September 2020

September 2020 – it has been a year to remember so far, so who knows what is in store as we move into autumn. I do know, however, that the Fosston Community Library Arts Association has a couple of good things to look forward to. Beginning September 1, the Sorenson Gallery will be reopening. The guest artist for the month is Laura Stewart Schmeling of Bemidji. Originally from New Haven, Indiana, Laura has lived in Bemidji since 2009. She has taught classes in the area as well as exhibiting her works in group and solo art shows. Her most recent endeavors include works painted on homemade paper derived from natural materials, including banana, pumpkin, pineapple, and asparagus pulp, which sounds interesting to say the least. You are welcome to enjoy the gallery during regular library hours. Please comply with the posted safety guidelines. On Friday, Sept. 18, the FLCAA will sponsor an outdoor concert by singer/songwriter Michael Rendahl, a Fosston native now living in Bemidji. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the East Polk County Heritage Center grounds in Fosston. There will be limited seating available with spaces for chairs marked. Bring lawn chairs or blankets – family members can be seated together. There may be a food truck set up prior to the concert so watch for more information on that. There is a charge for this concert, and tickets must be purchased ahead of time. They are available at Nord’s Pharmacy and Gift or online at www.fclaa.org. September usually brings the start of music lessons at the art center, and that will again be happening on somewhat of a limited basis. Jeff Menton will again be available to teach violin, viola, cello, mandolin, upright bass, and guitar. If you are interested, give him a call at 218-255-0087. There will be no piano lessons during September. I am still undecided as to what I should do, but may start lessons in October. Molly Peltier will be having a baby quite soon but indicated to me she might be ready to do some piano lessons in November, so watch for more information. At the library, the summer reading program is over, and the prizes have been awarded. Also, eight Monarch butterflies have hatched and been released. Now every time I see a Monarch, I wonder if it might have come from the library. Just a reminder – the library will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday.