July Happenings

It’s July, a great month, except for the fact that once the Fourth is over, it seems as if school will be starting within the next week or so. While summer is still here, enjoy it by taking advantage of the events going on at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.

First, there is a unique display in the Sorenson Gallery. Julie Johnson, sister-in-law to FCLAA board member Barb Johnson, is co-founder of a nonprofit that sells products made by women from around the world who are trying to support their families. They make a variety of fashion accessories – jewelry, bags, etc., and some of these will be on display at during the month. Items will be available for purchase. It’s a great cause so be sure to stop by and take a look. The company is called Elevat (with a long a). You can check out their Web site at www.elevatingtheglobe.com/

The summer reading program, “Build a Better World,”  continues through the month of August so if your child hasn’t yet signed up there is still time. Everyone who completes a reading log will receive a prize and be eligible for the prize drawing at the end of the summer. Remember that there is a summer reading program for adults too – through the end of July. Read four books and you may win a prize too.

Special programs continue  on Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. These programs are free and open to everyone and include a door prize drawing for a DQ Treat compliments of the Fosston Dairy Queen.

 On July 12, staff from the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center, which is located in the Sand Hills near Fertile, will do a presentation entitled “Save Our Species”, telling about endangered species in Minnesota and elsewhere. Learn what would happen if they no longer existed and what you can do to help. On July 19, there will be a special visit from a Minnesota State Trooper, who will talk about being safe on the road and in our community. On July 26, a beekeeper will share what he does throughout the year, as well as what the bees do. On August 2, everyone will be given a box of recyclable materials and invited to create their own robot. The robots will be displayed in the library for everyone to admire.

One bit of bad news – the teen talent show, which I announced in last month’s column, has been cancelled.