■ Minnesota’s primary election was held Tuesday, Aug. 14. Polls were open until 8 p.m. See primary results on our website, or in the next issue of the Advocate.
■ The last day of the Cokato Corn Carnival is Wednesday, Aug. 15. See the article in last week’s Advocate or visit www.annandaleadvocate.com.
■ The Annandale United Methodist Church will host an ‘Ole-Fashioned Hoe Down Corn Feed and Fixings’ event on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. All are invited to this free community meal.
■ VFW Post 7664 and Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the VFW Club, 66 Maple Ave. S., Maple Lake.
■ The Annandale Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Thursday, Aug. 16, in the lower level at Southbrook Golf Club, 511 Morrison Ave. S., Annandale. All are welcome.
■ The Young at Hearts luncheon will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, at noon at the Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater. A Wright County Sheriff’s deputy will be on hand to share safety and privacy tips. Suggested donation, reservations appreciated 320-558-6851.
■ The Annandale Area Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held at the Classic Hall and Event Center from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16. For appointments and information, call Valerie at 274-5531. See the article in this issue of the Advocate.
■ Wright County Public Health’s Wellness on Wheels Program will come to Annandale on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Public Health nurses will provide immunizations, screening and individual consultations for numerous conditions, in addition to providing home radon and well water test kits. Child car seat safety checks will be offered, as well as general health and community resource information. Some fees may apply for services.
■ American Legion Auxiliary Post 131 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W. New members are welcome.
■ The Clearwater Rodeo will include performances at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, Saturday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. Saturday also includes a BBQ supper at 4 p.m. and Sunday includes a Cowboy Church service. For more information, visit www.silverbulletsaddleclub.com.
■ The Annandale Library’s next installment of Reading Takes You Everywhere! Art series will explore the Asian continent on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 10-13, limit 12, pre-registration required. Call 274-8448.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at Annandale City Square.
■ The Register to Vote booth will be in the Annandale’s Farmers Market Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
■ The Gear Head Get-Together will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Maple Lake. Bring your cars, trucks, rods, motorcycles and more! There will also be food, beverages and live music. For more information, visit www.gearheadgettogether.com. see the ad on page
■ Buffalo’s Arts and Crafts Festival willbe held Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Buffalo. Approximately 200 arts and crafts vendors are expected to attend. Event is free to the public.
■ Lake Maria State Park’s I Can Paddle program will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon for the canoe session, 1 to 3 p.m. for the kayak session. Register in advance by calling 763-878-2325.
■ The Field to Feast dinner will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, on Oak Avenue in front of the Munipal Park pavilion. Tickets went on sale Aug. 1, call 236-5604.
■ The 60-plus and Healthy Clinic from Wright County Public Health will be at Maple Manor East in Maple Lake on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Services provided include foot care, blood pressure and pulse monitoring and service referrals. Some fees may apply for services.
■ The Annandale Public Library will hold Basic Computer and Internet Help from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, Friday, Aug. 24, Tuesday, Aug. 28, and Friday, Aug. 31. Walk in or call ahead at 274-8448.
■ The Annandale Public Library will hold Sunshine Story Time from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21. For ages 3 to 8, limit 24.
■ The final concert of the Summer Concert Series will be held Friday, Aug. 24 in the city park starting at 7 p.m. Colby Straka will perform country, pop and rock music for this free event. Event will move to the pavilion should it rain.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at Annandale City Square.
■ Annandale School’s First Day of School is on Monday, Aug. 27.
■ The Annandale Care Center Auxiliary will meet at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in the activities room of the care center, 500 Park St. E. Call 274-3737 for more information. New members are welcome.