March

Winter seems to be heading down the home stretch toward spring, although March often brings more than its share of cold and snow. Meteorological predictions aren’t really my strong suit, but I can tell you a few things about the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston Library. At its annual meeting in February, the Aurora Center elected the following officers and directors for the coming year: Abby Pearson, president; Kirby Vossler, vice president; Joann Papke, secretary; Maggie Stewart, treasurer; and directors Kate Moore, Mike Mulry, Karen Norland, and Mike McColl. We look forward to good things to come. Beginning March 4 (or thereabouts) the Sorenson Gallery will feature Pamela Edevold’s “Preserving Local Indigenous Heritage through Regalia.” Edevold photographed, interviewed, and painted local native dancers. Each of the ten acrylic paintings is accompanied by a narrative. The display will be at the gallery through the month of April. At the Fosston Library, March’s book club selection is The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes. Set in France in 1916 and in London in 2006, the dual love story asks the question, “What happened to the girl you left behind?" You have two options – book club meets on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. and also on Tuesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. Check at the library for a copy of the book. Children’s bingo will be Wednesday, March 20, at 12:30. That’s an early out day for school, so the kiddos can get an early start on winning some prizes. For the younger children and their caregivers, preschool storytime is each Monday at 10:30 a.m. See you at the library!

February is here

February is here, and it seems to be coming in like a lamb. Oh, wait, isn’t that how March is supposed to go out? I don’t really know what is in store as far as the weather for the rest of the winter months, but I can tell you about a few things going on at the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston Library. The Aurora Center’s annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. in the Sorenson Gallery with annual reports and election of officers. If you would like to know what goes on behind the scenes, you are welcome to attend. While you are there, take a look at the exhibit of Cindy Kolling’s artwork on display in the gallery. Of course, if you are not interested in coming to the meeting, the gallery is open during regular library hours. The library book club will meet on Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 20, at 2 p.m. This month’s book is The Shadow Box by Luanne Rice. I haven’t read it yet, but I found this description of the book: “a haunting thriller about how far one wife is willing to go to expose the truth—and the lengths someone will go to stop her.” Coffee (or water) and treats will be served. Check with the library to obtain a copy of the book. The Book Blizzard winter reading program continues through the month. Reading four books will give you a chance at a prize. Reading logs are available at the library. Bingo for the kiddos will be on Wednesday, February 21, at 3:30 p.m. Everyone hopes to win a prize. Preschool story time will be Monday, February 26, at 10:30 a.m. This is a great activity for the little ones. The library will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents Day. If you are running out of reading material, remember that e-books are always available for download.