Does April mean it is spring?

Does April that mean spring is here? The robins are back, and most of the snow is gon,e so if there aren’t any April Fool jokes from Mother Nature perhaps it is. At any rate, there are plenty of good things happening at the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston Library to distract you from any worries about the weather. Paintings by Bagley artist Rick Paulin are currently on display at the Sorenson Gallery. These beautiful Minnesota landscapes make use of light and shadow to really come to life. There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, April 10, from 5:00-6:30. On Sunday, April 13, the high school speech students will be hosting a speech soiree from 1-4 p.m. The public is invited and there will be refreshments. Stephanie Anderson will be teaching an embroidery class on Tuesday, April 22. Not sure about the time on this. Watch for more details. The East Polk Family Resource Center has its grand opening on Wednesday, April 16. They will be using the basement space on Wednesdays from noon to six to connect with local families. Looking ahead to summe,r there will be several children’s theater opportunities coming up – “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” in June for high school students, “Space Pirates” in July/August for elementary school students, and a Shakespeare drama camp August 18-22 for young people ages seven through 14. Tryouts for “Alice in Wonderland” will be held Thursday, May 8, at 3:30. For more information email hello@auroracenterforthearts.org Meanwhile, at the Fosston Library, book club meets Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. This month’s book is Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. It tells the story of Walter McMillian, sentenced to die for a murder he didn’t commit. If you need a copy of the book, contact the library. Also on April 15, at 6 p.m., there will be a performance of Imagination Theater, a family-friendly show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation. Appropriate for all ages, the presentation is especially geared for children ages 3-10. On Friday, April 25, at 1 p.m. Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota will present information about advanced directives for both healthcare and property, as well as powers of attorney.