League of Women Voters to hold Sauk Rapids candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of the St. Cloud Area is sponsoring a free candidate forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Sauk Rapids City Council Chamber. The forum will feature two candidates running for mayor: Kurt Hunstiger and Guy Konietzko, along with four candidates vying for two open seats on the city council: Merle Gales, Steve Heinen, Nicholas Sauer and Layne Schmitz. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear the candidates address issues of concern to Sauk Rapids voters. Questions will be invited from the audience in written form, and the League of Women Voters will provide a moderator and timer to conduct the forum.
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Fire Department says thank you St. Joseph
The St. Joseph Fire department would like to thank the community and the sponsors for all of their support of the 2016 Fire Safety Fair held Oct. 14.
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All Saints sets October workathon
The 33rd annual All Saints Academy Workathon will be held Saturday, Oct. 29. Staff, students and parents will volunteer their time to assist the elderly and disabled residents of the St. Joseph community. Volunteers will rake leaves, clear gardens, sweep sidewalks and other jobs for those who need help. If you have a job you would like done by these volunteers, or if you would like to make a donation, please contact the school office at 363-7505, ext. 150.
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Newsleaders’ to publish Halloween costume contest
Snap a photo of your family-friendly costume, and post it to our Facebook page! If you don’t have access to Facebook, please feel free to email pictures to advertising@thenewsleaders.com. Include your first and last name, home town and age of each person in the photo. Feel free to send in your photos anytime up to Friday, Oct. 28. Winners will be placed in the paper and receive a treat basket. All other photos will be posted on our website.
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Kids Fighting hunger to host ‘We are Thankful’ packaging event
Kids Fighting Hunger is excited to announce their fourth annual “We Are Thankful” communitywide food-packaging event on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. This event is designed to give 600-plus families, adults and children in our community a chance to help provide some much-needed food to families in Central Minnesota and in Sierra Leone. Three shifts are available to volunteer: 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Donations are needed to pay for ingredients. Recommended donation is $20/per adult, $15/per student, $10/per child. A business, service or church can sponsor and bring 10 people to package and be recognized for $500. Make checks payable to: Kids Fighting Hunger, P.O. Box 7550, St. Cloud, Minn. 56302 (Memo: We Are Thankful or Sierra Leone). Visit www.unitedwayhelps.org to register today. Contact Mary Krippner, United Way of Central Minnesota, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org.
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Anna Marie’s seeks part-time volunteers
Anna Marie’s Alliance is seeking volunteers to help organize donations from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. The mission of Anna Marie’s is to provide a safe place for victims of domestic abuse and to achieve systems change that reduces violence. Anna Marie’s Alliance continues non-profit advocacy work to decrease domestic violence and to provide advocacy, safe shelter, education, support and referral services for victims of abuse. It receives donations to help meet the needs of its clients. Contact Kim at Anna Marie’s Alliance at 320-253-6900.
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Girl Scouts requests group facilitator
Help girls understand what it means to be a leader who makes a difference in the world. Teach girls to set and reach goals. Guide girls in grades K-5 in a six-week after-school program providing homework help, fun activities and a healthy snack (groups meet one day per week for two hours). Using our pre-planned curriculum and supplies, a group of volunteers at each site will help girls participate in age-appropriate activities focused on helping girls explore their community and their world. Girls will also learn how to set and work toward goals as they run a Girl Scout Cookie business. Girl Scouts provides training for all adult volunteers for this program and each volunteer is paired with at least one other facilitator or group helper for each site. Contact Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines at 320-252-2952.
