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MARCH 12

GriefShare Support Group GriefShare, a non-denominational grief recovery and support group will begin their next session Thursday, March 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The video seminars are combined with group discussion and workbook exercises to cause pause and refl ection in the healing of loss of a loved one. You may join the group anytime during the 13 week session. For more information, call the St. Joseph church offi ce at 715-268-7717.

MARCH 13, 20, 27 & APRIL 3 Lenten Fish Fry Everyone is welcome at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, for a Lenten Fish Fry on Fridays, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until sold out! On the menu: deep-fried battered cod, baked cod, potato, veggie, coleslaw, buns, macaroni and cheese for non-fi sh eaters, a small dessert and beverages. There is a fee. Beer will be available for an extra cost.

This event is hosted by the Apple River Knights of Columbus Amery and St. Joseph parish volunteers.

MARCH 15

“Times in Which we Live” What: Rules for Remnant Survival: How to survive these last days, by Jan Markel, video When: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: St. Croix Public Library Meeting Room; 230 S. Washington Street; St. Croix Falls, WI 54024-9240

All ages welcome. No collections are taken. Questions call Alan Walker 515-708-2120 or email Steve Kinzer at thekinzers@me.com

MARCH 19

Amery Area Historical Society Meetings Mark your calendars! The Amery Area Historical Society will hold a Board Meeting on March 19 at 1 p.m. The Membership Meeting will follow at 2 p.m. This meeting will begin with a panel presentation on displayed agricultural implements in the Museum. The Historical Society Museum is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library. Visitors are always welcome.

Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Meeting The Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Association will be meeting on Thursday, March, 2020 at 7 p.m. We will meet at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

Senate Candidate Meet & Greet Free event sponsored by League of Women Voters—Upper St. Croix Valley. Senate candidates for 7th Congressional District Tom Tiffany and Tricia Zunker invited to meet citizens starting at 6 p.m.; questions from audience until 8 p.m. At Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative in Centuria on Hwy 35. Refreshments will be served.

MARCH 20

Health & Wellness Expo The Amery Area Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave, will host a Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This expo is open to the public and is designed to bring services related to healthy living under one roof! Free blood pressure checks, free hearing screenings, healthy snacks and drawing for healthy living door prizes!

Contact us with questions 715-268-6605.

MARCH 24, 26, 28 AND APRIL 4 & 5 Learn to Hunt for Food: Wild Turkey Learn to hunt ethically for your own locally sourced meat, participate in a Wisconsin tradition and take part in conservation. Specifi cally for adults with no or limited experience. Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/ customers/stafetyedclass and choose “Hunt for Food.” Select “Polk” county. Click on the “search” icon and follow the prompts to register.

Organized by WI DNR & Farm Table. Free, but RSVP required.

MARCH 27 & 28

Gun Show & Deer Classic Polk County Sportsmen’s Club will host a Gun Show and Deer Classic on Friday, March 27 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trollhaugen Lower Banquet Hall, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI.

Buy. Sell. Trade. For more information visit www.facebook. com/Polk-County-SportsmensClub or 715-553-3021.

MARCH 28

Battle for B Benefi t for Bentley Humpal There will be a benefi t for Bentley Humpal on Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena, 1065 River Place Drive. Free will donation appetizers, silent auction, live auction, raffl es, kids activities and gun raffl es. Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He has monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal. Come on out and “Battle for B” and show your support to Bentley and his family!

For information and to donate: Carolyn 715-491-4201, Christina 715-557-0610, Ben 715-553-3490 or battle4b@gmail. com. Monetary donations accepted at Bremer Bank in Amery.

MARCH 31

County Board Candidate Meet & Greet Free event sponsored by League of Women Voters—Upper St. Croix Valley. Candidates for Polk County Board of Supervisors invited to meet citizens starting at 6 p.m.; questions from audience until 8 p.m.

Polk County Govt. Center, Balsam Lake, West Conf. room. Signs will be posted. Refreshments will be served. fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym.

Open Gym for Families Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Select Sundays: Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up! Sponsored by PowerUp.

Pickleball – Open Gym Join us on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. Wednesdays through March (closed Nov 27, Dec 25 & Jan 1) from 6-8 p in the High School. No fee – just show up.

APRIL 2

County Board Candidate Meet & Greet Free event sponsored by League of Women Voters—Upper St. Croix Valley. Incumbents and Candidates for St. Croix County Board of Supervisors invited to meet citizens starting at 6 p.m., followed by Questions/Answers until 8 p.m. At lobby of Hudson Public Library. Refreshments will be served.

APRIL 3 & 4

Design Amery Free Supper & Workshop All Amery area community members are welcome to join April 3 & 4 to voice your ideas, brainstorm with others, work with visiting designers, help visualize our future and participate in defi ning who we are and intentionally creating a legacy for Amery.

Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. join hundreds of others at a Design Amery FREE community supper and community brainstorming workshop.

Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. gather to discover and discuss the top community-wide initiates from Friday’s workshop. For more information, fi nd us on Facebook, email designamery@gmail.com or visit www. amerywisconsin.com/designamery.

ONGOING Basketball for Youth and Families Open Gym for boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No

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