Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Show event detailsLooking For Work?
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

The United States Census Bureau is looking for temporary, part time help to assist with the 2010 Census. They offer good pay, up to 40 hours per week with flexible hours and the chance to work near home. Workers are needed in every community. If you’re looking for a job, please call 1-866-861-2010, or visit their website for more information.

For more information, visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov

Show event detailsDonate Blood
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

There are several opportunities to donate blood throughout the month of July. Please visit the American Red Cross Website to find a day and time near you, or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

For more information, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org

Show event detailsTech High Class Reunion
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

There will be a reunion for the St. Cloud Tech High School class of 1970 on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31. Friday night’s event will be at the Red Carpet starting at 7pm. Saturday, there will be a car show at 9:30am in the school parking lot. There will also be a tour of Tech at 10am and dinner at the 400 Club on Pleasant Lake will begin at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact Kim Koepp at 320-253-0834.

Show event detailsHoly Cross Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 31, 2010  

The annual Holy Cross Golf Tournament is coming up on Saturday, July 31 at 1pm at the Kimball Golf Club. The cost is $35 per person and that includes a nine hole best ball tourney and your meal after the game at the lodge.

Show event detailsSt. Joseph's Church Summer Festival
Sunday, August 01, 2010  

St. Joseph’s Church Summer Festival in Pierz is on Sunday, August 1 starting with mass at 10am. A chicken and sauerkraut dinner will be held from 11am to 2pm in the church basement. There will also be games, bingo, silent auction, quilt wheel, pop, food, live music, a beer stand, bake sale, book sale, country store and pull tabs. The grand raffle drawing will be held at 4:30pm for more than $8,000 in prizes. For more information, please contact Deb at 468-6033.

Show event detailsCorn Feed
Sunday, August 01, 2010  

The Sons of the Legion will be having their annual Corn Feed on Sunday, August 1 from noon to 8pm. Adults eat for $6, kids eat for $3. Proceeds go to the Disabled American Veterans.

Show event detailsMinnesota Center Chorale Auditions
Tuesday, August 03, 2010  

Auditions for the Minnesota Center Chorale will be held August 3 and 4 from 4:30 to 7:30pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. You can also make an appointment for a 15 minute audition if those dates don’t work. For more information, please call 320-257-0603 or by sending an email to minnesotacenterchorale@gmail.com

Show event detailsSt. Cloud Downtown Urban Marketplace
Wednesday, August 04, 2010  

Join us every week at Urban Marketplace where you'll find a global array of goods. From lemongrass to lemonade and heirloom tomatoes to habenero peppers, Urban Marketplace will be the space where community and cultures come together to celebrate, dine and unwind. Shop for locally grown produce and artisan wares, gluten free baked goods, organic and green products, ethnic foods, healthy living demos, and salsa to symphonies performed on our main stage by local musicians. Urban Marketplace...Locally, Go Global.

Show event detailsVolleyball Registration
Friday, August 06, 2010  

St. Cloud Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for fall youth volleyball at Whitney Recreation Center. Contact John Anderson at 320-650-3051 or register online at their website.

For more information, visit http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us

Show event detailsUpsala Lions Hog Roast And Corn Boil
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

The Upsala Lions Club is having a hog roast and corn boil Saturday, August 7 from 5 to 8pm in the Upsala Recreation Building. Advance tickets can be purchased from any Lions member for adults are $8. Kids ages 6 to 12 are $6 in advance and kids five and under are free.

Show event detailsFREE Intervention Workshop
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

If there is someone in your life you believe may be abusing drugs or alcohol, Recovery Plus can help. They offer free intervention workshops on the first Saturday of every month at 9am. For more information, please call Craig at 229-3762 ext. 53345.

Show event detailsPork Chop Feed
Saturday, August 07, 2010  

The St. James Parish in Jacobs Prairie is putting on a Pork Chop Feed on Saturday, August 7 from 4pm to 9pm. The cost is $8.50 for adults. Children ages 5 to 12 eat for $5. Children under 5 are free and get hot dogs!

Show event detailsChicken and Corn BBQ
Sunday, August 08, 2010  

The Clear Lake Lions and Lioness is having their annual Chicken and Corn BBQ on Sunday, August 8 from 11:30am to 6pm at Chet Goenner Pavillion in Clear Lake Ball Park. A quarter chicken is $5. A half chicken is $7. Children under 12 are $3.

Show event detailsFREE Concert
Sunday, August 08, 2010  

The Granite City Brass Quintet is putting on a concert at Munsinger Clemens Gardens Sunday, August 8 at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public.

Show event detailsPie and Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 09, 2010  

The Foley Area Care Center is having a Pie and Ice Cream Social and Raffle on Monday, August 9 from 4:30 to 6:30pm at First Presbyterian Church on Northway Drive in Foley. There is no charge, but they will be accepting free will donations.

Show event detailsVacation Bible School
Monday, August 09, 2010  

Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School at River of Life AG Church in Cold Spring for ages 4 thru completed fifth grade. VBS runs from Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13 from 9am to noon. To learn more, or register online, please visit their website.

For more information, visit http://www.riveroflifeag.org

Show event detailsStroll For Epilepsy
Thursday, August 12, 2010  

The Stroll for Epilepsy is coming up on the evening of Thursday August 12 at the Lake George Municipal Complex in St. Cloud. Registration begins at 5:15 and the walk begins at 6:30. If you have a team, you can register them at the website.

For more information, visit http://www.efmn.org

Show event detailsARC Midstate Buddy Walk and Roll
Saturday, August 14, 2010  

Bring a buddy and join the fun at the tenth annual Arc Midstate Buddy Walk and Roll on August 14 at the Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. The purpose of the walk is to promote awareness and acceptance of people with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, Fragile X, FASD, Spina Bifida, and others.  All funds raised will still local and help Arc Midstate continue its services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.  This is a free event.  Check in starts at 10:00 AM and the walk takes place at 10:30.  Participants are invited to stay after the event for great food, music, prizes, and games. Call 320-251-7272.

Show event detailsFly-In Breakfast
Sunday, August 15, 2010  

There will be a fly in breakfast at the Paynesville Municipal Airport on Sunday, August 15 from 7:30am to 1pm. Tickets are $6.50 in advance, $7 at the door. Kids 4 to 7 eat for $4.50. Pilots in Command and kids under three eat for free.

Show event detailsA Day at the Museum
Wednesday, August 18, 2010  

A Day at the Museum is a day long program coming up on August 18 for kids ages 7 to 11 at the Stearns History Museum. It goes from 9am to 4pm and is limited to 40 children. The cost is $20. To register call 253-8424.

Show event detailsOak Hill Golf Tournament
Friday, August 20, 2010  

The St. Cloud Area Branch of AAUW is a non-profit organization that advocates for education and equity for all women and girls.  For the past 5 years, heading into year 6, we've been doing a golf tourney to raise money for the 'Educational Foundation' scholarship fund. The Golf Tournament is Friday, August 20th at Oak Hill Golf Club, located 5 miles south of Rice on Hwy 10. $75/person includes everything for the day. Business Hole Sponsorship $300 - includes advertising and golf for 4 people - plus lunches, 2 carts, and banquet. Questions? Contact Denna at 320-255-1124.

Show event detailsRolling Art Seminar
Friday, August 20, 2010  

A seminar entitled “Rolling Art… Why A Mural?” is to take place at Zylstra Harley-Davidson 19600 Evans St NW (Hwy 169 N)  Elk River, MN  55330  on August 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm.  One purpose of the hour long session is to enlighten a new generation that is just beginning to look at vehicular artwork, pinstriping, airbrushing and various other aspects of the genre of custom painting and motorcycle décor.  The program will also be a forum for the paint connoisseur to learn more, ask questions and get assistance from the guest artist with developing personal ideas for the various custom paint options that are available today. For more information, please contact Danette at 763-241-2000.

Show event detailsSacred Heart Parish Festival
Saturday, August 21, 2010  

The Sacred Heart Parish Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22 on the church grounds. There will be live music, food, beverages, a raffle and many different stands.

Show event detailsCelebration Day in Melrose
Saturday, August 21, 2010  

Bring the whole family for a great celebration in Melrose on August 21. Celebration begins at noon with food and beer garden. Events all day and evening. 7pm Grand Parade, Street Dance by "Sweet Siren" 8:30- 12:30. For more information call 320-256-7174.

Show event detailsNO KinderGym
Sunday, August 22, 2010  

Due to St. Cloud Youth Basketball Association’s three on three camp, there will be NO morning KinderGym at Whitney Recreation Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings through August 22. Friday KinderGym at 9am and 1:30pm will not be affected.

Show event detailsSubstitute Teacher Training
Tuesday, August 24, 2010  

Do you want to teach, but don’t have the full credentials yet? You can train to be a certified short-call substitute teacher through the Minnesota Limited Short Call Substitute Program. There will be two days of training on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 24 and 25. A four year degree is required. For more information, call 320-255-3236 or visit their website.

For more information, visit http://www.resourcetraining.com

Show event detailsState Fair Volunteers
Thursday, August 26, 2010  

There are several opportunities to volunteer at the Minnesota State Fair for the local chapter of the American Diabetes Association August 26 to September 6. There are three daily shifts available for four hours at a time from 9am to 9pm. If you would like to offer your time, please call Barb at 763-593-5333 ext. 6780.

Show event detailsRide the Dream Car Show
Saturday, August 28, 2010  

The annual Ride the Dream Car Show is coming up on Saturday, August 28 from 9am to 3pm in Staples on the elementary school grounds. There will be food, music and lots of cars. Prizes and trophies will be awarded and don’t miss the Great Grocery Giveaway. It’s sponsored by the Still Cruisin’ Car Club.

Show event detailsHomestretch Workshop
Monday, August 30, 2010  

There will be a Homestretch Workshop for first time home buyers on Monday, August 16, 23 and 30 from 6 to 9pm at AmericInn. There will also be a one day workshop on Wednesday, August 25 at Liberty Savings Bank. To register for the workshop, call 320-259-0393.

Show event detailsTri County Humane Society Companion Walk
Saturday, September 11, 2010  

The Tri County Humane Society’s annual Companion Walk for Animals is coming up on Saturday, September 11 at Wilson Park in St. Cloud. Registration begins at 9am. For more information, log on to their website.

For more information, visit http://www.tricountyhumanesociety.org

Show event detailsCasting for a Cure
Saturday, September 11, 2010  

Fish your favorite body of water in Minnesota on Saturday, September 11 and help raise money for cancer research. For more information or to register, visit their website.

For more information, visit http://www.castingforacure.org

Show event detailsGranite City Train Show
Saturday, December 11, 2010  

The Granite City Train Show is coming up at the National Guard Armory on December 11 from 9am to 3:30pm. There will be model trains and toy train displays, books, collectibles, memorabilia and more. Admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free. For more information, call 320-255-0033 or visit their website.

For more information, visit http://www.granitecitytrainshow.com

Show event detailsMedical Expense Grants
Friday, December 31, 2010  

Did you know that there are medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses?  The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 grant program now.   The grants are available to help families who need financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plans.   Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services.  For eligibility guidelines or to apply go online.

For more information, visit http://www.uhccf.org

                  

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