Da Shiver Ice Fishing Tournament will take place Saturday, Feb. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at the west end of Lake Sarah.
For more details, or to register, visit www.dashiver.com. Proceeds support the Crow River Youth Hockey Association.
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The Delano Area Educational Foundation (DAEF) Caribbean gala, complete with music, fun, and food, will be Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Rockford Twp. Hall.
The 2010 gala fundraiser, “Treasures of the Caribbean” includes a night of treasures such as appetizers, donation bar, silent and live auctions, raffles, and tunes provided by DJ and Delano teacher, John Fitzer.
The dinner will be catered by B’s on the River and will feature a tropical green salad with pineapple and papaya, coconut chicken breast, and more.
DAEF was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation with a mission to enrich the learning experiences of all students in District 879 by helping them achieve academic excellence. Last year, the foundation awarded $26,050 in grant money to Delano Schools.
Tickets for the 2010 gala are currently on sale for $40 per person at the State Bank of Delano, Absolute Automotive, any district school office, and through the Paypal link at www.delano.k12.mn.us.
Tickets are available for the General Federated Women’s Club (GFWC) Snowflake Luncheon at the Delano American Legion Saturday, Feb. 6, with a social beginning at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Game prizes include gift certificates to Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Old Log Theatre, Knights of Columbus bingo dollars, Coborn’s, Flippin’ Bills, El Cazador, Dairy Queen, Downtown Beauty, and more. Tickets are $17.50. Call Alice at (763) 972-2527 or Pat at (763) 972-3939. Proceeds go to the GFWC community improvement project. The GFWC encourages first-timers and returning guests to come to the luncheon. “It is a fun and entertaining event that we all look forward to,” said Alice Fink, committee member.
Entertainment will be presented by Rena Haus Trio.Minneapolis singer/songwriter Rena Haus rolls folk music, blues, and jazz into unforgettable performances that are somehow always intimate, no matter the venue. Her trio consists of Ed Pesche on electric guitar and her brother, Bob Haus, on the fretless bass.
Delano High School class of 1970 will be hosting its 40th reunion Saturday, June 26 at Dave’s Town Club in Delano at 8 p.m. For more information, call Mary Rieder Johnson at (763) 972-2735 or Annie Meiners Arnold at (763) 449-9369.
Assistance with filing taxes will be offered at the Delano Senior Center Wednesdays, Feb. 3 through April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Appointments are needed and can be made by calling the center at (763) 972-0574. This service is open to all age groups of low to middle income persons with special attention given to those age 60 and older.
The service is provided by trained volunteers and there is no charge.
Individuals should bring all of their tax forms (social security statements, 1099 interest income statements, retirement/pension statements, etc.) and records for the year 2009, plus their completed 2008 tax forms.
Also bring 2009 CRP forms and or Property Tax Statements.
The Wright County Parks Department will be hosting six programs at the Ney Nature Center, near Maple Lake.
For more information, contact the Parks Department at (763) 682-7693, Monday through Friday.
• Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. a candlelight cross-country ski event is offered.
Enjoy a great night of cross-country skiing at Ney Park. Luminaries will help provide light to the groomed trail. The Nature Center will be open for refreshments, and a fire outside will help to warm the toes.
Participants should provide their own skis. Rentals are not available.
There is no charge for this program.
• Sunday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. a candlelight-sweetheart hike is planned.
Bring a sweetheart out for a romantic stroll through the woods around Ney pond. Luminaries will help provide light to the trail. The Nature Center will be open for refreshments, and a fire outside will help to warm the toes.
There is no charge for this program.
• Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. see the remarkable reptiles.
The remarkable reptile program gives an up close look at an assortment of Minnesota reptiles, including the protected timber rattlesnake and a blandings turtle.
This program is for people of all ages and abilities.
James Gerholdt will be speaking.
The cost is $5 per person, with a maximum class size of 35. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 12.
Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
• Sunday, March 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. learn duck identification.
Come to the Ney Nature center and learn different techniques on how to identify waterfowl. This is a great program for beginner and seasoned water fowlers alike.
Jeff Putnam will be speaking.
The cost is $5 per person, with a maximum class size of 30. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 26.
Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
• Saturday, March 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. learn woodworking for wildlife.
A great program for the whole family, the opportunity to build a birdhouse and learn how to install and maintain it. Bring a drill, or one will be provided.
Speaker: Kurt Eich, Wright County Parks Naturalist
The cost is $5 per birdhouse (limit two houses per family), with a maximum class size of 30. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, March 5.
Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
• Sunday, March 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. create buckthorn hiking sticks.
Select, cut, and create a buckthorn hiking stick. Learn about invasive species, how to identify buckthorn shrubs, and why it’s important to remove them from the Park District.
Kurt Eich, Wright County Parks Naturalist will be speaking.
There is no charge for this program
This class is for ages 8 and up, with a maximum class size of 20. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, March 5.
Registration: Contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Ney Nature Center
The Ney Nature Center is open to the public every Saturday through March 13 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Check out a variety of displays.
• Observe a large selection of pelts and mounts.
• The birds and squirrels will entertain at feeder displays.
• Traditional cross-country ski trails (6.4 kilometers) and skate ski trails (4.8 kilometers). Bring your own skis.
• Try out the park’s snowshoes for free.
• Consider donating unwanted cross country skis to the Wright County Parks.
To make a donation, contact the Wright County Parks Office at (763) 682-7693 or marc.mattice@co.wright.mn.us
Looking to plan for the summer?
Planning a family get together, reunion, work picnic, or another fun summer time occasion? Now is the time to reserve a picnic shelter through Wright County Parks.
Reservations are being accepted for Beebe Lake Regional Park, near St. Michael; Otsego Park, near Elk River; and Clearwater/Pleasant Regional Park, near Annandale.
A fee is charged for the reservation.
To reserve a shelter, call (763) 682-7693, or make online reservations at www.co.wright.mn.us, and click on departments and services.
Parks are open for reservations May through September.
