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Weekly and Monthly Events Eating Disorder Association Formed
The Eating Disorder Association of Central Minnesota has been organized. Their mission is to educate the public and establish a greater understanding and awareness of eating disorders, while supporting those suffering with an eating disorder and all affected by it through education and creating a network of all available treatment options. Officers are Justina Richter, President; Margie Young, Vice President; Sandi Day, Secretary; and Larry Embertson, Treasurer. Support group meetings are held the first Monday of every month at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Justina at 218- 963-7421, or Margie at 218-829-3509. Cass County Triad
Cass County Triad is a community- based partnership between senior citizens and law enforcement. The goal of Triad is to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly and to enhance communications between senior citizens and law enforcement. If you are interested in learning more about Triad, please call Pauline with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-7308.
Triad meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Hackensack Senior Center. Lunch is available at noon with the meeting at 1 p.m. All are welcome!
Crosslake Food Shelf changes Pick-up Times
Effective the beginning of July, the Crosslake Food Shelf will be changing its pick-up hours to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The Crosslake Food Shelf is located on Highway 3 south of Crosslake in the Pine Ridge Plaza complex located between Abra Hardware Store and Brenny Funeral Home.
Local Area AA groups
The Emily-Outing AA group meets in Emily each Sunday at the Emily Wesleyan Church 40141 Hwy 6 in Emily. Meeting time is at 4 pm. Call Rich at 218 792-5881 for more information.
The Crosslake AA and Alonon meet every Monday at 7 pm at the Crosslake Lutheran Church, information call 692-4113
The Crosslake AA also meets Tuesday night at 7 pm at the Crosslake Presbyterian Church, information call 692-1845. Brain Injury Support Group
On the last Wednesday of each month there is a Brain Injury Support Group meeting from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at The Lighthouse. The address is 704 Norwood Street in Brainerd, MN. The purpose of these meetings is to share stories of living with a brain injury. They are for persons with a brain injury, their families, friends, and are open for all to attend. We provide coffee and cookies and there are no costs for persons who attend. No appointments necessary to attend and persons with questions may call Meridith at 218-829-4492 or Russ at 218-763-3760. Lyme Disease Support Group
The Lyme Disease Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm at the Brainerd Public Library. Circle of Parents free community based support groups for parents and their children
Circle of Parents is a parent support group that is open to all families in the Pequot Lakes area. Based on the statewide Circle of Parent program model the local program is free and open to all families. The Pequot Lakes Circle of Parents group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Trailside Center. Free childcare is available.
During the once a week meetings, parents come together to exchange insights into common parenting challenges. The program is free, confidential, nonjudgmental and designed to promote positive parenting skills. To find out more about the Pequot Lakes Circle of Parent group, call Joan at (218) 821-6429. The philosophy behind Circle of Parents is sharing ideas, sharing support. Parents in the lakes area do not have to feel alone with their parenting concerns, please call or drop in for the weekly discussion. Wood Carving in Crosslake
The wood carving group at the Crosslake Community Center invites others interested in carving to join us. Starting in July, we meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 or so in the afternoon.
These are informal gatherings to carve with other folks who enjoy this activity. Ours is a “drop-in when you can make it” approach.
All levels are welcome, beginners included. There is no instructor as such, but we’re glad to share what knowledge we have. If necessary, we’ll find a knife and wood to get you started the first time.
What is needed: a sharp knife (or tools of choice), a project idea if you have one, some appropriate wood if available -- and a relaxed approach to the afternoon.
Here’s the “fine print”: No power tools (location is not appropriate), we clean up before leaving, and we chip in a little each time to the Center for use of the facility.
Questions? Call Jon (218-692-4271) or Ken (218-763-3130). Crosslake “Clothes Closet” Expands Hours
The Crosslake “Clothes Closet” will have evening hours twice a month beginning October 1. The Closet will be open the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5PM to 8PM in addition to their regular hours of 9AM to Noon each Tuesday. The Closet, sponsored by the six area churches is located at 37560 Ox Lake Landing, the second building on the right next to Learn & Plan Day Care and entered at the rear. Bereavement/Family Support Group
The Bereavement / Family Support Group will meet the third Thursday of each month, at 4 pm, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Crosslake. For more information, please call Donna Keiffer 218-821-1158. New Winter Hours for Outing Volunteer Library
Monday's 10AM-2PM
Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Closed Wednesdays during February Breezy Point Area Women's Club
The Breezy Point Area Women’s Club was organized on October 30, 1972, at Breezy Point Village Hall. There were 25 charter members. The Club was founded as a charitable and social organization and has contributed to many community projects and worthwhile causes through the years. Annual membership dues are $20.00.
Currently, the Club is involved in the following community service projects with funds for these projects provided through annual fund raisers and member dues.
• Two $600 scholarships are given annually to non-traditional female students attending Central Lakes College.
• Members organize and maintain donated books at City Hall Library.
• Members plant and maintain the garden areas on City Hall grounds.
• Tray favors are crafted in November by members for care center residents in Pine River and Pequot Lakes.
• “Adopted”care center residents are visited by Club volunteers and remembered on special days with cards and gifts.
• A monetary donation and food shelf items are donated to the Lakes Area Food Shelf annually.
Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month and begin at 11:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted. The meeting programs scheduled for 2010 are:
Apr. 7: Sharon Carlson, “Tablescaping,” Billy’s at Breezy Point.
May 5: JoAnn Weaver, ”The Beekeeper’s Garden,” City Hall.
June 2: Colorz for Quilts, “Quilting Yesterday and Today,” City Hall.
July 7: Dr. James Furda, “Women’s Heart Health,” City Hall.
Aug. 4: Susan Davis, “Palestine Today,” City Hall.
Sept. 1: Tour of Sebago Resort, “A Step Back in Time,” (Car-pooling meet time will be determined at a later date). Lunch at Timberjack’s.
Oct. 6: Landsburg Nursery, “Put Your Beds to Sleep,” Marina II.
November 3: Craft for Care Centers,City Hall.
Dec. 1: Annual Christmas Party. Primetime.
For more information regarding these meetings, please contact Program Chairs, Wini Kristufek, 562-4512, Kathy Zender, 562-4873, or Darlene Clement, 562-4807. Membership is open to all women of the area, and guests are welcome at all meetings and social events. If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact one of the Program Chairs.
FREE INCOME TAX HELP E-FILE SITE
Serving Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes
We, as counselors, have been trained and certified by the IRS and the State of Minnesota to assist you in preparing your Federal and State Income Tax returns. Help will also be available to prepare your Property Tax or Rent Refund. By appointment only.
Please call for an appointment after you have received all your tax information. Calls from shutins welcome. Nancy Rees 218-763-2104
Sites will be open from 3-7 p.m.
Emily City Hall: Monday’s starting Feb. 8th through April 12th
Crooked Lake Town Hall in Outing: Wednesday’s starting Feb. 10th through April 14th
If you have any questions about this service, please contact Patty Herheim, Cass County Associate District Coordinator at 218-342-3373.
We are looking forward to helping you.
Ardie Buchite and Nancy Rees Crosslake In BloomThe Crosslake office of the Brainerd Chamber is kicking off it’s second year of "Crosslake in Bloom”. In addition to the Garden Contest for businesses and residents, the event is expanding this year to include seminars and a luncheon/garden tour.
The seminars cover a wide variety of topics including:
• Starting Plants from Seeds - March 25
• Plant Your Own Container Garden - April 22
• Shoreland Restoration - May 27
• Native Plants/Deer Resistant Plants - June 24
• Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens - July 22
• Putting Your Garden to Bed - August 26
The Garden Contest is for residents and businesses of Crosslake. The purpose is to give recognition for making Crosslake a brighter and more beautiful place to live in. There will be separate awards for residential and business gardens. The categories include:
• Floral Garden including annuals and perennials
• Container Gardens
• Shade Gardens
• Water Gardens
The Crosslake in Bloom event will wrap up with a luncheon and garden tour. The Luncheon will be held on August 12th at the Crosslake Lutheran Church. Our presenter will be Terry Engels, Staff Gardener at Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud. Terry’s presentation entitled “Getting Personal: How to create a Garden that Satisfies your Soul” will provide information on how to create or transform your yard into a personal refuge. The garden tour will take place after the luncheon presentation with a self guided tour ofo ur outstanding gardens in the Crosslake area.
For more information, fees per seminar, and to register for any of these events, contact the Crosslake Chamber at 218-692-4027 or www.crosslake.com.
Free Cardiac Panel Tests for Local WomenHeart disease is the number one killer of women in America. Thanks to strong community support, the Women’s Wellness team of United Way is collaborating with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Quest Labs to provide cardiac panel lab tests, free to local uninsured and underinsured women.
The cardiac panel test will analyze lipid levels and help determine the risk of coronary heart disease. Lipid levels can indicate the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke caused by blockage of blood vessels or hardening of the arteries. Women participating in this service will have the opportunity to review results and ask a physician questions at group educational meetings.
Uninsured or underinsured women residing in Crow Wing or southern Cass counties should call United Way at 218-829-2619 to reserve an appointment today. Space is limited to the first 200 qualified applicants. |
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March EventsMarch Campaign, state’s largest food drive, sets record goal
Every year for more than a quarter century, food shelves throughout the state have relied on Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign for support as they bring hope to those struggling to put food on the table.
This year, the campaign is calling for everyone to “be a superhero in the Minnesota fight against hunger.” With support from civic groups, businesses, congregations, schools and individuals, Minnesota FoodShare is working to raise 12 million combined pounds and dollars.
This represents a record goal for the March Campaign because the need at the 300 food shelves around the state is sobering: In 2009 alone, there were almost 3 million food shelf visits statewide and 61 million pounds of food was distributed to Minnesota families by food shelves.
In 2009, almost 14 percent of households in Minnesota were unable to afford enough food. A growing number of Minnesotans – many working and living in the suburbs and from middle-class backgrounds – are turning to food shelves for help.
Sue Kainz, March Campaign coordinator, traveled the state throughout January and heard from food shelf volunteers and others that the need is still acute. “Those making use of the food shelves are grateful that they have one less thing to worry about,” she said. “Many don’t qualify for the variety of government programs. They have no place else to go.”
The momentum to help meet this continuing need is already building. Groups are planning unique events, including stuffing a fish house with food, donating for casual days at work and packing a meal Sundays. All this and more to help the March Campaign raise more than half the food distributed annually through food shelves in the state.
Minnesota FoodShare is just one of a family of social service programs of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC). Since 1905, GMCC has battled poverty in Minnesota, bringing together businesses, civic groups and congregations to help struggling families remain self-reliant.
March 9: Emily Loon Crafters Quilt Guild
The Emily Loon Crafters Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 9th in the Fellowship Hall of St. Emily's Catholic Church. Devera Gruber will present a demonstration on the making of Snap Bags. Members who took squares home for making Nine Patch blocks for the Hospice Quilt are asked to bring them to the meeting. Hostesses will be Alice Heglund and Dorothy Larson. Visitors and new members are welcome. March 10: Crosslake Chautauqua Program
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30–3:30 pm, Crosslake Community Center
“The Man from Stratford: William Shakespeare’s Life, Times, and Work”
Presenter: Joe Albrecht
Was William Shakespeare really who we think he was? Was the man from Stratford and author of the plays and sonnets, or were they actually written by one of his contemporaries? Get reacquainted with the writer often considered the greatest of all time. Visit Shakespeare’s England, meet his family and friends, and listen to the magic of his words. Join us for a Shakespearience!
March 10, 17 & 31: Crow Wing County Public Health H1N1/ Seasonal Flu Clinics
Crow Wing County Community Services Health Division will be holding Walk In Flu Clinics (H1N1 and Seasonal) at the Crow Wing County Public Health office located at 204 Laurel Street, Suite 12, Brainerd MN from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the following Wednesdays in March: March 10th , 17th & 31st.
H1N1 information:
This H1N1 clinic is open to everyone 6 months of age and older. We currently have H1N1 Shots and H1N1 Mist. Second doses will be available for children age 9 and under who received their first H1N1 dose at least 28 days prior to the clinic. There is no charge for H1N1 vaccine.
Seasonal Flu Information:
Seasonal flu shots are for people ages 6 months and older. We currently do not have Seasonal Flu Mist- only shots.
Cost is $25.00 per vaccination or CWCPH will bill Medicare Part B, Medical Assistance, and MinnesotaCare. You must bring your card. Some $5.00 vaccine will be available for children ages 6 months – 18 years who meet the Minnesota vaccines for Children eligibility guidelines. No one will be turned away for inability to pay, however, if your private insurance covers this vaccine in full, you are asked to go to your provider or pay the $25.00 fee. We do not bill private insurances.
These are walk in clinics - no appointments will be made. For more information please call the Crow Wing County 24 Hour Flu Hotline at (218) 822-7022 or (218)824-1080 or go to our website at http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us. March 11: Pequot Lakes Library
Read ahead?
March 11, 2010 (Note date change) - The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
Children’s Story Time
Story time continues every Tuesday morning at 11 am. Join us for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs and fun.
FREE Tax Preparation
Call the library to schedule an appointment for tax preparation -218-568-6181. For moderate and low income with emphasis on those over 60. However, everyone is welcome. Thursdays in February. You must have an appointment.
Hours:
Mon-Wed. and Fri: 9 am-4 pm
Thurs: 9 am-8 pm; Sat: 9 am-1 pm March 13: Kid’s Ice Fishing Tournament to be Held in Emily
Redding’s Sports and Spirits of Emily will be sponsoring a Kid’s Ice Fishing Tournament scheduled for March 13 on Mary Lake.
The lake can be accessed at Fun at the Lake Resort located at 40552 Mary Lake Road. The contest runs from 9am - noon. Lunch will be served at the Emily Fire Department.
Last year 55 kids participated in the tournament. Every child will receive something, even if they do not catch a fish. For more information, call 218 763-2191.
March 13: Crosslake Firefighters Relief Association St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast
The Firefighters Pancake Breakfast is being held in conjunction with the festivities to be held on Saturday, March 13 in Crosslake during the St. Patrick’s Celebration. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am until noon at Crosslake Lutheran Church, located at 35960 County Road 66.
This Pancake Breakfast fund raising event is hosted by the Crosslake Firefighters Relief Association (non-profit) to acquire funds to update gear and equipment for the Crosslake Fire Department.
Join all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Crosslake on Saturday, March 13th... and remember to start the day off right, with a great pancake breakfast served at the Crosslake Lutheran Church benefiting the Crosslake Volunteer Firefighters.
March 15: Pelican Lakes Conservation Club to Offer Scholarships for 2010
The Pelican Lakes Conservation Club is looking for scholarship applicants for the 2010 – 2011 academic school year. Interested high school seniors from Pequot Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pine River-Backus, and Brainerd may apply through their guidance office. Students must meet specific criteria, including the intention to enter a career in conservation, environmental control, or a related field which is focused on expanding knowledge, commitment, and active involvement in protecting and caring for the environment.
Deadline for application is March 15, 2010. Students are encouraged to contact their high school guidance office soon for the application. Interviews of qualified students will take place in April.
March 16: Caregiver Discussion Group Caregivers Need Care Too!
3rd Tuesday of each month 10 am – 11:15 am, at The Warehouse (307 Norway) in Pine River.
If you are caring for a friend or relative who is chronically ill or frail and elderly, come join us for coffee, cookies, and conversation.
Our next meetings will be on:
-Tuesday, March 16, 2010 “The Epidemic of Caregiver Stress”
The group provides education and support for caregivers, and opportunities to share with other caregivers in a confidential setting. There is no charge. For more information, call Bridget at 218-692-1964 or Teresa at 218-675-5435. Sponsored by: Lutheran Social Service - Caregiver Support and Respite Program, Faith in Action for Cass County. Funding provided by Central MN Council on Aging.
March 16: Annual Lenten Retreat
Brainerd Deanery Council of Catholic Women will be holding their annual Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pine River on March 16, 2010.
The day begins with coffee and registration at 9 am. The morning speaker will be Father George Zeck. His talk will be on "False Spirituality". This will be followed by Mass, lunch, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrement. The gathering will close around 2:30 following Benediction. Please contact your parish president to register by March 9, 2010.
March 17: Crosslake Area Garden Club News
The new year is here and our garden club has a great program agenda. Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, March 17
"Maple Syruping" with Steve Felegy presenting. Great time of the year to learn about this fascinating hobby.
Wednesday, April 21, 1:00 pm: Treehouse Nursery - "What's New in Plants & Behind the Scenes" with Jim Sherwood, presenting.
COMING UP SOON!
Saturday, May 29 - Our famous Plant Sale and Bake Sale. Don't Miss it!
Our garden club meets at the Crosslake Community Center at 1:00 p.m. Any questions, contact Yvonne at 218-562-5725. Hope to see you there! March 18: Nisswa Women’s Club
The Nisswa Women’s Club will hold its monthly membership meeting at noon Thursday, March 18, with a social time from 11:30 am to noon, at the Boathouse Eatery, Quarterdeck Resort on Gull Lake. The program will be “Women Welcoming Women” presented by Mary Roberts.
Hostesses for the meeting are Nancy Knowles, Chair, Elaine Johnson, Kristin Knowles, Jo Quam, and Juli Friedrichs. The inspirational will be given by Lois I. Jensen.
The March meeting will include a collection of food items and monetary donations for the Lakes Area Food Shelf.
March 19: Crosslake Men's Group Ham Dinner
The Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church of Crosslake Men's Group invites you to join us for a ham dinner on Friday, March 19. Dinner will be served from 6 -7:30 PM. Ladies and children eat free, but we are asking a $10 donation from all men. Please RSVP to Don Wurdeman at 218-692-2623 by March 10th. Hope to see you there!
March 13: 21st Annual Grand Rapids Doll Show and Sale
The Grand Rapids Doll Club will be hosting their 21st Annual Doll Show and Sale on March 13, 2010. It will be held at the Sawmill Inn, 2301 S. Hwy. 169, Grand Rapids from 10 am - 3 pm. One of the vendors will be offering a large collection of vintage Barbie dolls. In addition, there will be antique, vintage and modern dolls along with doll clothing and miscellaneous accessories. A guest will be available to repair and restring dolls. She does a very good job with composition dolls. There will be drawings every 30 minutes throughout the day. With admission to the doll show you may tour the Discovery Museum at no charge. A great display of Faith Wick’s dolls in delightful settings is at the museum. For further information contact Judy at 218-326-6447 or email rjmyers@mchsi.com .
March 29 & 30: Draft Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement for Hwy 371 available for review
Interested individuals are invited to comment on the draft supplemental final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed improvements to Highway 371 between Crow Wing County Highway 18 in Nisswa to the intersection of Cass County Road 2/42 in Pine River. The document is available for review online, at two public hearings and at several locations throughout the comment period which runs from March 8, through April 16, 2010.
For online reviewing, go to: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/hwy371/
Public hearings are scheduled on Monday, March 29, at the Pequot Lakes High School, 30805 Olson Street, Pequot Lakes and on Tuesday, March 30, at the Pine River City Hall, 200 Front Street North, Pine River. Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives from the will be present to answer questions at the open house style hearing from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Draft SFEIS document is available for public review beginning March 8 at the following locations:
· Mn/DOT District 3 Office, 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter
· Kitchigami Regional Library, 212 Park Avenue, Pine River
· Pequot Lakes Public Library, 4638 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes
· Pequot Lakes City Hall, 4638 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes
· Brainerd Public Library, 416 5th Street South, Brainerd
· Pine River City Hall, 200 Front Street North, Pine River
· Nisswa City Hall, PO Box 410, Nisswa
· Jenkins City Hall, 33861 Cottage Avenue, Jenkins
The Draft SFEIS can be made available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the project manager, Jim Hallgren, at 218-828-5797. Individuals who are deaf or hearing- or speech- impaired can call the Minnesota Relay Service at 800-627-3529 or 651-296-9930 TTY. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the public meeting, please send your request to Bruce Lattu, Coordinator of Disability Programs, Office of Affirmative Action, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or e-mail ADArequest@state.mn.us.
All comments should be directed to: James Hallgren, Mn/DOT project manager, Mn/DOT District 3, 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425 or james.hallgren@state.mn.us. March 31: Crow Wing Power Offer Grants Through Operation Round Up
The Crow Wing Power Community Trust is offering a new Impact Grant of up to $12,000. The purpose of the Impact Grant will be to give a boost to a project/program, organization or community and insure its success.
Applicants must show that this one time grant would have a major impact for their project, organization or community. The organization needs to show that they have a history of success, or if a start-up project, the business plan must be strong and show large community support.
Operation Round-Up is funded by participating members of Crow Wing Power who allow the cooperative to round up their electric bills to the nearest whole dollar. The additional change is pooled and distributed quarterly to local community programs. The new Impact Grant is anticipated to be offered annually through Operation Round-Up funding.
To qualify for an application, contact Char or Jolene at Crow Wing Power, 218-829-2827 or 1-800-648-9401. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2010.
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April EventsApril 15: Pequot Lakes High School Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Ballot
Pequot Lakes Athletic Director Marc Helmrichs recently announced that Pequot Lakes High School will taking nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame.
In a news release, Helmrichs said, “Pequot Lakes High School is well known for it’s great athletic tradition and accomplishments. The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes the contributions and achievements of the individuals that helped develop Patriot Pride.
The criteria for the Hall of Fame states that all inductees must, during and following their career, have exemplified the pride and spirit that is Patriot Athletics.
Persons may be nominated in three categories: Player: An athlete that has excelled in athletics and has been out of school for at least ten years; Coach: A coach that has made a positive impact on the Pequot Lakes Athletic Tradition and has been out of coaching for 2 or more years; or Friend of Sport: - A member of the school or community that has made a significant impact to Pequot Lakes High School Athletics.
Please include a detailed written summary of the nominee’s accomplishments that you believe would make them a worthy candidate of the hall of fame. The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2010.
Nominations should be sent to: Athletic Hall of Fame, c/o Marc Helmrichs, Pequot Lakes High School, 30805 Olson Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. |
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