BULLETIN BOARD-FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Rotary Club this week.

The Crookston High School will celebrate Snow Fest Week this week.

Northwest Minnesota and North Dakota will celebrate Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, February 9. Show your love by donating money, volunteering your time, or participating in fundraisers held by various businesses in Crookston, such as RiverView Health, Scruffy Tails Humane Society, Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, the Crookston Care & Share, and the Crookston Cathedral School. To learn more about Giving Hearts Day, go to www.GivingHeartsDay.org.

The Crookston School District will participate in a Winter Walk to School Day by S.A.F.E. Kids Grand Forks today.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce today from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards today at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m., and Mathein’s Women Club at 7:00 p.m.

The Red Lake Electric Cooperative District 1 meeting for members will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly. Door prizes will be awarded, and refreshments will be served.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Unplug and Play tonight from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Crookston Public School District will hold the last of three Public Informational Meetings about the Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Crookston High Choir Room.

The Crookston Eagles will have an Aerie Meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.

The Red Lake Electric Cooperative District 4 meeting for members will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Oklee Community Hall. A new director is needed as Linder is not seeking election. Door prizes will be awarded, and refreshments will be served.

The Crookston Eagles will have an Auxiliary Meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston High School will follow an Assembly Schedule on Wednesday, February 8.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 8, at 8:00 a.m., a Board meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, February 8, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The RiverView Auxiliary will host Scrubs on Wheels in the north parking lot of RiverView Health on Wednesday, February 8, from 12:00-6:00 p.m.  Shop brand name scrubs, shoes, stethoscopes, caps, masks, nursing bags, and much more.  Dressings rooms are available. Cash or credit card accepted.  All sales will be entered to win a grand prize of items from the sale and the Limited Addition Gift Shop.  A portion of the sales will be given to the RiverView Auxiliary. 

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will hold its monthly Community Meal on Wednesday, February 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral.

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society will hold a Birds & Brew meet & greet event at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Any and all members and non-members are welcome to attend to learn more about the societies and talk about all things upland hunting. For more information, contact Brian Hanson at 218-289-2069 or RGS & AWS Regional Engagement Coordinator Sam Tillman at 412-742-5144 or samt@ruffedgrousesociety.org.

The Crookston American Legion will have a meeting on Wednesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will have Dart League on Wednesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, February 8.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Valentine’s Day Cookie Fundraiser on Valentine’s Day. All orders for cookies must be into the Center by Wednesday, February 9. To place your order, call 218-281-3072 or email at golden@midconetwork.com.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston will be hosting a drive-through donut and coffee event on Giving Hearts Day, February 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 9, at 10:30 a.m.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class Thursday, February 9, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register, call 218-281-9405.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO on Thursday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open serving baskets.

The Crookston High School All-District Band Concert will be Thursday, February 9, at the Crookston High School at 7:00 p.m.

The Washington Elementary School will have a Winter Fun Day on Friday, February 10. Kindergarten students will go sledding at Schuster Park, while School Readiness students will enjoy the snow at Washington School. Classrooms will offer winter-themed activities, and the Washington PTO will provide hot chocolate.

The Crookston High School will follow an Assembly Schedule on Friday, February 10, it’s Snow Fest Pep Fest.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, February 10, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $500 must-go blackout on Friday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open, serving baskets.

The Crookston High School will have its Snow Fest Dance on Friday, February 10. The Junior High Dance will go from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., and the High School Dance will go from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Admissions are $5 each.

The Ice Buster Daze Fishing Derby will be Saturday, February 11, with breakfast at the Masonic Lodge from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. with free will offering going to local charities. Ice fishing from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Red Lake River in Central Park with registration at 11:00 a.m. $25 per hole includes a spaghetti supper from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Crookston Inn and a chance at raffle prizes. Tickets are being sold at Crookston Hardware Hank and Scott’s True Value. For more information, contact Brian at 218-281-7762 or Hardware Hank at 218-281-1749.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, February 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

Rodnes Lutheran Church Valentine’s and Silent Auction will be Saturday, February 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Erskine Community Center. Bid on Valentine’s Auction items and enjoy a variety of soups. Free will offering with proceeds supporting Rodnes Lutheran Church.s

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $400 must-go final blackout on Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m.

The Polk County Wellness Coalition will have a Sledding Day as a part of its 2023 February Fitness Fever on the Central Park Hill in Crookston on Sunday, February 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be a bonfire, prizes, and outdoor fun. Bring your own sleds. Contact the Tri-Valley transportation to schedule a ride to the event. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Lien at amanda.lien@co.polk.mn.us or at 218-281-3385.

The Crookston Eagles will have Jackpot BINGO with a $1,000 must-go final blackout on Sunday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m. with Horse races & meat raffles. The kitchen will be open, serving baskets.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the RiverView Auxiliary & Employees on the week of February 13-17.

The deadline for parents to sign up for Parent Teacher Conference time thru Skyward is Monday, February 13.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Crafter’s Corner on Monday, February 13, at 8:30 a.m. and a Sit, Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, February 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will have a Meeting & Lunch on Monday, February 13, at noon in the Golden Link Senior Center.

Absentee voting for the Crookston Public School’s upcoming referendum must be received no later than Monday, February 13, by 4:30 p.m. You can either vote Absentee in person at the District Office at the Crookston High School between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, or by requesting and completing an Absentee Ballot Application form and return it to Marilyn Wahouske in the District Office before receiving a ballot by mail. Please allow up to seven business days to allow for delivery time when mailing. Any ballots arriving by mail will still be accepted on Election Day, provided they are postmarked prior to February 13. More information on the referendum can be found by going to https://sites.google.com/u/0/d/1VWmh_ToO8NBRQWTHBEEV5cHu8jDKF0CC/preview.

The Crookston City Council will have a regular meeting on Monday, February 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, with a Ways & Means Committee meeting following immediately after.

The Crookston Public Library will have Art by the Red Art Club on Monday, February 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Grant & Entertainment Committee Meeting, Pinochle, and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, February 14, at 1:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday, on Tuesday, February 14, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, at the Golden Link Senior Center at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, February 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m.

The vote for the Crookston Public School’s Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex will be on Tuesday, February 14.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 15, at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, February 15, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston High School and Washington Elementary School will have Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Highland Elementary School will have Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 15, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., and the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, February 15.

There will be no school for the Crookston Public Schools on Thursday, February 16, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 16, from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, February 16, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public School District will be no school on Friday, February 17 for Compensation Day and on Monday, February 20, for Presidents’ Day.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, February 17, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Eagles will host the Camp Confidence Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, February 18. Registration will be $30 per team from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with bags flying at noon (Venmo payment is available), with payouts going to the top three placements. Participants can dress in their best Hawaiian attire to win grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts & more, with the best dressed winning a $25 bar tab. The event will also have 50/50 drawings and pool play. All proceeds go to the Camp Confidence Learning Center. To pre-register, you can call or text Tandra at 218-289-0575 or Nicole at 443-716-8635.

The Polk County Wellness Coalition will have Free Ice Skating on Sunday, February 19, as part of its 2023 February Fitness Fever at the Fosston Outdoor Rink from noon to 8:30 p.m., the Crookston Sports Center from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and the East Grand Forks Civic Center from 3:00 to 4:30 p.mContact the Tri-Valley transportation to schedule a ride to the event. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Lien at amanda.lien@co.polk.mn.us or at 218-281-3385.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Harvest Church on the week of February 20-24.

The Crookston High School will have No School on Monday, February 20, for Presidents’ Day.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Naps Box Pick Up on Monday, February 20, in their parking lot from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, February 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will have a Meeting & Lunch on Monday, February 20, at noon in the Golden Link Senior Center.

Washington Elementary School will have a K-100 Day Celebration on Tuesday, February 21.

The Celebrate the Young Child Collaboration will celebrate Let’s Go On a Pirate Adventure on Tuesday, February 21, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston Public Library. Registration is required. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Fisher American Legion will have a SAL Smear Tournament on Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will invite Connie Hannesson to speak on Black History Month on Tuesday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m., Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, February 21, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 22, at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, February 22, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, February 22.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, February 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 23, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, February 24, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

Crookston Gun Club Family Fun Night and Awards Banquet will be Saturday, February 25, at the Crookston Eagles. Social at 6:00 p.m. and dinner of BBQ ribs or walleye at 6:30. $30 for adults, $25 for those under 18 years. The ticket price includes dinner and a chance to win a firearm. Need not be present to win raffle items and games. For ticket information, contact Steve at 218-289-2115 or pick up at Ye Ole Print Shoppe.

The Crookston High School will have its Mr. CHS competition on Sunday, February 26.

The Polk County Wellness Coalition will have Pickleball & Indoor Fun with the Crookston Pickleball Club as a part of its 2023 February Fitness Fever at the University of Minnesota Crookston Wellness Center on Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All equipment will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact the Tri-Valley transportation to schedule a ride to the event. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Lien at amanda.lien@co.polk.mn.us or at 218-281-3385.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Masonic Lodge on the week of February 27 to March 3.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Naps Box Pick Up on Monday, February 27, in their parking lot from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, February 27, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will have a Meeting & Lunch on Monday, February 27, at noon.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is going to the movies on Monday, February 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Grand Theatre for a child-friendly movie for students ages birth to 5 years old.

The Crookston School Board will meet on Monday, February 27, at 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Civic Music League will have the New York City Classical music group Frisson perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Monday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.

The Crookston High School will have an Artist Series on Monday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, February 28, at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The 5th Annual Crookston Wedding Expo will be on Tuesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles Club and is now accepting vendors. To learn more about the expo or become a vendor, contact shmother@hotmail.com.

The Crookston Public Library will have Reading By the Red Book Club on Tuesday, February 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, March 1, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, March 3, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

There will be no School Readiness on the week of March 6-10.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Leo Club and Eagles Lodge on the week of March 6-10.

Crookston’s Annual Early Childhood Screening will be held on Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. If your child turns 3 years of age by 01-01-2023 or has not yet been screened, please contact Lori Morgan at 281-5078 to arrange your child’s screening appointment.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, March 6, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Unplug and Play on Tuesday, March 7, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, March 8, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will hold its monthly Community Meal on Wednesday, March 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class Thursday, March 9, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register, call 218-281-9405.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, March 10, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Blue Line Club Spring Bash will be Friday, March 10 at the Crookston Eagles. Social at 5:00, dinner of prime rib or chicken parmesan, baked potato, corn, salad, roll, and dessert at 6:00 p.m. The Johnny Holm Band will play at 9:00 p.m. Dinner, and dance tickets are limited and can be purchased in advance at the Crookston Eagles or the Blue Line Club Office $30 each or $50 for a couple. Admission to just the dance will be $10. There will also be a Silent Auction, raffles, games, and drawing. Proceeds support Crookston Youth Hockey. If you have questions, call Kristy at 218-470-0423.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, March 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, March 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, March 15, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, March 17, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Our Saviors Lutheran Church on the week of March 20-24.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, March 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Unplug and Play on Tuesday, March 21, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

Join the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota in congratulating Ashley Rystad, City Clerk of Crookston, on earning the designation of Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk! An awards luncheon recognizing all individuals who have achieved this designation over the last year will take place at the MCFOA Annual Conference in St. Cloud from March 22 to the 24.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, March 22, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, March 24, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-WELCA on the week of March 27-31.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, March 27, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have March Musical Madness on Monday, March 27, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Highland Elementary School for students ages birth to 5 years old.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Advisory Board will have a board meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at Washington Elementary School.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, March 29, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, March 31, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Veterans Benefits Fair will be on Friday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory.

The Crookston Civic Music League will have the five-person professional a cappella singing group Backtrack Vocal perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Friday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, April 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Unplug and Play on Tuesday, April 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, April 5, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, April 7, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, April 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, April 12, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register, call 218-281-9405.

The Washington Elementary School will have Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, April 14, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, April 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, April 17, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Celebrate the Young Child Collaboration will celebrate a Family Festival, Let’s Go On a Pirate Adventure, on Tuesday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School. Registration is required. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, April 19, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, April 21, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, April 24, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Advisory Board will have a board meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at Washington Elementary School.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, April 26, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, April 28, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, May 1, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, May 3, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class on Thursday, May 4, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $50. To register or for more information, call 281-9405.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, May 5 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, May 8, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Safety Training for hunters ages 11 and older will have May classes for a Firearm Safety Training Certificate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from May 9 to 19, with the Field Day & Test on Saturday, May 20. Classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, you can contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or at stevevideen@yahoo.com.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Unplug and Play on Tuesday, May 9, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for students ages birth to kindergarten in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, May 10, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class Thursday, May 11, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register, call 218-281-9405.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, May 12, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Civic Music League will have the Minneapolis-based sextet Copper Street Brass perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Sunday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Music in Me Featuring Kindermusik on Monday, May 15, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have its End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 15, at the Washington Elementary School. Registration is required, and activities will be held inside in the event of rain. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Mixed Age Magic on Wednesday, May 17, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will have Oh, the Places We’ll Go on Friday, May 19, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for students ages birth to Kindergarten. Registration is required at $30. To register for the event, call 218-281-5078.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Highland School is currently looking for donations of new or gently used winter gloves. Please drop off any donations at the Highland School Office if you are interested in donating.

The Crookston Care & Share is now accepting donations of Women’s, Men’s, and children’s coats and jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and winter gear, as well as toiletries and other common items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.

The Prairie Skyline Foundation is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact Kay Hegge at 218-289-1246.

Second booster doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Altru Clinic in Crookston for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. The second booster dose must be administered at least four months after the first booster. Adults who received Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) for their primary vaccine and booster dose at least four months ago may now receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna only. To schedule your COVID-19 booster dose in Altru Clinic in Crookston, please call 218.281.9100.

The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.

The Crookston License Center is now offering the Class D written test for permits, new to state residents, and MN reinstatements. The test is available by appointment for a fee of $10.00. If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or email licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.

The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All are welcome. 

The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the library at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. The cost is $8. Veterans’ meals are half-price on the first Monday of the month. Call 281-3072 by 10:00 the day you plan to have lunch. 

The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. 

The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149. 

Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about COVID-19 and help obtain essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385.  The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

The Golden Link is now renting rooms for parties. Free for members. Call 218-281-3072 for details.

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