March is Here

March is here –it’s probably still winter, but spring should be on its way. At the Aurora Center for the Arts, there is still time to view the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council traveling exhibit, which will be on display at the Sorenson Gallery through mid-month. The display features work by artists from Ada, Argyle, Badger, Climax, Crookston, Grygla, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Red Lake Falls, and Thief River Falls. There are paintings (acrylic, pastel, and watercolor), a photograph, an ink print, sculptures, a drawing, and a couple of mixed media pieces so there is something for everyone. The gallery is open during library hours. The next artist represented in the gallery will be DeeDee Narum who does incredible mosaic work. She will also be teaching a mosaic suncatcher class on April 9. On Friday, March 20, there will be a sculpture class for students taught by Heidi Danos. There is no school for the kids on that day so this should be a good alternative. There is a cost for this workshop with sign-up available online at auroracenterforthearts.org. Meanwhile, at the Fosston Library, book club will meet on Tuesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Although that is St. Patrick’s Day, the book to be discussed has nothing to do with Ireland. The Song Poet by Kao Kalia Yang is the story of Bee Yang, a Hmong refugee in Minnesota. It should be an interesting read. I haven’t read it yet but am looking forward to it. Of course, there will be refreshments. On Wednesday, March 18, there will be after school bingo for the kids. That’s always a popular activity. While you are waiting for spring to show up, check out a book or two from the library. Remember that if you don’t see what you are looking for on the shelves, you can request most anything you can imagine to be sent from another location. The library also has DVDs and magazines. If you like jigsaw puzzles, there is a puzzle exchange (take one home, bring one to share, or both).