April 19 Town crier

Heath Quartet, sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud, will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1111 Cooper Ave. S., St. Cloud. This dynamic and charismatic quartet is one of the most exciting British chamber ensembles of the moment. They bring a program of Bach, Haydn, Henriette Bosmans and Korngold. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chambermusicsocietystcloud.org. Tickets are also available at the door. This concert is sponsored in part by Central Minnesota Arts Board and the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment.

 

Winners of a senior royalty essay contest, sponsored by the St. Joseph Y2K Lions, will get the opportunity to ride in the Fourth of July Parade as St. Joseph’s senior royalty. Do you know a remarkable senior citizen whose contributions have shaped our community for the better? We’re on the lookout for individuals (55+) who have dedicated their time, energy and passion to make our community a brighter place to live. Whether they’ve spent years volunteering at the local food bank, organizing community events or offering a helping hand to neighbors in need, we want to hear about it all. Nominees must live in St. Joseph or the local township. Essays must highlight nominee’s volunteer work and be approximately 250 words. Deadline is June 1. Submit essays to Lion Becky Staneart, wonderwomanbls@aol.com.

All-night grad party for 2024 senior class

Planning for the 2024 All Night Senior Graduation Party is underway. This is an all-night, chemical free celebration for the graduating senior class, which takes place following the graduation ceremony on June 1. In addition to a full night of entertainment, food and games, this party is highlighted by an exciting hypnotist. Each senior will leave with a door prize purchased through funds donated by area businesses, parents and friends of the Sartell-St Stephen school district. In addition, each attendee will be entered in raffle drawings for larger prizes, including a car donated by Miller Auto Center.

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Registration is open! Please visit https://sartellgradparty.wixsite.com/sgp-2024 for details and registration information. This is a tradition your senior will NOT want to miss! Also on that website is a spot for any Sartell/St Stephen parents to sign-up to volunteer during the event.

ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS: The committee is seeking monetary donations from area businesses and community members to make this event possible. Visit the site mentioned above to review and recognize those businesses who have already donated – thank you to those area businesses that have already donated for 2024. If you would like to be included on the list and donate to the cause, please make checks payable to Sartell Graduation Party and mail checks to: Sartell Graduation Party, P.O. Box 227, Sartell, MN 56377.

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation through the Thomas A. Ritsche Youth Fund has opened its annual Thomas A. Ritsche Youth Fund grant round. The Thomas Ritsche Youth grant round will help fund youth-related programs and projects that support youth and reduce crime against youth and by youth. To learn more about the grant and how to apply, visit www.communitygiving.org/cmcfgrants. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024.