July 3rd @ 6:30pm - "Freedom Fest 2008" "Freedom Fest 2008" Thurday, July 3rd at 6:30pm. Live Music, Games, Dog Training Show, Basketball Shooting contests, Food Vendors, & a spectacular Fireworks show at 10pm. Special Guests: Betsy Singer & Ken Quattrin, music by the Brown Family. Located at Valley Christian Center 610 Territorial Road Spring Valley, MN 55975. For more information call 507-346-2101. |
July 4th @ 4 pm - Grace Lutheran Concession Stand Grace Lutheran Church of Rochester will continue its tradition of operating a concession stand on the church parking lot at 800 East Silver Lake Drive during the fireworks display. The concession stand will be open until the fireworks have concluded. |
July 4th @ - Cresco Iowa Saddle Club Horse Show The Cresco Iowa Saddle Club horse show will benefit Therapeutic Riding. This is an organization that offers therapeutic horseback riding for special needs individuals. The show will be at the Cresco Iowa Saddle Club Arena. For more information, contact Audrey Nosbisch 563-737-2351 or Julie Walsh 563-547-4677.
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July 4th @ 11 am - 4th of July Kiddie Parade There will be a 4th of July Kiddie Parade, hosted by Rochester Jaycees. The parade route starts at Christ United Methodist Church and will end at Soldiers Field. Children of all ages are encouraged to be in the parade. Contact publicrelations@rochesterjaycees.com with any questions, or visit www.rochesterjaycees.com. |
July 4th @ 11 am-1:30 pm - Smoked Pork Chop Dinner Harmony State Line and the United Methodist Church present a smoked pork chop dinner at Selvig Park Shelter in Harmony, Minnesota. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children under 12 years. |
July 5th @ 7 pm - Austin Jaycees Street Dance The Austin Jaycees will be having a street dance in downtown
Austin on Mainstreet. Featuring Kendall Meyer and Common Ground. They are a local band from Iowa and play a
wide variety of music. Admission is $5.
All the money raised goes back in to the community for scholarships, children's programs, help with the disabled, and take a kid fishing day. Questions? Call 507-438-2981. |
July 7th @ - 2008 Best of Basics Summer Program The program consists of specially designed classes focusing on basic skills children of all ages. For more information please contact The reading center at 507-288-5271 or go to www.TheReadingCenter.org |
July 9th @ 7:30 pm - "Over the River and Through the Woods" Play The Summerset Theatre at Riverland Community College will present "Over the River and Through the Woods" from July 9-12 at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre (In the East Building), Riverland Community College at 1600- 8th Avenue NW, Austin, MN 55912. Tickets are $12. For more information, contact (507) 433-0595.* |
July 10th @ - Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre second season second season of the Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre brings its professional repertory troupe to the campus of Saint Mary’s of Minnesota once again.
Contact: Patrick Grace, General Manager
507.457.1714
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Performance Center* |
July 11th @ 6pm - "Donna Chapel" The Albert Lea American Legion is presenting Nashville Artist Donna Chapel at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center in Albert Lea. The concert will be July 11th at 7:30 A dinner at the Legion will begin at 6 pm. Tickets are available at the American Legion. The cost is $17.50 for the show and dinner, and $10.00 for just the show.
Call the American Legion at 373 7993 for more information.
Patrick T. Rasmussen, Manager
Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
City of Albert Lea
147 N. Broadway
221 E Clark St (Mailing)
Office: 507 377 4372
Fax: 507 377 8487
mrpac@charterinternet.com
Visit our website at:
www.city.albertlea.org* |
July 11th @ 10-2pm - Charter House Sidewalk Sale Held inside Charter HOuse 211 2nd St NW Furniture,books, clothing, raffles, plants, baked goods, much more!
Benefits Civic League Day nursery, Elder Network, Paws and Claws, and the Ronald McDonald House. Sponsered in part of S&S moving and storage. |
July 12th @ 8 am - April Sorensen Memorial ½ Marathon Please join April Sorensen’s family as they announce the April Sorensen Memorial ½ Marathon “Live, Laugh, Love, Run.” The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. in Albert Lea, MN and end in Hayward, MN. For more information, please contact Susie Petersen, Executive Director, Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau at 507-373-2316 or email cvbdirector@albertleaorg.
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July 12th @ 7am to 6pm - Drink Coffee for Breast Cancer Lace Up for Breast Cancer, a group that raises money for breast cancer research, will be holding fun day at the Caribou Coffee in the Kahler Inn and Suites in hopes of raising funds for breast cancer. The event will feature Caribou Coffee products on sale as well as other activities including face painting and raffles for Caribou Coffee merchandise. For more information, contact John Shonyo at jshonyo@pitel.net.* |
July 13th @ 11am - "Johnsburg Jamboree" "Johnsburg Jamboree" 2008 is 6 1/2 miles SW of Adams, MN or 4 miles N of Stacyville, IA. Bands Featuring:
The Stratford Rhythm Ramblers, The Blue Banners, Big Ben and the Brians Bringlt DJ Sound
11:00 am Polka Mass
The Stratford Rhythm Ramblers
12:00 - 7:00 pm
Bake Sale - Brats - Beer - Food - Games
Two Dance Floors with Free Admission* |
July 13th @ 7pm - "The Gathering" "The Gathering" A young adult worship and teaching experience. July 13 @ 7:00 p.m Crossroads College. |
July 13th @ 12-4 pm - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Garden Tour The 6th Annual Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Garden Tour will be Sunday
July 13. Cost of the tour is $5.00 (Thrivent will match funds) with proceeds going to the Plainview food shelf. Tickets will be available at the Good Shepherd church the day of the tour from 11:30-2:30 or at any of the garden sites.
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July 14th @ 10-6pm - "Salebration" of sales Community clothesline store celebrating its 20 year anniversary with a sale, visiting and refreshments. 814 NE 11th Ave.*
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July 14th @ 9 am-4 pm - Camp Conquest Vacation Bible School Oasis Church is hosting Camp Victory's Vacation Bible School "Camp Conquest" at Oasis Church, located at 1815 38th St NW in Rochester. The camp runs from July 14-18. Cost is $20 per child ages 6-12. Register by calling 289-8596. For more information, visit Camp Victory's website: www.campvictory.com.* |
July 15th @ - MOONLIGHT MADNESS ( July 15-16) 35% OFF SALE on all their merchandise (excluding candy & flowers). It will take place in the OMC Gift Shop at the OMC Hospital, 1650 4th St. SE Kathy Priem, Publicity
bakpriem@att.net* |
July 19th @ - Motorcycle Ride for a Reason The 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride for a Reason fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at the Zumbro Valley Golf Course. Ride for a Reason will include the motorcycle poker ride, live auction, prizes, food, drinks, and live entertainment. Last year they raised more than $16,500 and this year they want to surpass that! To sponsor, donate, volunteer or participate in the ride, email: info@rideforareason.com |
July 19th @ 11 am-3 pm - Grassroots Government Open House Marion Township will be celebrating 150 years of Grassroots Government with an open house at Marion Town Hall. There will be entertainment, games, door prizes, and food. Money will be raised for the Eagles' Cancer Telethon. You are invited to tour the town hall, meet the town board members, and greet some "retired" board members. |
July 19th @ 8-9:30am - Summerfest Mini Triathlon Mini Triathlon begins with a 2 mile run trough Le Roy followed by a 10 mile bike ride on the Shooting Star Bike Path through Lake Louis State Park and finishes with a 350 yd swim in the L-O Swimming Pool. Registration 7 – 7:45 AM; Informational Meeting 7:45; Race Starts at 8 AM. Contact the Comm-Ed Dept.at 507-324-5741, ext. 230 or 226. |
July 21st @ 4:45 pm - Ascension Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School Ascension Lutheran Church will have vacation bible school July 21-25
starting with a meal each evening. With Galilee-by-the-Sea you will experience life in Bible Times as you enter the Marketplace in Galilee. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. For more information or to register, call the church office at 288-2781.*
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July 21st @ - Bear Creek Raffle Bear Creek is going to be conducting a raffle…. A 1 week trip to Florida from December 13th – 20th of this year. It includes a stay at Pompano Beach for 7 days at a condo resort that can comfortably house 4 – 6 people. This year we are including a $500 voucher for airfare for the first time ever with this package. The tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. The drawing will be held July 21 at the BCS Golf Tournament at the Country Club… you do NOT need to be present to win. To purchase tickets, call (507) 288-7195. |
July 23rd @ 7 pm-9 pm - Different Styles of Grieving, Different Ways of Healing Seasons Hospice and the Center for Grief Education and Support invite you to come hear nationally-known author and speaker Doug C. Smith speak at Christ United Methodist Church, located at 400 5th Avenue SW in Rochester. The program deals with the personal grieving process and is free - no registration is needed. For more information, call 285-1930. |
July 26th @ 9:00 am - Wabasha Riverboat Days Run/Walk Kick off Wabasha Riverboat Days at with a 5K Run or Fitness Walk! This event begins in the backyard of Saint
Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha and takes participants along the Mississippi River. Registration forms are
available at the Wabasha Chamber office and Saint Elizabeth’s Medical
Center. All ages and abilities are welcome and trophies will be awarded.
For more information call 651-565-0375. |
July 26th @ - Rock Your Choice for Paws N Claws The Environmentalist Fund of MN, and the Hot Topics Foundation (which gives music and arts to kids in schools) will host Rock Your Choice at the Byron Legion.
The cost is $5 and you can choose where your donation goes to out of the three charities. There will musical acts, dance performances, a Silent Art Auction and Live Art! For more information, email cferk@rockwoodwalls.com. |
July 27th @ - Rochester Kidney Walk The Rochester Kidney Walk will be at Silver Lake Park and will raise money for the fight against chronic kidney disease. To register, go to www.kidneywalk.org or call 800-596-7943. |
July 27th @ 12 pm - The “Cruise” motorcycle ride for The Ronald McDonald House 8th annual The “Cruise” A motorcycle ride to benefit the Rochester Ronald McDonald House. This event will be held rain or shine. Registration is $20 per person and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at RCTC Sports Complex. Online registration can be done in advance at http://www.rmhmn.org/events/index.php or you can register at the following locations: Rochester Harley-Davidson, Cycle City and Podein’s Implement. There iwll be music, a silent auction, and a motorcylce parade. Questions, please contact Julie at the Ronald McDonald House, 507-282-3955 |
July 28th @ 11:30 am - Celebrity Mulligan Golf Tournament Join the Celebrity Mulligan Golf Tournament to benefit Arc of SE MN at Sommerby Golf Course. Registration Fee: $200/person and includes 18 holes, cart, box lunch, banquet dinner, prizes. There will also be a banquet at 6 pm and live and silent auctions.
For more information contact Arc SE MN at 507-287-2032 or 1-888-732-8520 or
visit the Arc SE MN website: www.arcse-mn.org
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July 30th @ 6 to 7:30pm - Redeemer Campus Preschool Open House Redeemer Campus preschool will be holding an open house for parents who are looking for a new school for their 3 or 4-year-old. The event will include a tour of the campus and enrollment information for 2008 and 2009. For more information, contact Lynn Shoppers at (507) 289-3267. * |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Oxbow Park Programs Oxbow Park has fun programs for you and your family all year long. For program information, call (507) 775-2451. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Women Build! Women Build is a new project from the Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity in which women from all walks of life join together to build an affordable home for a family in need in our community. To break ground on this project, $100,000 must be raised. To learn more, stop in at any "Women Build" meeting the third Wednesday of each month at the Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity or call 252-0849. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Free Manufacturing Job Training Program Workforce Development, Inc. is offering a free program designed to provide training to adults who are interested in either entering or moving up a Manufacturing career ladder. WDI’s Manufacturing Academy can help you take control of your future. Contact Brian Coleman at 507-446-1470 TODAY for more information.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ 7 pm - Mother's Heart Meetings Calling all Homeschool Moms! Mothers Heart- Homeschool Support Network, meets the first Monday night of every month at 7:00 pm at Panera North. The meetings are for mentoring, encouragement and networking. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - The Rochester Public Library The Rochester Public Library has fun and educational events for you and your family! For a complete listing, visit www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org and click on "events and classes."
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Habitat for Humanity- Volunteers Needed Do you want to volunteer? Habitat for Humanity will be hosting orientations the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:45pm to 7:15pm as well as the 3rd Monday from 5:30 pm to 6 pm. The Women's Build Meeting will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The Youth United Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm. All meetings will be held at the Habitat for Humanity office, Habitat for Humanity 1530 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 107. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Patricia at (507)252-0849 ext. 4.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Volunteers Needed at the Salvation Army The Salvation Army provides numerous services in our community and they need your help! The Salvation Army has opportunities available in their medical clinic, dental clinic, community food shelf, thrift store, and much more. For more information, call (507) 288-3663. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Volunteers Need at Bear Creek Services Bear Creek Services needs volunteers to assist with lawn care, snow removal, and maintenance at one or more of their 13 group homes in the Rochester Area. For more information, call Bear Creek Services at (507) 288-7295. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - AFPCA Meetings There are options for care of your loved ones who cannot live alone. If you would like to find out more, come to the AFCPA meetings the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm at the ABC building. Please call Linda Holt for more information at (507) 365-8952. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Break of Day Toastmaster's Club Visit Break of Day Toastmaster's Club on Wednesday mornings from 7-8 am at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 Fifth Ave SW. For more information, email Angela Jackson at area86@d6tm.org. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Mayo Daybreakers Toastmasters Group Need confidence in speaking to another individual, small group or large group of people? Join Mayo Daybreakers Toastmasters Group every Tuesday morning at 7 am in the Gonda Building, second floor - Bolz Seminar Room. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Child Care Resource and Referral It's tough to be a parent. Come and meet friends who understand at "Circle of Parents" and "Grandparents Parenting Again." When these confidential groups meet, child care is free, and there is no cost. To find out more information, call Child Care Resource and Referral at (507) 287-2020.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Running Start for School Initiative The 2008 Running Start for School Initiative is seeking businesses, faith organizations, and community groups to take part in this summer's school supply drive that helps Olmsted County children from lower income families prepare for the 2008-09 school year. To register to hold a drive and for more information go to www.uwolmsted.org/runningstart or call 287-1958. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Volunteer Needed- The Elder Network The Elder Network is in need of Friendly Visitor Volunteers. This program requires only one hour a week and offers the opportunity to visit with a lonely senior in our community. Transportation Volunteers are also needed. The Elder Network is seeking volunteers to provide transportation for older adults to medical appointments. Please call 285-5272 for more information. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Season's Hospice The Seasons Hospice Center for Grief Education and Support has on going activates to help those who have lost a loved one. These events are free but free will donations are gratefully accepted. Registration is required two days prior to the event. To register or for more details please call 507-285-1930 or email shbp@seasonshospice.org. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Rochester Recreation Center The Rochester Recreation Center has many activities for you and your family! For complete gym, pool and ice rink schedules, call (507) 287-2134 or log onto the Park Department homepage at www.rochestermn.gov. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Crisis Nursery of Olmsted County Crisis Nursery in Olmsted County offers temporary childcare, overnight care, in-home family counseling, parent education, and community referrals free of charge. Asking for help is a sign of strength. Call Child Care Resource & Referral's Crisis Nursery today. 287-1499 or 287-2020.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Rochester Optimist Club The Rochester Optimist Club is a group of volunteers that serve as leaders, mentors and friends to help millions of kids achieve a positive and productive life. The Optimist Club meets every Friday at the Radisson Hotel downtown, the first Friday of the month at 12:15pm, and the other Fridays at 7:15am. For more info log onto www.optimistclubrochestermn.org. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - The Rochester Jaycees The Rochester Jaycees is a nonprofit organization for those aged 18-40. They focus on promoting community development and are continually seeking ways to improve the community through sponsored projects. Meetings are held at 7:30pm the first Tuesday each month at the Holiday Inn South. For more information see rochesterjaycees.com. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Meals on Wheels- Volunteers Needed The Meals on Wheels Program is always in need of volunteers to deliver meals. Without volunteers, those in need of home delivered meals would not receive the help they require. If you have further questions please call 287-2010. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Beginning Experience There is a special heartache for those who find themselves alone again. Now there is help. Beginning Experience is a weekend away for a lifetime of change. An organization that serves with the pain of loss and hope for a new beginning. For more info visit their website at beginningexperience.org |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - The Rochester Area Singles Club The Rochester Area Singles Club has an ongoing schedule of activities, including breakfast and conversation from 9:30 to 11:30 every Saturday morning at Hy-Vee South. For more information on the Rochester Area Singles Club, call 252-9739 or 281-4464. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Brain Injury Support Group Brain Injury Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each Month at the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL) at 2720 North Broadway in Rochester. The FAMILY SUPPORT Group (for those who support a person with a brain injury) meets the 1st Monday of each month at the same time and same location. Call SEMCIL at 507-285-1815 for more information about special education sessions.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Pine Island Area Home Services- Volunteers Needed! Volunteer Drivers are needed to give occasional rides to those 65+ in Pine Island & Oronoco Community. Rides are given to medical & dental appointments, grocery store, hairdresser, etc. Mileage Reimbursement available. Call Angela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 356-2999 for more information.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Minnesota Reading Corps One out of every five Minnesota third graders doesn't read at his or her
grade level. To help make sure that all of the state's children are on track
to read, Minnesota Reading Corps is looking for people to make a difference
in their communities -- and their own lives. If you're looking for an opportunity to help Minnesota kids, jump-start your
career and earn money for college or to pay back student loans, consider
becoming a Minnesota Reading Corps member. Full-time and part-time one-year
positions are available in locations around the state. For more information or to apply, visit MinnesotaReadingCorps.org or call toll-free (866) 859-2825. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Help Make Rochester a Litter Bit Better! Right now, you can help make Rochester a litter bit better by selecting an area and a date, recruiting family, friends, or co-workers to help you. You can pick up your collectiion instructions and trash bags, and then collect the litter! For more information, visit www.RNeighbors.org/litterbitbetter. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Harmony for Mayo Concert Mondays Mayo Clinic will host Harmony for Mayo concerts on Mondays. For more information, go to www.mayoclinic.org/humanities-in-medicine. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Movies Under the Stars The History Center of Olmsted County will host the "Movies Under the Stars" series at the Stoppel farmstead on the History Center campus at dusk. For dates and movie listins visit www.olmstedhistory.com or call 507-282-9447. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre The shows this summer include Little Shop of Horrors, The Foreigner, and The Mouse Expedition for tickets and times please call the office at 457-1715. * |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Sentimental Journey Show Sentimental Journey, a lively show featuring hits of the 1940s, will be performed at St. Kilians Art Center in Wykoff on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, June 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, June 22 and 29 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or save a dollar buying in advance at Don's Family Market in Spring Valley, Gleeson's Grocery in Wykoff, or Hanson’s Country Market in Stewartville. *
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Foster Homes Needed For Cats/Kittens Camp Companion needs homes that can provide temporary shelter and care for kittens and cats. Food, litter, and a litter box (If needed) will be supplied. Once spayed/neutered and vet checked, the animals will vacation at one of the PetSmart or PetCo stores so that they can be seen for adoption. These adoption events will be held on weekends. If you can provide a safe place for an adult cat, a litter of kittens or a mom with kittens, please contact Camp Companion at 951-7801.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - NAMI Warmline The Warmline is a non-crisis, peer-supported telephone support line for
people
with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders, Bi-polar
Disorder,
etc. The lines are open from 4-8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays. If you want to talk to someone who will listen, please call
287-7161
or toll-free, 1-888-334-7754. We are there to listen and we care.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ - Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations OCEAN, a non-profit
organization, is seeking families who are interested in opening their hearts
and homes to an international exchange student for the 2008/2009 school year.
Students will arrive in August 2008 and remain in the U.S. for the academic
year. Students are between the ages of 15 and 18, fully insured, proficient
in English and have their own spending money for personal expenses. Host
families are responsible for providing the student with room and board, as
well as a loving family environment. For more information on hosting an international exchange student, please contact Janet Sinning at 507-251-1657, or our national office at 1-800-28-OCEAN.
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Ongoing Opportunity @ 9:15 -11:15am - Mothers of Preschoolers Mothers of Preschoolers will hold their first meeting of the year on September 25 and continue on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month until January 31. Mothers of Preschoolers is a group designed to help mothers will preschool aged children deal with the challenges of motherhood. All mothers will children in the range from birth to Kindergarten, and child care is provided. For more information, contact Judith at judith@meadowparkchurch.com or (507) 288-3293. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" - produced by the Honors Choirs of SE MN. The uplifting and beloved true story of the Von Trapp family comes to life with a cast of more than 70 community members under the direction of Connie Maragos and Michael Culloton. For more information or to order tickets visit www.honorschoirs.org or call (507) 252-0505.* |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - "Luther College Center Stage" Luther College Center Stage Series will host four school matinees in the 2008-09 season, including performances of "The Velveteen Rabbit," "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" and "Junie B. Jones," as well as a performance from the interactive acrobatic dance group Diavolo. Tickets for Diavolo are $2.50; all others are $3.50. Reservations can be made through the Luther Box Office, (563) 387-1357, open Monday-Friday, 9-10:30am and 11-3pm.* |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Running Start for School All K-12 students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and live in or go to school in Olmsted County are eligible to receive free school supplies through United Way's Running Start for School program. Families may register by calling 287-1958 from now until August 8. English, Spanish, and Somali lines are available. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Host Families Needed! Olmsted County Area Host Families Urgently Needed For Foreign Students.
Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and
establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Many local high schools
are still open to enrollment and encourage families to get involved. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen -- or would like more information about the program -- please call P.I.E. immediately at
1-800-828-9001 or visit them on the web at www.pieusa.org. |
Ongoing Opportunity @ - Volunteers Needed at the United Way The Volunteer Center at the United Way is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways throughout Olmsted County. For a complete listing, go to www.uwolmsted.org and click on "volunteer now" or call 287-200 for more information. |