Events

A ceremony honoring Minnesota’s former prisoners of war will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, in the Veteran’s Administration auditorium, building 8, St. Cloud. Twenty-eight former POW’s including those who are patients at the VA, will be recognized for their dedication and service to our country.
William Ryan, a Vietnam veteran and Paynesville resident, will be the featured speaker. Many of these veterans will receive the Minnesota World War II Memorial Dedication Medallion during the program.

Glencoe-Silver Lake Early Childhood Family Education is having a morning of imagination and fun. Art Stravaganza will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, in the Helen Baker ECFE Addition in Glencoe. Preschoolers and their parents are invited to create with paper, glue, paint, yarn and molding materials. Wear old clothes and bring a box to carry home your child’s treasures. There is a small charge to attend. Call ECFE at (320) 864-2681 for more information.

Cedar Mills Gun Club is sponsoring the first firearms safety training class for boys and girls age 12 and older from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Cedar Mills Gun Club grounds, one-half mile north of State highways 7 and 22 by the go-kart track. The classes continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Participants must have proof of name and age to take the class.
For more information, call Alvin Schroeder at (320) 877-7514.

The Crow River Builders Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Biscay Community Center. A social hour starts at 6 p.m. The association is a nonprofit organization that meets monthly to provide its members with an opportunity to network and address common issues that affect the building industry. For more information, call (320) 234-8383 or visit the Web site www.crbahome.com.

The Bear Lake Sunshine Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Burns Manor, 135 North High Drive, Hutchinson, to celebrate Adeline DeMuth’s 100th birthday. Hostesses are Jo and Phronsie. For more information, call Shirley at (320) 587-2750.

The Cardiac and Diabetes Education Group will met from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Hutchinson Community Hospital conference room A/B, 1095 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. Speaker Scott Scholl will present “Ensuring Mobility Throughout Life.” For more information, call (320) 234-5058 or (320) 234-3090.

A class for rental property owners will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Hutchinson Police Training Center, 46 Washington St. S.E., Hutchinson.
The class will teach marketing plans, such as establishing goals, determining a target audience and how to efficiently use available marketing vehicles.
Drug awareness will be taught by the Hutchinson Drug Task Force and will provide information on identifying potential drug problems at a property.

McLeod County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Red Cross office, 902 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. The entrance is at the back of the building and the meeting is on the second floor.

Guest speakers will be Deb Radi, who will speak on the Red Cross response to the 35W bridge collapse and Dave Kelley from Blood Services.

The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Kirsten Dean at (320) 587-0352.

Litchfield Christian Women’s Club is sponsoring a “Vintage, New and Homemade” brunch from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, at the Eagles Club, 3424 389 S. County Road 34, Litchfield.

Special feature is Bonnie Rathke who will present “What’s Old and What’s New.” Special music will be provided by Shirley Weinzetl of Litchfield. Special speaker is Kate Brand of Edina, an author, illustrator and entrepreneur.

McLeod County DFL will clean up trash along U.S. Highway 212 east of Stewart April 12. Those wanting to help will meet at 9 a.m. at Cactus Jacks in Stewart. In the event of bad weather, the clean up will be moved to April 19. For more information, call JoEllen at (320) 587-2983.

About seven operating model railroads will be on display when Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. hosts its annual Spring Rail Fest 2008 at Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S.

About 20 tables of model railroad equipment, as well as railroad books, video and collectibles, will be for sale.

Admission is free. For more information, contact Bruce Crosby at (320) 587-8073.

A representative of the Legal Advocacy for Older Americans Project will meet with senior citizens at the following times and places:
< 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, Plaza 15 Senior Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson
< 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 14, Millie Beneke Manor, 1319 Greeley Ave. North, Glencoe

All parents are invited to attend Glencoe Christian Women’s Club guest night at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Orchard Estates, 1900 Ford Ave., Glencoe.

The evening begins with dinner, followed by featured speaker Sara Fosberg of Park Rapids, who will give a topical presentation on parenting and grandparenting in her message, “Finding Balance in Today’s Family Relationships.” With 34 years of classroom experience, Fosberg brings a message of how a glimpse into the past gives hope for the future.

Acoma Acorns 4-H Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Cedar Mills Rod and Gun Club. Demonstrations will be by Garret Jensen, Marshal Kohls, Russel and Cory Kurth. Refreshments will be by Jensen, Kohls and Julie Kurth families. Dress Hawaiian. For more information, call Sarah Eggert at (320) 587-8906.

Hutchinson American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the American Legion commander’s room, 35 Third Ave. S.E., Hutchinson. The Executive Board will meet at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call Pearl Seale at (320) 587-3083.

The Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, April 15) at Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson. The topic will be “Resilience,” will discussion following the presentation.

For more information, call Jan Novotny at (320)-222-9271.

Minnesota River Watershed Alliance will have their quarterly meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at New Century Charter School (main meeting room), 45 W. Highland Park Drive, Hutchinson. The group encourages landowners and recreational users to be part of this effort to improve and protect the Minnesota River Watershed.

An informational meeting for anyone interested in becoming a resource family for McLeod County has been set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Health and Human Services Building, 1805 Ford Ave., Glencoe.
The meeting will allow people the opportunity to ask questions about the McLeod County Foster Care program and decide if foster care is right for them.
Additional meetings are scheduled for April 22 and 29. Attendance at all meetings is mandatory for families who wish to complete the foster care licensing process through McLeod Social Service Center.

Members of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. will gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the club's Hutchinson Mall location for their monthly meeting.

The club will review the outcome of its April 12 Spring Rail Fest at Hutchinson Mall, and begin planning for its fall show, Oct. 11, at the fairgrounds.

The meeting is open to anyone in model railroading and considering joining the club and the National Model Railroad Association. Please use the exterior door on the east side of the building. Call (320) 587-7820 for more information.

Free early childhood developmental screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Rd., S.W., Hutchinson.
Early childhood screening is performed by nurses, teachers and professionals in the school district. Screening helps parents identify if their child has any health problems, vision or hearing loss, and find help with development, speech or learning problems. Early childhood screening is mandatory before children start kindergarten.
To register for screening, call Cindy at (320) 587-8908.

The spring meeting for the Lake Marion Improvement Association will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Brownton Rod and Gun Club, County Road 87 at the south end of Lake Marion.
For more information, call (320) 328-9911.

Crow River Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Hutchinson Public Library lower level meeting room, 50 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson.

Free early childhood developmental screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Rd., S.W., Hutchinson.
Early childhood screening is performed by nurses, teachers and professionals in the school district. Screening helps parents identify if their child has any health problems, vision or hearing loss, and find help with development, speech or learning problems. Early childhood screening is mandatory before children start kindergarten.
To register for screening, call Cindy at (320) 587-8908.

Fare for All, a program that provides food in exchange for a small fee and two hours of volunteer work each month, will distribute food from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road S.W., Hutchinson.
For more information, call Fare for All at (800) 582-4291, or visit the Web site www.fareforall.org.

Disabled American Veterans will sponsor a free Veterans Information Seminar at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the National Guard Armory, 1200 Adams St. S.E., Hutchinson.

A national service officer from the Disabled American Veterans office at Fort Snelling will discuss recent changes to benefits and services, provide claims counseling and filing assistance.

Veterans are asked to bring their VA claim numbers and social security numbers to the seminar.

Beverages and rolls will be provided prior to the seminar, and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

A free nutrition workshop called “My Kids Won’t Eat That!” will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Faith Lutheran Church basement meeting room, 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson. Presenter will be Denise Ludewig, area coordinator for Providers Choice, who will share ideas on how to include more fruits and vegetables in meals.
The workshop is free and open to the public, and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, call Ludewig (507) 794-6776.

The Minnesota State Council of the Knights of Columbus will have its 28th annual Tootsie Roll drive to aid people with developmental disabilities on Saturday, April 26.

The Tootsie Rolls will be available at Cash Wise Foods, Econo Foods, Wal-Mart and ShopKo.

A freewill donation for the Tootsie Rolls is appreciated.

Ninety percent of the proceeds remain in the community and are split among the programs: Friendship Ventures, Averyon Homes and McLeod County Arc. Ten percent goes to the Knights of Columbus Special Olympics. For more information, call (320) 587-8905 or (320) 587-0814.

The second annual Memorial Asthma Walk in memory of Beto Hinojosa will take place Saturday, April 26, at Oak Leaf Park in Glencoe. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Fifteen-year-old Beto Hinojosa died as a result of an asthma attack Aug. 24, 2005. His family is from Glencoe.
The event includes asthma education, a silent auction, bake sale and carnival. To register for the walk or for more information, call Kerry at (320) 864-1512 or e-mail her at kerry.ward@co. mcleod.mn.us.

A spring clean-up is scheduled for the Bohemian National Cemetery at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26 (weather permitting). The cemetery is eight miles east of Hutchinson on State Highway 7, in Rich Valley Township. This is before the detour.
Volunteers are asked to bring rakes, clippers, gloves and yard maintenance equipment. For more information, call (320) 587-8728.

The new Sons of Norway lodge, the Kråkeelva Lodge or Crow River Lodge, will be officially inducted into the Sons of Norway at a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
The Kråkeelva Lodge serves the tri-county area of Meeker, McLeod and Wright counties, and offers people the opportunity to celebrate their Norwegian heritage in monthly meetings.
The induction dinner will include several local dignitaries as well as local and international leaders of the Sons of Norway. The dinner will be torsk or chicken with all the extras.

The following Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the Winsted area soon:
• 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Winsted Fire Hall, 431 6th St. S. Winsted.
To make an appointment at any of these sites, call (800) 448-3543.
All blood types are needed.
Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. A photo ID is required.
For more information about blood drives in your area, call the Red Cross at (800) GIVE-LIFE, or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org.

The meeting of the McLeod County Council of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Stewart Community Center with Post 125 serving as host. Judging of the flag coloring contest will take place and election of officers for 2008-09. For more information, call (320) 587-3083.

The Foundation for Challenged Children meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Hutchinson Chamber Office.
The mission of Foundation For Challenged Children is to provide special needs for challenged children that insurance and government programs do not cover, such as learning and developmental tools and equipment. The organization helps people younger than 18 who are physically or mentally challenged and require help or assistance in daily life to become their personal best.
For further information, call Tina Vorlicek at (320) 234-0786, or Mary Lynne Cox at (320) 234-6210.

The following Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the area soon:
• 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Panther Field House, 1621 E. 16th St., Glencoe.
To make an appointment at any of these sites, call (800) 448-3543.
Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. A photo ID is required.
For more information about blood drives in your area, call the Red Cross at (800) GIVE-LIFE, or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org.

The Red Cross bloodmobiles will be in the area soon:
• 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Hutchinson Mall, 1060 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson.
• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, Hutchinson Mall, 1060 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson.
To make an appointment at any of these sites, call (800) 448-3543.
Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. A photo ID is required.

The Red Cross bloodmobiles will be in the area soon:
• 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, Hutchinson Mall, 1060 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson.
• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, Hutchinson Mall, 1060 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson.
To make an appointment at any of these sites, call (800) 448-3543.
Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. A photo ID is required.

Hutchinson's Annual Citywide Garage Sales