What will November bring besides less daylight, colder temperatures and the opportunity to eat too much turkey and pumpkin pie as a way of showing our gratitude for our many blessings?
This year, November brings the Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts, the fund-raiser for the Fosston Community Library Arts Association.
The date is Sunday, November 27, at 2 p.m., an earlier time than in past years. Lynda Lohmeier will again be the auctioneer, and the Fosston GFWC Athenian Club will be providing the refreshments. For more information, or if you‘d like to help out in some way, contact Jerry Slough (435-6551) or Kim Wilson (435-6753).
There’s a new display in the Sorenson Gallery featuring wildlife photography by Dean Vikan. A native of Fosston, Vikan returned to his home town after a career in the air force and lives near Sand Hill Lake south of town. He became interested in digital photography when editor and publisher of the Thirteen Towns. Most of his wildlife photos were taken near his home. There are pictures of deer, bear, fox, otters and a number of different varieties of birds.
The sound lab is up and running. If you are interested in learning how recording technology works, or if you’d like to record something yourself, contact Eric Olson at 218-694-2687 or soundlabfosston@gmail.com. Remember, you don’t have to be musical to do recordings. How about making a recording telling your grandchildren some family stories? That might make a perfect Christmas gift.
The Books and Bonbons book club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. November’s book is The Thirteenth Tale, which is definitely a booklover’s book, set in book stores and libraries, a story about secrets, ghosts, books and family. I loved it!
Writers’ group will not meet in November because of Thanksgiving, but will instead meet on Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in writing is welcome. Even if you don’t yet have anything to share, come and check it out.
The latest report on the used book sale was that at least $700 had been raised for library programming. The final figure should be higher than that, as the sale still has a couple of days left to run as I am writing.
Remember that the library will be closed on Friday, Nov., 11, in observance of Veterans Day, as well as on Thanksgiving Day on November 24.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October at the Arts Center
The trees are sporting their autumn colors, and there’s a nip in air in the morning. October is here, with lots of exciting opportunities at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.
Trio Dolce will be performing a concert at the arts center on Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. The group is composed of three young women who attend Concordia College in Moorhead, Ellen Raaen on flute, Zhou Long on cello and Alice Chang on the piano. Watch for more information about this special event.
October is the month for the big used book sale at the library. Books, magazines, video tapes, DVDs, and CD s are all available. Nothing costs more than a dollar. Come and check it out.
To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Eric Bergeson will make an appearance at every LARL library some time during the month. He is scheduled to be at the Fosston Library on Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. If you’ve heard Bergeson speak, I know you’ll want to attend; if you haven’t, I can assure you that he’s one of the most entertaining speakers around.
There’s big news in the LARL digital library department as its collection is now compatible with the Amazon Kindle. Visit http://digital.larl.org to download e-books to your Kindle or other type of e-reader.
The Books and Bonbons book club had an enjoyable meeting in September and we actually ate bonbons. The book for October is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Set in Paris in 1942, the book tells the story of ten-year-old Sarah, who with her family is arrested and taken from her home. Before she goes however, she locks her little brother in a cupboard, thinking she will be back in a few hours. The book club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
October 16-22 is Teen Read Week with an emphasis on graphic novels. (“Graphic novels” are books using a comic-book format. I thought perhaps I should clarify that.) There will be a special presentation on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a movie double-feature beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The movies to be shown will be adapted from books. Call the library for titles.
Writers’ group will meet Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a published author to attend.
Also on Thursday, Oct. 27, Robin Shimpa of McIntosh will return to help those interesting in researching their family tree. The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Other October events:
Family Fun on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 - BINGO
Oct. 12 - Legos
Oct. 20 - Make and take crafts
Go Hounds Game Night - Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30
Polk Co. Traveling Coffee Shop - Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Trio Dolce will be performing a concert at the arts center on Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. The group is composed of three young women who attend Concordia College in Moorhead, Ellen Raaen on flute, Zhou Long on cello and Alice Chang on the piano. Watch for more information about this special event.
October is the month for the big used book sale at the library. Books, magazines, video tapes, DVDs, and CD s are all available. Nothing costs more than a dollar. Come and check it out.
To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Eric Bergeson will make an appearance at every LARL library some time during the month. He is scheduled to be at the Fosston Library on Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. If you’ve heard Bergeson speak, I know you’ll want to attend; if you haven’t, I can assure you that he’s one of the most entertaining speakers around.
There’s big news in the LARL digital library department as its collection is now compatible with the Amazon Kindle. Visit http://digital.larl.org to download e-books to your Kindle or other type of e-reader.
The Books and Bonbons book club had an enjoyable meeting in September and we actually ate bonbons. The book for October is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Set in Paris in 1942, the book tells the story of ten-year-old Sarah, who with her family is arrested and taken from her home. Before she goes however, she locks her little brother in a cupboard, thinking she will be back in a few hours. The book club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
October 16-22 is Teen Read Week with an emphasis on graphic novels. (“Graphic novels” are books using a comic-book format. I thought perhaps I should clarify that.) There will be a special presentation on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a movie double-feature beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The movies to be shown will be adapted from books. Call the library for titles.
Writers’ group will meet Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a published author to attend.
Also on Thursday, Oct. 27, Robin Shimpa of McIntosh will return to help those interesting in researching their family tree. The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Other October events:
Family Fun on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 - BINGO
Oct. 12 - Legos
Oct. 20 - Make and take crafts
Go Hounds Game Night - Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30
Polk Co. Traveling Coffee Shop - Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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