Daily Events

Announcements as of Dec. 27
December 27, 2008

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.

YOUTH EVENTS: Story time for children ages 18 months and older will be held Fridays in January at Ward County Public Library from 11:10 to 11:40 a.m. in the library, 405-3rd Ave. SE, north of The Minot Daily News office. The dates are Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Parents or guardians are asked to stay during story time.

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. The band Stay Out Late will perform. The cost to attend is $6 per person or $5 if people bring a canned good to donate.

YMCA CLASS REGISTRATION: The Minot Family YMCA's new session of classes begin the week of Jan. 5 so people are asked to preregister soon by stopping at the Y, 3515-16th St. SW, by calling the Y at 852-0141, or visiting the Web site at (www.ymcaminot.org) for more information. Classes include youth swimming lessons for children ages 3-14, both members and non-members; land and water fitness classes for adults; parent-infant swimming lessons for infants ages 6 months to 3 years old and their parents; and Youth Itty Bitty Sports for children ages 3-5. Preschool sessions and a Small Time Hoops Basketball League for boys and girls are also starting. Preschool meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and includes a half hour of swimming lessons. The registration deadline for the Small Time Hoops League is Jan. 6 and the league will begin Jan. 17.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PANTRY, CLOTHING CENTERS: Volunteers are needed to work in the food and clothing pantry of Faith United Methodist Church. The pantry is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to volunteer, call the church at 838-1540. The Seventh-day Adventist Church's Clothing Center in the church at 1624 S. Main St. is now open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch 2nd Chance Thrift Store in Minot needs volunteers to help with organizing clothes, hanging and tagging clothes, helping maintain store appearance, filling shelves and straightening the sales floor and helping out where needed. Call Justin at 852-0236 or stop at the store at 1206 S. Broadway if you are interested or 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.

WISH LIST: The Second 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, toilet paper, tissue paper, 6 oz. Styrofoam cups, coffee filters, napkins, coffee, pop, pool cues, cleaning supplies, dish soap, envelopes, bingo prizes, cosmetic supplies, videos, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, frozen pizzas, fruit, snack foods, cookies, bars, punch and other refreshments. 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. Second Story is a social club for adults with developmental disabilities. The club is now accessible for those with handicaps.

HISTORICAL VOLUNTEERS: The Ward County Historical Society needs volunteers to help with the collection, archives and research center. Volunteers will be trained in handling, storage, documentation and digitization of photographs, documents and artifacts. Volunteers can help save the region's history. Hours will be flexible. Call Mark Timbrook at 838-1790 or send e-mail to wchs@minot.com if you are interested in volunteering.

MEDICAL TRAINING: If you are in need of CPR or First Aid training, ACLS training or PALS training, please contact the Community Ambulance Service of Minot Education/Training at 852-9483 for these classes.

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.

BUSINESS PROGRAM: The Minot Service Corps of Retired Executives office at 1925 S. Broadway is staffed by SCORE counselors every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Individuals may visit with SCORE members to learn about SCORE and/or to receive information about their business venture. Call 852-6883 for more information.

COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN: Companions for Children matches adult volunteers with youth from single-parent homes for friendship, fun and extra adult companionship. Openings are available for adults interested in volunteering. Call 838-5784 for information.

TOUR GUIDES NEEDED: The Scandinavian Heritage Association is looking for volunteers to guide visitors through the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot and to explain the buildings and uses to visitors. Interested persons should call Jeanne at 852-9161.

MENTORING PROGRAM: The YWCA Minot is looking for mentors (male and female ) for its mentoring program for youth ages 14-18. Call 838-1812 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers to staff the phone lines. The chapter is taking calls as part of the Response Center Network. Within hours of a major disaster, the American public can get immediate disaster-related assistance by calling the Red Cross GET-INFO line. Call 852-2828 to become a volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Volunteers for Mouse River Players Community Theatre are needed throughout the year for lights, costumes, makeup, set design and other tasks. People interested in volunteering should call the Mouse River Players' office at 838-3939. The theater also needs basic construction tools including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, table saws, a miter saw, painting brushes and rollers, flat white paint and shelving units.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are age 55 or over, you are invited to join the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference in the community where you live. The Program also provide volunteers with a number of benefits such as supplemental insurance, transportation, and recognition banquets. Call Linda at 852-3799 for more information. The RSVP is now in Trinity-St. Joseph's, 407-3rd St. SE.

SENIOR LEAGUE: Anyone age 50 and over is invited to join the Senior Citizens League of Minot. Handicapped persons under the age of 50 are also welcome to join. The league has various activities including social cards, bingo, dances, pool, Bible study, line dancing and other exercise. League members meet in the Parker Senior Center, 21-1st Ave. SE. Call 852-3323 for more information.

OLD FOGIES HELPING HANDS CLUB: The club is looking for new members. One of the goals of the club is to put together fund-raisers for needy people. For more information, location and meeting date, call Barb at 839-5264.

SENIOR INFO-LINE: The North Dakota Senior Info-Line service is directly provided by the Aging Services Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Call 1-800-451-8693 for information.

SENIOR COMPANIONS NEEDED: Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is seeking senior companions in the Minot area. Companions provide help and friendship to older adults in the community. For more information call 1-800-450-1510.

RAILROAD MUSEUM: The Railroad Museum of Minot needs more donations and materials so that more displays can be completed. Needed are Sheetrock, lumber, paint, doors and skilled laborers to do some of the work. Call the museum at 852-7091 if you can help.

CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: The North Dakota Department of Human Services is recruiting volunteer citizen representatives to serve as long-term care community ombudsmen. Call Bryan Fredrickson at (888) 342-4900 for more information.

RED CROSS WORKERS: The American Red Cross is looking for a few good people. The ARC's Armed Forces Emergency Services has vacancies for After-Hours Caseworkers. These volunteer positions are people who work from their homes, at no expense to the volunteers. Training is provided. Call 852-2828 if you are interested.

USED BOOKS: The Adult Literacy Program in Minot is looking for used books. People may drop them off at the Adult Learning Center, 1609-4th Ave. NW. They will be used for a book sale and reading materials for students.

BRIDGE: Call the Minot YWCA at 838-1812 to reserve your spot for Beginning Duplicate Bridge Monday evenings.

TEEN TRAINING: Community Action Opportunities Inc. will be offering Teen Court Training for new youth volunteers ages 13-17. Youth volunteers serve as teen attorneys, court clerks, bailiffs and jurors. Volunteers receive training from area attorneys, meet new friends and learn about the judicial system. Call 839-7221 for more information.

SUPPORT SERVICES: In-home support services are available for people with disabilities and for senior citizens. Easter Seals Goodwill offers personal care, homemaker and other services. Call 838-0669 or 839-4121 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Women's Way needs community volunteers to help inform area women about free screening services. Call 1-800-449-6636 for information.

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED: New members are welcome at the Minot Camera Club, which meets the first and third Mondays from September through May, except for December when the club meets only the first Monday. The club meets at 7 p.m. in the Minot Public Library Community Room. Call Fern Vannett at 838-5930 for more information.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: The La Leche League of Minot meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Minot Public Library's South Community Room. Discussions include the latest medical research as well as mothers' personal experiences. LLL services include a lending library and 24-hour phone help for breastfeeding problems and questions. Call Chrisanne at 756-6213, Sandee at 245-6570, or Dianne at 837-8799 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Girls, ages 5-17, need volunteers to help them earn badges, serve the community and have fun. If you are interested in being a leader, contact the Northwest North Dakota Girl Scout Council at 852-5611.

MAKE-A-WISH: The nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota is searching for volunteers in the Minot area. The foundation grants wishes to North Dakota children with life-threatening medical conditions. Currently, the foundation has opportunities for volunteering which include area volunteer chair, wish granting, the speaker bureau, airport greeters and special event organizers. Call the foundation in Fargo at 280-9474 or visit the Web site at (ndwish.org) to volunteer and for more information.

NUTRITION PROGRAM: The Family Nutrition Program is a federally funded program administered by NDSU Extension Service. The program offers classes, displays and demonstrations on nutrition, cooking, menu planning, food safety and managing food dollars. The program is available at no cost to Ward and Renville County limited resource residents. Information may be delivered to large groups, small groups or on an individual basis. Call Trisha or Laura at 857-6450 for more 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.