Orndorff Benefit set May 6
The Sartell Lions Club is hosting a benefit for Kelly Orndorff from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Blue Line Sports Bar and Grill in Sartell. We will be having a silent auction, information booths about blindness, games, food and a meat raffle. Kelly was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor shortly after graduating from college in 2015. During the course of surgery to remove the tumor, Orndorff lost virtually all of her sight. Join us in this benefit in helping to make her future bright!
Stone Poneys fundraiser, raffle set May 7 at Blue Line
The Blue Line Sports Bar and Grill in Sartell will host a fundraiser and raffle for the Sartell Stone Poneys from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The fundraiser is to help offset summer costs of umpires, field dues, equipment, uniforms, league fees and tournaments; 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to Stone Poneys. Raffle tickets will be sold; you do not need to be present to win. There will be five prize packages to choose from. See stoneponeys.com for more information on the raffle prizes.
Market Monday opens summer season May 8
Sartell Market Monday opens for summer season Monday, May 8. Come join us to kick off the 2017 season. We will be open from 3-6:30 p.m. outside Hardware Hank on Seventh St. N. Find breads, baked goods, can goods, meats, eggs, greens and spring vegetables.
Lemonade, Laughter to be held May 9
The ninth annual Lemonade and Laughter, featuring the music and fun of Ted Manderfeld back by popular demand, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at St. Francis Gathering, 219 Second St. N., Sartell. The Sartell Senior Connection, Country Manor Senior Campus and Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education are sponsoring the event. Join us early to shop the gift table with proceeds supporting SSC programs. Lemonade, coffee, treats and fun.
Attention parents of Sabre seniors
The Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader will again feature the high school graduates as a special pull-out section in its May 26 edition. A list of seniors who have responded is available on our website at thenewsleaders.com entitled “Attention parents of Sabre seniors.” Nearly half of the seniors have not responded. We are trying to collect information from the graduating students who have NOT submitted. Please check to see if your child’s name is on the list. If it is NOT, follow the directions accordingly. Deadline is Friday, May 12.
Sartell Sabres seek nominees for Hall of Fame athletes, coaches
Sartell High School will induct the 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame class on Sept. 29. The selection committee is taking nominations for former athletes and coaches through May 15. Please send any nominations to John Ross, activities director, at rossjohn@sartell.k12.mn.us.
Fare for All set May 8
Fare for All’s next distribution will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 8 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare for All is a budget-stretching program that allows people to save up to 40 percent off fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meats. Distribution is once a month. We are open to everyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollar. Cash, credit, debit cards and EBT cards are accepted. For more information, visit fareforall.org or call 1-800-582-4291.
American Legion needs baseball players
The St Joseph American Legion Post 328 baseball team is looking to add players to this year’s team. Individuals need to be no older than 19 and not born before 1998. If interested in playing, or for additional information, please contact Mike Staller at mstaller@comcast.net or at 612-730-0879.
Fishing ‘tails’ sought for opener editions
For all you fisherpersons out there, if you have a whopper or two of some fishing “tails” and/or fishing photos you’d like to share, please email them to assignmenteditor@thenewsleaders.com for inclusion in the May 12 Newsleaders fishing opener edition. Deadline is noon Monday, May 8.
Girl Scouts set May 12 for Adventure Party
Have you or your daughter ever wanted to give Girl Scouts a try? Now you can, for free! Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines is bringing the outdoors in with a camp-themed Adventure Party in St. Cloud on May 12. Girls, together with a parent/guardian, will enjoy a light meal, door prizes, four activity stations and a photo booth. Girls will receive their very first Girl Scout patch. At the event, girls will learn more about more Girl Scout summer activities. By participating in the party, girls get a free Girl Scout membership ($15 value) so they can participate through Sept. 30. Can’t make the party? No problem, there’s camp and many other activities for school-age girls, just contact the Girl Scout office or visit girlscoutslp.org for more information.
Sign up for the “Your Girl Scout Adventure Party” today by calling the Girl Scout office at 320-252-2952 or sending an email to customercare@girlscoutslp.org. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet new people and help your girl become a go-getter, innovator, risk taker and leader. Your adventure awaits.
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting is open to all girls in kindergarten through grade 12. To join, volunteer or donate to Girl Scouts, call 320 252-2952 or 800 955-6032 or visit girlscouts.org.
Metro Bus changes Sartell bus routes
Metro Bus is making minor changes to Routes 32 and 33 to improve service for customers. The changes are effective Sunday, May 7. Route 32, which provides hourly service in Sartell, will be rerouted to serve Alltran southbound on 14th Avenue E instead of CR 29/First St. NE, with no changes to the bus schedule. The bus stop located by Alltran on CR 29/First St. NE will be removed and replaced with a new stop closer to the Alltran driveway on 14th Avenue E.
United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Office assistant volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club
Assist Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota administrative office by scanning into the computer’s database important and confidential documents, and answering and directing phone calls using a multi-line phone system (3-4 lines). Volunteers must be able to follow instructions accurately, have good keyboarding skills, be professional, flexible and detail-oriented. Office experience is helpful. They would like volunteers to make a three-month minimum commitment. It would be ideal if volunteers could stay for at least a two-hour block during their volunteer time. Hours can be flexible between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Volunteers will go through an enrollment process (includes orientation). All volunteers are asked to complete a criminal background check before their first volunteer experience. Apply at www.bgcmn.org. Contact Bethany Theisen, volunteer coordinator, at 320- 257-5115 or btheisen@bgcmn.org.
Women’s support
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a woman escaping domestic violence? Then become a women’s shelter support volunteer at Anna Marie’s Alliance. Volunteers at the shelter answer and direct phone calls, staff the front desk and take in donations. Volunteers also may provide transportation for women and children living at the shelter, however, helping with transportation is not a requirement. This volunteer opportunity is a four-hour shift and available to men and women. Contact Kim S., manager of volunteer services, at 320-251-7203 ext. 210 or kims@annamaries.org.
RSVP…Your invitation to serve
Would you like that personal connection to help sort through the numerous volunteer opportunities in our community? RSVP assists men and women aged 55 years and better in finding successful and meaningful volunteer opportunities. Why should you contact RSVP? RSVP staff will take the time to meet with you to learn more about your personal interests and to discuss volunteer options. We place volunteers with both on-going volunteer opportunities or with one-time special events. RSVP partners with 200 human-service agencies in the St. Cloud area that utilize volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of one-time community events. For example: greeting for a summer garden tour, ushering at the Paramount Theater, judging for elementary school science/inventors fairs, fegistration for fundraising walks and much more. Optional mileage reimbursement, insurance and recognition are provided to those enrolled with RSVP. RSVP promotes social engagement, wellness and a positive image of aging. Contact Jennifer Wucherer, RSVP program coordinator, at 320-255-7295.
We put you in the driver’s seat! Give someone a lift today.
Volunteers will assist older adults and people with special needs with transportation to medical appointments, nearby grocery store or food shelf. The amount of driving you do is completely up to you. It can be as little as one trip a week or you can choose to drive on particular days. For many people, the lack of assistance in getting to medical appointments increases the likelihood that they will not be able to stay in their own homes. Great River Faith in Action connects volunteers with people, preferably in their own neighborhood, so they can maintain their independence. Some are very independent and only need transportation; others may require more assistance such as checking into the clinic or help getting a wheelchair at the medical facility. A medical transport may also include a trip to a pharmacy on the way home for a new prescription. Contact Cherise Robb, Great River Faith in Action volunteer coordinator, at 320-290-3428 or cheriser@grfia.org.
Volunteer at WACOSA
WACOSA is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Volunteers will assist in projects to enhance the quality of the environment for the benefit of clients such as painting, landscaping, gardens, patio design and care. Volunteers are also needed to assist with vehicle checks and care to insure safe and comfortable transportation for staff members and clients. WACOSA empowers more than 500 adults with disabilities in central Minnesota by helping them to reach their fullest potential, offer business solutions and build community. Most services are related to skill-building and work opportunities. Contact Andrea Harrell, WACOSA volunteer and curriculum coordinator, at 320-257-5188 or aharrell@wacosa.org.
For more information, contact Mary Krippner, United Way volunteer engagement coordinator, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
