The seventh annual Game-a-thon will be held from 10 a.m. to 10.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central Avenue in downtown Buffalo. This family-friendly event is free to attend and is open to the public.
There will be games, prizes and fun. Enjoy board games, Magic the Gathering, miniatures, computer games, RPG, and more. All-day movie marathon of your favorite science fiction and fantasy films. Stay for the entire event, or feel free to arrive and leave at any time.
Doors open at 9 a.m., and there is parking in the back lot. For more information, visit www.wrightcountygeeks.org.
‘Share Your Christmas’ this season
The Annandale Share Your Christmas project will be providing gifts for needy families of the Annandale and South Haven area. This project is generously supported by Annandale area churches, civic groups and many individuals.
Families who need to receive gifts may obtain a participation form at the Annandale City Hall, Food shelf and all area churches. For more information concerning the program or for those wishing to assist, call Sally Smith at 274-1066, Joyce Heberling at 274-8513 or the Annandale United Methodist Church at 274-5127.
Farmland rental rate meeting
Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend the free University of Minnesota Extension, Wright County Land Rental Rate Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Wright County Government Center, Room 120, Buffalo.
Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the land owner and the farmer is a challenge. David Bau, extension educator in Ag Business Management, will provide several ways to negotiate a fair rental rate for both parties through examples, fact sheets and worksheets.
Topics covered at the meetings will include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farm land values and sales and a worksheet that will help determine a fair rental agreement. Input costs will also be presented along with current corn and soybean prices. Worksheets will examine costs and what is affordable rent that a farmer will be able to pay in 2019, the rate of return to the landlord at current market values and examine flexible rental agreements.
Attendees will receive several informative worksheets and factsheets that will help to determine what a fair 2019 farm land rental rate is.
Those unable to attend can look for other dates and locations by visiting www.extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/farmland-rental-workshop.
‘Sleigh Bells Ring’ brunch Dec. 13
Every lady enjoys beautiful Christmas floral arrangements, and with the help of Sue Yates from Cub Foods of Buffalo you’ll learn some tips on how to create a beautiful display of your own.
So set your calendar for the "Sleigh Bells Ring" brunch held on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. Besides a wonderful meal and the demo there will be wonderful Christmas flute music by Elizabeth Cabalka and an inspiring message by Cynthia Sheppard of Egan, South Dakota called "A Christmas Heart.
Make your reservations by calling Ardelle at 274-8336, Betsy at 274-5419 or email lilred.schramm@gmail.com. This is a Christian Women’s Club event.
St. John’s Boys Choir to perform
Join the St. John’s Boys Choir, alongside the SJBC Orchestra, the Heavenly Metal Handbells of Salem Lutheran Church, and a special Alumni Chorus for one of Central Minnesota’s most beloved traditions. Dr. Rachel Brandwein returns for her fifth performance of Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. The concert also includes familiar carols and contemporary Christmas selections.
There is a 2 p.m. performance and an 8 p.m. candlelight performance Saturday, Dec. 15. Both are at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 8th Ave. South, St. Cloud. There is an admission fee.
The public is also invited to:
n Christmas Eve at the Abbey, with the Varsity Choir, at 10 p.m. Monday, Dec, 24. Music starts at 9:30, at Saint John’s Abbey Church.
Young at Heart group celebrates
Join the Young at Heart group on Thursday, Dec. 20, for singing and fun as we share Christmas merriment. Rumor has it that Santa may even pay a visit. Socializing starts at 10:30 a.m. with time for cards and games or just chatting over a cup of coffee. The event will be held at Rejoice Lutheran Church, Clearwater.
Dinner is at noon, followed by the program. For this special dinner, reservations are important. Call 320-558-6851 and leave a message or email rejoice@rejoicelutheranchurch.org.
Guitarist at library on Wednesday
The Annandale Area Public Library is offering the following program in December.
n Music in the Library with Angie Hoeft: Enjoy beautiful music from accomplished guitarist Angie Hoeft while you do your browsing in the library. A variety of styles and eras make for musical enjoyment. For all ages. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This is a Legacy event.
The Annandale library is open Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 2 to 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.