Upcoming events, notices

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 16:33

Upcoming events, notices

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Nominations sought for Grand Marshall

The New Richland Farm and City Days Parade Committee is seeking nominations for the 2012 Farm and City Days Parade Grand Marshall. We are again asking for the input of members of the community to help honor an individual or a couple that plays an active role in our community and has helped to make our community great. If you feel you know someone that is truly deserving of this honor, we ask that you send a letter of nomination highlighting the reasons this person(s) should be considered. Letters should be sent to: NR Farm and City Days, P.O. Box 262, New Richland, MN 56072.

Ellendale Community Cookout set for Friday

The annual Ellendale Lions Club’s Community Cookout is set for Friday, June 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ellendale Community Building. The menu includes sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, bars, juice and coffee. Cost is free-will donation with all proceeds going to community service projects.

NRHEG Family Swim Night set for June 29

NRHEG PTO Family Swim Night at the Waseca Water Park is set for June 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to all families who have children attending NRHEG schools. =This includes pre-school age children. Concessions will be open for purchases. Check the Web site www.wasecawaterpark.com for any updates or cancellations due to inclement weather.

Bloodmobile to be in Waldorf June 27

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at United Methodist Church in Waldorf Wednesday, June 27 from 1-7 p.m.

NRAFS announces summer hours

Summer hours for the New Richland Area Food Shelf will be the second and fourth Tuesday of June, July and August.

The hours are 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. If you can't make it during the hours, please call 463-3421 or 465-3635 for an appointment.

Farm and City Days committee to meet Wednesdays

The New Richland Farm and City Days committee will meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at The Willows. Meetings will be held weekly until the annual Farm and City Days event, this year set for July 6-8.

Facebook page set up for community group

People showed up, hot dogs were served and ideas were thrown out during a meeting at New Richland’s City Park to discuss the revival of the commercial club or the formation of a community club on Wednesday, May 9.

A Facebook page has been set up, called “New Richland Community Group.” The Web address is www.facebook.com/groups/378450678857549. Interested parties are invited to join in sharing ideas to improve the community.

Fun run/walk set for July 7

The NRHEG cross country team will be sponsoring its annual Farm and City Days Panther Fun Run/Walk this year on Saturday, July 7 in New Richland. Runners can choose to run a two-mile or 5K course.

Check-in begins at 7 a.m. in the city park and the race starts at 8 a.m. rain or shine.

The pre-registration deadline is May 31. Entry fee is $15 which includes a t-shirt. Late registration, or day of entry: $20 and t-shirts will require picking up later. No refunds. Entry forms are available at Wagner Foods, NR Drug, Gambles and the Star Eagle office.

Make checks payable to Mike Weber and mail to: Panther Fun Run c/o Mike Weber NRHEG, 306 Ash Ave S., New Richland MN 56072.

The proceeds will go to the NRHEG Panther cross country team.

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