Newsleader to give away bluegrass fest tickets
The Newsleaders has a limited amount of FREE tickets to the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Fest, a four-day music and camping festival Aug. 10-13 at El Rancho Manana, Richmond. For tickets, please email operations@thenewsleaders.com with your name, phone number and amount of tickets requested OR like the Newsleaders on Facebook by noon Friday, July 28. Your name will be placed in a drawing and winners will be notified via email or Facebook that same day.
National Night Out set Tuesday, Aug. 1
National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.
National Night Out, a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Sartell Police Department, involves more than 16,142 communities from all 50 states, U.S territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. More than 38 million people are expected to participate in this year’s “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”
Residents across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening with neighbors and police. Many local neighborhoods will host a variety of special events including block parties, cookouts, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies.
Police officers, firefighters and other public-safety personnel will be visiting these activities. You may register your National Night Out Activity for visits by calling Sartell Police Department at 320-258-7347, preferably a minimum of a week in advance. For more information, access the Sartell Police Facebook page.
NNO set Aug. 1
St. Stephen National Night Out will be celebrated from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at City Hall. There will be two Hemker Zoo presentations at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Enjoy the night with a root beer float.
National Night Out set Tuesday, Aug. 1
National Night Out will be held from 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.
National Night Out, a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the St. Joseph Police Department, involves more than 16,142 communities from all 50 states, U.S territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. More than 38 million people are expected to participate in this year’s “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”
Residents across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening with neighbors and police. Many local neighborhoods will host a variety of special events including block parties, cookouts, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies.
Police officers, firefighters and other public-safety personnel will be visiting these activities. You may register your National Night Out Activity for visits by calling St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 Opt. 2 or email sjpd@cityofstjoseph.com, preferably a minimum of a week in advance.
Girl Scouts to host block party July 22
The Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines will host a girls’ block party from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the Girl Scout Office at 400 Second Ave. S., Waite Park. Learn, play and get to know Girl Scouts. The event features bounce houses, yard games, duct-tape boat races and free food for school-aged girls and their families. Register at girlsblockparty.com to receive a prize.
Local authors to read/sign at Barnes & Noble event
Two local authors, Hudda Ibrahim and Tammy Wilson, will read from their works and sign their books. A local henna artist will also be doing henna.
Hudda Ibrahim is author of From Snow to Somalia: How Central Minnesota Became Home to Somalis. This book provides a great understanding of Somali culture, tradition, religion and issues of integration and assimilation, and also focuses on why thousands of Somali refugees came to live in this cold, snowy area with people of predominantly European descent.
Local Discovery School Principal, Tammy Wilson, wrote a young reader fiction book, Through My Eyes. This is a story of compassion, empathy and the importance of eliminating stereotypes to promote social justice. Join 11-year-old Zamzam as she navigates her way through her new country while embracing her Somali values.
All are welcome to this free event!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1508578769200188/ and http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061874074-0.
A Lifetime Pursuit on display at Haehn
A Lifetime Pursuit, an art exhibit featuring Baulu Kuan, OSB, is on display now through Dec. 23 in the Haehn Museum in St. Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph. Kuan, a retired professor of art and art History at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, shares selections of her paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture works. Her photographs and art pieces are from four major archeological sites: Mesosamerica, New Guinea, West Africa, China/Tibet. The Haehn Museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Environmental projects assistant
WACOSA is looking for volunteers to assist with projects to enhance the quality of the environment for the benefit of clients such as painting, landscaping, gardening, patio design and care. Assist with vehicle checks and care to insure safe and comfortable transportation for staff members and clients. Assist with the development of adaptations for clients to increase their ability to complete paid work and interact in non-paid projects and activities. Assist with accessible equipment adjustments and minor repairs. Must have experience with basic shop procedures, yard equipment and tools; be able to lift and carry 20 pounds along with intermittent bending, twisting and reaching; and be able to stand for up to four hours while performing tasks. Shifts are available Monday through Friday between 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at 320 Sundial Drive, Waite Park. A driver’s license and health screening is required to drive WACOSA vehicles but is not necessary to fulfill this position. Contact Andrea Harrell, WACOSA volunteer coordinator at 320- 257-5188.
Do you like to bake or cook?
Quiet Oaks Hospice is an eight-bed residential home. Family members can stay overnight to be close to their loved one in hospice. They provide home-cooked meals for residents and their immediate family. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals for residents and guests. If you like to cook and prepare meals or bake breads and sweets, they can use your skills. Contact Molly Jeanmenne, volunteer coordinator/house manager, at 320-255-5433.
Produce sampler
Catholic Charities Emergency Services could use volunteers to help raise awareness of fresh fruits and veggies available at the Food Shelf by offering taste testing to allow clients to sample unfamiliar produce before they select items to take home. Hours are from 8:30-11 a.m. Monday (can alternate Mondays with other volunteers). Produce sampler will wash, cut and prepare fresh produce samples; greet clients and encourage tasting of produce samples while explaining how to use, prepare and safely preserve these products for later use; hand out tips for use and/or recipe of product sampled; conduct a quick survey to assess knowledge of product and if product was added to shopping cart; and clean and store equipment. Contact Kris Roberts, Catholic Charities Emergency Services volunteer coordinator, at 320-229-4590 or kroberts@ccstcloud.org.
Reception help, drivers and lunch-time help needed
St. Scholastica Convent is looking for volunteers to help with their reception area. The job description includes answering phones and greeting guests. Volunteers are needed in the early evening when it’s not as busy. Volunteers are also needed to be a driver to help Sisters get to their appointments; mileage is reimbursed. They also need help waiting on tables during the lunch time of noon -1 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. Contact Marina Schlangen OSB, St. Scholastica Convent volunteer coordinator, at 320-251-2225.
Foster Grandparents sought
The Foster Grandparent Program needs more mentors for youth in our community. Currently there are openings at local elementary schools, Journey Home daycare (working with infants and toddlers), Kidstops and Head Start. Foster Grandparent volunteers might help students with a reading assignment, work with a small group on a craft or help kids cook an evening meal. Adults ages 55 and over can receive an hourly tax-free stipend ($2.65/hour) for volunteering 15 hours per week (or more if they wish) helping children with activities, reinforcing learning, helping with art projects and more. This is a great opportunity if you have time to spare, love to be with children and could use some extra non-taxable income. Contact Jenny, Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent Program, at 320-229-4589 or toll-free at 1-866-895-7992.
For more information, contact Mary Krippner, United Way volunteer engagement coordinator, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@untitedwayhelps.org.
