Winter Wonderland set Saturday, Dec. 14
Santa and Mrs. Claus have taken time off from their busy schedule to join you and your family for a winter celebration from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Lake George Municipal Complex. Create arts and crafts, decorate a cookie, see the reindeer exhibit, enjoy a hayride around the lake and much more. Don’t forget your camera! The big trucks will be rolling in again this year for Touch-a-Truck, where children can see, touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery. Free admission, thanks to our friends at Capital One! Food shelf donations will be accepted during the event.
Historical Society to host fundraiser
The Cold Spring Area Historical Society is hosting a museum fundraiser bingo night Saturday, Dec. 14, in St. Boniface Parish Center, 501 Main St., Cold Spring. Bingo starts at 5 p.m. (daubers are available for purchase or bring your own). A salute to veterans, featuring a display of uniforms, memorabilia and photos, precedes the event from 3:30-5 p.m. Food will be available for purchase between 3:30-5 p.m.; nachos, soda and coffee from 5-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward operating costs of a new museum. For more information, contact Rita Hennen at hennenrc@gmail.com.
‘Hoopin’ in Heaven’ event to be Dec. 20
The fifth annual Tommy B “Hoopin’ in Heaven” will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the new Sartell High School Gym, 3101 Pinecone Road N. The event features the Sartell varsity boys’ and varsity girls’ basketball teams’ doubleheader versus the Willmar Cardinals. Other highlights include the following: Crunch from the Timberwolves entertaining the crowd; between games, the Minnesota Timberwolves Slam Squad/Dunk Team will perform; halftime performance by the Sartell Area Youth Basketball Association; free sweatbands (while supplies last); and a 50/50 raffle. Wear your green Hoopin’ in Heaven T-shirt if you have one or purchase one at the event. All proceeds benefit the Sartell basketball programs.
St. John’s Boys’ Choir to perform Dec. 21
“A Ceremony of Carols” will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at St. John’s Abbey Church, Collegeville, and 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, downtown St. Cloud. Hear harpist Dr. Lynne Aspnes perform Benjamin Britten’s Christmas masterpiece with the St. John’s Boys’ Choir. The boys sing new and familiar carols, combining with the talents of the SJBC Orchestra and special Alumni Chorus. To order tickets and learn more, visit sjbchoir.org or call 320-363-2558.
Delivery driver wanted
The Newsleaders is immediately hiring a driver for every other Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Must have clean driving record and a Minnesota license. Contact Janelle at janellev@thenewsleaders.com or call 320-363-7741 Option 1.
