St. Cloud Park & Rec hosts Movie Under the Stars Aug. 6
A Movie Under the Stars, featuring “The Rookie,” the 2002 baseball G-rated hit starring Dennis Quaid, will be shown Saturday, Aug. 6 at Whitney Sports Complex Field C-3, 1529 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. The event, sponsored by St. Cloud Park and Recreation, is free. Participants are encouraged to bring family, friends, a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Lawn games, inflatables, prizes and giveaways start at 7:30 p.m.; movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Concessions available. For more information, visit ci.stcloud.mn.us/177/special-events or call 320-255-7276.
School supplies needed
United Way is collecting school supplies for students this fall. There are multiple ways for you to help fulfill the need. Run a school supply drive, donate school supplies such as notebooks, pens, pencils, glue, rulers, markers and more, purchase school kits through our partnership with Impacks or make an online donation to be used to purchase bulk school supplies. Visit https://www.unitedwayhelps.org/events/school-supply-drive for more information or contact Mary Krippner, director of volunteer engagement, at 320-223-7991.
United Way community closet
Keshia’s Closet is a free, volunteer run, supply closet filled with clothing and other essentials. Our biggest needs are boys clothing (T-shirts, jeans, shorts and sweat shirts), new socks and underwear (all sizes), tampons, pads and deodorant. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at 921 First St. N., St. Cloud. Contact Mary Krippner at 320-252-0227 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org for more information.
Volunteer with Central MN Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers are needed at Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity to help with its Tiger 6 Build located in St. Cloud. Volunteers are needed the last week of October & all throughout November. No experience necessary. Shifts include 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. If you have a group and need a special time please reach out to the Habitat volunteer coordinator Ashley Ogaja at aogaja@cmhfh.org or text/call 320-248-8256.
