Candidate forum
set Oct. 10 at CSB
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement, and the League of Women Voters of St. Cloud Area, are co-sponsoring a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 in Room 204 at the Gorecki Center at the College of St. Benedict. This forum will feature candidates running for the Minnesota Senate, and House of Representatives in Legislative District 13, all of whom have been invited to participate:
Senate District 13: Michelle Fischbach and Michael Willemsen.
House District 13A: Jeff Howe and Anne Buckvold.
House District 13B: Tim O’Driscoll and Matthew Crouse.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be an opportunity for voters to register to vote in advance before and after the forum.
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Sartell Senior Connection
hosts Second Tuesday for Seniors
Join Sartell Senior Connection for its Second Tuesday for Seniors at 2 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 11 at the District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N. This month’s presentation features Sartell-St. Stephen Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert. He will give an update on the happenings in the school district including progress on the new building and remodeling projects. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served.
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Abounding Joy to host ‘Harvest of Joy’ fall festival
Join Abounding Joy Lutheran Church as they celebrate the Harvest of Joy Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Highlights include handcrafted items, door prizes, baked goods, children’s activities and a silent auction. Lunch will be served. All proceeds go toward the Youth Education Scholarship Fund. Abounding Joy is located at 6000 CR 120, St. Cloud. For more information, visit aboundingjoylcmc.org.
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CentraCare seeks dog-assisted therapy volunteers
Does your dog love getting attention and giving affection? CentraCare Health needs animal-assisted therapy volunteers to visit Hospice patients in their home, patients at CentraCare Health Plaza or St. Cloud Hospital. Visits have been shown to reduce anxiety, reduce pain, improve deep breathing and improve emotional and mental well-being. Learn more by contacting CentraCare today. Contact CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Office at 320-255-5638 or volunteer@centracare.com.
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Group facilitator needed to guide, volunteer
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 a six-week after-school program for girls in grades K-5 providing homework help, fun activities and a healthy snack (groups meet one day per week for two hours). Using 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.
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Gently used clothing needed for babies, kids, teens
Promise Neighborhood of Central Minnesota is in need of gently used clothing for babies, kids and teens, boys and girls. Adult clothing of all sizes accepted if the styles are current, but the need for children’s clothing is greater. Clothing is either given to families in need or used for fundraising to put back into their youth mentoring, summer camp, youth night or family service programs. They will accept donations, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Promise Neighborhood, 1114 Ninth Avenue S.E., St Cloud. Other times and days available, please call to make arrangements. Contact Promise Neighborhood at 320-251-0571 or promiseneighborhoodofcentralmn@gmail.com.
