BELL RINGERS NEEDED: The annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign needs volunteer bell ringers. The campaign is under way and will continue through Dec. 24. Volunteers may contact The Salvation Army at 838-8925 to reserve a location. Groups or individuals may choose to ring at a minimum of two-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday at several locations in Minot.
METIGOSHE NIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS: Metigoshe Ministries's 38th Annual Nights of Christmas will be Dec. 27-29 at 7 p.m. at Metigoshe Christian Center, Lake Metigoshe, near Bottineau. There will be thousands of Christmas lights on evergreens outside and Bible Camp staff will sing and worship with visitors inside. Each night will feature different musical entertainment. Call 263-4788 for more information.
AREA BLOOD DRIVES: United Blood Services of Minot has numerous blood drives in December. Appointments to donate blood should be made ahead of time. Following is the schedule through the end of December and people to contact to make appointments: 5th Medical Group, Minot Air Force Base, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bloodmobile will be in the hospital parking lot, free cholesterol check, call Tech. Sgt. Julie Stimson at 723-5204 or Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Gaines at 723-5144; Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Dec. 30-31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot, contact Jolene or Leslie at Wal-Mart Personnel.
YOUTH NEW YEAR'S PARTY: Minot Youth for Christ and area charges are sponsoring "The Living End" New Year's Party for area middle school and high school students, grades six through 12, on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, in Minot. Registration is at 6:45 p.m. with the party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Our Redeemer's Christian School gym. Activities will include volleyball, basketball and team gym games, an inflatable obstacle course, jousting, snacks, a performance by the Stay Out Late band, videos and wacky skits. The cost is $7 per person. Space is limited so people should preregister if possible by calling the Youth for Christ office at 839-4660.
MSU ALUMNI POKER FUNDRAISER: The North Dakota Texas Hold'em Poker Championship Tournament, sponsored by the Minot State University Alumni Association, will be Dec. 31 through Jan. 3 at the Vegas Motel, Minot. The charity poker tournament raises money for MSU's scholarship fund and is expected to draw about 1,300 players from across the country and Canada. Call 839-3000 for more information.
BENEFIT CONCERT: Beardstock, a benefit concert for the Minot Homeless Coalition, will be Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Grand International Inn in Minot. Stay Out Late will perform. The cost to attend is $6 per person or $5 if people bring a canned good to donate. The band Stay Out Late will perform.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Special Olympics basketball practices will begin Jan. 6 at Jim Hill Middle School. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Athletes, coaches and volunteers are wanted. Contact Amy at 720-0086 for more information.
COMMUNITY THEATER: The Mouse River Players Community Theatre will present A.R. Gurney's "The Dining Room" Jan. 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Arlene Saugstad Theater, downtown Minot, 115-1st St. SE. Season tickets may be used. Individual tickets will also be sold. Call 838-3939 for general seating reservations as seating is limited.
CHILDREN'S ACTING CLASSES: Mouse River Players Community Theatre in Minot will offer youth acting classes Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 for youth ages 8-13, taught by experienced actors, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in The Arlene Saugstad Theater of the Mouse River Players building, downtown Minot, 115-1st St. SE. The first session is Set Up, the second is Warm Up, the third is Act Up, and the fourth is Lights Up. The first three sessions deal with understanding of set and stage movement. The fourth session deals with audition techniques. A suggested contribution of $5 per session is recommended but not required. Please leave your name and contact information at 838-3939.
CPR CLASS: The Minot Family YMCA offers a CPR-PR course the second Saturday of each month. The cost for the class is $75. People must preregister for the class. Call the Y at 852-0141 for preregistration information.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION: The Minot State University Financial Aid Office and the North Dakota Association of Financial Aid Administrators are sponsoring a college financial aid information session for high school seniors and their parents Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in the MSU Student Union Conference Center. Topics covered will include the application process, financial aid programs, scholarship deadlines, how to avoid scams and financial aid myths. This session is open to students planning to attend any college or university, and attendees will be eligible to register for a $250 scholarship drawing. For more information contact the MSU Financial Aid Office at 858-3375 or 1-800-777-0750, extension 3375, or visit the Web site at (www.minotstateu.edu/finaid).
ART ALA CARTE: The Taube Museum of Art, 2 N. Main St., is sponsoring "Art Ala Carte Saturdays", an all-you-can-eat lunch including dessert and beverage, and children's art activities Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 14, April 11 and May 2. The lunches are from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Following is the schedule: Jan. 10, pancakes and sausage, Feb. 7, soup; March 14, pizza; April 11, hamburgers and fries; and May 2, tacos. The lunches are designed for children of all ages. Pay at the door prices are $7 for Taube members and $10 for nonmembers; $24 for a member family of up to four people and $30 for a family of up to four people; and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Children must purchase a lunch ticket to participate in the art activities. Call 838-4445 for more information.
RAILROAD MUSEUM ANNUAL MEETING: The Railroad Museum of Minot will hold its annual meeting Jan. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Parker Center in downtown Minot, 21-1st Ave. SE. All members are asked to RSVP by Jan. 15. Board members will be elected and policy proposals important to the future of the museum and the Magic City Express will be discussed. Call 852-7091 for more information or visit the Web site at (www.railroadmuseumofminot.org).
HERITAGE SINGERS VARIETY SHOW: Tickets go on sale Jan. 31 for the Minot Heritage Singers Annual Variety Show and Silent Auction Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28 at 5 p.m. in the Vegas Motel, 2315 N. Broadway. Advance tickets are needed and are $20 each. On Jan. 31, advance tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Broadway Plaza, 1809 S. Broadway, main level, Suite W. Advance tickets will be sold from Feb. 2-28 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Minot Area Council of the Arts office, 1809 S. Broadway, lower level, Suite JG. People may also call the arts office at 852-2787 for more information.
WILLISTON THEATER: Entertainment, Inc! in Williston will present "Is He Dead?" Feb. 12-15. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. except Sundays, when performances are at 2:30 p.m. Doors open a half hour before show time. Other plays this season will be "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" March 19-23 and "The Pajama Game" May 8-10 and May 14-17. All performances will take place at the Old Armory Theatre in Williston. Call 577-3179 for reservations and more information or visit the Web site at (www.entertainmentinc.org).
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK: The Walk MS Minot will be May 9 at Minot State University Dome. Registration starts at 9 a.m, and the three-mile walk will start at 10 a.m. People may form a team or walk as an individual. For more information or to register, visit the Web site at (www.myMSwalk.org) or call 1-800-344-4867.
MINOT HISTORY WANTED: Mouse River Players Community Theatre is planning for a historical drama presentation in March. In conjunction with this, thy are asking for anyone who is willing to share their memories of the 1920s and 1930s in Minot to contact Holly Eidsness at 839-8210 or leave a message at the theater office at 838-3939.
LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY: The Minot Public Library offers home delivery through the library's Special Services Program. The program is for people who are homebound, who have a visual or physical disability or who live in a nursing home or assisted living center. The collection includes books in regular or large print format and audiobooks on cassette and compact disks and music CDs or cassettes. Call Kathy or Jeanne at 852-1045 for more information.
ART NEEDED: Individuals or organizations with information, art or collections to share are encouraged to contact the Minot Public Library about lobby display.
DRIVERS NEEDED: The North Dakota Association for the Disabled in Minot needs drivers to transport individuals to out-of-town medical appointments. Drivers would use their own vehicles and would get mileage reimbursement. A van accessible for transporting people with handicaps is also available for some appointments. Contact Debbie at 838-8414 if you are interested in being a driver and for more information.
WISH LIST: The 2nd Story Social Club has a wish list of items needed. Those who would like to donate may bring monetary donations, plastic silverware, paper plates, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, Styrofoam cups, napkins, hand soap, bingo prizes, air freshener, 13 gallon garbage bags, healthy snacks, cookies, bars, coffee and pop. The club is located at 13-1st Ave. SW. The best time to drop off donations is weekdays after 5 p.m. or on the weekends. 2nd Story is a social club for adults with developmental disabilities. The club is now accessible for those with handicaps.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Rehab Services Inc. in Minot is seeking volunteers for its newest program called Recoveree Connection. Volunteers provide telephone support for North Dakotans in drug and alcohol recovery. Volunteers should have experience in the recovery process. Please call Deanne Markle at 839-4240 for more information or stop by Rehab Services at 112-2nd Ave. SW (former Embassy building) to pick up a volunteer application.
RAILROAD SAFETY VOLUNTEERS: North Dakota Operation Lifesaver is seeking passionate volunteers to help spread their message about railroad safety. ND Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit public information and safety education program dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights-of-way. For more information or to volunteer please contact Serena Schmit at 223-6372 or send e-mail to serenas@ndsc.org.
INFORMATION SERVICES: The Information and Referral office is an information service provided by the Minot Public Library. The mission of the office is to gather information of vital concern and to provide the information to those who need it. The primary function is to link people in need of information with the appropriate organization or agency that can meet their needs. The Information and Referral Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Debbie at 852-0333 if you have questions or stop by at 516-2nd Ave SW.
CLUBS DIRECTORY: The 28th edition of the Clubs and Organizations Directory is available for the public for $3 per directory. The directory lists clubs and organizations including human service agencies in the Minot area, contact persons, with addresses and phone numbers. People may purchase the directory at the Minot Public Library's Information and Referral Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The directory is published annually. Club presidents and members are asked to submit updated information for the 29th edition of the directory, which will be published later. Call Debbie at the library's Information and Referral office at 852-0333 for more information. Additional information is also available from that office including meeting room availability in the Minot area, day-care center listings, library and community happenings and consumer information.
EASTER SEALS SERVICES: Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc,. offers in-home support services for people with disabilities and for senior citizens; offers personal care, homemaker and other services; rents equipment including walkers, wheel chairs and other medical equipment; and operates the Goodwill Retail Store in Minot. The office is located at 800-12th Ave. SW. Call 838-0669 or 839-4121 for more information. Those interested in volunteering at the store may call Call Debbie at 852-1201.
CHILD-CARE HELP: Are you looking for child care for your infant, preschool or school-age child? Child Care Resource and Referral can assist you in evaluating your child-care needs and give you a customized list of available child-care providers in your area. For assistance in choosing a child-care provider, call 838-7800.
LITERACY FUNDRAISER: The Minot Adult Literacy Volunteers organization is collecting used books, cell phones and inkjet cartridges as part of an ongoing fundraising effort. People may drop these items off at a collection center inside the Minot Adult Learning Center at 1609-4th Ave. NW.
YWCA CLASSES: The Minot YWCA is accepting applications for Pilates Class and Yoga Class. Pilates classes are available Monday through Thursday at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. and people may come to as many pilates classes as they want per month. Yoga classes are available Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pilates Class is $20 per month plus an annual YWCA membership of $25. Yoga classes are $15 per month plus the annual $25 fee. People may start these classes anytime. All classes are held at 1020 N. Broadway. Call 838-1812 for more information.
POWERS LAKE CENTENNIAL: The Powers Lake Centennial Registration Committee is gathering addresses of graduates for the Powers Lake Centennial, which will be July 3-5, 2009. The committee doesn't have lists of people who didn't graduate from Powers Lake but would like to receive mailings about the celebration. If you are a part of the Powers Lake community, or have been, but didn't graduate from Powers Lake High School, please give your name, address and e-mail to Trudy Kulstad, 8210-91st Ave. NW, Powers Lake, ND 58773, call 464-5519 or send e-mail to johntrudy@nccray.net. People may also send this information to Linda Rystedt, 100 Anderson St., Powers Lake, ND 58773, call her at 464-5792 or send e-mail to rystedt3@nccray.com.
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS: The Minot Commission on Aging needs volunteers to assist with preparing for Meals on Wheels delivery from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and also needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels starting at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. If you are willing to give a few hours during the week or just a day every so often, please call 852-0561 for more information.
MONTHLY BUS PASSES: Monthly City Bus passes are available at the Minot Public Works Office, 1025-31st St. SE, and at Water Billing, 515-2nd Ave. SW. Passes for passengers with disabilities, senior citizens and students are $20. Adult passes are $26. Call 857-4140 for more information.
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