MONTH OF MAY....
SUMMER IS AROUND THE CORNER...DO YOU HAVE HOME REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE ANOTHER WINTER ROLLS AROUND? USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT HAS A 1 % HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS TO FINANCE BASIC HOME REPAIRS, INSTALL HOME FEATURES AND TO REMOVE HEALTH & SAFTEY HAZRDS. MUST MEET INCOME GUIDELINES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL RURAL DEVELOPMENT AT 218-828-5965, EXT 4.
TUESDAY 5.13
PUBLIC INNUNIZATION CLINICS ARE GIVEN THRU CROW WING CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THERE IS A MINIMAL CHARGE FOR VACCINE ADMINISTRATION, BUT NO ONE WILL BE DENIED. THE SCHEDULE IS TUES. /TODAY(5.13) AND TUES. (5.27) FROM 8:15-4:15. CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT 824-1080 ,OR MARGIE AT 824-1098.
WEDNESDAY 5.14
MID-MINNESOTA IS TAKING EXTRA STEPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE FROM WOULD-B IDENTITY THIEVES. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH PAPER STORM SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING, MID-MINNESOTA IS OFFERING FREE COMMUNITY WIDE SHRED DAYS AT THEIR LOCATIONS. WED. MAY 14th FROM 3:30-5 AT THE BAXTER OFFICE, AND ON THURS. MAY 15TH FROM 4-6 AT THEIR BRAINERD OFFICE. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. LIMIT OF 3 BOXES OF DOCUMENTS PER PERSON. MORE INFO CALL SARAH AT 829-0371.
THURSDAY 5.15
FRIDAY 5.16
THERE WILL BE A CO-ED SAND VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT, A RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER THAT WILL BE HELD TODAY/SATURDAY (5.17) AT THE OSCAR KRISTOFFERSON PARK (51 art ward dr. bax) COST IS $80 PER TEAM. MAXIMUM 6 PLAYERS PER TEAM. PRIZES AWARDED TO 1ST & 2ND PLACE TEAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CALL 218-838-5241 OR jjmj_lindholm@yahoo.com.
THE PINE RIVER AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY & SAL ARE HOSTING A BENEFIT FOR DAVID HANSON. THERE’S A BAKE SALE TODAY THRU SUNDAY. AND ON SUNDAY (5.18) A HAM DINNER FROM 1-5. DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION., AUCTION. HOUSTON FORD/ CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS IS PROVIDING A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE SEDAN. COST...10 & UP $6...9 & UNDER $4 AND KIDS 3 & UNDER EAT FREE.
LAKES AREA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT WORKING WITH YOUTH IN CROW WING COUNTY AREA, IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS. THESE VOLUNTEERS WILL FACILITATE CONFERENCES INVOLVING YOUTH WHO HAVE CAUSED HARM IN THEIR SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE HARMED BY THEIR ACTIONS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PROVIDED TRAINING & REIMBURSEMENT FOR THEIR EXPENSES. THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION IS MAY 16TH, 17TH & 18TH AT THE BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL. FOR MORE INFO CALL STEPHANIE AT 218-562-4926 OR JANET AT 218-568-8111.
SATURDAY 5.17
THE ANNUAL HOOFIN’ IT FOR HART COMPANION WALK WILL BE HELD AT 10AM SATURDAY/TODAY (5.17) AT THE NISSWA COMMUNITY CENTER. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30. PLEDGE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT AREA VETERINARY CLINICS, THE HART SHELTER & ONLINE AT www.hartpets.org.
THE 13TH ANNUAL BRAINERD FAMILY YMCA CHARITY IS TODAY/SATURDAY (5.17). SOCIAL HOUR STARTS AT 5:30...DINNER AT 7 AND THE ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS AT 8:30. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE YMCA OR BY CALLING 829-4767.
THE CITADEL WALKERS TEAM OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WILL BE HOLDING A CAR WASH. THE WASH WILL BE ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY ( 5.17 & 5.18) FROM 9-8 AT HARDEE’S ON 210. MINIMUM DONATION OF $5.00 FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL JUSTIN AT 765-3134.
MONDAY 5.19
TUESDAY 5.20
WEDNESDAY 5.21
THURSDAY 5.22
FRIDAY 5.23
SATURDAY 5.24
THE CITADEL WALKERS TEAM OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WILL BE HOLDING A CAR WASH. THIS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY & SUNDAY ( 5.24 &5.25) FROM 9-8 AT MOBIL ON 210. MINIMUM DONATION OF $5.00 (FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL JUSTIN AT 765-3134.)
THERE IS A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE JAQUES CENTER IN AITKIN PRESENTS “ON LOCATION” WITH SCOTT LlOYD ANDERSON. ON SATURDAY, MAY 24TH THE ART CENTER, YOU ARE INVITED TO MEET THE ARTIST FOR A 1PM GALLERY TALK WITH RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. TOUR THE SPRING EXHIBIT IN THE JAQUES GALLERY.
THE 3RD ANNUAL PARKINSON’S RESEARCH RIDE MOTORCYCLE RUN WILL BE SATURDAY/TODAY (5.24) IN RANDALL. REGISTRATION WILL BE FROM 11-12:45 AT THE RANDALL LIQOUR STORE. $10 PER RIDER REGISTRATION. RIDE LEAVES AT 1 RAIN OR SHINE. DOOR PRIZES GIVE AWAY AT EACH STOP, A SILENT AUCITON AND STREET DANCE-OPEN TO ALL AGES. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT HORIZON HEALTH IN PIERZ AND PARKINSON’S RESEARCH AT THE MAYO CLINIC IN ROCHESTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 320-632-0504 OR 320-360-4601.
SUNDAY 5.25
MONDAY 5.26
TUESDAY 5.27
PUBLIC INNUNIZATION CLINICS ARE GIVEN THRU CROW WING CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THERE IS A MINIMAL CHARGE FOR VACCINE ADMINISTRATION, BUT NO ONE WILL BE DENIED. THE SCHEDULE IS TUES./TODAY (5.27) FROM 8:15-4:15.
CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT 824-1080 OR MARGIE AT 824-1098.
WEDNESDAY 5.28
THE HALLET COMMUNITY CENTER WILL HAVE WILL AN OLDER ACTIVE ADULT DAY ON WEDNESDA/TODAU (5.28) FRP, 8-1PM. GET FREE USE OF FACILITY AND PROGRAMS. THERE WILL B E A LUNCHEON SPEAKER. MUST REGISTION FOR ACTIVITIES AND LUNCH IN ADVANCE. CALL 546-2616 OR ONLINE AT www.halletcenter.com.
THURSDAY 5.29
FRIDAY 5.30
SATURDAY 5.31
PURSES FOR PARTNERS, A LUNCHEON AND PURSE AUCTION TO BENEFIT KINSHIP PARTNERS, WILL BE HELD TODAY/SAT (5.31)-AT NOON IN THE NEW LAKEVIEW BALLROOM AT BREEZY POINT RESORT. TICKETS FOR WOMEN & GIRLS ARE $25 EACH AND AVAILABLE BY CALL THE BRAINERD KINSHIP AT 829-4606.
SUNDAY 6.01
PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE TILL SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST TO REGISTER THEIR RENTAL UNITS. IF YOU OWN OR MANAGE RENTALS UNITS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BRAINERD AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN INFORMATION PACKET INCLUDING REGISTRATION FORMS OR HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR RENTAL UNITS, CALL THE BUILDING INSPECTIONS OFFICE AT 828-2309.
The Crisis Line and Referral Service is available for you 24
hours a day. Call 828-4357 or toll free, 1-800-462-5525.The
mission of the Crisis Line and Referral Service is to provide
confidential and anonymous telephone support to people in distress
and crisis, and to serve as a lifeline for positive change by
connecting our clients to area resources. We do this through the
dedicated efforts and precious time of trained, well-informed
volunteers. Trained phone volunteers provide 24/7 information
and referral as well as a listening ear for callers in crisis. Our
service area covers Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and
Wadena Counties. To learn more
about becoming a volunteer, contact Shannon Fortune, the Volunteer
Coordinator for the Crisis Line & Referral Service, at
218-828-4515 or via email at shannon.crisisline@integra.net.
Families Anonymous Support Group is for family members who are dealing with a loved one’s drug/alcohol addiction. The Groups meets at 6:30pm every Monday at the Sportland Café in Nisswa. Call Sue at 831-2364 for more information.
Farmers, if you suffered crop losses because of
natural disasters in recent years, you may be eligible to receive
benefits through the Crop Disaster Program.
Learn more by visiting the Farm Service Agency at
Open Volleyball is being held on Friday Evenings
from 6 to 8pm at the Brainerd YMCA concurrent with the Women’s
Dodgeball league schedule for the remainder of the School Year.
Call 829-4767 for more information.
An Eating Disorder Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter at 6:30pm. Call Justina at 963-7421 or Margie at 829-3509.
Rays Promenaders will again be offering Square Dance Lessons Every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm at the Fine Arts Center in Brainerd. Call Greg or Shirley at 251-3300 or Paul at 829-7409.
The Salvation Army thrift store at 609 Norwood Street in Brainerd store hours are Monday thru Friday, 10am until 6pm…and Saturday’s from 9am until 4:30pm.
Where can “the kids’ go before or after school? Kid Konnection is the school aged child care program offered at Eagle View elementary school. Students from Kindergarten thru 6th grade are eligible. Call 562-6109 for more information.
A Memorial Fund has been set up in the name of Stephen Mayer, who was killed in a car accident leaving behind a 24 year old wife, and two young daughters. You can donate at the Deerwood National Bank in the name of Stephen Mayer.
The Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for Volunteers to help with all phases of construction, salvage operations, donation pick-ups and ReStore Staff. Call 828-8517 or visit www.lakesareahabitat.org
The “Vets Band” performs every Friday at 7pm at the Brainerd VFW Post 1647. Everyone is welcome.
TCC Head Start is now accepting applications for
families with children from birth to age five in Todd, Crow Wing, and
For information on all of the activities and classes offered by the Brainerd Family YMCA….Call 829-4767 or log onto: www.BrainerdLakesYMCA.org
If you are an older individual with limited income and unemployed but looking for work, you might qualify for one of the many programs offered by Experience Works. Call 822-3060 for more information.
A Weight Loss Group meets on Monday Nights at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby from 5 to 6:30pm.
A “Minnesota Authors Book Club” meets on the Second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8pm at the Brainerd Public Library. For more details on the “Book Club” or for information to all of the Library’s programs, call 829-5574.
The AARP Safe Driving Program is looking for volunteer instructors in Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing counties. Call Dell Draves at 568-4732 for more information.
Practicing for a road side sobriety test is not the way to avoid a DWI. Minnesota cops are stepping up enforcement of Impaired driving. Have a plan for a safe and sober ride. In Minnesota its .08...Don’t Blow it! A Life saving message from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The USDA Rural Development has funding available for home ownership and Home Repair Loans. The loans are available in Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing Counties. Call 829-5965, Ext. 4 for more information.
A Child Loss Support Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at the Freeport Senior Citizens Center. Call Bonnie Stachowski at (320) 253-1945.
The Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society and the Brainerd Lakes Area “Fishers of Men” meet on the Third Thursday of each month at The Sawmill Inn/Embers in Brainerd. Call “Patch” at 829-6463 or 821-1888 for more information.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:15 to 11:15am at the Log Church in Crosslake. Child Care is provided. For Questions call Carla at 692-1885.
The Crow Wing County Health Department administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. (WIC) Clinics are held the second and fourth Wednesdays in Deerwood and several days in Brainerd. Call 824-1073, or toll free at 1-877-724-1080 for more information.
A Support group for Adoptive Parents/Kinship Care Parents/Resource Parents and Prospective Adoptive Parents of Crow Wing, Aitkin, Morrison and the surrounding area meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Brainerd Public Library. Call 855-1373 for more details.