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Walking Meditation on the Luce Line Trail

Experience the Luce Line Trail in a new way at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning May 30 through June 27.

Karen Schierman, director of Enso Spa’s Institute for Wholistic Living, will lead with walkers listening to a reading about nature, walk for 60 minutes (according to desire and ability) and then regroup for a discussion about the walking experience. T

The sessions are free and the public is welcome, but donations will be accepted with the collected money going to the Luce Line Trail Association. For more information, call Genesis Salon at (320) 587-7117.


Walking Meditation on the Luce Line Trail

Experience the Luce Line Trail in a new way at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning May 30 through June 27.

Karen Schierman, director of Enso Spa’s Institute for Wholistic Living, will lead with walkers listening to a reading about nature, walk for 60 minutes (according to desire and ability) and then regroup for a discussion about the walking experience. T

The sessions are free and the public is welcome, but donations will be accepted with the collected money going to the Luce Line Trail Association. For more information, call Genesis Salon at (320) 587-7117.


Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Go, Speed Racer, Go!

This week, “Six Minutes Over Hutchinson” celebrates a first, as Kay and Jorge welcome a live musical guest! Local singer/songwriter Rett Young performs an off-the-cuff, acoustic rendition of the theme from "Speed Racer!" Click here to listen!

We also give you the scoop on The Wachowski Brothers' new film, based on the classic animated series, which opens next week.

As always, thanks for listening!


Meet 'Once Upon a Mattress' director: Jeff Fahey

It’s not easy juggling responsibilities, but that’s exactly what Hutchinson native Jeff Fahey is doing. He’s finishing his music education classes at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, while preparing to direct the Hutchinson Theatre Company’s summer musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Fahey will be in town next week to conduct auditions. Tryouts are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.


May 7, 2008 - 8:07am
Trap shooting on Tuesdays

Gopher Campfire offers trap shooting every Tuesday starting at 5:45 p.m., at the clubhouse grounds, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson.



Celebrate Minnesota's 150th at the McLeod County Museum

According to the Library of Congress, Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted into the Union on May 11, 1858. Minnesota's application for statehood was submitted to President James Buchanan in January, but became entangled with the controversial issue of Kansas statehood, delaying it for several months until it was finally approved by Congress.


Auditions for 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Jeff Fahey will conduct auditions for the Hutchinson Theatre Company's summer production, "Once Upon a Mattress," from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13, at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson.

This musical comedy is based on the fairy tale, "A Princess and a Pea," by Hans Christian Andersen. Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller. Music by Mary Rodgers. Lyrics by Marshall Barer.

For more information, call Betsy Price at (320) 587-2599.


Meet author Joseph Amato

Author Joseph Amato, professor of history and rural regional studies at Southwest State University in Marshall, has published a new book, “Jacob’s Well.” He’ll talk about it at 5 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the monthly meeting of the McLeod County Genealogy Society.

Through his own personal story, Amato shares his Arcadian, English, Irish, Prussian and Sicilian ancestry. He follows his family through seven generations. By doing this, he believes that he can better define himself by building a connection with the past and ultimately American history.


May 3, 2008 - 4:00am
It's time to find a deal

If you’re looking for a bargain, Hutchinson will be full of them during Saturday’s (May 3) citywide garage sales. Follow the signs and find deals galore.



Correction: 'Mama's Ring'

This is a corrected version of Bernie Farnam's poem, "Mama's Ring." The complete story can be read in the print edition of the Hutchinson Leader, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

"Mama's Ring"

By Bernie Farnum, April 2008


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