July - It must be summertime

July – it might be summertime when the living is easy, but there is plenty of activity at the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston Library. Music on the Porch, sponsored by the Aurora Center and held outdoors at the East Polk Heritage Center, is back, with five concerts during the month of July. These free performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The lineup includes Annie Humphrey on July 2, the Scott Jasmin Band on July 9, Jordan Messerole on July 16, Aurora Musical Showcase on July 23, and AcoustoFiddle on July 30. Back at the Aurora Center theater, 24 talented young performers in grades three-six will be rehearsing throughout the month for “Olympus; the Greek Rock Musical,” which will be performed July 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. and August 1 at 3 p.m. The story follows a group of Greek gods who interact with a group of mortals out on a hike. There are catchy songs and plenty of humor. It should be great fun. Director is Kirby Vossler. Kirby also taught some summer art classes at the center. Student works are currently featured at the Sorenson Gallery. Stop in and take a look. Meanwhile, at the Fosston Library, the summer reading program continues through the month. There is still time for kids, ages 0-18, to pick up a reading log, do some reading or listening, and have a chance at some great prizes. There are other activities as well. Wednesday, July 8, teens may make a micromosaic pendant from noon to 4 p.m. There is no change for this project although registration is required by calling the library (218-435-1320). The following week (July 15-23) the Learning Express Trailer from Prairie Public TV will be available with lots of fun activities all day. On Wednesday, July 22, “Let’s Make Bread and Butter! This program is held at the East Polk Heritage Center at 2:00 p.m. On Tuesday, July 28, also at 2:00 p.m., “Pint-size Polkas” will be held on the library grounds (or at the elementary school gym if it rains). For the adults, library book club will meet on Tuesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. This month’s book is Sandwich by Catherine Newman. Contact the library to obtain a copy. And, of course, the library will be closed on July 4th. Happy 250th birthday to the USA!