It's May

It’s May and once again at the Aurora Center for the Arts, that means music, as my piano students and Jeff Menten’s string and guitar students have a recital coming up on Sunday May 10, at 3 p.m. However, there is a change of venue this year. Because the Aurora Center theater is currently without seats as it awaits repairs to the leaky roof, the recital will be held at Kingo Lutheran Church. The program is free and open to the public and will be followed by light refreshments. There are some exciting events scheduled for the summer. “The Sound of Music” will be presented June 24-28 by youth seventh through twelfth graders. Tryouts were scheduled for Monday, May 4. The younger students (3rd-6th graders) will have their turn July 30-August 1, with “Olympus (the Greek Rock Musical). Tryouts will be held on May 17 at 2:00 p.m. Also coming up are summer art classes for K-6th graders to be held in June and a kids’ drama camp for ages 7-14 to be held August 17-21. Meanwhile, at the Fosston Library, there will be a special program on Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. Minnesota author and historian Steve Hoffbeck will talk about Colonel William Colvill, a Civil War hero from Red Wing. Hoffbeck’s book, “Colvill Smiled,” brings the legendary deeds of the First Minnesota Regiment to life. This program is funded by the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund so there is no cost to attend. Library Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. This month’s book is “The Lost Story” by Meg Shaffer. Described as “a fairy tale for grownups,” the book features best friends Jeremy and Rafe and their time in a magical realm. Contact the library for a copy of the book. For the younger set, bingo for the kids is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, after school. “Reading Is Timeless,” the 2026 summer reading program, is scheduled to begin June 1. Kids can stop by the library to pick up a reading log and view some of the great prizes on display. Watch for information about programs on the schedule as well. One more thing: the library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.