Contact Angela at 320-363-4232.
Anna Marie’s seeks holiday donations
Anna Marie’s Alliance is in need of Amazon/Target gift cards, women’s pajama sets, women’s socks and underwear, and crafting sets for women. Anna Marie’s Alliance’ mission is to provide a safe place for victims of domestic abuse and to achieve systems change that reduces violence. Contact Kim, Anna Marie’s Alliance, at 320-253-6900.
