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March Events
Friday, March 19, 2010 - ARC Kandiyohi County "Family Dance - Fun Night"
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, YMCA, Willmar
This fun night is for families with a child or pre-teen with a disability. $3 plus can of food for Food Shelf or $10 max per family. Call to register before March 12th...231-1777.
March, 2010 - American Red Cross Blood Drive
By donating blood you could change a life. Right now blood supplies are dangerously low. The need for blood is constant. Type "O" and type "B" negative are always in great demand and needed at all times. Here are your opportunities to give. Simply call 1-800-448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information. Walk-ins are always welcome.
* Thursday, March 11: 1 pm to 7 pm: St. Cloud Blood Donation Center
* Friday, March 12: 8 am to 2pm: St. Cloud Blood Donation Center
Together we can save a life. Do good, Feel Good, Give blood.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 28th Annual Kandiyohi County Pheasants Forever Chapter Banquet
Willmar Holiday Inn Convention Center
Crowing hour at 5 pm followed by dinner at 7:15 pm and program at 8:15 pm. New games with great prizes and cash giveaways. Ticket information contact Greg at 235-9788. Early Bird tickets available before March 13th.
every Thursday - Toastmasters Meetings
Willmar Public Library
Toastmasters would like to invited everyone to join them. Do you dread speaking before others, learn to be at ease, come attend a meeting Thursdays from 12 to 1 pm at the Willmar Public Library.
March 1 thru 31st - ARC Kandiyohi County's Annual Rose Sale
Roses make every occasion special. So surprise someone today. Roses will be sold March 1st thru 31st. Roses for $17.00 per dozen or $10 per 1/2 dozen. Available at Bremer Bank, by calling the ARC office at 231-1777 or online at www.arckandi.org. Profits are used for advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
reg. by March 18, event is Friday, March 26, 2010 - 4-H Beach Bash - Fun Night
6 pm to 9 pm, BOLD School, Olivia
Open to all youth in grades 3 to 7. Activities in the large gym and pool. Cost: $5.00. For more information and/or to pre-register by March 18, call 800-450-2522 or 320-523-3713.
Friday, March 12, 2010 - Haiti Relief Fund
Max's Grill in Olivia
All you can eat Fish Fry and Comedy Show. Fish fry serving from 4 to 9 pm, with the adult comedy show starting at 9:30 pm. Tickets: $15 for dinner, 10 year and under: $5.00 and $10 for adult comedy show. Limited seating...call for reservations at 320-523-2833.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - West Central Christian Singles Up-Coming Event
March event scheduled below. All singles welcome. They want people to know that there is a Christian singles group available, a place where singles can gather in Willmar.
* Come share a meal together at The Pizza Ranch in Willmar. Food and Fellowship on Saturday, March 13th at 7 pm. Call 212-0609 for further information.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Sibley State Park Programs
Sibley State Park, New London
Programs coming up this week:
* Saturday, March 13: 2 to 3 pm: Maple Syruping, from Tree to Taste
All programs are free, but must have a State Park vehicle permit to enter the park. For more information regarding regulations and programs call the park office at 354-2055.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Lake Lillian Sportmen's Club 6th Annual Gun & Print Raffle & Spaghetti Dinner
Horseshoe Bar in Lake Lillian
Dinner served from 4 pm to 7 pm followed by raffle at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - FREE Community Meal
6 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Willmar
"You don't have to eat alone - there's a place at the table for you". Everyone is welcome. No reservations, no tickets required - FREE. First Presbyterain Church is located at 312 SW 6th Street, across from the Willmar City Auditorium.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Annual Ham Dinner and Raffle
10:30 am to 2 pm, St. Patrick's Church, Kandiyohi
Great food, great fun and great fellowship. Kid's games, entertainment by the Potluck Band, and country store with homemade crafts and baked goods.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Prairie Winds Concert Band "Spring Concert"
3 pm, WEAC Auditorium
This Prairie Winds Concert Band "Spring Concert" will also feature Mark Freitas, E-flat trumpet soloist and the Prairie Winds Dixieland Troupe. Tickets at the door. Adults: $6.00, students: $3.00.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Kerkhoven Lions Pancake Breakfast
9:30 am to 1 pm, Kerkhoven Civic Center
Free-will donation. "Fun" Raiser drawing held at 1 pm with prizes including: a 870 Remington Shotgun, 1/2 hog, including processing, $50 savings bond and many more prizes. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Annual Ham Dinner
10:30 am to 2 pm, St. Patrick's Church in Kandiyohi
Annual Ham Dinner along with kids games, entertainment by "The Potluck Band" and a country store with homemade crafts and baked goods are also featured. Everyone is welcome. Come for great food, fun and great fellowship.
Monday, March 15, 2010 - AAUW Meeting
7 pm, Bethel Church, Willmar
Program: "Coalition for Health Adolescent Sexuality" will be presented by Mary Holstad.
Tuesdays, March 23 & April 20 - Early Childhood Family Education Presents "Bringing Books to Life"
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Willmar Public Library
For parents and children 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Each night there will be a new story, which will be brought to life with the help of your child. There will be music, activities, and much more for you and your child. There will be no fee, but you must pre-register by calling 231-8490. Sign up for one or more.
Monday, March 15, 2010 - Kandiyohi County Pheasant Forever Fundraiser
5 pm til close, Pizza Ranch, Willmar
Join everyone at Pizza Ranch for Pheasants Forever TIP night. All proceeds will benefit Kandiyohi County's Pheasants Forever youth programs.
March, 2010 - Kandiyohi County Public Health 2008 Immunization Clinics Schedule
see below for times, Kandiyohi Co. Public Health Building in Willmar
Immunization clinics coming up as scheduled:
* Monday, March 15: 4 pm to 7 pm
* Monday, April 5: 10 am to noon
* Monday, April 19: 4 pm to 7 pm
* Monday, May 3: 10 am to noon
* Monday, May 17: 4 pm to 7 pm
Please call Kandiyohi County Public Health at 231-7860 if you have any questions regarding immunizations.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - Caregiver Support Group
1:30 pm to 3 pm, R C Hospital & Clinics, Olivia
Free admission, all are welcome. The focus of Caregiver's Group will be communication with care receiver, family and self! A video will be shown followed by discussion and support! Further information call Paulette at 523-3451.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - Renville County Home Economists Meeting
7 pm, County Office Building in Olivia
Topic: Renville County EDA presented by Chris Hettig.
2 dates: March 16 & 17 - Willmar's Child Guide Program Hosting 2 Free Presentations
Everyone is welcome. No admission charge.
* First Presentation: Poverty and Children: Stories and Resources presented by Deb Brandt from Heartland Community Action Agency; Tuesday, March 16 from noon to 1 pm at the Kennedy Little Theatre.
* Second Presentation: Dangerous Drugs in my Home? presented by Marilee Dorn, Willmar Police Prevention Officer and Amy Sack, Willmar Middle School Dean of Students; Wednesday, March 17 from noon to 1 pm at the Willmar Middle School
Friday & Saturday, March 19 & 20 - Danube Fireman's Relief Annual Smelt Fry & Raffle
Danube Community Center
Friday from 4 to 9 pm and Saturday from 12 noon to 7 pm. Alternative meal is Pork Chops. Bring your family and friends to support the Danube Fireman.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - "We Care About You" Senior Health Expo
9 am to 11:30 am, Trinity Lutheran Church, Grove City
Everyone welcome. Free admission. Free continental breakfast along with door prizes and much more. Sponsored by the Grove City C.A.R.E. Program and the Living at Home/Block Nurse Program.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County Meeting
7 pm, Willmar Public Library
Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to attend.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group
7:30 pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, Willmar
This is a support group for consumers of Mental Health Services and family members and friends. The group meets every third (notice changed Thursdays) Thursday at 7:30 pm. Further information contact George at 235-4211.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 - Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra Concert for the Willmar Area Food Shelf
4 pm, Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar
The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra will present the program "Celebration of Life" composed of choral and orchestral music. There is no charge for the program and no reservation or ticket is necessary. A free offering will be taken with 100% of the proceeds will be given to the Willmar Area Food Shelf, in keeping with the group's mission of donating all concert proceeds wherever they perform. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, March 19, 2010 - United Lutheran Church's Smelt Fry
4 pm to 7 pm, United Lutheran Church, Lake Lillian
All the smelt you can eat! Smelt served with coleslaw, beans, bread, bars and beverage. Adults: $9.00, ages 6 to 12: $4.00, under 6 free. United Lutheran Church is located at 811 Lakeview Street, Lake Lillian.
Friday, March 19, 2010 - Smelt Fry
4 pm to 7 pm, United Lutheran Church, Lake Lillian
All the Smelt you can eat along with coleslaw, beans, bread, bars and beverage. Adults: $9.00, ages 6-12: $4.00, under 6: free.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - Fourth Bi-Annual "Church Auction"
beginning at 9 am with a light breakfast, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Renville
Thej goal is to raise funds for the different ministries offered by the church. What a great way to spend a cold Minnesota day inside visiting with your neighbors and friends while enjoying a cup of coffee and a little lunch, bidding on some valuable treasures. There are also silent auction items to check out.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - FREE Community Meal
12 noon, Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar
Everyone is welcome. No reservations needed, no tickets needed. Come and enjoy a meal together.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - New London Son's of The American Legion 'Poultry Bingo'
1 pm to 4 pm, New London American Legion
Everyone welcome to come and play. Hams and turkeys will be given away, there will also be tickets sold for a large ham. Proceeds will benefit the New London Food Shelf and Fire Department.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 - Family-Style Baked Ham Dinner
11:15 am to 1:15 pm, Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church in Olivia
Menu: ham with raisin or cherry sauce, parsley buttered potatoes, corn, fruit salad, relishes, buns, desserts, and beverages. Adults: $7.00 (10 and over) youth: $5.00 (9 and under). Take-outs are available also. Proceeds go toward building improvements and missions.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - Community Health Fair
10:30 am to 1 pm, Atwater Community Center
Various testing and screenings such as: heel bone density test, Gloucoma screening, blood sugars testing, blood pressure checks and more. Everyone in the community is welcome. Free admission. Also there are Tetanus shots from 10:30 am til noon for $20.00. Hosted by the Atwater Area Living at Home Block Nurser Program.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Soup & Salad Luncheon & Boutique
starting at 11 am, Hector United Methodist Church
Adults: $7.00, preschool free.
Friday & Saturday, March 26 & 27 - Annual Sacred Heart Smelt Feed
Sacred Heart Firehall
Serving from 5 pm to 9 pm Friday and from 5 pm til fish is gone on Saturday. All the smelt you can eat along with bread & butter, beverage, salad, chips and beans.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Isaac's Foundation "3rd Annual Chili Feed & More" Benefit
Osakis VFW
Bake sale and meal from 4 pm to 8 pm, silent auction with many donated items from 4 pm to 7 pm, live auction also with many donated items will follow silent auction and live entertainment, no cover charge, by Kentucky Thunder (formerly "Empty Pockets"). Bring the family, free balloons and free air brush tattoos, and help made a difference in childhood cancer research.
Meal is all you can eat: chili, corn bread muffin, dinner roll, desserts, and beverage. Adults: $6.00, children 4 to 10: $3.00.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - FREE Community Meal
6 pm, United Methodist Church, Willmar
All are welcome. This community meal is FREE to everyone. No reservations required, no tickets necessary. United Methodist Church is located at the corner of 19th Avenue & 9th Street SW, Willmar.
April Events
first Tuesday of each month - AARP Up-Coming Monthly Meetings
2 pm, Willmar Senior Citizens Center
Join the helping hands of AARP and make a difference. For AARP membership information call Phyllis at 235-4809. Scheduled programs coming up include:
* Tuesday, April 6: Sheila Jacobs, Experience Works
* Tuesday, May 4: Police Update Senior Issues presented by Officer Marilee Dorn
* Tuesday, June 1: Minnesota AARP Update presented by MN AARP Staff
Sunday, April 11 & Sunday, April 25 - Celebrate Spring With An Afternoon or Two of Music
New London Little Theatre
There are 2 dates: Sunday, April 11 & Sunday, April 25. Free and open to the public. Come dance, enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie or two along with some great entertainment.
* on Sunday, April 11 at 2 pm: the 2 bands "Arcadian Reflections" and "Custom Made" will take you down memory lane with music from the 50's and 60's. Feel like dancing, have at it.
* on Sunday, April 25 at 2 pm: the band "The Monongaeliscs" where you can hum along and enjoy the music and humor of some of New London's fine artist musicians.
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