*Here's the Wellness on Wheels Van schedule for the week of March 8th:
Tuesday: Delano Coborn's
Wednesday: not out
Thursday: Annandale Marketplace

Van hours are from 2-6 pm on weekdays. Services provided include adult and child immunizations, child car seat safety checks, screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, information about pregnancy, family planning, healthy lifestyles and more. There is a $30 charge for cholesterol testing. To schedule an appointment in advance, telephone 763-682-7717 or toll free 1-800-362-3667. For immunizations, please bring past immunization records to the van, if they are available.

*Mystery fans are invited to the Delano Public Library to meet mystery author William Kent Kruger on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Kruger is the author of the award winning Cork O'Connor Mysteries. He will speak about and read from his latest novel in the series titles "Heaven's Keep." For more information call the library at 763-972-3467.

*Wright County residents thinking about buying a home are invited to attend a one-day workshop designed to help them learn the basics of home ownership. Home Stretch will cover a variety of topics related to the home buying process and will feature area lenders, real estate agents, and other housing professionals. Wright County Community Action will be offering Home Stretch next on Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Clearwater City Hall in the Council Room. To register call 320-963-6500. There is a class fee of 25 dollars per household. Clearwater City Hall is located at 605 County Road 75.

*The St. Michael American Legion will be holding Fish Fries every Friday now through April 2nd. Each week you can enjoy the meal from 5 to 8 PM for just 8 dollars for adults, 4 dollars for kids age 4 to 10 and children under 4 eat free. Each week the Fish Fries benefit a different cause and this week will be brought to you by Highland Bank and will benefit the Hanover Foodshelf. Questions? Call Joyce at 763-497-0738.

*Lake Maria State Park will be offering Junior Naturalist Cabin Fever Release on Saturday from 10 AM to noon. Aimed at younger children the program will feature a short hike that reveals natures changes as the seasons move from winter to spring. Participation is limited so registration is required. Coloring books, crayons and refreshments will be provided free by the Friends of Lake Maria State Park. There is a 5 dollar vehicle entry fee for those without an annual permit. To register call the park at 763-878-2325. Lake Maria State Park is located approximately seven miles northwest of Monticello, 10 miles northeast of Annandale, and five miles north of Maple Lake on Wright County Highway 111.

*The Plato Lions Club will be having their 27th Annual Spring Brunch on Sunday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at the Plato Hall. The all you can eat brunch will feature pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, and beverages. Free will donations will be accepted with all proceeds deposited o the Plato Hall Handicap Accessible Fund. Diabetes screenings will be available on site.

*The American Cancer Society will be beginning their Daffodil Days on Monday. Flowers will be delivered to more than 45 locations in Wright County, and residents can choose from 10 flowers for 10 dollars, a potted dainty daffodil for 15 dollars, or a Birthdays R Hope Bear and 10 flowers for 25 dollars. For more information contact the American Cancer Society at 651-255-8100.

*The Minnesota Zoomobile will be stopping by to Wright County Libraries on Monday, first from 12:30 to 2PM at the Buffalo Public Library, then from 2:30 to 4 PM at the St. Michael Public Library. This program will feature naturalists from the zoo and bring animals to entertain children ages 2 to 5. For more information call the Buffalo Library at 763-682-2753 or the St. Michael Library at 763-497-1998.

*Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to the Howard Lake Public Library for a Cartoon Art Workshop on Tuesday from 3:15 to 5:45 PM. Join in this workshop and learn what it takes to be an illustrator and author of your own book. Attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required. To preregister call the library at 320-543-2020.

*A 60 Plus and Healthy Clinic will be held on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Annandale Senior Center. Clinic staff will trim toenails for a suggested donation of $15. If time permits, blood pressure screening is provided at no cost to participants. No appointment is needed and no one will be turned away if unable to pay. The Annandale Senior Center is located in City Hall at 41 Cedar Street East.