Monastery to hold open house Feb. 8
The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict invites everyone to come to their open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph. Come learn about the Sisters’ lives of prayer and service, tour their sacred spaces and much more. All are welcome. You can learn more about the Sisters at their website, sbm.osb.org, or by calling them at 320-363-7100.
Senior Connection to host Secret Places Feb. 10
Pat McNeal will guide listeners through Secret Places at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the District Service Center. He will explore areas of the southwest few people know about, such as the Coyote Buttes, The Wave, the Wahweeap Hoodos, Goblin Valley, Pariah Canyon and more. The presentation is open to all ages, and refreshments will be served.
Everybody dance Feb. 10
Kick up your heals for your health at Day of Dance, a free heart-beating, feet-tapping, finger-snapping, song-singing, fun-loving, laughter-filled evening for the entire family from 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud. Find your rhythm by learning dance steps and taking advantage of free wellness screenings. Featured dances include Zumba and East Coast and Big Band Swing. Dancing and other aerobic exercises help prevent heart disease, so take action for your health today. No advanced registration is required. Find details about Day of Dance at centracare.com. For questions, call 320-656-7021. Sponsored by St. Cloud Hospital Women and Children’s Center and CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center. Special thanks to: Caryn’s Studio, Mike Klein and Friends and Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio.
KVSC’s Trivia Weekend set for Feb. 13-15The 36th annual Trivia Weekend, presented by KVSC 88.1 FM at St. Cloud State University will take place Friday-Sunday, Feb. 13-15. Registration must be received by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13, the Friday of Trivia Weekend. The contest begins at 5 p.m. on Feb. 13 and will conclude at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. Teams create a name and operate from a team headquarters as they put their heads together in a quest to be called the most knowledgeable team.Each year, a different theme is selected to pay homage to popular cultural phenomena. Game of Trivia: Quest for Futile Facts will chronicle the worlds of fantasy literature and folklore, as conveyed through legends, tales and myths. The contest will test literature, television and film knowledge of more than 2,000 competitors.
The campus radio station at SCSU hosts the annual 50-hour marathon featuring more than 450 trivia questions asked to teams listening on the radio and Internet. Aside from a wealth of theme-based questions, there is a broad range of additional questions on pop culture, science, sports, visual trivia, history and more.
Wrapping up the 50-hour contest is an awards ceremony in Ritschi Auditorium at SCSU beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 15. The winning team receives the coveted Minnesota Masters of Trivia Traveling Trophy. The trophy shows the names of the winning teams during the past 35 years.
KVSC encourages trivia enthusiasts from all over to pull together friends and family members to create a team or to consider becoming a phone bank volunteer for the weekend. The entire contest is also streamed online. For information on registration and volunteering, visit kvsc.org/trivia_news.
Nominate women for Spirit of Women Awards
CentraCare Health Foundation is seeking nominations for the Spirit of Women Awards, with a deadline of March 1. The awards recognize unsung heroes in our community. Nominees can be recognized in three categories: Young Person Role Model (ages 14-20), Community Hero (at least 21 years of age), or Healthcare Hero (clinical professional). Nominations can be submitted online by heading to centracare.com and searching for “Spirit Awards.” This website also provides more information about the awards program. All regional winners will receive recognition from the St. Cloud Hospital and the CentraCare Health Foundation, along with a $1,000 award to further their commitment to their community.
