Winter farmers’ market opens at community center
The Sartell Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, inside the Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Come join us for the first market of the winter season. You will find many great items including the following: eggs, meat, squash, onions, potatoes, salsa, BBQ Sauce, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, canned goods, handmade crafts and much more. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and plan for great meals for the coming month.
Turn clocks back Sunday morning
Daylight saving time, which started in March, ends Sunday, Nov. 3. At 2 a.m. Sunday, or before retiring Saturday night, residents should turn clocks back one hour to reflect the ending of daylight saving time.
Fare for All set Nov. 11
Fare for All’s next distribution will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Holiday packs, including an 9- to 10-pound Jennie-O whole turkey, chicken breasts, Johnsonville Italian sausage, rotisserie turkey tenderloin, sage pork sausage, green beans and a Mrs. Smith’s pumpkin pie, will be available. 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. This event is 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 320-363-4232.
Food-packaging event needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the seventh annual We Are Thankful food-packaging event on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Three volunteer shifts are available from 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Donations are also needed to pay for ingredients. For more information, call the United Way of Central Minnesota at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
Pathways 4 Youth needs pantry donations
Donations are needed for Pathways 4 Youth pantry. Items needed include Pop-Tarts, peanut butter and jelly, Gatorade, canned pasta, spaghetti noodles and sauce, and chocolate pudding. Donations can be dropped off from noon-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Pathways, 203 Cooper Ave. N., St Cloud or contact them at pathways@pathways4youthmn.org.
