WEATHER REPORT

Community Bulletin Board

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Here's the Wellness on Wheels Van schedule for the week of May 27th :

Monday: Not Out

Tuesday: Maple Lake BP Amoco

Wednesday: Howard Lake Foods

Thursday: Rockford Bank West

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.

Memorial Day services for the St. Michael/ Albertville area will start at 8 AM at the St. Albert's Parish, at 9 AM at the St. Albert's Cemetery. 9:35 AM at the St. Michael South Cemetery. 10:15 AM at St. Paul's Cemetery in Hanover. 10:45 AM at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Greenfield. All service times are tentative and may vary by 5 or 10 minutes. Brunch will be served at the Salem Lutheran Church following services at the Greenfield Cemetery. Everyone is invited to take part in these Memorial Day services.

The Plato Memorial Day services will be held Monday at 9 AM at the Plato Community Hall. The Glencoe High School Band and the Plato Community Chorus will both take part. Captain David Smith will deliver the Memorial Day Address.

The next 60 plus and healthy clinic will be at the St. Michael Ridge Apartments Community Room, Tuesday, May 28th, from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. Services provided include a toenail trim for $15 and free blood pressure checks. The St. Michael Ridge Apartments are located at 698 Ridge Drive. If you would like more information, call Wright county Public Health at 763-682-7456.

Auditions for Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Community Theater Community Theater's presentation of Fiddler on the Roof will be held Tuesday, May 28th or Thursday, May 30th at 6:30 PM at the Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School. Auditions will consist of a short prepared song of your choosing (accompanist provided) and cold readings from the script. Actors, musicians (pit), lighting, sound, technical crew, set, costume, marketing and volunteer help are needed. Contact Director, Belinda Larson, 320-286-6665 or Margaret Marketon Community Education 320-534-3600 for additional information. Rehearsals are planned for June-July, Monday-Fridays beginning at approximately 6:30 PM. Performances will be Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 14th at 4 PM.

Attend the Maple Lake All-City Garage Sale, Saturday, June 1st from 8 AM – 4 PM. Furniture, clothing, housewares, fun and more! Sponsored by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Buffalo Community Theater will be hosting auditions for their summer musical "Fiddler on the Roof", Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd from noon to 3 PM at the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. Anyone age 10 and older is invited to audition. Be prepared to sing a portion of a Broadway Musical, come dressed for movement and be prepared to read from a script. "Fiddler on the Roof" will be presented July 19th - 21st and July 25th – 27th. For more information on auditions visit www.bctmn.org. 

STRIVE Therapy is now accepting individuals between ages 4 and 13 years old who are interested in attending a Friendship Club which will focus on social skills development, and an Adaptive Sports group which will focus on coordination and good sportsmanship. These groups are being offered during the summer months starting the week of June 10th. Please call Jaime at STRIVE Therapy for more information 763-682-7774.

It's estimated that 25 – 30% of households only have a cell phone, no land line. If you are one of the four with only a cell phone but would like to be contacted by Wright County during emergency situations, you can now sign up on the Wright County internet site. Visit www.co.wright.mn.us,  click on "Sign up to Receive Emergency Notifications". You will be brought to the "Wright County Citizen SignUp" page where you will register your address and create your own private password. You will then be part of the system to be notified of emergencies or important events.

Adults and teens 16 and older are invited to a program called "One Sheet Wonder Book" at the Buffalo Public Library on Monday, June 3rd from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Participants will learn how to quickly cut and fold a sturdy single sheet of decorated paper into a unique book with 10 pages. Students will be encouraged to personalize their books by bringing favorite quotes or words chosen from magazines, newspapers or elsewhere. All materials will be provided. The attendance limit is 15 and pre-registration is required. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information call the Buffalo Library at 763-682-2753.

The next Wright County Tea Party Patriots meeting will be held Tuesday, June 4th at the Buffalo Airport meeting room, located at 1309, County Road 134, just north of Menards. Part three of the six segment video series, "The Constitution Is The Solution", will be viewed at 5:30 PM with discussion before the 7 PM meeting start time. Featured speakers are Senator Bruce Anderson and Representatives Marion O'Neill, Joe McDonald and David FitzSimmons. The meeting will consist entirely of questions from the floor so arrive early and bring your questions!

Attend St. George's Church Rummage Sale, Thursday, June 6th from 9 Am – 8 PM and Friday, June 7th from 9 AM – 1 PM at the church. Friday is Bag Day, all you can put in a bag for $4. Visit their "Better Goods" Shop. St. George's Church is located at 133 North Brown Road, Long Lake. For more information or directions, phone 952-473-1247.

The St. Michael Albertville Coaches Association will host a 5K walk/run, as part of Albertville Friendly City Days, Saturday, June 8th starting at 9 AM at the STMA Middle School West, formerly the old high school. Entry fee is $20 for adults and $2 for children, if registered by Saturday, June 1st. All proceeds will go toward student scholarships and the three sport athletic banquet. For more information, or to register, phone 763-497-7674.

Lake Maria State Park will celebrate it's 50th anniversary, Saturday, June 8th at the park's environmental center. At 10 AM enjoy a presentation by the Zoomobile featuring Minnesota Wildlife. At 11 AM the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center will feature a presentation on Minnesota's hawks and owls. Other highlights include a short presentation on park history, a display of wildlife artwork, ice cream and cake at noon and plenty of chances to explore the park. This is also National Get Outdoors Day with free admission to all state parks. Lake Maria State park is located in Silver Creek Township on County Road 111, just north of County Road 39. For more information, call 763-878-2325.

Boo Boo the Fishing Clown will kick off summer activities at the Clearwater Public Library with a performance on Saturday, June 8th from 11 AM – 12 PM. In full clown makeup and dress, Boo Boo the Fishing Clown will perform tricks and teach children how to tie balloon animals. His performance is suitable for all ages. For more information, contact the Clearwater Public Library at 320-558-6001.

Plan to attend St. John's Lutheran Church, Plato's summer Vacation Bible School, "Tell It On The Mountain", Sunday, June 9th through Thursday, June 13th from 6 – 8 PM. For ages preschool and kindergarten through 6th grade, everyone is welcome! For more information, or to register, phone Kari at 320-238-2414.

The annual Summer Reading Program at the Buffalo Public Library begins Monday, June 10th and includes a couple of special events. From 1 – 5 PM, author and herpetologist Jim Gerholdt will present Remarkable Reptiles at the library. This program includes a live presentation of lizards, turtles and snakes plus assorted artifacts. A boa constrictor will be available to hold. This program for all ages is made possible with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. From 2 – 4 PM the Buffalo Royalty and candidates will serve Root Beer Floats, sponsored by the Friends of the Buffalo Library. For more information, phone the Buffalo Library at 763-682-2753.

The annual Buffalo Days Used Book Sale will be held at the Buffalo Public Library during open hours Monday, June 10th through Saturday, June 15th . Hundreds of items will be available at bargain prices. Proceeds will be used to fund programs and activities at the library sponsored by the Friends of the Buffalo Library. Donations for the sale will be accepted through Thursday, June 6th . For more information, phone the Buffalo Library at 763-682-2753.