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08 / 5 Overeaters Anonymous meets Start: 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School in Silver Lake. Everyone is welcome. The facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, call Dianne at (320) 485-2544. more info Al-Anon Start: 8:00 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 6 Red Cross blood drive in Plato Start: 1:00 pm End: 7:00 pm The following Red Cross bloodmobile will be in this area: • 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Lighthouse Assembly of God, 10478 Bell Ave., Plato. To make an appointment, call Ken and Myra at (320) 238-2370. Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Recent legislation now allows 16-year-old donors with an American Red Cross parent or guardian consent form the opportunity to donate also. more info Al-Anon Start: 7:30 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info McLeod County 40 & 8 Start: 8:00 pm McLeod County 40 & 8 will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Eden Valley. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dues will be collected at the meeting. Anyone needing a ride can call Jerry Block at (320) 587-5737. more info
08 / 7 Litchfield Area Male Chorus Spaghetti Dinner Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm 1st Lutheran Church, 703 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN. $7 per person. Ticket at the door. 320-275-4455 Sheldon. more info
08 / 8 Al-Anon Start: 9:30 am Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 9 Al-Anon Start: 10:00 am Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
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08 / 11 Women's 600 Club Fall Meeting Start: 5:30 pm The Women’s 600 Club Fall Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Squeaky’s Bar and Grill, 1150 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. All members are encouraged to attend, as planning for October’s State 600 tournament will take place. For more information, call (320) 587-6614. more info Red Cross Disaster Action Team meeting Start: 7:00 pm The Red Cross Disaster Action Team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Red Cross Office, 902 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson. In addition to a business meeting, volunteer training in preparation for natural disasters or single family disaster assistance will be conducted. Additional volunteers are needed for the Disaster Action Team. For more information, call (320) 587-0352, or e-mail redcross @hutchtel.net. more info
08 / 12 Overeaters Anonymous meets Start: 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School in Silver Lake. Everyone is welcome. The facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, call Dianne at (320) 485-2544. more info Al-Anon Start: 8:00 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 13 Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Start: 9:00 am Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Hutchinson Community Hospital lower-level conference room A/B, 1095 State HIghway 15 S., Hutchinson. Guest speaker will be Thomas Lyke, D.D.S., who will speak on his trips to Guatemala, where he volunteers his time as a dentist. The meeting is open to all Auxiliary members and their guests. For more information, call Dori Johnson at (320) 587-2985. more info Glencoe Caregivers Discussion Group Start: 5:45 pm Glencoe Caregivers Discussion Group will meet at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Super 8 Motel meeting room, 717 Morningside Road, Glencoe. Christine Bouley, an Americorps volunteer, will lead the discussion. The topic will be caregiver wellness. All caregivers are invited to attend For more information, call Jan Novotny at (320) 222-9271 or e-mail jan.novotny@ lssmn.org. more info Al-Anon Start: 7:30 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 14 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am Hutchinson Toastmasters II meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc.’s Development Center, 40 W. Highland Drive N.E., Hutchinson. Toastmasters’ goal is to help people become better speakers and more effective leaders. For more information, visit the Web site www.h2tm.org or call Bob Lea at (320) 587-3797 ext. 4498. more info Lake Marion Improvement Association Start: 6:30 pm The annual potluck picnic and meeting of the Lake Marion Improvement Association is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Brownton Rod and Gun Club, County Road 87, at the south end of Lake Marion. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Chicken and beverages will be provided. The public is invited to join the non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the lake and surrounding areas. For more information, call (320) 328-9911. more info Pioneerland Library System Meeting Start: 6:30 pm The Pioneerland Library System Executive and Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Willmar Public Library community room, 410 Fifth St. S.W., Willmar. The agenda is available at local libraries. more info Hutchinson Area Bird Club Start: 7:00 pm The Hutchinson Area Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E. Anyone interested in birds is welcome to attend. more info Grief Recovery Friends Start: 7:30 pm Grief Recovery Friends meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Oakland Chapel Cemetery in Hutchinson, Highway 15 South service road. For further information, call Robert Hantge at (320) 587-2128. more info
08 / 15 Litchfield Christian Women’s Club brunch Start: 9:00 am End: 10:30 am The Litchfield Christian Women’s Club is sponsoring a “I’m Worth How Much?” brunch from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at First Lutheran Church, 703 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. Special feature is the Red Hat Society. Members belonging to Red Hats are asked to wear and model their hats. Special music and speaker is Patty Curl of Ponca City, Okla. As women’s retreat and conference speaker, she has sung and spoken in 46 states. She has been a motivational speaker for 10 years. more info Al-Anon Start: 9:30 am Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info Adult children caregivers group Start: 3:00 pm A new focus group for adult children caregivers will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Litchfield Public Library, 216 N. Marshall Ave. Christine Bouley, AmeriCorps volunteer with Lutheran Social Service will be the facilitator. The group’s intent is to teach coping skills, widen support networks, and share experiences for adult children who take care of aging or ill parents. For more information, call Jan Novotny, program coordinator at Lutheran Social Service, or e-mail her at jan.novotny@lssmn.org. more info
08 / 16 Fare for All food distribution is Saturday Start: 8:00 am End: 10:30 am 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, Aug. 16, 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. more info Bloodmobile at fairgrounds Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm The following Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the area soon: • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. 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. Photo ID is required. Sixteen-year-olds can donate with a signed Red Cross parental consent form and two forms of identification. To download a consent form, go to givebloodgivelife.org. more info Al-Anon Start: 10:00 am Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 17 Lodge Lumir summer fun event Start: 1:00 pm End: 3:00 pm Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge Lumir is sponsoring a summer fun event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Komensky School, 19981 Major Ave., Hutchinson. The afternoon features plenty of old-time music, a garden and bake sale and recognition of 50- and 75-year WFLA members. A light lunch will be served. Members may bring school supplies to donate to area schools. The public is invited. For more information, call (320) 587-8728. more info
08 / 18 Crow River Habitat for Humanity Start: 5:30 pm The Crow River Habitat for Humanity Inc. monthly board meeting is at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month, at the Hope Center Conference Room, 305 South Main St., Hutchinson. For further information, call (320) 587-8868. more info Hutchinson Area Special Olympics Start: 6:00 pm The Hutchinson Area Special Olympics management team meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson. Anyone interested in helping out or finding out more about the team, can stop by or call Diane Boucher at (320) 864-4406. more info
08 / 19 Hutchinson Kiwanis Club Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:00 pm The Kiwanis Club of Hutchinson meets at noon every Tuesday at the American Legion Clubroom, 35 Third Ave. S.E., Hutchinson. Guest speakers at the meetings talk on local, national and global subjects. The club has been serving the Hutchinson area for more than 70 years. For more information, call (320) 587-6746. more info Overeaters Anonymous meets Start: 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School in Silver Lake. Everyone is welcome. The facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, call Dianne at (320) 485-2544. more info Stop Smoking Support Group Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm A support group to help smokers quit will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Road S.W., Hutchinson. The meeting includes a speaker, small group discussion and prayer time. For more information, call Cindy Smith, coordinator, at (320) 234-6265, or e-mail her at efcjsmit@hutchtel.net. more info Al-Anon Start: 8:00 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 20 Elks Annual ROTISSERIE CHICKEN & SWEET CORN FEED Start: 5:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Elks Annual ROTISSERIE CHICKEN & SWEET CORN FEED Wednesday, August 20, 2008 5:30 - 8:30 pm Dinner includes: Chicken, Sweet Corn , Coleslaw,Beans Toast Enjoy a Great Meal. Guest are always Welcome! Get Your Tickets Today at the Lodge - $8.50 or call the lodge 587-3116 more info Al-Anon Start: 7:30 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 21 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am Hutchinson Toastmasters II meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc.’s Development Center, 40 W. Highland Drive N.E., Hutchinson. Toastmasters’ goal is to help people become better speakers and more effective leaders. For more information, visit the Web site www.h2tm.org or call Bob Lea at (320) 587-3797 ext. 4498. more info
08 / 22 Al-Anon Start: 9:30 am Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 23 Al-Anon Start: 10:00 am Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
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08 / 26 Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group Start: 10:30 am Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson. A “Caregiver Wellness” video will be shown with discussion following. All caregivers are invited and there is no charge to attend. For more information, call Jan Novotny of Lutheran Social Service at (320) 222-9271. more info Hutchinson Kiwanis Club Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:00 pm The Kiwanis Club of Hutchinson meets at noon every Tuesday at the American Legion Clubroom, 35 Third Ave. S.E., Hutchinson. Guest speakers at the meetings talk on local, national and global subjects. The club has been serving the Hutchinson area for more than 70 years. For more information, call (320) 587-6746. more info Overeaters Anonymous meets Start: 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School in Silver Lake. Everyone is welcome. The facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, call Dianne at (320) 485-2544. more info Al-Anon Start: 8:00 pm Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 27 Al-Anon Start: 7:30 pm Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 28 Hutchinson Toastmasters II Start: 7:00 am End: 8:00 am Hutchinson Toastmasters II meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Hutchinson Technology Inc.’s Development Center, 40 W. Highland Drive N.E., Hutchinson. Toastmasters’ goal is to help people become better speakers and more effective leaders. For more information, visit the Web site www.h2tm.org or call Bob Lea at (320) 587-3797 ext. 4498. more info
08 / 29 Al-Anon Start: 9:30 am Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info
08 / 30 Al-Anon Start: 10:00 am Al-Anon Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046. more info

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