Friday, September 5, 2008 - Immanuel Lutheran Church's 14th Annual Roast Beef Supper
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Atwater
Advance tickets: $7 for adults and students and f$5 for students from k thru 6th grade. All tickets are $1.00 more at the door. For advanced tickets call 974-8695 to reserve. Menu: roast beef, gravy, potatoes, corn, salad, bread, pie, and beverage. Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 300-3rd Street South in Atwater.

Fridays from September 5 thru October 10, 2008 - Olivia Public Library 'Fall Preschool Storyhour'
10:30 am to 11:15 am, Olivia Public Library
Every Friday Preschool Storyhour for all 3, 4, and 5 year olds at the Olivia Public Library. Registration is encouraged by calling 523-1738.

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Sibley State Park "Sesquicentennial" Event
beginning at 9 am, Sibley State Park, New London
Bus tours, horse trolley and pontoon rides will be offered throughout the day. In Sibley's beautiful amphitheater, there will be sounds and songs of fiddlers, a brass band, Hispanic and clog dancers. There will also be craft demonstations, entertaining and educational programs and activities and food vendors on site. So come to Sibley for a fun and educational day that will connect the past, the present and the future with the help of discussion, food, music, dance and crafts. Questions call 354-2055.

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 26th Annual Prairie Pothole Day
9 am to 5 pm, Stoney Ridge Farm, New London
Special programs all day long including seminars, taxidermy, decoy carving and more, events all day long including dog retriever trials, trap and sporting clays, 3-d archery course and more, and free events for kids including kids archery, BB gun shoot and more. Free admission to everyone, but adults are urged to purchase $10.00 in raffle tickets. Lunch and snacks on the grounds. Free parking.

Saturday, Sept. 6 & Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 - Kandiyohi County Humane Society Up-coming Activities
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* Saturday, September 6: The Humane Society will be at the Prairie Pothole event in New London. A Veterianyar Technician will be on hand to do microchipping from 10 am to 2 pm. cost is $25 per animal.
* Saturday, September 13: The Humane Society will be at the Kandi Mall in Willmar for an adoption. Pets that are available for adoption will be inside the Mall entrance near K-Mart on that day from 10 am til 4 pm.

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Singles Dance
8:30 pm to 12:30 am, American Legion Hall in Pipestone
This singles dance is sponsored by a non-profit support group for divorced and widowed people. Music will be provided by mark and Lenny. All singles 21 and over are welcome.

Sunday, Sept. 7 & Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 - West Central Christian Singles Up-coming Event
xx, Willmar
* Sunday, Sept. 7: a cookout/bonefire
* Sunday, Sept. 21: trip to Redwood Falls Park which includes a scavenger hunt and dinner afterwards at a local supper club
Further information and to register e-mail them at wccs.willmar@yahoo.com.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 - St. Thomas More 'Fall Festival & Raffle'
xx, St. Thomas More Church, Lake Lillian
A Country Christian Mass at 10 am followed by a meal served from 11 am to 1 pm and a bake and craft sale, fish pond, bingo, and more. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 - St. Catherine's Church Fall Festival
11 am to 4 pm, St. Catherine' s Church in Redwood Falls
The day starts with a 10 am Polka Mass, followed by a roast beef dinner served from 11 am to 2 pm, and then all afternoon; games, silent auction, raffle, dunk tank, bingo, Czech dancers, DJ and Karoake and more. The public is welcome. St. Catherine's Church is located at 900 East Flynn in Redwood Falls.

Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008 - Atwater Threshing Days
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, Atwater Threshing Site
Tractor parade at 1:30 p.m. both days, tractor pull, tractor display, kids activities, demonstrations, concessions plus breakfast both mornings. Directions: On Hiway 12, go east 1 mile, then 1/4 mile south. info: call 320-974-8588, or atwaterthreshingdays.com

Sunday, September 7, 2008 - Roast Beef Dinner Benefit for Irita Zetah
11 am to 1:30 pm, Renville Community Center, Renville
This Roast Beef Dinner Benefit is to help pay for medical expenses due to cancer treatment for Irita. Free will offering. Donations can also be mailed to: Irita Zetah Benefit, P. O. Box 39, Renville, MN 56284.

September, 2008 - September 2008 - W.I.C. Voucher Pickup Schedule
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W.I.C. stands for Women, Infants and Children. They provide healthy foods and nutrition information to promote good health in pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. For more information, call 1-800-244-6026. Pickup schedule:
* Tuesday, September 2, 9 am to 1 pm: Countryside Public Health Office in Ortonville
* Wednesday, September 3, 9 am to 3 pm: Kilowatt Community Center in Granite Falls
* Thursday, September 4, 9 am to 1 pm: Prairie V Meeting Room in Madison
* Monday, September 8, 9 am to 4:30 pm: Countryside Public Health Office in Benson
* Tuesday, September 16, 9 am to 3 pm: Chippewa County Courthouse in Montevideo
* Thursday, September 18, 9 am to 1 pm: Appleton Armory in Appleton

Mondays, Sept. 8 thru Oct. 6, 2008 - Conversational Spanish Class
7 to 9 pm each Monday, Washington Learning Center, Willmar
Willmar Community Ed & Rec is offering this Conversation Spanish class on Mondays from September 8th thru October 6th from 7 to 9 pm. There is a $49 participation fee. Call 231-8490 for more details or to enroll.

summer schedule - Brush Site Schedule
xx, Willmar Brush Site
The hours for the Willmar Brush Site thru the summer is Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm each day. The Brush site is located 3 miles west of Willmar on Trunk Highway 40 to Country Road #116 (75th Street SW).

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Sons of Norway Monthly Meeting
7:30 pm, Willmar Area Senior Citizens Center
The program will be demonstrations of Norwegian Baking.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Quilters Along the Yellowstone Trail Meeting
xx, Renville Community Center, Renville
Coffee will be served at 9 am with the program and meeting to follow at 9:30 am. The program will be presented by Julie Jury of Granite Falls on the underground railroad and quilts. Anyone interested in quilts or quilting is invited to attend. Renville Community Center is located at 221 Main Street in Renville.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Ward 3 Meeting
7 pm, Willmar Fire Station
This will be a general meeting.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Blue Line Club's Annual Auction and Dinner
xx, Willmar Civic Center
The Blue Line Club is a booster club that raises funds for youth and high school hockey players who need financial assistance. The Blue Line Club's Annual Charity Auction and Dinner will be Monday, September 8th at the Willmar Civic Center to raise these funds for the players. Dinner will be at 5:30 pm with the auction beginning at 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend and support community youth hockey. Call for tickets or information 894-3951.

Mondays from now thru December 2008 - Kandiyohi County Public Health 2008 Immunization Clinics Schedule
xx, Kandiyohi Co. Public Health Building in Willmar
Immunization clinics coming up as schedule:
* Monday, September 8 from 10 am to noon
* Monday, September 22 from 4 pm to 7 pm
* Monday, October 6 from 10 am to noon
* Monday, October 20 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Please call Kandiyohi County Public Health at 231-7860 if you have any questions regarding immunizations.

Summer Hours - Kandiyohi County Sanitary Landfill Summer Hours
xx, Willmar
Summer hours will begin now through Friday, October 31 and they will be Monday thru Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm. Kandiyohi County Sanitary Landfill is located at 15650 Hwy 71 NE. For questions call 354-2707.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 - Divorce Dare and DC4K Meetings
7 pm, Epicenter, Willmar (next to Hennen's Furn.)
A new format starts this Fall that will coordinate both a parents program and a kids program. These divorce recovery support groups will help adults and children find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DC4K is for children 1st through 8th grade.

2nd Tuesday of each month - Support Group for Those Who Have Lost A Loved One Through Suicide
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Spicer
This group was created for mutual support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Further information contact Pamela at 354-4768 or Janae at 354-5182.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Pork Loin Dinner
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Kandiyohi
Everyone is welcome. Ebenezer Lutheran Church is located at 610 Atlantic Avenue in Kandiyohi.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Hot Dish Supper
serving from 5 to 6:30 pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Willmar
Free will offering.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Willmar Area Girl Scouts Registration Night
7 pm, Kennedy Elementary School, Willmar
Ages Kindergarten through 12th grade welcome with an adult to this Willmar Area Girl Scouts 2008-2009 Registration Night. Further information or questions call 235-2125 or website, www.girlscouts.org.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - American Heart Association Certification CPR Class
6:15 pm to 9:30 pm, Willmar Junior High
Willmar Community Ed & Rec is offering this American Heart Association Certification CPR Class on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6:15 to 9:30 pm at Willmar Junior High. There is a $31 participation fee. Call 231-8490 for more details or to enroll.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - Supportive Friends Meeting
lunch starting at 11 am, Master's Coffee Shop in Olivia
Everyone is welcome. For more information regarding this group call 523-3451 or 826-2566.

Friday, September 12, 2008 - An Evening Under the Prairie Stars
5:30 pm, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer
Everyone is welcome to this 'Evening under the Prairie Stars', an earth consicious benefit for the envornomental education of our youth. Friday, September 12th at 5:30 pm at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer. Dinner under the stars, locally grown food, cocktails in the barn, "green" live and silent auction items, live jazz and bluegrass music. For ticket information call 354-5894.

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Meeker County Salvation Army Fundraiser
9 am to 12 noon, Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield
Silent auction of bridal gowns. Auction bids start at $50.00. All proceeds go to the Meeker County Salvation Army. One day only.

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 12 & 13, 2008 - Rummage Sale
xx, Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg
Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm. You'll find clothing all ages, toys, household items, cds, dvds, furniture and miscellaneous. Refreshments available.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - Dementia Care Foundation Fundraiser
2 pm to 5 pm, Lakeview Ranch in Dassel
Join them for their '2nd Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser' including their silent and live auctions. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Scholarship Funds for Seniors with dementia in need of financial support to access specialized care. Directions and tickets, online at www.dementiacarefoundation.org.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - John Jensen Benefit
10:30 am to 3 pm, St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Redwood Falls
John was injured due to a construction accident. All proceeds will go to John to help with medical and other related expenses. There will be grilled hamburgers, corn on the cob and silent auction. Free will offering. Donations can also be maid to: Jensen Benefit, 1225 South Washington Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Monday, September 15, 2008 - 3rd Annual Blomkest Commercial Club Fundraiser
4:30 pm to 7 pm, Blomkest Community Center
Come support "The Biggest Little Town Around". Dad's Belgian Waffles, sausages, flavored syrups and drink. Free will donation. Funds will help support community events.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Willmar Area Faith at Work Event
noon, Kandi Entertainment Center, Willmar
Willmar Area Faith at Work presents Robert Rogers "Finding Faith in the Face of Tragedy'. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $10 and available at Dunn Brothers and Good News Bookstore. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Friday and Saturday, September 19 & 20, 2008 - Shrine Circus
xx, Willmar Civic Center
Everyone loves the Schrine Circus. 3 Shows to decide from: Friday at 7 pm, or Saturday 10:30 am or 6 pm. Advanced tickets available at: Walt's, Cashwise, Cub, Pump & Pantry, Lake Region Bank, Bills Supermarket in Montevideo, Jahnke foods in Spicer and Quality Family Foods in Kerkhoven. Tickets at the door will be $2.00 more.

Sunday, September 21, 2008 - Fall Festival
xx, St. Joseph Catholic church, Montevideo
Mass starts at 9:30 am, dinner serving from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Also games, silent auction, cake walk, country market and much more, and bingo is back from noon to 2:30 pm. All at St. Joseph Catholic Church's Fall Festival.

Thursday thru Sunday, September 18 thru 21, 2008 - Applefest 2008
xx, Appleton
Highlights:
* Thursday, September 18: Appleton Community Foundation Fundraiser at 5:30 pm
* Friday, September 19: Walking Taco Feed at 7:30 pm and live entertainment-DJ teen dance
* Saturday, September 20: craft show, flea market, art club exhibit, firefighters waterfight, Appleton's firehall burger and brat feed, Concert band at 7:30 pm, live entertainment-Red Room at 10 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm
* Sunday, September 21: craft show and flea market continues, car show at 11 am, parade at 2:30 pm

Thursday, Sept. 25 (the last Thursday of each mont - Support Group for Adults with a Special Needs Child
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar
This group is to give people a chance to meet and support each other and share information. Further information regarding this group call Kim at 320-221-3128.

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Mooooooove Over For Healthcare
11:30 am to 4 pm, Danube School, Danube
This 5th Annual Renville County Senior Expo includes many vendors along with speakers, door prizes, live music, lunch for a free will offering, bone density screening, diabest screening. Admission at the door $1.00.

xx - FREE Fall Clothing Exchange
xx, Harvest Community Church, Willmar
* If you would like to make a donation of gently-used, clean, non-stained or torn fall or winter clothing to this Exchange, simply bring your items to Harvest church on one of these dates: Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday, Sept. 22 from 10 am to 8 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 am to 8 pm or Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 10 am to 8 pm.
* Also looking for volunteers to help set up or help during the Exchange, contact Cindy at 235-2106.
* The Exchange hours are Friday, September 26 from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday, September 27 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Harvest Community Church at 905 Litchfield Avenue SW, Willmar.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - Table Setting Luncheon
10 am to 1 pm, Faith Lutheran Church, Spicer
Everyone is welcome to come and view unique table settings on display beginning at 10 am along with a program at 11 am and a salad and dessert luncheon served on the dishes displayed at 11:30 am. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased or reserved by contacting the church office at 796-2522. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 310 Medayto Drive in Spicer.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - Grand Old Home Tour
9 am to 3 pm, Litchfield
Spend a day in Litchfield touring the grand old homes and other historic buildings. Shop in Litchfield's historic downtown and have lunch at one of the many restaurants. Sponsored by the Greater Litchfield Opera House Association, Inc. Proceeds go to heat and insulation needs for the historic Litchfield Opera House. Questions e-mail litchopera@yahoo.com.

Sunday, September 28, 2008 - Kviteseid Lutheran's Church Supper
4 pm to 7 pm, Kviteseid Lutheran Church, Milan
Menu includes: roast turkey, Scandinavian meatballs, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy, lefse, vegetables, homemade rolls and pie and beverage. Adults: $9.00, ages 4-10: $3.00, ages 3 and under: free. Handicap accessible. Take out available. Kviteseid Lutheran Church is location at Third and Summit Avenue in Milan.

Sunday, September 28, 2008 - Sacred Heart Annual Fall Turkey Dinner
serving from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Catholic church, Murdock
Family-style turkey dinner, real mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberries, cole slaw, pickles, pie, milk and coffee. Adults: $8.00, ages 5 t0 12: $4.00, ages 4 & under: free and take-out meals: $8.00. Also a silent auction which includes theme baskets and other items.

now thru December 30, 2008 - Book Drive
xx, UPS Store, Willmar
Between now and December 2008, the UPS Store on South 1st Street is hosting a book drive to collect new, age-appropriate books, providing an opportunity for the community to help local children in need. The UPS Store is open Monday thru Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm, Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm for you to drop of the books at.

October Events

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 1 & 2, 2008 - Redwood Area Hospital 'Hospice Volunteer Training'
9 am to 3 pm both days, Redwood Area Hospital, Redwood Falls
The focus of this Hospice Volunteer Training will be "How to Become a Hospice Volunteer". The training is free and open to anyone interested in the Hospice program. Pre-registrations is required by calling Amy at 507-637-4617.

Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Hope Lutheran's Fall Bazaar
10:30 am to 1 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg
Luncheon menu: soup, ham sandwich, slad, pie and rommegrot. Also bake sale, Scandinavian goodies, crafts, garden produce for sale, grab bags, theme baskets, quilt raffle and more.

first Tuesday of each Month - AARP Up-Coming Monthly Meetings
2 pm, Willmar Senior Citizens Center
Join the helping hands of AARP and make a difference. For AARP membership information call Phyllis at 235-4809. Scheduled programs coming up include:
* Tuesday, October 7: U of M Regents presented by Dean Elton Johnson, Regent
* Tuesday, November 4: Handling Grief presented by Bernice Grabber Tintes
* Tuesday, December 2: Christmas Special presented by the Senior High School Carolers

Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 3rd Annual SEW-A-THON for Wounded Soldiers
10 am to 3 pm, Willmar Senior Citizen Center, Willmar
Fabric and Textile Warehouse's 3rd Annual SEW-A-THON sewing adaptive rehabilitation clothing/items for wounded soldiers on Saturday, October 11th from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring your Girl Scout Troop, 4-H Club, Church Group, Sewing or Quilt Guild, or a group of friends to join in and sew for those who have so bravely served our country! More information available at www.fabrictextilewarehouse.com.