Events

The Hutchinson Area Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. June 12, in the Hutchinson Public Library lower level meeting room, 50 Hassan St. S.E. Anyone interested in birding is invited to attend. For more information, call John at (320) 234-9664, or Rosanne at (320) 587-9659.

Renville County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Renville City Library, 221 N. Main St. Local historian Gary Revier will speak about “Generations of builders — Renville County’s Pioneers.” The public is welcome and lunch will be provided.

An “Eye to Eye” brunch will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Litchfield First Lutheran Church, 703 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield.
Special feature will be “Lasses with Glasses,” by Amy Elfering who works at Litchfield Eye Center.
Special music “Framed in Notes,” will be by Rita Weber of Sioux Falls, S.D. She will also be the special speaker. Weber, a native of Cokato, is a mental health counselor and will speak on her experiences in overcoming the challenges of becoming blind as an adult.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Hutchinson High School class of 1983 will have its 25-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Elks Lodge, 720 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson.
For more information, call Stephanie Esping Johnson at (651) 452-6228, or e-mail her at johnsonesping@comcast.net.

Wrap up Water Carnival weekend with an evening of fun lawn games, root beer floats and the annual display of fireworks over the Crow River, all from the yard and parking lot of Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Road S.W., Hutchinson. The event begins with free root beer floats served at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15. The fireworks are at 10 p.m.

The public is welcome and asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets, bug spray and a yard game.

For more information, call (320) 587-2668.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Minnesota Multi Housing Association is sponsoring a marketing, leasing and drug awareness class for property managers and owners from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, at Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E. The class features many practical leasing skills, tips and techniques, and the Hutchinson Drug Task Force will present information on identifying potential drug problems. For more information, call Lisa Wilt at (985) 548-2205.

The Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the area soon:

• 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at City Hall in Lester Prairie

Healthy individuals who are at least age 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds may be able to donate blood. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, or approximately six times a year. A photo ID is required.
For more information about blood drives in your area, call the Red Cross at (651) 291-4607, (800) GIVE-LIFE, or visit www.yourbloodcenter.org.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will celebrate its 50/100 year anniversary with a family day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Many family-friendly activities are planned including a family fun run, a visit with a bald eagle, live music by Swedish fiddler Ross Sutter, and complimentary cake and ice cream from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission is free. The arboretum is on State Highway 5 in Chanhassen. For more information, call (952) 443-1400, or check its Web site at www.arboretum.umn.edu.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

An outdoor polka service will be at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. Music will be provided by Chuck Thiel.
An ice cream social will follow the service at the Peace Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu features shredded pork and barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, relishes, pie and ice cream. For more information, call the church at (320) 587-3031.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Prayer Connection will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 3 for a friendship Bible coffee. Call Kathryn Froemming at (320) 693-6615 for more information.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Shalom Baptist Church is having an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 6, on the church lawn, 1215 Roberts Road S.W., Hutchinson.

Following the service at 11:30 a.m. is a grill-out picnic. Bring lawn chairs or outdoor blankets for lawn seating, meat to grill and a picnic dish to share. Buns, condiments, beverages and dinnerware will be provided.

For more information, call the church at (320) 587-2668.f

The Sanctuary Animal Refuge and Hospice in Brownton is planning its first benefit dinner and silent auction. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Island View Golf and Country Club in Waconia. Emcee will be Rusty Gatenby from Channel 5 Eyewitness News. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (320) 596-1392, or visit the Web site, www.thesanctuaryforanimals.com.

The Crow River Builders Association meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the Biscay Community Center. The association is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to provide its members with an opportunity to network and to address common issues that affect the building industry. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (320)234-8383 or go to the Web site www.crbahome.com.

The Gopher Campfire Club monthly meeting is Tuesday, July 8, at the clubhouse, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson. There is a meal beginning at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 8 p.m. For more information, call Keith Berwald at (320) 587-8602.

The Hutchinson Area Health Care Breast Cancer Support Group meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Faith Lutheran Church.

The non-denominational, no-cost group is intended to offer support and resources to those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. For questions, call Renee Wetterling at (320) 587-6701.

A support group to help smokers quit smoking will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Road S.W., Hutchinson. The meeting includes a speaker, small group discussion and prayer time. For more information, call Cindy Smith, coordinator, at (320) 234-6265, or e-mail her at cj51 smith@yahoo.com.

McLeod County Republican Full Committee Meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Glencoe Community Room, 719 13th St. E., Glencoe. For more information call Craig Bishop at (320) 587-2340 or Julie ****** at (320) 587-8284.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

The Bear Lake Sunshine Society will meet at noon Wednesday, July 9 at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson for a recital and luncheon.

A business meeting will follow. Members are encouraged to bring a guest.

For more information, call Shirley at (320) 587-2750.

Independent School District 423 Board of Education will conduct a facility workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the District Office Building, 30 Glen St. N.W., Hutchinson. The agenda includes discussion of facility plans.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

Meeker-McLeod-Sibley Community Health Services quarterly Community Health Board meeting is from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at McLeod Solid Waste Management Facility’s large meeting room, 1065 Fifth Ave. S.E., Hutchinson.
The meeting is open to the public.

Hutchinson Area Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Hutchinson Public Library lower level meeting room, 50 Hassan St. S.E. Anyone interested in birding is welcome. For more information, call (320) 234-9664 or(320) 587-9659.

Litchfield Christian Women’s group is sponsoring a “You’ve never seen anything like it” brunch from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at First Lutheran Church, 703 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield.

Special feature is Steve ****** of South Haven who will show how a service dog can be the arms and legs of a man who uses a wheelchair.

Special music is by Shirley Weinzetl of Litchfield.

Special speaker is Janet Gerjets of Brookings, S.D. She will speak on overcoming panic attacks enroute to becoming a confident professional with South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, for $12, you can tour six Carver and Scott county gardens, each with a particular theme: rain and bog gardens, integrated pest management, gardening for wildlife, heirloom gardening and water-wise gardening.

Al-Anon meetings take place at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Alano Club, 1170 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson.

Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and has as its purpose helping families with addictions. Those attending find that what they learn helps in many other aspects of their lives.

For more information, call Carol at (320) 833-5376, or Lynn at (320) 587-7046.