Activities

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson
Every summer parents try to put a little structure to their children’s schedules by challenging them to set some goals for themselves. The idea is to practice simplistic goal setting with enjoyable plans in mind.

Two summer camping opportunities in Minnesota will be available through Operation Military Kids (OMK).

Kråkeelva Lodge 1-676 will have it's next meeting Saturday, June 20, at the home of Beverly and Orville Moe, 18013 Common Street, Hutchinson.

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson

“The check is in the envelope. Do I disregard everything I know about this child, seal it, stamp it and send it out? Or should I hold it another day and have just one more talk about what a nonrefundable deposit means? A week of summer camp is a very big commitment for a child who doesn’t favor spending nights in a strange bed.”

There were a lot of happy youngsters in Hutchinson on Saturday following the Hutchinson Jaycees sandbox fill. The civic group had given sand to 20 families by 9 a.m.

The Monticello Workforce Center and partners will conduct the fifth annual Central Minnesota Area Job Fair from 1 to 6 p.m.

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Office, Hutchinson

The Pink Hatters will host a holiday meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, in the banquet room at Biscay Liquor. Anyone alone or unable to afford a holiday meal is welcome. The menu features turkey, corn, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, desserts, coffee, milk and water. No alcoholic beverages will be served. Reservations are suggested, but not required. To reserve your place, call Charlotte at (320) 864-8001.

(Kay Johnson is a staff writer at the Hutchinson Leader. She can be reached at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com).