Sartell Summer Baseball registration now openThe 2018 Summer Sartell Baseball Registration is open. Please go to SartellBaseball.com to register.
Local K of C to sponsor youth free-throw contest
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship to be held Sunday, Jan. 28 at the All Saints Academy-St. Joseph gym. Registration and practice is at 12:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 1 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competition. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. Last year ,more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in more than 3,600 local competitions.
All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For any additional information contact Mark Berg-Arnold at 320-363-1077.
Program helps support leadership development for minorities
The Juggad Leadership Program seeks to provide Central Minnesota’s minority community with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to become effective leaders at the grassroots level. The program is accepting nominations for participation in this year’s class and self-nominations are encouraged. Businesses and organizations may nominate individuals to participate in the program. Those interested in participating in the program must complete an application. Selected participants will meet monthly, from March to August, with a graduation ceremony in September. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 9. The program planning committee will review the applications and notify those selected by the end of February. Apply at http://www.jugaadlp.org/apply. For more information, email info@jugaadlp.org or phone 320-310-2246.
Bake, cook for Quiet Oaks
Quiet Oaks Hospice is an eight-bed residential home. They have highly skilled nursing staff and a high staff-to-resident ratio. Family members can stay overnight in one of three guest rooms. Quiet Oaks provides home-cooked meals for residents and their immediate family. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals. Volunteers can also bake breads, cookies and other treats. Contact Molly, volunteer coordinator/house manager, at 320-240-7962 or vcoord@quietoakshospicehouse.org.
