The Mouse River Players Community Theatre in Minot is now accepting contributions for the theater's annual fundraising rummage sale, which will be June 27, 28, and 29 in The Arlene Theater in downtown Minot. People may call 838-3939 for a drop-off time or to arrange a pick up of items. Mouse River Players is accepting contributions of items other than clothes.

Worms, Worms, Worms - Come join the fun when we get out the worms for worm races and more on Thursday, June 20th starting at 2:00 PM in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library. This program is for children Grade 1 and up. For more information call the Children's Library at 838-0606.

Dirt and Mud - Come and get dirty with us on Thursday, June 20th starting at 2:00 PM in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library. We'll have some fun dirt activities. This program is for children Grade 1 and up. For more information call the Children's Library at 838-0606.

First Presbyterian Church of Minot invites kids to Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, June 17th - 21st, from 9am to Noon. At Kingdom Rock VBS kids will learn what it means to stand strong for God through unforgettable Bible stories, cool Bible songs, team building games and more! Pre-register, or get more information, online at www.minotfpc.org First Presbyterian is located at 1000 3rd Street NE in Minot. 852-0315.

Tech Tutors: One-on-One Computer Help for Adults
The Library will be offering one-on-one computer help for adults at no cost this summer. Patrons are invited to sign up for these one-hour sessions by calling 852-1045 or on www.minotlibrary.org through our "Community & Library Events Calendar".

These tutoring sessions are by appointment only and the tutor availability will depend on the type of computer help needed. Some topic areas that could be covered are Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or PowerPoint Basics; Computer Basics; Internet Tips & Searching; Email Basics; OverDrive or OneClickdigital Electronic Format Materials; Consumer Health Resources on the Internet; and our Electronic Resources.

Library cards are required to sign up for Tech Tutors and you may bring your own laptop or portable device if you wish to do so.

Please contact the library at 852-1045 for information on how to sign up or visit us online at www.minotlibrary.org.

About The Father's Business (ATFB) is planning a missions trip to Moore, Oklahoma to help those individuals impacted by the massive tornado that struck on May 20th, 2013. Exact dates have not been set, but we are tentatively planning to make the trip between June 21 - 30. We'll be partnering with churches located in Moore. After speaking with pastors in Moore, the greatest need at this time is cleaning supplies. If you are able to donate items, we hope to fill the ATFB semi and personally take these needed items to them.

Donations being accepted are:
bleach, work gloves, plastic gloves, hand soap/cleaning soaps, detergent, heavy duty trash bags, tarps, basic cleaning supplies, buckets, rags, sponges, water, gatorade, shovels, rakes, tools, chain saws, chapstick, lotions, and diapers. Please NO CLOTHES.

ATFB will also accept monetary donations. 100% of contributions will be directed to the needs of people impacted by the tornado.

Donations may be brought to Minot First Assembly of God, 1805 2nd St SE, Minot ND by June 20th, 2013.

The Bible promises that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted .... let's be the hands and feet of Jesus and show people in Moore, Oklahoma God's love.

Contact Kyle Johnson 701-720-3047 or Kathie Yecoshenko 701-240-8948 for more information.

A 14K Fallen Soldiers Walk/Run will take place in Devils Lake on Saturday, June 22nd, to honor the 14 North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terrorism.

Registration begins at 7:30 am at Quentin N. Burdick Sports Arena on Highway 20 North in Devils Lake. The event begins a half-hour later as walkers and runners make their way down College Drive South. A marker at every kilometer will honor a fallen North Dakota Guardsman. The route ends at the Edwards House at Camp Grafton Training Center. Participants will be bused back to Burdick Arena.

Registration costs $25 per participant, or $60 for a family of three or more, and all proceeds will go to the North Dakota Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, which supports the national TAPS initiative to provide services to those who have lost a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. All participants receive a T-shirt.

Cross Roads Baptist Church, 415 28th Ave SE, Minot; behind Menards will hold a "Garage Rummage Sale" this Saturday, June 22nd from 10am - 4pm. All proceeds go to a mission project.

Pastor Mary Miska's life was forever changed when her doctor uttered the dreaded "c" word. She is currently undergoing radiation and chemo treatment for cancer at Mayo. On Saturday, June 22nd a Benefit will be hosted at the Granville McGillicuddy Center from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. A free will donation will be accepted for the Soup Luncheon. Additionally, silent auction and buck-it raffles will be held to raise additional funds for Pastor Mary. Donations will help with medical and travel expenses.

Bethel Free Lutheran Church of Minot invites kids who are 4 - 12 years old to "Tell It on the Mountain, Where Jesus Christ Is Lord" Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, June 24th - 28th, from 6 - 8 pm. At Go Tell It on the Mountain, children will learn about the One True God and His love and grace through five mountaintop Bible accounts through stories, games, puppets, music, crafts and more! For more information, call 852-6492 or email bflc@minot.com. Bethel Free Lutheran is located at 530 22nd Ave NW in Minot.

Crossroads Baptist Church invites children 4-years old - 6th grade to Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School Monday - Friday, June 24th - 28th, from 6 - 9 pm. Colossal Coaster teaches kids to face fears and trust God. Experience heart pounding Bible stories, rockin' music, awesome crafts, cool mission projects and delicious snacks. Vacation Bible School Celebration will be Saturday June 29th 6-9, everyone is welcome. Crossroads Baptist is located at 415 28th Ave SE, east of Menards. For more information call the church at 838-1873.

Minot Baptist Church invites kids to Kingdom Chronicles Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, June 24th - 28th, from 6 - 8:30 pm. At Kingdom Chronicles VBS kids will learn what it means to stand strong for God through Bible stories and lessons, songs, games, crafts, puppets, snacks and more! Get more information by calling: 830-1351.

United Blood Services donors now have the ability to complete their donation interview online the same day of their blood donation appointment. With this new service, United Blood Services can reduce the length of interviews on-site at a center or mobile drive to only essential follow-up questions. Donors can visit the United Blood Services website, access the interview and print out a barcoded Fast Track Donation Ticket that they must bring with them to their appointment.

United Blood Services encourages donors to give the online health history questionnaire a try for their next donation. There are some important guidelines to note, especially the fact that donors must complete the questionnaire the same day as their donation. Donors still have the option to have one of our staff members ask the health history questions, like we currently do. All donors have to do is simply request this option when they arrive to donate.

Instructions can be found online at www.UnitedBloodServices.org and by clicking the "Health History Questionnaire" link on the left. Answers cannot be saved, so donors must complete the 10-15 minute interview in one sitting. Donor data is stored only in the barcoded "Fast Track Donation Ticket" that a donor will print following the interview, so a login is not required. The online donor interview was developed by Calimex USA Corp., a software developer based in San Francisco.

People who are 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are eligible to donate blood. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have a signed permission from a parent or guardian.

Kids of all ages are invited to our Tuesday Movie Matinee on June 25th starting at 2:00 PM in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library. We'll be showing James and the Giant Peach on the big screen. Mark your calendars today. Call 838-0606 for more information.

First Baptist Church XYZ: A Senior adult ministry for people in the 50 plus age group will meet Thursday, June 27 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church. The program will be presented by David & Helen McCormack of Minot who serve with Wycliffe at the Black Forest Academy, Germany. Refreshments will be served. First Baptist Church is located at 200 3rd St. SW. For more information call the church at 852-4533.

Nine months ago, Shelby Gantzer seemed to be a normal 21 year old; then a seizure rocked her world. She is currently hospitalized in Minneapolis for treatment of the uncontrolled seizures.

On Sunday, June 30th, a Benefit will be hosted at the Surrey Senior Center from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. A free will donation will be accepted for the Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings. Additionally, silent auction and buck-it raffles will be held to raise additional funds for Shelby. Donations will help with medical and travel expenses. If you are unable to attend, checks can be sent to Minot's First Western Bank.

The Midcontinent Foundation is accepting applications for grants from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in communities served by Midcontinent Communications. Organizations that serve our communities are encouraged to apply for future grants dedicated to special projects, facilities improvements, equipment, and programs (not operational costs). Priority is given to organizations that address issues related to area youth, education, health and welfare, economic development and seniors within our service area. The Foundation Board, composed of Midcontinent employees, will review all grant applications at their fall meeting scheduled in late August.

Representatives from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations can submit their application online at:

http://www.midcocomm.com/aboutmidcontinent/midcontinentmediafoundation/grantapplicationform/
Visit our website at www.midcocomm.com and click the â??About Midcontinentâ? tab on the top of the page to learn more about the Midcontinent Foundation and view recent grants.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring encourages farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies and homeowners to bring their unusable pesticides to any of the 12 Project Safe Send collections in July.

Project Safe Send accepts old, unusable or banned pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides. The pesticides are shipped out of state for incineration. The program is funded through product registration fees paid by pesticide manufacturers.

People with more than 1,000 pounds of pesticides should pre-register. No other pre-registration is required. A maximum of 20,000 pounds of pesticides per participant will be accepted. Pesticide rinse water also will be accepted. The first 100 pounds of rinse water will be taken free of charge; a fee will be applied for each additional pound.

To pre-register, obtain plastic bags or for more information, contact Jeremiah Lien at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture at (800) 242-7535 or jjlien@nd.gov.

The collections will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time at the North Dakota Department of Transportation facilities in the following cities:

July 9 Underwood

July 10 Kenmare

July 11 Minot

July 12 Watford City

July 15 Bowman

July 16 Ashley

July 17 Jamestown

July 18 Cooperstown

July 19 Wahpeton

July 23 Adams

July 24 Grand Forks

July 25 Casselton

Ok everyone.....the people have spoken!! They want Souris Valley Animal Shelter to have a garage sale! So.....we're calling it the WASHES & WARES Garage Sale and Dog Wash....Fri, July 12th and Sat, July 13th from 8 am - 3 pm both days!

Drop off your CLEAN and IN WORKING ORDER items at SVAS from JUNE 22ND-JULY 5TH ONLY!! No clothing or stuffed animals please! Only drop your items off during this time frame! More information on the dog wash part of this event will be posted later. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help set up/work the sale or dog wash, please contact Susan at 839-6770. We'll need lots and lots of help!!

Dr. Harold Wong, Guest Educator will present a free program: "Secrets of Roth and Multi-Generational IRAs!" on Wednesday, July 24th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Minot Public Library.
Learn:
*$0 tax for life
*Reduce investment risk
*Multiply income 2 to 10 times for kids/grandkids
*Protect family wealth for 3 generations
Dr. Wong Ph.D. received his PhD in Economics from UC Berkeley, passed the CPA exam in 1979 and writes a money column for the "Arizona Republic" and the "Williston Herald". For more information call the Minot Public Library at 852-1045.

Dr. Harold Wong, Guest Educator will present a free program: "Secure Your Financial
Future: Lessons from Warren Buffett" on Thursday, July 25th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Minot Public Library.
Learn:
*Understand Buffett's rule of 100 or Retire Broke
*Avoid the next stock market crash
*Triple CD returns

Dr. Wong Ph.D. received his PhD in Economics from UC Berkeley, passed the CPA exam in 1979 and writes a money column for the "Arizona Republic" and the "Williston Herald". For more information call the Minot Public Library at 852-1045.