Auditions for Hello, Dolly! set May 30, 31
All interested parties are encouraged to audition for Hello, Dolly! Great Northern Theatre Company’s summer musical. We are looking for singers, comic actors and energetic dancers for this classic musical comedy. Auditions are May 30 and 31, with call backs on June 1 and will be held in the choir room at Rocori High School, Cold Spring. Practices begin in June and show dates are Aug. 3, 4, 5 and 6, and Aug. 9, 10 and 11. Information and instructions regarding auditions are on the GNTC website at gntc1.com.
Suffrage banner on display at MN History Center
Recently, conservators working in the “WW1 America” exhibit gallery at the Minnesota History Center, installed a very rare original suffrage banner used during the picketing of the White House in 1917. It is known as the “Draft Day” banner because it was used on July 20, 1917, the day of the first U.S. Selective Service draft. The suffrage protests were the first of their kind at the White House for any cause. Women won the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 18, 1920. The banner is on loan from the National Woman’s Party at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, Washington, DC. www.nationalwomansparty.org. “WW1 America” is on view now through Sept. 4 at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St Paul.
WW1 storyteller, re-enactors to visit MN History Center June 2
The Minnesota History Center will host WW1 storytelling by humorist Kevin Kling and costumed re-enactors from 7-10 a.m. Friday, June 2 at the center at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St Paul. This coincides with the center’s WWI America exhibit. There will be live music and free donuts in honor of National Donut Day as well. For more information, visit minnesotahistorycenter.org.
United Way volunteer opportunities
Take action June 15 for Day of Action
Join United Way for a community Day of Action! Make a difference in our community by taking action on Thursday, June 15 at Lake George Municipal Complex. Projects include: Canvas for a cause, 50th Anniversary logistics, storm-drain stenciling, Variety of Fun and more. Contact Mary Krippner, United Way volunteer engagement coordinator, at 320-223-7991 or visit www.unitedwayhelps.org to register.
Celebration of Fatherhood seeks volunteers
The Celebration of Fatherhood is in need of volunteers to assist and guide families in doing various craft projects. Volunteers should enjoy working with children birth to age 8 and their families. Craft projects will include coloring, gluing, building, stamping and playing with the materials. The craft projects will be outside (dress appropriately) unless it rains, in which case we will be inside. Each craft project will need at least two people to assist families, so bring a friend to join you. Contact Thomas Schnabel, Early Childhood educator/Dad’s Project coordinator at Colt’s Academy at 320-253-5828 wxt. 5800.
Catholic Charities seeks help
with clothing program
Catholic Charities Emergency Services is looking for volunteers to help with their clothing program. Clothing program workers are needed from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and from 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that advances the charitable and social mission of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Contact Kris Roberts, Catholic Charities volunteer coordinator, at 320-229-4590.
For more information, contact Mary Krippner, United Way volunteer engagement coordinator, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
