July at the Art center

It’s July, and there is good news and bad news at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center. First the bad news:

There will be no theater production this summer, which is a disappointment to all of us who have enjoyed the plays and musicals presented almost every year since the FLCAA was founded. However, the good news is there will be extensive renovations to the theater area, with most of the work scheduled to be done this month. Volunteer help may still be needed; if you are interested, contact one of the theater committee members: Wonell Miller (435-2845), JoAnn Papke (218-694-2448), Scott Wilson (435-6753) or Michelle Marx (435-1014).

More good news includes the art works currently on display in the upper gallery, where you may see pastel still-life pictures of fruit by artist Jessica Pribula.
And, there is still more good news: The summer reading program, "Dreamin’ Big, READ!" continues. It’s not too late for your child to sign up. Every child who reads for 15 hours or completes 15 books and submits a completed reading log will receive a prize and be eligible for weekly prize drawings, as well as the grand prize drawing to be held in August.

Also, the Wednesday afternoon programs continue, with dreamy desserts with Cheryl Winkelmann on July 25. The program is at 2 p.m.

The last bit of good news is this: It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy, and if the fish aren’t jumping, it might be the perfect time to check out a good book or two from the library, sit out on your porch and read while sipping a glass of iced tea. There are plenty of books available at the library, but you’ll need to provide your own beverage.