Events Calendar

Sat., May 17

> City of New Germany Clean-up Day, city shed, 7-11 a.m.

> Living Water is sponsoring a free special event for families with local Minnesota Author Janae Bower, Maple Lake, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Special program called ‘Hidden Treasure,’ based on her two books.

> Tangled Roots Bluegrass Band, Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 400 Cty. Rd. 37 E., Maple Lake, 8 p.m. Bring a Food Shelf donation for the Annandale/Maple Lake Area Food Shelf. Tickets $10, under 12 free. For information call (320) 963-3118.

> Mount Carmel Trio, Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, 7 p.m. Three professional musicians connected wih Mount Carmel Bible Camp at Alexandria, Minnesota. Professional music skills combined with Christian witness. Free will offering.

> American Red Cross Babysitting Class, Ridgeview Medical Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For girls and boys age 11-14. $40. For information call (952) 442-8083 or www.ridgwviewmedical.org

> Childbirth Refresher Class, Ridgeview Medical Center, 8:30-noon. One-session class for experienced parents who wish to have a review of the birth process. $40. For information call (952) 442-8083 or www.ridgeviewmedical.org.

> Childbirth Refresher Course, Buffalo Hospital, 9 a.m.-noon. Review your knowledge of labor, birth and labor coaching, refresh your relaxation and breathing skills, updates on the latest in childbirth techniques, pain management, and hospital information and new procedures. $45. For information call (763) 684-7121.

> Winsted Library Board’s annual book sale, 180 Main St. W., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hardbacks $1, paperback 50 cents. For information call (320) 485-3909.

> Vintage Hat Show and Luncheon, St. John’s Lutheran Church LWML, 410 1st St. N., Winsted, 9:30 a.m. Tickets $7.50. For tickets call (320) 485-2381.

> The River City Theatre Company presents “Old Explorers,’ Watertown Mayer Primary School, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5. For information call (952) 955-5154.

> ‘Come and See’ Ladies Style Show, located at Howard Lake Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, all ages.

> Scrapbook/Card Making Day for Food Allergy Awareness, Howard Lake Community Room, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Door prizes. $15 to scrap/make cards, includes snacks. All proceeds go to Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Network. Bring your supplies to scrapbook or make your favorite card. Sponsored by the West Metro Food Allergy Connection. For information call (320) 543-3349 or rosco@cmgate.com

> Wellness on Wheels, Buffalo Cub Foods, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information call (763) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Sun., May 18

> The River City Theatre Company presents “Old Explorers,’ Watertown Mayer Primary School, 2 p.m. Tickets $5. For information call (952) 955-5154.

Mon., May 19

> Overeaters Anonymous, Light of Christ Church, Room 106, 3976 County Line Rd. SE, Delano, 7-8 p.m.

> CPR skills, Medical Office Building, Conference Room B, 7-8:30 p.m. Phyliis Lundeen, RN and certified American Heart Association instructor will show you how to perform CPR on adults, how to help a choking adult and use a AED. For information call (763) 684-7121.

> MCHS Genealogy Society Meeting, McLeod County Historical Museum, 380 School Rd. NW, Hutchinson, 5 p.m. Author Joseph A. Amato presents his book ‘Jacob’s Well,’ ‘Rethinking Family History.’ For information call (320) 587-2109.

> American Red Cross Blood Drive, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1407 Cedar Ave., Glencoe, 1-7 p.m.

> Card Marathon, Delano Middle School Media Center, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC of Delano.

Tues., May 20

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Caregiver’s Memory Loss Support Group, Ridgeview Medical Center, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Receive encouragement, share your experiences and learn more about memory loss. For information call (952) 856-4708.

> Birth Center Tour, Buffalo Hospital, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tour includes the labor area, postpartum rooms and nursery. Free. For information call (763) 684-7121.

> Alzheimer Support Group, Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St., 1:30-3 p.m. For information call (763) 295-2000.

> American Red Cross Blood Drive, Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S., Hutchinson, 1-7 p.m.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Dr. Thoennes’ office, Winsted.

> Wellness on Wheels, Montrose Clark Station, 2-6 p.m. For information call (763) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Wed., May 21

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Thurs., May 22

> Wellness on Wheels, Cokato Marketplace, 2-6 p.m. For information call (763) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

> Expecting Twins or More, Ridgeview Medical Center, 6-8:30 p.m. Cover the unique physical and emotional demands of multiple births and tools and resources to help make the first year more manageable. $25. For information call (952) 442-8083.

> Breastfeeding Class, Ridgeview Chaska Medical Plaza, 6-9 p.m. $39. for information call (952) 442-8083.

> American Red Cross Blood Drive, Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy. 25 S., 1-7 p.m.

Fri., May 23

> American Red Cross Blood Drive, Hutchinson Mall, 1060 Hwy. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mon., May 26

> Overeaters Anonymous, Light of Christ Church, Room 106, 3976 County Line Rd. SE, Delano, 7-8 p.m.

Tues., May 27

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Community Room above Howard Lake Library.

> American Red Cross Bloodmobile, Dassel Covenant Church, 1-7 p.m. For information call Meribeth at (320) 275-3512 or Mary Ellen at (320) 275-2518.

> McLeod County Pheasants Forever monthly meeting, Biscay Liquor.

Wed., May 28

> Wellness on Wheels, Howard Lake Post Office, 2-6 p.m. For information call (763) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Fri., May 30

> Sorghum Hill, HLWW Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass band based in western Tennessee will play traditional bluegrass songs, gospel music and original tunes in a high-energy style. Banjo, guitar, string bass, fiddle, and vocals. HLWW graduate Jessie Munson is a member of Sorghum Hill and her fiddle playing will be featured on this concert. Free-will offering will be taken to help defray expenses.

Mon., June 2

> Plato Community Blood Drive, Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, Hwy 212, 1-7 p.m. for information call Ken or Myra at (320) 238-2370.

> American Red Cross Bloodmobile, Delano Legion Club, 1-7 p.m. For information call (763) 972-2838 or (763) 972-6270.

Tues., June 3

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Dr. Thoennes’ office, Winsted.

Wed., June 4

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

> Wellness on Wheels, Buffalo Walmart, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Thurs., June 5

> American Legion and Auxiliary Post #463 monthly meeting, City Hall, Lester Prairie, 7:30 p.m.

Fri., June 6

> Orthopedic Evaluation Clinic for Children, VA Medical Center, Building #111, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. Children with problems affecting their bones, muscles, or joints will be evaluated by a medical specialist. Free. For information call (612) 596-6105 or 888-293-2832.

Mon., June 9

> General Federated Women’s Club, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Sawatzke at (763) 972-3939.

Tues., June 10

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Community Room above Howard Lake Library.

> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Cokato Edgewood Gables Apartments, 600 East 3rd St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information call 800-362-3667 or (763) 682-7456.

> Wellness on Wheels, Delano Coborn’s, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Wed., June 11

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Thurs., June 12

> Wellness on Wheels, Annandale Marketplace, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Sat., June 14

> Lake Mary VFW meeting, 10:30 a.m., Winsted American Legion. New members welcomed. For information call Rose Heimerl at (320) 224-8599.

Mon., June 16

> Card Marathon, Delano Middle School Media Center, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC of Delano.

Tues., June 17

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Wellness on Wheels, Montrose Clark Station, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Dr. Thoennes’ office, Winsted.

Wed., June 18

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Thurs., June 19

> Wellness on Wheels, Cokato Marketplace, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Fri., June 20

> Elim Rehab and Nursing Home of Watertown 2008 Golf Classic, ShadowBrooke Golf Club, Lester Prairie, noon. For more information call Abbie at (952) 955-3782.

Sat., June 21

> ‘Run for the Son,’ 5k run/walk and kids 1/2 mile run, Zion Lutheran Church and School, Mayer, 8:30 a.m. 5k run, 9:30 a.m. kids 1/2 mile. Family activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For information and registration forms go to www.zionmayer.org, (952) 442-3849, or (952) 657-1057.

> Wellness on Wheels, Buffalo Cub Foods, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Tues., June 24

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Community Room above Howard Lake Library.

> McLeod County Pheasants Forever monthly meeting, Biscay Liquor.

Wed., June 25

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

> Wellness on Wheels,Howard Lake Post Office, 2-6 p.m. Cholesterol testing available for $30 fee. For information call (612) 682-7717 or 800-362-3667, ext. 7717.

Tues., July 1

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Dr. Thoennes’ office, Winsted.

> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central, 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information call 800-362-3667 or (763) 682-7456.

Wed., July 2

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Thurs., July 3

> American Legion and Auxiliary Post #463 monthly meeting, City Hall, Lester Prairie, 7:30 p.m.

Tues., July 8

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Community Room above Howard Lake Library.

> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Howard Lake Community Center Public Library, 617 6th Ave., 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information call 800-362-3667 or (763) 682-7456.

Wed., July 9

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Sat., July 12

> Lake Mary VFW meeting, 10:30 a.m., Winsted American Legion. New members welcomed. For information call Rose Heimerl at (320) 224-8599.

Mon., July 14

> General Federated Women’s Club, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Sawatzke at (763) 972-3939.

Tues., July 15

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Dr. Thoennes’ office, Winsted.

> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Annandale Senior Center, City Hall, 41 Cedar S. East, 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information call 800-362-3667 or (763) 682-7456.

Wed., July 16

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Mon., July 21

> Card Marathon, Delano Middle School Media Center, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC of Delano.

Tues., July 22

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> Non-denominational community prayer group, 7 p.m., Community Room above Howard Lake Library.

Mon., July 23

> Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School, June 23-27, 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-12. Music, games, science projects, snacks, and crafts. $20 per child, family maximum of $50. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. To register call Kathy Condon at (320) 485-2860, Holy Trinity School at (320) 485-2182, ext. 2159, or Molly Millerbernd at (320) 224-4247.

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 p.m.

Tues., July 29

> Overeaters Anonymous, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 p.m. For information call (320) 485-2544.

> McLeod County Pheasants Forever monthly meeting, Biscay Liquor.

Wed., July 30

> Delano Farmers Market, Flippin’ Bills, Hwy 12, Delano, 2-6 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

• Alcoholics Anonymous, city hall, New Germany, 7:30 pm

• Weight Watchers, Howard Lake, 6 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

• 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