July at the Art Center

July brings Independence Day, Fosston’s all-school reunion, and then, maybe, after all the hoopla, those lazy, hazy days of summer. At the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, the fun continues with the ongoing summer reading program, “Dig into Reading” and special programs every Wednesday .

On July 10, a naturalist from Itasca State Park will present the “Hole” Truth. Kids are invited to learn about animals that spend at least part of their lives underground - bears, badgers, woodchucks, and who knows what else. On July 17, the children can “Dig into Fossils,” watching a Bill Nye, the Science Guy, video and then making a fossil craft to take home. On July 24, Cheryl Winkelmann will be there for “Dig into Crafts” with a construction-themed craft project. On July 31, it’s another Science Guy video, this one on archeology, for “Dig into the Past,” followed by a chance for the kids to do some digging of their own. I wonder what they’ll find? All these programs are at 2 p.m.

Rehearsals for Fiddler on the Roof will be getting underway this month. One more cast member is needed - male, older teen or adult. This is a speaking part but there aren’t too many lines to learn. Also a number of props are needed - sewing machine (early 1900s), old metal buckets, Jewish menorah, old wooden cart/ wooden wheels, fiddle without strings, old suitcases & trunks. Contact Michelle Marx at pianogirlmarx@gmail.com or 435-1014 if you can help out with this.

The Fosston 4-H has completed the new landscaping around the library and it looks great. Pay special attention when you’re in the vicinity and if you know any of the 4-H members, thank them.

Thinking ahead - this is the year for the Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts. Sandy Johnson and Sarah Steinbrenner will be in charge this year. It’s not too early to start planning what you might want to donate or what you can do to help. Lynda Lohmeier will again be the auctioneer.