Events Calendar

Monday, Feb. 8

> The Grief Support Group: Rebuilding Hope, sponsored by Ridgeview Medical Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Medical Center. This support group is for those experiencing grief or anticipating a loss of someone they care about. For more information, call Social Services, (952)442-2191, Ext. 6190. There is no fee to attend.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

> McLeod County Foster Care Program informational meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Building, 1805 Ford Ave., Glencoe. To register or for more information call (320) 864-3144.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

> Day Girls, Doc Holiday’s, Delano. 9 p.m. - close.

> Look Good...Feel Better is a free service which teaches cancer patients, beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. 4 – 6 p.m. at Ridgeview Medical Center. Any woman currently undergoing or is about to undergo cancer treatment is invited to attend. To register, please call Ridgeview Medical Center, Community Relations Department at (952)442-2191, ext 6111. There is no fee to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 11

> Seasonal Affective Disorder class hosted by Allina Medical Clinic Cokato. 6 p.m. at the Cokato clinic.. No charge. Register by calling (320) 286-2123.

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

> Childcare workshop and CCNI food program, Dr. Mike Thoeness Building, 131 Main Ave. W., Winsted. Free. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register by calling (800) 634-3359.

> Chili Supper hosted by the Dassel Area Historical Society, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Dassel History Center and Egot Museum. Free-will donation.

> Music by Pianist, Butch Thompson, Three Crows, downtown Delano.

Friday, Feb. 12

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

> Fish Fry, hosted by Glencoe Knights of Columbus, Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe. 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. All you can eat. $10 at the door, children ages 5-10, $5, and preschoolers are free.

> Little Women, Discovery Elementary School Auditorium, 214 N.E. 1st Avenue in Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. www.buffalocommunitytheater.org.

> Music by Jambo Jo Bones at Down South Bar and Grill, New Germany.

> Music by Pyro Entertainment, Uptown Bar and Grill, Waverly.

Saturday, Feb. 13

> Howard Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Howard Lake. 1 - 3 p.m.

> Music with the Silv’r Band, American Legion, Howard Lake. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

> GateWay to the West celebration at the Delano American Legion, hosted by the Delano Chamber Task Force. Happy Hour 6-7 p.m., Dinner buffet, 7-8 p.m., Music by American Roadhouse, 8 p.m. Must be 21 or over. Only 300 tickets. $15 single, or $25 couples. Available at select Delano businesses.

> Little Women, Discovery Elementary School Auditorium, 214 N.E. 1st Avenue in Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. www.buffalocommunitytheater.org.

> Glencoe Area Expo at the Panther Field House, adjacent to Glencoe High School. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

> Music with Prime Time DJ, Doc Holiday’s, Delano. 9 p.m. - close.

> Music with DJ Mr. Big, T-Roads Tavern, New Germany.

> Dad’s Begian Waffles, Silver Lake Auditorium. 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. $7 at the door or $6.50 in advance. Proceeds go to San Lucas Mission in Guatemala.

> Music by Swamp Fox at Down South Bar and Grill, New Germany. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

> Prime rib dinner hosted by Prairie Archers, Dodge House, Lester Prairie. 4-8 p.m. $16. Reservations by Feb 11, (320) 395-2721.

> Home Stretch Class at the Annandale City Hall. 8 a.m. -5 p.m.. $25. To register call Wright County Community Action at (320) 963-6500. Home Stretch is a first-time home buyer’s seminar which covers topics related to the home buying process.

> Music by Pyro Entertainment, Uptown Bar and Grill, Waverly.

> Music by High Noon, Hollywood Sports Complex, Watertown.

> Music by Rhythm Kings, Thirsty’s Tavern, Dassel. 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

> Dassel Cokato Expo, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the DC Middle School Commons. Free breakfast served by the Cokato Lions.

Sunday, Feb. 14

> Valentines Day Breakfast Buffet, hosted by the Howard Lake Lions, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 625 8th St. in Howard Lake, 2 blocks south of Hwy 12. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Junior Class to help with Prom costs. Free-will donation.

> Ice Fishing Contest, hosted by the Rainbow Sportsmen’s Club, 2-4p.m., Brooks Lake, Cokato. Free. Minnows and hole drilling free. Lunch wagon on site for food and beverages. Contact; Tim (320) 980-0460 or Dave (612) 670-1916.

> Little Women, Discovery Elementary School Auditorium, 214 N.E. 1st Avenue in Buffalo, matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. www.buffalocommunitytheater.org.

> Glencoe Area Expo at the Panther Field House, adjacent to Glencoe High School. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15

> Carver County/U of MN Dairy Expo, Central High School in Norwood Young America. Registration at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $10 and includes continental breakfast, entry to all sessions, trade show, lunch and proceedings.

> Free clothing swap community event, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Angel Hands Thrift Store, 228 Lewis Ave, Watertown. Bring in your gently used clothing items. Receive a tag showing the number of items donated then shop and receive up to 10 items for free.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

> Heart Disease caused by stress presentation, Ridgeview Medical Center Community Auditorium. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. (952) 442-6030.

> Pancake supper, St. Paul’s UCC, 308 First St. NE, Plato. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adults $8, age 5-12, $4, and under 5 are free.

> Luncheon, First Baptist Church, Cokato. $8 donation, music and devotional speaker. Reservation call (320) 286-6771 or (320) 274-5460.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Feb. 18

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

> Little Women, Discovery Elementary School Auditorium, 214 N.E. 1st Avenue in Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. www.buffalocommunitytheater.org.

> Blood drive, Montrose Community Center, Center Ave., and 2nd St. 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19

> Fish Fry hosted by Waverly Lions at the Waverly Village Hall. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. or until fish runs out. Adults $9, 12 and under $4. Carryout available.

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

> Music with DJ Dr. Jam and Bacardi Gras, T-Roads Tavern, New Germany.

> Music by Deep Fried Tweeters, Hollywood Sports Complex, Watertown.

Saturday, Feb. 20

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

> Little Women, Discovery Elementary School Auditorium, 214 N.E. 1st Avenue in Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. www.buffalocommunitytheater.org

> The WLWA is partnering with the WHAT UP group to sponsor a sledding party at Mill Reserve Park, Winsted. 2 to 4 p.m.

> Crow River Builder’s Association Home Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Agribition Building. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free.

> Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage seminar by Susan Wagener, Life Coach. Winsted City Hall, lower level, 201 1st Street N., Winsted. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $15 per person or $20 per couple. To register call (621) 501-9065.

> Wild Game Feed, hosted by Watertown Evangelical Free Church, 5:30 p.m. This is a potluck event, so men and boys from the community are encouraged to come and share their favorite dish.

> Music by DJ Craig at Down South Bar and Grill, New Germany.

> Bowl-A-Thon hosted by the McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Hutch Bowl, Hutchinson. Noon- 3 p.m. Bring a minimum of $40 in pledges. (800) 934-0851.

> Dassel Cokato Charger Thunder Drumline Show, 6 p.m. in the west gymnasium.

Sunday, Feb. 21

> Crow River Soccer Club registration for travel soccer, $160 fee includes four indoor clinics beginning 2/21/10, 1:30-3 p.m. Register online at www.crowriversoccer.com or in-person, Watertown-Mayer Middle School. Visit website for info, or call Jennie, 952-955-3298. $25 late fee after 2/21/10.

Monday, Feb. 22

> Blood drive, First Baptist Church, 395 Broadway Ave. N., Cokato, 1 - 7 p.m.

> Dassel Cokato High School Band and Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts center.

Tuesday, Feb. 23

> Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School Band and Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Wednesday, Feb. 24

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Feb. 25

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

> Complementary Alternative Medicine presentation, Ridgeview Medical Center Conference rooms, A&B. 6-7 p.m. Free. (952) 442-6030.

> Deanery Day of Recollection, hosted by the Council of Catholic Women, Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Registration 9 a.m. $30. For reservation, call (763) 682-1394.

Friday, Feb. 26

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

> Delano Jaycees present, a poker tournament. A fundraiser for the Delano Food Shelf at the Delano Heritage Center. 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. deal time. Cost: $30 Please RSVP by Feb. 19, Kevin.jaunich@prospectmtg.com

Saturday, Feb. 27

> Prom dress sale, Howard Lake- Waverly-Winsted High School commons, 10 a.m.. - 2 p.m.

> Heart and Health Fair, Montrose Community Center. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $3 donation requested.

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

> Music with DJ Dr. Jam, T-Roads Tavern, New Germany.

> Focus on Marriage event, Maple Plain Community Church, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration (763) 479-1620. Tickets, $30/couple or $20/each.

> Music by Ross William Perry, Finn’s Place, Mayer. 9 p.m. - close

Sunday, Feb. 28

> Pancake dinner, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 216 McLeod Ave.N., Plato. 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults $7, 5-12 $4 and under 4 are free.

Wednesday, Mar. 3

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Mar. 4

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 5

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

> Fish Fry sponsored by Silver Lake Knights of Columbus Council 1841 at the Silver Lake Auditorium. 4:30 - 8 p.m. Adults, $10, children under 10 $5, and under 4 are free.

Saturday, Mar. 6

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

Tuesday, Mar. 9

> Chest pain presentation, Ridgeview Medical Center Community Auditorium. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. (952) 442-6030.

Wednesday, Mar. 10

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Mar. 11

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 12

> Fish fry, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 8253. 3:30 - 8 p.m. at the Blue Note Ballroom, Winsted.

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

Saturday, Mar. 13

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

> Maple Lake’s Grande Day Parade, downtown Maple Lake.

> Music by Swinging Country Band with Phyllis Hummel, Waverly Liquors, Waverly. 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

> Meeker County American Dairy Association Banquet and Cornation, 7:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield.

Sunday, March 14

> Daylight Savings Time. Set your clocks ahead one hour before falling asleep Saturday night.

Wednesday, Mar. 17

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Mar. 18

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 19

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

Saturday, Mar. 20

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

Sunday, Mar. 21

> Dad’s Belgian Waffle Brunch, all you can eat, 10 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m., Montrose Community Center. For advanced tickets contact Jacque at (763) 675-3423. Adults $7 in advance, $8 at the door, children 6-12 $4 in advance, $5 at the door, children 5 & under are free.

Wednesday, Mar. 24

> Montrose Senior Citizens Club lunch, Montrose Community Center, noon. Come meet new friends and play cards. Cost is $3.25. For information call (763) 675-3127.

Thursday, Mar. 25

> Bingo, Delano Legion, 6:15 p.m.

> Concert series at Three Crows Cafe and Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 26

> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, Winsted. 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.

Saturday, Mar. 27

> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.

> Music by Swinging Country Band with Phyllis Hummel, Biscay Liquors. 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

> Bulldog Bash fundraiser, Blue Note Ballroom, Winsted. Begins at 6 p.m. with social hour. $25 donation. Tickets available until Mar. 5 at the LP School office and local businesses.

Sunday, April 4

Easter Sunday.

Saturday, April 10

> Music by Swinging Country Band with Phyllis Hummel, Uptown Bar, Waverly. 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

> Women’s Expo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Winsted Blue Note Ballroom.

Saturday, April 17

> Annandale Business Expo. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Annandale High School.

Sunday, April 18

> Pork Chop Dinner, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 24

> Howard Lake & Waverly city-wide garage sales.

Friday, April 30

> Maple Lake Jazz Festival.

Saturday, May 1

> Craft and Community Fair at Waverly Railroad Park.

> Annandale city-wide garage sales.

Sunday, May 9

> Mother’s Day.

Saturday, May 15

> Winsted city-wide garage sales.

Monday, May 31

> Memorial Day.

Saturday, May 29

> Chili cook-off, Annandale.

Saturday, July 10

> Classic Car and Bike Show, Mayer. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Weekly Events

Mondays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Mary’s Care Center, resident dining hall, Winsted, 8 pm; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Watertown, 8 pm

• Cokato Senior Citizens, Apartment 1, 1 pm

• Overeaters Anonymous, everyone welcome, Light of Christ Church, 3976 Co. Line Rd. SE, Delano, Room 106, 7-8 pm

• Al-anon and Al-ateen, Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano, beginner's meeting 7 pm, regular meeting 7:30 pm

Tuesdays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, Howard Lake, 7:30-8:30 pm; and Lester Prairie City Hall, 8 pm; and Cokato City Hall, community room, 8 pm

• Celebrate Recovery, Freshwater Community Church, St. Boni., 7 pm, (952) 446-9090

• Boy Scout Troop 273, Heritage Center, Delano, 7 pm

• Overeaters Anonymous, everyone welcome, call (320) 485-2544, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 pm

Wednesdays
• Al-anon group, “Never to be Organized,” basement of Distinctive Dental Services office, 7:15 pm

• Narcotics Anonymous, Holy Trinity Church basement, Winsted, 7:30 pm

• Montrose Seniors Group, activities and games, community center, 1 pm

• Dassel Senior Citizens, Dassel Senior Center, 2-4 pm

Thursdays
• Hutchinson Toastmasters II, Ridgewater College, enter door 420, room 475, 7 am

• Business Network International, Network Masters, B’s on the River, Watertown, 7:30 pm. For more information, call Randy (320) 485-2535

• Dassel TOPS Club, Dassel City Hall, 5:30 pm; weigh-in 5 pm

• Cokato TOPS Club, Cokato City Hall, 6 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm meeting, (320) 286-5755

• Weight Watchers, HL Community Center, Howard Lake, 6 pm

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 8 pm

• Delano Helping Hands Food Shelf, Delano Community Education Center, 2-4 pm

• Network Masters/Business Network International, Orono Discovery Center, Maple Plain, 7:30 am

Fridays
• Meat raffle, Blue Note of Winsted, 5 pm

• Howard Lake Senior Citizens, 1 pm or Noon (changes weekly)

• Narcotics Anonymous, Cokato City Hall, 7:30 pm

• Tri-County Toastmasters, Crow River Coffee Co., Watertown, back room, 7 am, for more information call Deb (320) 485-4398

Saturdays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano, 9:00 am, men and women step group