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FEBRUARY 5, 2020 THE SUN 3 www.osceolasun.com

MEETINGS THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY • Osceola TOPS meets at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-in, 7-8:20 a.m., meeting, 8:30-9:30. FFI: 715-755-3123. • Lego Lab, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dresser Library.

• Non-denominational men’s prayer breakfast, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Osceola Community Church, 651-329-9535.

• Tai Chi, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

• St. Croix Falls Rotary Club meets in the French Room at the Dalles House Restaurant, noon. Lunch, business meeting and speaker. Warren White, 715- 483-3010 or website at http:// scfrotary.org/

• Adult basic education classes at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Call 800-243-9482 ext. 4257 or visit witc.edu/ adult/basicedprogram.htm. THURSDAY • GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. Free. Meets weekly through April. FFI: (715) 557-1431.

• Free Baby & Me classes from 5 to 6 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center. To register, 715-684-4440.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 7:15 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Alano. 715-755- 3639.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser. • Family Game Night at Dresser Library, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Osceola Seniors 500 card group, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

• Adult GriefShare, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. New group. FFI: (715) 557-1431. Youth Grief Share: 715-566-1945.

FRIDAY • AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola at 7 p.m. Topic meeting.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. SATURDAY • Weight Watchers meets at Hope E. Free Church, Osceola. Weigh-in, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, 8:15 a.m. Kim, 715- 417-0683.

• Osceola Running Club meets at Mill Pond Park in Osceola at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Go to www.runosceola.org, Paul Smith at 715-410-6047. SUNDAY • Pleasant Lake 4-H Club meets the fi rst Sunday of each month at 4 pm at the Dresser Community Hall. Teri Wallis at 715-566-0802.

MONDAY GriefShare, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the New Life Christian Community, Dresser. Free. Meets weekly through April. FFI: (715) 557-1431.

• The Voices of the Valley meets at 6:30 p.m. at the ArtBarn in Osceola. This group is for adults with special needs who enjoy singing. 715-494-0385.

• The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m. in the government building in Balsam Lake. 715- 483-9202.

• Divorce Care Support Group, Grace Church of Osceola, 6:30 p.m.

• AA meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola at 7 p.m. and Osceola United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

• Music and Movement storytime, St. Croix Falls Public Library, 10:15 a.m.

• Little’s Storytime at Dresser Library, 10:30 a.m.

• Qigong, 9 a.m. at the Osceola Senior Center.

TUESDAY • Storytime every Tuesday at Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• AA for women at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, 7 p.m.

• Seniors on the Go card group, 12:30-4 p.m an the Osceola Senior Center.

• Storytime, Osceola Public Library, 10:30 a.m. 715-294- 2310.

• Osceola Seniors Duplicate Bridge, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. Jeff, 715-781- 6080. FEBRUARY 5 Osceola Senior Citizens Club The Osceola Senior Citizens Club will meet at noon in the Senior Center at the Osceola Discovery Center. Presentation by Osceola Police Dept. on scams and identity theft. For more information or a ride call 715-294-4566.

FEBRUARY 6 Red Cross Bloodmobile The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church in rural Dresser from noon to 6 p.m. Donors of all blood types – especially types O positive and O negative – are urged to make an appointment to give blood now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- 2767).

FEBRUARY 9 Appreciation Dinner Polk County Sportsmen will be having a community appreciation dinner at the American Legion Post #278 in Balsam Lake. All are welcome, no charge. Serving 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY 15 Community Coff ee The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police offi cers. Candlelight Night in the park Candlelight Night at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop in at the ice Age Visitor Center to fi nd out which trails are illuminated. Snowshoes will be available for use. Wisconsin State Park sticker needed for entry.

FEBRUARY 17 Christian Women’s Connection The Christian Women’s Connection will meet at Alliance Church of the Valley, St. Croix Falls, at 11:30 a.m. To register call 715-483-1216.

FEBRUARY 18 Rise N’Shine education series Upgrade your skills running a successful business, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Osceola Discovery Center. To register: https://www. myosceolachamber.org.

FEBRUARY 22 Community Coff ee The Osceola Police Department will be having Community Coffee at Caribou Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop in and talk with local police offi cers. Spaghett dinner/silent auction A spgahetti dinner and silent auction is planned at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center. All proceeds support HOPE Foundation and the Polk County Foster Care Closet. 715-483-2601.

Community Sewing Day Peace Lutheran Church will be hosting a Community Sewing Day where everyone teams up to cut, iron and sew little dresses to be sent to needy girls in Africa. It will be from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. No experience necessary. Come help for a little while, or as long as you can. A light lunch will be served. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

FEBRUARY 25 Rise N’Shine education series Upgrade your skills running a successful business, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Osceola Discovery Center. To register: https://www. myosceolachamber.org. FEBRUARY 29 Cocoa Crawl Cocoa Crawl in Osceola, 1 to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will be providing beverages and treats along with specials and drawings.

ONGOING Monday • Adult crafting on the fi rst Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola. Registration is required.

• The Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 meets the third Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at the Dresser VFW Hall. • The Valley Chess Masters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Croix Falls Public Library. scfl ibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org. • Read & Review Book Group meets the last Monday at Dresser Library, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. All abilities are welcome.

• The American Legion Post 221 meets the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Osceola Senior Center. 715-294-3822.

• KC Robert F. Kennedy Council 6567 meets the third Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Osceola, 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• St. Croix Valley MOPS - Moms group meets the fi rst and third Tuesday at New Life Christian Community in Dresser. FFI: stcroixvalleymops@ gmail.com .

Wednesday • Book club for adults at Osceola Public Library the fourth Wednesday. Books available at the library. FFI: Anne Miller, 715-294-2310.

• Get Lit Book Club, second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at PY’s in Osceola. Stop at the Osceola Public Library for a copy of each month’s book.

• Open Mic Night at PY’s Bar & Grill in Osceola, every third Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and participate in an open jam or feature your own music. Call 715-294-3314 for more details.

• Osceola Senior Citizens Club meets the fi rst Wednesday of every month at noon in the Senior Center at the Osceola Discovery Center.

Thursday • Tech help is available at the Wilberg Memorial Public Library in Osceola from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Polk County Democrats meet the second Thursday at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday • Friends of the Osceola Library meets the fourth Saturday at the library at 10:30 a.m. 715- 294-2657.

• Friends of the Osceola Library Book Sale, fi rst Saturday, at the Discovery Center in Osceola, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• River Valley Stitchers, second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center, in the Discovery Center.

Sunday • Times in Which We Live meets the fi rst and third Sunday at the St. Croix Falls Library at 6:30 p.m. DVDs are shown about current events. 715-755-3473. or email Steve at thekinzers@ me.com.

• An open song circle meets at the St. Croix Falls Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the second Sunday. 715-501-4487.

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Holly is a fi ve month old Maremma Sheepdog-German Shepherd mix. She and her brothers, Castiel and Dean, wear cream yellow coats with black masks. They are large puppies and will undoubtedly by very large adult dogs. They are handsome pups, fearful sweet, cautious of new things and people.

These beautiful pups were raised in a barn, literally. Their lack of interaction with outside world during the fi rst few months of life resulted in their timid natures. Holly, Dean and Castiel have been at the shelter for fi ve weeks. During that time, they have learned to accept human interaction and look forward to walks with those who handle them on a regular basis. They are hesitant to engage with new people and situations, but walk well on leash and eagerly work for treats. They absolutely love to play with other dogs and would greatly benefi t from another dog to bolster their confi dence.

The Maremma Three show the natural sheep guarding talents of their breeding. They would be at home on a sheep farm, working alongside another herd guarding dog or as a country dog with a quiet lifestyle. With extra reassurance and lots of praise, these Shepherd Mix pups will blossom to become loving companions. They are ready to meet potential adopters and fi nd their place in the world. As we see in the behaviors of our Maremma pups, early socialization is so important to a young puppy. During the fi rst four months of life, a puppy who has positive experiences with many new people, animals, and environments has the best chance at growing up to be a happy, confi dent dog. If you are the owner of a new puppy, your new companion of 12+ years, would greatly benefi t from Puppy nd people

Kindergarten. Beginning February 25, Puppy Socialization Kindergarten classes are available at Arnell Humane Society.

Puppy Kindergarten introduces your puppy to basic manners and gives him the self-confi dence and social skills he needs to last a lifetime. In class, you will begin work on basic behaviors like sit, leave it and come, but also take plenty of play breaks to keep it fun and problem-solve your priority issues: chewing, biting, jumping up and house training.

Casey McGee of Upward Hound Dog Training will be off ering Puppy Kindergarten at Arnell on Tuesdays at 7 pm. There are 6 – one hour sessions with an optional (but highly encouraged) half-hour off - leash play time immediately before each session. Class fee is $150. Enrolled puppies should be under 18 weeks of age on the fi rst day of class. All sizes, all breeds, all temperaments welcome! Registration is online at: www.upwardhound.com

Also off ered at the Arnell shelter are Small Dog Socials with Casey McGee. Bring your under-20 pound small dog, all ages, to let your pint-sized pup express his gregarious side in a safe setting among compatible playmates. It’s a great winter, indoor play date for you and your pup. Registration for this class can also be found at: www. upwardhound.com.

February is the quietest month of the year at Arnell Humane Society. Fewer animals are being born or getting lost. We take the time this aff ords us to concentrate on the animals we do have in our care and undertake a few maintenance projects. Please visit our available animals online at our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG There are outstanding pets waiting to meet you: kittens, adult feline lap warmers, one small dog and three medium/large dogs.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society 715 268-7387: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook