Boy Scouts to sell Christmas wreaths
Boy Scout Troop 84 will be selling wreaths at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in front of Coborn’s in St Joseph.
St. Joseph Chamber hosts annual ‘Winterwalk’
The St. Joseph Chamber invites all to celebrate the holiday season from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. A tree lighting will kick off the evening at Bello Cucina followed by various activities at Heritage Hall including a photo-op with Santa, a visit from Mrs. Claus, treat bags, craft making and refreshments. Heritage Hall is located inside the Church of St. Joseph. Also, be sure to look for luminaries outside of businesses offering treats and deals. We’ll see you there.
Red Cross urges those eligible to donate
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can help ensure patients continue to receive treatment throughout the holiday season. Busy holiday schedules and travel plans make it more challenging for regular donors to give, and many businesses and organizations postpone hosting blood drives during the holiday season for these same reasons. This can lead to a decline in blood donations, but the need is constant. Please check redcrossblood.org or call 1-2800-RED CROSS for current blood donation center days and hours.
GNTC to hold auditions for Ernest in Love
Auditions for Ernest in Love will be held at the Great Northern Theatre Company headquarters, located in Rockville, just off Highway 23. Auditions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6 with callbacks on Thursday, Dec. 8. No pre-audition materials are necessary. Come prepared to read a bit of script and sing a song. Visit our website for character descriptions. Show dates are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 and 12; Tuesday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s day); and Thursday, Friday and Saturday Feb. 16, 17 and 18. Visit the website gntc1.com for more information.
Angel of Hope dedication set Dec. 6
The dedication of the Angel of Hope monument in Sartell will take place indoors at the Chateau Waters apartment-complex lobby at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Angel of Hope is the statue of an angel at which loved ones of children who passed away can be honored and mourned. For more information about the project and how it started, see today’s story about the Randy and Tami Kruzel family in this newspaper. After the dedication, the first annual candlelight vigil will occur starting at 7 p.m. at the base of the angel, located at the edge of Lake Francis near Chateau Waters. Those who plan to attend are encouraged but not required to RSVP to tami@wwbdinc.org. More information about the Angel of Hope project can be found at wwbdinc.org/angel-hope.
St. Cloud VA looking for Christmas Eve volunteers
The St. Cloud Veterans’ Administration is looking for 25 volunteers to escort patients from their units to the chapel for a special Christmas Eve service. Anyone over 13 can volunteer, and this is a great opportunity for families to get involved. Volunteers are needed from 1:15-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Contact Angie Paulson, voluntary service, at 320-255-6365 or angela.paulson@va.gov.
Anna Marie’s seeks holiday donations
Anna Marie’s alliance is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing safe shelter, support and referral services for battered women and their children. The alliance also works with the community on systems change and violence prevention. Anna Marie’s Alliance is in need of items for their clients during the holiday season. Donations include the following: gift cards from Amazon or Target, women’s pajama sets, women’s underwear of all sizes, women’s socks, family board games and crafting sets. Visit www.annamaries.org for additional donation needs. Contact Kim, Anna Marie’s Alliance, at 320-253-6900.
Promise Neighborhood to offer mentoring programs
Promise Neighborhood is offering a Math Club and mentoring program to area youth. The program will be at least twice a month on Fridays after school. This is an amazing opportunity to make connections with children in St. Cloud and provide a meaningful mentorship to a young person. Contact John, Promise Neighborhood, at 320-251-0571.
Catholic Charities in need of towels and blankets
Catholic Charities Emergency Services is in need of new and gently used towels and blankets. Donations can be dropped off during business hours at 157 Roosevelt Road, St Cloud, Minn. 56301. Contact Kathryn, Catholic Charities Emergency Services, at 320-229-4560.
