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MONTHLY RiverBucks program
Osceola Middle School Student Council has been chosen as the April recipient of the RiverBucks program at Central Bank. All donations for RiverBucks fare support a different Osceola youth organization each month.
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Million March Against Child Abuse The Million March Against Child Abuse will be from noon to 4 p.m. in St. Croix Falls. Meet at The Overlook across from Festival Theatre. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to wear blue.
Big Read kick-off event
Supply drive
Hiawatha National Bank in Osceola is having a Supply Drive for Options for Women/Tri-County. Supplies needed include diapers, baby wipes, formula, clothing sizes newborn-2T and other baby related supplies.
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“Crossing the Water” Big Read Kick-off event will be at the Marine Village Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ojibwe activitst Sharon M. Day will present the welcome. Troubadour Larry Long will perform at 3 p.m. FFI go to valleyreads.org or call (651) 4391465.
Grief/loss support group
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A six-session grief and loss support group is being offered at St. Croix Regional Medical Center from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. To register call (715) 483-0272.
Free clothing event
APRIL 8 Friends of the Library meeting The Osceola Friends of the Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library.
Get Lit! Book Club The Get Lit! Book Club will meet at PY’s in Osceola at 6 p.m. to discuss Soulless by Gail Carriger.
APRIL 9 Osceola Historical Society meeting The Osceola Historical Society’s general meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Polk-Burnett Cooperative in Centuria. Rural electrification of Polk County will be discussed. To car pool meet at the Emily Olson House no later than 6:15 p.m.
APRIL 11 Monarch butterflies The challenges and hope for Monarch butterflies will be discussed at the St. Croix River Association office in St. Croix Falls at 10 a.m. Space is limited. For reservations call (715) 483-3300 or go to: www.stcroixriverassociation.org.
Train and depot spring cleaning Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to give the Osceola Depot and train a spring cleaning. Come as you can during those hours. Participants will receive a coupon for a free train ride.
Peterson Repairs open house
Peterson Repairs on State Road 35, Osceola, will be having an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations will be taken for the
Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser will be having their spring free clothing event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free clothing will be suitable for spring and summer wear. FFI: (715) 7552515.
Red Cross Bloodmobile The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Clear Lake High School from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
APRIL 13-17 Stuff the bus food drive The Osceola School District wants to stuff a school bus full of non-perishable items for the Open Cupboard food shelf. Give donations to bus drivers or drop them off at the Osceola Elementary School.
APRIL 14 Effective communication strategies This program on communication helps famillies facing Alzheimer’s explore effective comunication strategies. It will be at the St. Croix Falls Library from 10 a.m. to noon. FFI: (800) 2723900 or email: sbellefeuille@alz. org.
APRIL 16 Ladies Night Osceola Ladies Night Out - Osceola Style will include outdoor women activity demos, shopping, a fashion show, in-store specials and more, 4 to 8 p.m.
Spaghetti dinner The Dresser & St. Croix Falls
Area VFW and Ladies Auxiliary will be having a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.
free Kids Run. Participate as an individual or bring a team. Go to HealthyHeart5K.com for more information and how to register.
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Osceola Wellnes sFair/ Garden Show
Jack’s Back Door Cafe premier Jack’s Back Door Cafe will be performed at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls at part of ArtReach St. Croix’s “The Big Read.” Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
APRIL 18 Traditional accordion Scandinavian and maritan music with Bob Walser will be at the Taylors Falls Community Center at 7 p.m. There is a small fee. FFI: www.thevalleydances.com.
Train and depot spring cleaning Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to give the Osceola Depot and train a spring cleaning. Come as you can during those hours. Participants will receive a coupon for a free train ride.
Spring Day of Renewal The Apple River Conference Women of the ELCA will be having their Spring Day of Renewal at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake. Registration begins at 8:30 and the program follows at 9:00. Registration due by April 11. FFI: (715) 653-4267.
Big Read Discussion The Big Read discussion of Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich will be at 1 p.m. at the Osceola Public Library.
APRIL 20 Christian Women’s Connection The Christian Women’s Connection will meet at Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp at 11:30 a.m. There is a fee. For reservations call Carrie, (651) 257-4741 or Mary, (715) 554-2330.
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The Monarch butterfly will be discussed at a free seminar at the St. Croix River Association office in St. Croix Falls at 10 a.m. Space is limited. Call for reservations, (715) 483-3300 or go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org.
APRIL 28 giveBIG St. Croix Valley For 24 hours you can donate funds to your favorite St. Croix Valley non-profit by logging on to givescv.org.
APRIL 29 Last Wednesday Meal Peace Lutheran Church will serve the Last Wednesday Meal at Osceola United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to enjoy this free meal.
APRIL 30 Blue Ribbon Child Safety Night
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Big Fun playdate
National Poetry Month
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National Poetry Month will be celebrated at the Osceola Public Library at 6 p.m. Selections from a variety of poets will be read. Bring your favorites to share.
• The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. FFI: email scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org. • The Dresser and St. Croix Falls Area VFW and Auxiliary meets every third Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall.
APRIL 25 Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Osceola Medical Center is sponsoring their ninth annual Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk and
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A big fun playdate is planned at the Dresser Community Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Geared towards babies, toddlers and their parents.
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The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Osceola High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).
The Blue Ribbon Safety event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Osceola Middle School. Local community resources will be on hand. OMC will have a car seat safety presentation. Home safety plans, gun safety, social media and drug trends will also be discussed.
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The Wellness Fair and Garden Show will be at the Osceola High School from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The show provides seminars, vendors and information about wellness, nutrition and gardening. Go to OsceolaExpo.com for more information.
Appearing at Amery High School Auditorium Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. $20 tickets in advance from Chet Johnson Drug in downtown Amery or from Community Education. Tickets at the door will be $25. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit “Music On the River.” Hosted by Amery Community Club and Amery Community Education.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY • Preschool storytime at the St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:30 a.m. • The Osceola Chapter of TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weighin, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: (715) 7553123.
THURSDAY • Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center’s Cascade Room. “Baby and Me” classes provide a play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (from birth to 12 months). To register, (715) 6844440. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY • Storytime at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: (715) 294-2310.
SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Osceola United Methodist Church. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. FFI: Kim, (715) 417-0683.
MONDAY • The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. FFI: (715) 483-9202. • Overeaters Anonymous at 6:30 p.m. at Solid Rock Church in New Richmond. FFI: (715) 755-2018. • A storytime designed for ages 1-3 (older children are welcome, too) at the Dresser Village Library, 10:30 a.m. FFI: (715) 7552944. • Divorce Care Support Group meets at Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m. • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY • Seniors on the Go meets from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist Church. Everyone 55+ is welcome.
Maggie is a four year old, medium sized Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a long wavy coat of chestnut and white. She was surrendered to the shelter after being passed from one home to another. While in one of these homes, Maggie had an accident that left her unable to put weight on a hind leg. She was treated with pain pills and rest. Even though Maggie has a cheerful disposition and walks on leash, runs and hops, it was apparent that her injury was still a problem. Whenever possible, she only places the slightest pressure on the injured leg. An X-ray revealed a dislocated hip. If Maggie had been given the appropriate care at the time of the injury, it would have been possible to repair her hip joint. Now, six months later, that is no longer an option. Her surgery has been scheduled for this week. After a two week recovery Maggie will be available for adoption and ready to go home for good this time, pain free. Donations to help pay for her surgery will be gratefully accepted. She is a delightful little dog and deserves every chance we can give her. A litter of six shelter kittens are growing up in a foster home. They will be available for adoption soon. We also have two sets of triplets. If you have ever considered fostering for the shelter, now is the time. Kitten season runs from February to November. Market Place Foods in St. Croix Falls is offering shoppers the opportunity to support Arnell. Shoppers are able to donate by simply adding a Brown Bag of Shelter Wish List items to their shopping carts. The Wish List items are offered by Market Place Foods at wholesale prices, doubling your donation at the checkout stand. This Market Place Community based event is a major fundraiser for the shelter. It provides Arnell with items that keep our shelter clean, the animals fed and spoiled just a little bit. Add a Brown Bag of Shelter Wish List items to your shopping cart and thank the friendly folks at Market Place for us. Lucky Dogs, Lacey, Daisy and Dexter found loving homes last week, as did lucky cats Brando, Rooney and Oliver. We have only a few dogs available for adoption. Sparky is a Beagle Mix and Millie is a seven year old Black Lab mix. Our Adoptable Cat room is full. All cats are spayed or neutered and ready to go home. They are: Tulla, Jonas, Mallory, Charlotte, Marble, Tasha, Brandie and Rosemarie. Thank you to everyone who has supported Arnell. It means everything to be able to help animals in need; it’s why we are here.
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