Firesworks set July 2

Thanks to Coborn’s and Sentry Bank for coming through with a fireworks display next Thursday, July 2, after dark. Enjoy the show from the safety of your own yard!

Farmers’ Market open Mondays

Sartell Farmers Market is open Mondays from 3-6 p.m. in Bernick’s Ice Arena Parking Lot on Pinecone Road. Summer has arrived and so have the vegetables. Items currently available include the following: peas, beans, radishes, lettuce, kohlrabi, beets, zucchini, onions and much more. Be sure to check back each week; new vegetables arriving weekly. In addition to the vegetables you will find eggs, meat, baked goods, caramel corn, salsa, fudge and many other items.

Sartell City Hall partially reopens

Sartell City Hall will open for business with residents starting Thursday, July 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Sartell City Council and city administrator agreed to those limited hours at the June 22 council meeting. For times beyond those hours, residents must make appointments ahead of time.

During visits to city hall, people are strongly encouraged to wear masks and to maintain social distancing.

Flower Basket project could use your help

Thank you! The St. Joseph flower baskets are up and doing well! We are so appreciative of the  great response so far for donations! Due to Covid we will be financially short because of loss of fundraisers not happening this summer by several organizations. If you have not made a donation this year or would like to make an additional donation, all amounts are appreciated! Contact: Carol Theisen at 320-363-8496 or mail to Carol Theisen, 12114 260th St., St. Cloud, MN 56301 or call Joyce Faber at 363-7682.

Stearns trail help needed

The Stearns County Parks department needs help monitoring trail head and intersection signs. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a cloth and Windex. Walk the trail and quickly wipe down the trail intersections. Sign up here https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stearns-county-mn/catalog or call Sarah Weed, Parks Operations coordinator, 320-654-4726.

Donate clothing for homeless people

Homeless Helping Homeless is looking for clothes for people experiencing homelessness. Gently used or new pants, sweatpants and shorts, men’s sizes under 40 and women’s sizes under 20 are needed. Hand sanitizer is also needed. Visit www.homelesshelpinghomeless.org for more information or contact Harry, Homeless Helping Homeless, at 612-868-0465 or hfleegel@aol.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs mentors

Volunteer mentors and defenders of potential are needed at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Virtual web information sessions are available for your convenience and safety. Visit www.bigdefenders.org to learn more or contact Shelby@bigdefenders.org.