The Kitten
Now here, now there, now up, now down,
The little kitten’s like a clown,
Chasing his tail or jumping on the table,
Squeezing into tiny spaces anywhere he’s able,
Begging for food, purring loudly on my lap,
Poking at the older cats with more than just a tap,
Playing with a ball, trying to catch a bug,
Jumping to the window sill, rumpling up the rug.
Sometimes we don’t hear him as he flits from here to there,
And then he races thunderously going who knows where.
Later he’ll sprawl on a cushion, enjoying his repose,
Dreaming little kitten dreams of something no one knows.
- Kay Carlsen
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
November at the Art Center
What will November bring besides less daylight, colder temperatures and the opportunity to eat too much turkey and pumpkin pie as a way of showing our gratitude for our many blessings?
This year, November brings the Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts, the fund-raiser for the Fosston Community Library Arts Association.
The date is Sunday, November 27, at 2 p.m., an earlier time than in past years. Lynda Lohmeier will again be the auctioneer, and the Fosston GFWC Athenian Club will be providing the refreshments. For more information, or if you‘d like to help out in some way, contact Jerry Slough (435-6551) or Kim Wilson (435-6753).
There’s a new display in the Sorenson Gallery featuring wildlife photography by Dean Vikan. A native of Fosston, Vikan returned to his home town after a career in the air force and lives near Sand Hill Lake south of town. He became interested in digital photography when editor and publisher of the Thirteen Towns. Most of his wildlife photos were taken near his home. There are pictures of deer, bear, fox, otters and a number of different varieties of birds.
The sound lab is up and running. If you are interested in learning how recording technology works, or if you’d like to record something yourself, contact Eric Olson at 218-694-2687 or soundlabfosston@gmail.com. Remember, you don’t have to be musical to do recordings. How about making a recording telling your grandchildren some family stories? That might make a perfect Christmas gift.
The Books and Bonbons book club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. November’s book is The Thirteenth Tale, which is definitely a booklover’s book, set in book stores and libraries, a story about secrets, ghosts, books and family. I loved it!
Writers’ group will not meet in November because of Thanksgiving, but will instead meet on Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in writing is welcome. Even if you don’t yet have anything to share, come and check it out.
The latest report on the used book sale was that at least $700 had been raised for library programming. The final figure should be higher than that, as the sale still has a couple of days left to run as I am writing.
Remember that the library will be closed on Friday, Nov., 11, in observance of Veterans Day, as well as on Thanksgiving Day on November 24.
This year, November brings the Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts, the fund-raiser for the Fosston Community Library Arts Association.
The date is Sunday, November 27, at 2 p.m., an earlier time than in past years. Lynda Lohmeier will again be the auctioneer, and the Fosston GFWC Athenian Club will be providing the refreshments. For more information, or if you‘d like to help out in some way, contact Jerry Slough (435-6551) or Kim Wilson (435-6753).
There’s a new display in the Sorenson Gallery featuring wildlife photography by Dean Vikan. A native of Fosston, Vikan returned to his home town after a career in the air force and lives near Sand Hill Lake south of town. He became interested in digital photography when editor and publisher of the Thirteen Towns. Most of his wildlife photos were taken near his home. There are pictures of deer, bear, fox, otters and a number of different varieties of birds.
The sound lab is up and running. If you are interested in learning how recording technology works, or if you’d like to record something yourself, contact Eric Olson at 218-694-2687 or soundlabfosston@gmail.com. Remember, you don’t have to be musical to do recordings. How about making a recording telling your grandchildren some family stories? That might make a perfect Christmas gift.
The Books and Bonbons book club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. November’s book is The Thirteenth Tale, which is definitely a booklover’s book, set in book stores and libraries, a story about secrets, ghosts, books and family. I loved it!
Writers’ group will not meet in November because of Thanksgiving, but will instead meet on Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in writing is welcome. Even if you don’t yet have anything to share, come and check it out.
The latest report on the used book sale was that at least $700 had been raised for library programming. The final figure should be higher than that, as the sale still has a couple of days left to run as I am writing.
Remember that the library will be closed on Friday, Nov., 11, in observance of Veterans Day, as well as on Thanksgiving Day on November 24.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October at the Arts Center
The trees are sporting their autumn colors, and there’s a nip in air in the morning. October is here, with lots of exciting opportunities at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.
Trio Dolce will be performing a concert at the arts center on Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. The group is composed of three young women who attend Concordia College in Moorhead, Ellen Raaen on flute, Zhou Long on cello and Alice Chang on the piano. Watch for more information about this special event.
October is the month for the big used book sale at the library. Books, magazines, video tapes, DVDs, and CD s are all available. Nothing costs more than a dollar. Come and check it out.
To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Eric Bergeson will make an appearance at every LARL library some time during the month. He is scheduled to be at the Fosston Library on Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. If you’ve heard Bergeson speak, I know you’ll want to attend; if you haven’t, I can assure you that he’s one of the most entertaining speakers around.
There’s big news in the LARL digital library department as its collection is now compatible with the Amazon Kindle. Visit http://digital.larl.org to download e-books to your Kindle or other type of e-reader.
The Books and Bonbons book club had an enjoyable meeting in September and we actually ate bonbons. The book for October is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Set in Paris in 1942, the book tells the story of ten-year-old Sarah, who with her family is arrested and taken from her home. Before she goes however, she locks her little brother in a cupboard, thinking she will be back in a few hours. The book club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
October 16-22 is Teen Read Week with an emphasis on graphic novels. (“Graphic novels” are books using a comic-book format. I thought perhaps I should clarify that.) There will be a special presentation on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a movie double-feature beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The movies to be shown will be adapted from books. Call the library for titles.
Writers’ group will meet Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a published author to attend.
Also on Thursday, Oct. 27, Robin Shimpa of McIntosh will return to help those interesting in researching their family tree. The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Other October events:
Family Fun on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 - BINGO
Oct. 12 - Legos
Oct. 20 - Make and take crafts
Go Hounds Game Night - Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30
Polk Co. Traveling Coffee Shop - Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Trio Dolce will be performing a concert at the arts center on Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. The group is composed of three young women who attend Concordia College in Moorhead, Ellen Raaen on flute, Zhou Long on cello and Alice Chang on the piano. Watch for more information about this special event.
October is the month for the big used book sale at the library. Books, magazines, video tapes, DVDs, and CD s are all available. Nothing costs more than a dollar. Come and check it out.
To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Eric Bergeson will make an appearance at every LARL library some time during the month. He is scheduled to be at the Fosston Library on Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. If you’ve heard Bergeson speak, I know you’ll want to attend; if you haven’t, I can assure you that he’s one of the most entertaining speakers around.
There’s big news in the LARL digital library department as its collection is now compatible with the Amazon Kindle. Visit http://digital.larl.org to download e-books to your Kindle or other type of e-reader.
The Books and Bonbons book club had an enjoyable meeting in September and we actually ate bonbons. The book for October is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Set in Paris in 1942, the book tells the story of ten-year-old Sarah, who with her family is arrested and taken from her home. Before she goes however, she locks her little brother in a cupboard, thinking she will be back in a few hours. The book club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
October 16-22 is Teen Read Week with an emphasis on graphic novels. (“Graphic novels” are books using a comic-book format. I thought perhaps I should clarify that.) There will be a special presentation on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a movie double-feature beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The movies to be shown will be adapted from books. Call the library for titles.
Writers’ group will meet Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a published author to attend.
Also on Thursday, Oct. 27, Robin Shimpa of McIntosh will return to help those interesting in researching their family tree. The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Other October events:
Family Fun on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 - BINGO
Oct. 12 - Legos
Oct. 20 - Make and take crafts
Go Hounds Game Night - Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30
Polk Co. Traveling Coffee Shop - Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September at the Arts Center
Even though it’s 21 years since my youngest child graduated from high school September is still exciting. It’s a new beginning, as the school year starts with all its possibilities. The Fosston Community Library Arts Center is also gearing up for the coming season.
On Sunday, Sept 11, the FCLAA music instructors will host a music lesson sign-up open house from 6-8 p.m. Instructors Orland Aspen, Kay Carlsen, Lora Lee Saeter, Jeffry Menten and Eric Olson will be offering vocal, piano, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, guitar, bass guitar and drum lessons for students of all ages. Wow!
In addition, we are showcasing our new sound lab and recording studio on Thursday, September 14, from 6-8 p.m. Come and see what amazing new things you can learn and do with instructor Eric Olson. This is a double wow!
Another new opportunity at the Fosston Library is the Books and Bonbons book club. The group will meet monthly to discuss the current book and enjoy a delicious dessert. The first meeting is on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The book for September is A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly. You’d better reserve your copy ASAP so you can have it read by the 13th.
The Fosston Writer’s group will resume meeting on Thursday, September 22. This informal group provides the opportunity of aspiring writers to share their ideas and work with other like-minded people. Whether your goal is publication, family history or simply the enjoyment of getting your thoughts on paper - you’re welcome to come and join the group. Contact Alison Opdal (218-289-4969) for more information.
Speaking for family history, if you’ve been meaning to start some research on that topic, you’ll want to attend the introduction to genealogy class at the Fosston Library on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. Instructor is Robin Shimpa of McIntosh.
Sunday, September 11, is Grandparent Day. To celebrate, the library is encouraging grandparents to bring their grandchildren to the library during the week of Sept. 6-10. Those who do can enter a prize drawing. Family Fun Time, which is held every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. will feature Bingo for grandparents and grandchildren on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and for story time on Friday, Sept. 9, grandparents are invited to bring their preschool-aged grandchildren to share stories, milk, cookies and coffee for the grandparents.
On Sunday, Sept 11, the FCLAA music instructors will host a music lesson sign-up open house from 6-8 p.m. Instructors Orland Aspen, Kay Carlsen, Lora Lee Saeter, Jeffry Menten and Eric Olson will be offering vocal, piano, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, guitar, bass guitar and drum lessons for students of all ages. Wow!
In addition, we are showcasing our new sound lab and recording studio on Thursday, September 14, from 6-8 p.m. Come and see what amazing new things you can learn and do with instructor Eric Olson. This is a double wow!
Another new opportunity at the Fosston Library is the Books and Bonbons book club. The group will meet monthly to discuss the current book and enjoy a delicious dessert. The first meeting is on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The book for September is A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly. You’d better reserve your copy ASAP so you can have it read by the 13th.
The Fosston Writer’s group will resume meeting on Thursday, September 22. This informal group provides the opportunity of aspiring writers to share their ideas and work with other like-minded people. Whether your goal is publication, family history or simply the enjoyment of getting your thoughts on paper - you’re welcome to come and join the group. Contact Alison Opdal (218-289-4969) for more information.
Speaking for family history, if you’ve been meaning to start some research on that topic, you’ll want to attend the introduction to genealogy class at the Fosston Library on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. Instructor is Robin Shimpa of McIntosh.
Sunday, September 11, is Grandparent Day. To celebrate, the library is encouraging grandparents to bring their grandchildren to the library during the week of Sept. 6-10. Those who do can enter a prize drawing. Family Fun Time, which is held every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. will feature Bingo for grandparents and grandchildren on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and for story time on Friday, Sept. 9, grandparents are invited to bring their preschool-aged grandchildren to share stories, milk, cookies and coffee for the grandparents.
Friday, August 12, 2011
August at the Arts Center
It’s August, the final month of summer, and the Fosston Community Library Arts Center has a number of opportunities to help you make the most of that limited time before fall is upon us once again. Here is a list of possibilities.
1. Sign up for the summer reading program for children, teens and adults. It will continue through the month. It’s not too late to read enough books to qualify for the prize drawings, but you better get started soon.
2. Get your tickets for Every Little Crook and Nanny, this year’s community theater production. Performances are August 11-13 at 7 p.m. with a matinee at 3 p.m. on August 14. This comedy about nice old ladies and a bank heist is suitable for the whole family (and for nice old ladies). Tickets are available at Generations Clothing (435-1676) and at the door.
3. Learn a foreign language with Mango, an on-line language learning system now available through the LARL Web site. Over 70 language courses are available and it’s free.
4. Volunteer to become a member of one of the Fosston Community Library Arts Association’s committees. The music committee is especially looking for volunteers. Call FCLAA board president Bonnie Stewart (435-6119) or me (435-6710) for more information.
5. Plan to attend writers’ group when it resumes meeting in September. You can start working on your “What I Did on my Summer Vacation” essay now.
6. View the art work currently on display at the arts center. Paintings by Molly Yergens are in the Sorenson Gallery. Works by student artist Abbey Kindall are in the upper gallery through the first week in August.
7. Have a free cup of coffee, latte or cappuccino and meet Sue Thompson, Community Facilitator for Parent Community Network and Chemical Free Polk County at the
Polk County Traveling Coffee Shop on Monday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
8. If the heat is too much for you, come and hang out in the air-conditioned comfort of the library.
1. Sign up for the summer reading program for children, teens and adults. It will continue through the month. It’s not too late to read enough books to qualify for the prize drawings, but you better get started soon.
2. Get your tickets for Every Little Crook and Nanny, this year’s community theater production. Performances are August 11-13 at 7 p.m. with a matinee at 3 p.m. on August 14. This comedy about nice old ladies and a bank heist is suitable for the whole family (and for nice old ladies). Tickets are available at Generations Clothing (435-1676) and at the door.
3. Learn a foreign language with Mango, an on-line language learning system now available through the LARL Web site. Over 70 language courses are available and it’s free.
4. Volunteer to become a member of one of the Fosston Community Library Arts Association’s committees. The music committee is especially looking for volunteers. Call FCLAA board president Bonnie Stewart (435-6119) or me (435-6710) for more information.
5. Plan to attend writers’ group when it resumes meeting in September. You can start working on your “What I Did on my Summer Vacation” essay now.
6. View the art work currently on display at the arts center. Paintings by Molly Yergens are in the Sorenson Gallery. Works by student artist Abbey Kindall are in the upper gallery through the first week in August.
7. Have a free cup of coffee, latte or cappuccino and meet Sue Thompson, Community Facilitator for Parent Community Network and Chemical Free Polk County at the
Polk County Traveling Coffee Shop on Monday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
8. If the heat is too much for you, come and hang out in the air-conditioned comfort of the library.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Currently on Display at the Arts Center
Currently on display in the upper gallery are works by Abbey Kindall, who was the recipient of a grant by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. The display includes two portraits and also some three dimensional pieces.
The Sorenson Gallery current features paintings by Molly Yergen and includes works from her 13 Towns series, depicting Chester, Lessor, Hill River, Winger, Queen, King, Bransvold and Columbia Townships.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
If it’s July, it must be summer, and the summer reading program at the Fosston Library continues, for children, teens and adults. Read books and you have a chance to win prizes. What could be better?
Special Wednesday programs continue through the month at 1:30 p.m.: International foods and crafts (Part 2) with Cheryl Winkelmann on July 6, a movie matinee on July 13, storigami paper folding (origami & stories) on July 20, and a martial arts demonstration with Brandt’s Tae Kwon Do Association on July 27.
In addition, there will be two other special programs. On Thursday, July 14, at 1 p.m., singer/songwriter Dennis Warner will present a family concert. Warner has toured throughout North America during his 20-year career. His song, “Beads on One String” has been released as a children’s book. This concert is suitable for all ages.
On Tuesday, July 19, there will be a MinnAqua program at 1:30 p.m. This interactive program by the DNR fisheries will include such fun activities as food chain tag and making flashy fish catchers. It should be fun.
The Polk County Traveling Coffee Shop will make a stop at the Fosston Library on Monday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Parents are invited to have a free cup of coffee, latte or cappuccino and meet Sue Thompson, Community Facilitator for Parent Community Network and Chemical Free Polk County.
The Fosston Library has received a generous memorial for the purchase of children’s books given in memory of Muriel Buccholz. Tammi reports that new material have been arriving daily, with titles and series including Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Rainbow Magic Fairies, Goosebumps, The Boxcar Children, I Can Read, Dora the Explorer, Olivia, Jeff Corwin, and Cork & Fuzz.
The Fosston Sound Lab is set up and nearly ready to roll (or maybe to rock). It’s a Mac-based studio using an industry standard software called Pro-Tools. Training in using this will be available. Contact Eric Olson at 218-694-2687 for more information.
The writers’ group will take July and August off and resume meeting in September. By then everyone can have their piece on “What I Did During My Summer Vacation” ready.
Special Wednesday programs continue through the month at 1:30 p.m.: International foods and crafts (Part 2) with Cheryl Winkelmann on July 6, a movie matinee on July 13, storigami paper folding (origami & stories) on July 20, and a martial arts demonstration with Brandt’s Tae Kwon Do Association on July 27.
In addition, there will be two other special programs. On Thursday, July 14, at 1 p.m., singer/songwriter Dennis Warner will present a family concert. Warner has toured throughout North America during his 20-year career. His song, “Beads on One String” has been released as a children’s book. This concert is suitable for all ages.
On Tuesday, July 19, there will be a MinnAqua program at 1:30 p.m. This interactive program by the DNR fisheries will include such fun activities as food chain tag and making flashy fish catchers. It should be fun.
The Polk County Traveling Coffee Shop will make a stop at the Fosston Library on Monday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Parents are invited to have a free cup of coffee, latte or cappuccino and meet Sue Thompson, Community Facilitator for Parent Community Network and Chemical Free Polk County.
The Fosston Library has received a generous memorial for the purchase of children’s books given in memory of Muriel Buccholz. Tammi reports that new material have been arriving daily, with titles and series including Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Rainbow Magic Fairies, Goosebumps, The Boxcar Children, I Can Read, Dora the Explorer, Olivia, Jeff Corwin, and Cork & Fuzz.
The Fosston Sound Lab is set up and nearly ready to roll (or maybe to rock). It’s a Mac-based studio using an industry standard software called Pro-Tools. Training in using this will be available. Contact Eric Olson at 218-694-2687 for more information.
The writers’ group will take July and August off and resume meeting in September. By then everyone can have their piece on “What I Did During My Summer Vacation” ready.
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