Paradise Center for the Arts - ComedySportz
Get ready to laugh out loud as ComedySportz comes to Paradise Center for the Arts in downtown Faribault, July 30th at 7:30 pm. sponsored by the Caves of Faribault. If you like the TV show Who's Line is it Anyway you will love this fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family, ComedySportz has been bringing the funny all over the United States and even in the UK since 1984. ComedySportz is improv comedy played as a sport, not comedy about sports. It's funny enough for bachelor parties yet clean enough for your grandma. Watch as teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot. The audience chooses the winner and everyone goes home laughing. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids under 14. Don't miss the hilarity! Call 507.332.7372 today or log onto www.paradisecenterforthearts.org for more information.
Owatonna Community Food Distribution
Owatonna Community Food Distribution 10am-until food is gone. $25/cart. T first come, First come, first serve. Located at: Christian Family Church & World Outreach Center, located at 2300 Heritage Place North. Food is distributed on the first Saturday of each month. Please use the parking lot and entrance on the north side of the church. For more information contact Anissa Disher @ 507-213-4905
Using Natural Dyes at River Bend Nature Center
Have you ever wondered how you can dye fabric with natural dyes? On Thursday, August 5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. come to River Bend Nature Center to learn how to use natural dyes. Adults, families, and children 15 & up are welcome to attend.
Participants will be able to dye their own 100% cotton fabric using natural materials. Pre-registration is required so we can plan for supplies. Cost is $10 per person.
River Bend Nature Center is located on the east side of Faribault just off Hwy. 60 – follow the Nature Center signs. Participants need to bring what they want to dye and it should be 100% cotton. For more information, please visit www.rbnc.org, call 507-332-7151, or look on Facebook.
Faribault Class of 1990 Reunion
Faribault High School Class of 1990 will be holding their reunion during the weekend of August 13-15. Many activities are planned throughout the weekend with the main event to be held on Saturday August 14th at the Vintage Ballroom in Faribault at 6 pm. The planners ARE NOT doing a mailing but are collecting as many e-mail addresses as possible and are encouraging all former classmates to join their reunion page on Facebook or by going to the alumni page under the community tab on the Faribault Public Schools website. All the info is there! You may also contact Daryl Bauer @ 952-758-6783.
Paradise Center for the Arts presents the Second Annul Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Fest
It's time to get grilling as the Paradise Center for the Arts presents the Second Annul Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Fest, Aug 21st from 10am - 11pm. All BBQ enthusiasts are called to sign up for the ServiceMaster by Ayotte BBQ Contest. Contestants may compete in three categories, Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Desert. Cash Prizes, Trophies and a New Grill will be award to top finishers. Entry forms are available at Paradise Center for the Arts located at 321 Central Ave N. downtown Faribault. Entry fees are just $15 per category. For rules and regulations and more information call the Paradise at 507.332.7372
Prairie Prowl at River Bend Nature Center
The prairie is in its full glory in August. On Saturday, August 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. join naturalist Elaine Loranz to prowl through the prairie and discover the amazing array of prairie plants and grasses. Participants will pause midway in this hike and enjoy a spot of bergamot iced tea and share some prairie words of wisdom. As the walk continues the folklore and old-time uses of prairie plants will be shared. All ages welcome. Remember to wear sunscreen.
The hike will be along grassy trails and will include some gentle hills and some stairs. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and have insect repellent. If it is raining the program will be cancelled. The program is free for members and $3 for nonmembers.
For more information call River Bend Nature Center at 507-332-7151, visit the website at www.rbnc.org, or look on Facebook.
Paradise Center for the Arts
A series of Four clay classes are being offered for both children and adult learners at Paradise Center for the Arts, August 9th - 12th. Classes are designed for all skill levels from beginners to the experienced . Registrations are underway and you can sign up by calling 507.332.7372 or stopping in at Paradise Center at 321 Central Ave N. downtown Faribault. All classes will be taught by instructor Diane Lockerby. The following classes will be offered:
Kids Hand Building: ages 4-7 from 10:15-11:15 - learn basic slab hand building skills and assembly and take home a plate, bowl, cup or small creature.
Beginning Hand Building ages 8+ from 11:30-12:45pm. Create a project of your choice whether whimsical or functional. Clay and firing included in fees. If you want your piece glazed, you must also attend Aug. 19th.
Beginning Throwing: ages 10+ from 1-2:30pm. Take a thrill ride and create during your first experience at the wheel. Clay and firing included in fees. If you want your piece glazed, you must also attend
Aug.19th.
Throwing for previous FAC/PCA Experience: Ages 10+ from 2:45-4:15pm. This class is designed for those learners that have previous experience on the wheel and will allow you to hone in on those skills you have not used in a while. All pieces will be under glazed or glazed. Clay and firing included in fees.
Out on the Prairie at River Bend Nature Center
On Sunday, August 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., River Bend Nature Center naturalist Barbara Hurley will lead an outside exploration to investigate the diversity found in the tall grass prairie. Everyone fascinated by prairie plants and animals is invited to join her outside the Interpretive Center. Search for and learn about many of the different wild flowers, grasses, and animals that make their home in the tall grass prairie. Participants will also learn to use various identification guides and insect nets to collect and observe a wide variety of creeping, crawling, and flying creatures. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through tall grass. Pants and closed toed shoes suggested.
This program is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 507-332-7151 or visit the website at www.rbnc.org. River Bend Nature Center is located on the east side of Faribault off Highway 60, follow the brown nature center signs.
Bike for Kids’ Sake
Come enjoy a scenic ride through Southeastern MN with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota’s “Bike for Kids’ Sake” on Saturday August 28th. Registration starts at 10AM at the United Methodist Church in Kasson and the ride gets underway at 11AM. $25/Drivers & $15/Riders. For more info call 1-866-459-5922 or print off a registration form at BBBSofSouthernMN.org
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes helps moms have healthy babies…but they’re also there for dads. As a father, you are the most important man in your baby’s life. The March of Dimes is there to remind you that being a dad begins before your baby is born. Dads can do all kinds of things, like go to prenatal doctor visits, learn the signs of preterm labor, & remind pregnant moms to stay away from cigarettes and alcohol. Becoming a dad takes time. It starts when your baby is conceived & lasts a lifetime. Learn more at marchofdimes-dot-com
"You just can't imagine this until you go through it," said Tina Schluttner, whose home was destroyed during the storm. When the sirens went off, she ran to her basement before the tornado hit.
"But we're all in this together. This is an incredible neighborhood."
Among the volunteers on hand was Dick Pike, a Red Cross disaster responder with the Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross, based in St. Cloud.
He returned to a neighborhood in Wadena, MN, that he'd previously visited to assess damage to residences. This time, he was there to make personal contact with families. Pike checked in with Tina Schluttner.
"We have a team of nurses and mental health professionals walking the neighborhoods," said Pike. "People can let them know what they need.
We're here to help."
Priorities were providing emotional support for the survivors and others assisting them, food and water for clean-up crews, and shelter for those with no place to live.
Also active were several Red Cross emergency response vehicles and volunteer teams providing water and snacks for those doing exhausting clean up work.
"They've been here a lot," said Tina "Everyone has been really great."
Current Red Cross figures show that 842 homes were damaged because of this disaster. Of those, 113 were destroyed, rendering them permanently inhabitable, and 170 will need extensive repair before people can live in them again.
The Red Cross will continue to provide services, including financial assistance for those who were left most vulnerable following the tornadoes. To date, more than 60 Red Cross volunteers have responded to this disaster, serving more than 7500 meals and snacks, and distributing over 70 clean-up kits. Our client casework volunteers are meeting with families to help determine their needs and how we can help.
This is an evolving disaster and while our relief operations are ongoing, it's not easy to nail down the exact cost of our services.
Our current best estimate for this disaster is between $259,000 - $406,000.
Help people affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters.
Your support is needed....please make a donation today.
Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional
-support and other assistance to victims of all disasters. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org
Ruth's House
Ruth’s House in Faribault could use your help. They are in need of the following items: children’s pain/fever medications, anti-perspirant, 9V & AA batteries, gloves, mittens & hats, antibacterial spray & wipes, hand santizer, copy paper, dish & laundry detergent, paper towels, new mops, brooms & large door mirrors. Volunteers are also needed for occasional childcare & transportation. Call 332-2236 for more info & before bringing donations.
