■ The Annandale Improvement Club annual picnic will be held on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Annandale Municipal Park pavilion. The lunch will be catered by the club board members, and starts at 10 a.m. Make reservations by calling Judy at 274-8525.
■ The Annandale Library will host Reading Hounds from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3. Kids can read to Greta Louise, the golden retriever and Alice, the cockapoo. For ages 4-12. Limit 5.
■ Clearwater Heritage Days will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4. Friday includes a Lions dinner, parade at 7 p.m., ambassador coronation, family fun night and fireworks at dusk. Saturday includes a softball tournament, bean bag tournament, Fire Department open house, car show, and bingo.
■ Lake Central will celebrate its 125th anniversary with an open house at its Clearwater bank from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. The Annandale bank will celebrate on Friday, Aug. 17. See the ad in this issue.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, 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. 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
■ The Annandale Library will host a Truffala Tree Painting Party from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m on Saturday, Aug. 4. Explore the world of Dr. Seuss while discovering the inner artist. For ages 8-12, limit 12. Call 274-8448.
■ Spilled Grain Brewhouse will celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 4. See the ad on page 8A.
■ The ‘Drive 4 Ur School’ fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Annandale Elementary School. See the story in this issue and the ad on this page.
■ The Tri-County Alliance Church in Clearwater will host four free Vacation Bible School events from Sunday, Aug. 5 through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Each evening will begin with a meal at 5:30 p.m. with a program to follow at 6 p.m. Registration for ages 4 to 12 is recommended. Call 320-558-2750.
■ The Annandale Library will host Basic Computer and Internet Help from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, Friday, Aug. 10, Tuesday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 17. Walk in or call 274-8448.
■ The Annandale Library will host Sunshine Story Time from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7. For ages 3-8, limit 24. Call 274-8448.
■ A potluck supper is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Minnesota Pioneer Park, 725 Pioneer Park Trail. The public is welcome.
■ National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 7, so get together with your neighbors and participate in this community-building event. If you are interested in hosting a block party for your neighborhood, call Tara with the Annandale Police Department at 274-3278.
■ The Conservation Club meets Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse on Conservation Club Road.
■ The Annandale Area Caregivers Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 35 Birch St. E. Call 274-5745 or 763-443-5535 for more information.
■ The Annandale Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Thursday, Aug. 9, in the lower level at Southbrook Golf Club, 511 Morrison Ave. S., Annandale. All are welcome.
■ The Sons of Legion members group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W. New members are welcome.
■ The fifth concert of the Summer Concert Series will be held Friday, Aug. 10, starting at 7 p.m. in the Annandale Municipal Park. This free concert will feature the Brazilian jazz of Trio Sem Nome. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the pavilion. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
■ Lake Maria State Park will host Universe in the Park on Friday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at the Trail Center. The Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics will present a slideshow and outdoor presentation.
■ The Annandale Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, 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. 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
■ Minnesota Pioneer Park will host a ‘Karnival for Kids’ on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A pork chop dinner will be served for a cost at 11:30 a.m. Children under 11 admitted free, while others tickets are for a fee.
■ Help provide a memorable, safe and worry-free night for Annandale High School seniors on graduation night. The next meeting of the Annandale All-Night Graduation Party is at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at Southbrook Golf Club, 511 Morrison Ave. S.
■ The Annandale Quilters Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, at Centennial Villa, 600 Park St. All are welcome. Call Susie Manke at 320-558-6585.
■ The Adoption Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St. All adoptive and prospective adoptive parents from Wright and Sherburne counties are welcome. Child care is available. For more information, call 763-241-2602 or 763-684-2318.
■ The Wright County Lyme Support Group will meet at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Maple Room of Annandale Evangelical Free Church, 10252 Hwy. 55.
■ American Legion Post 131 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W. New members are welcome.
■ 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 Annandale Area Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held at the Classic Hall and Event Center from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. For appointments and information, call Valerie at 274-5531.
■ 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 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 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.
To list your community event in our calendar, submit it by Friday by fax to 274-2301 or to news@annandaleadvocate.com.
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