Note: For a complete listing of holiday events in the Heart of the Lakes area, see the Holiday Calendar in the Holiday Shopping Guide, which is inserted in this week’s Advocate.
■ A 60-Plus and Healthy Clinic was planned from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Senior Dining Site in Annandale City Hall. Footcare will be provided for seniors, and although there is a small fee, no one will be turned away. Also, other health checks and screenings will be provided if time allows. The service is provided by Wright County Public Health, 763-682-3667.
■ Thursday, Nov. 22, is Thanksgiving. Most businesses and agencies are closed. There is no school in the Annandale district Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23.
■ The Annandale-Maple Lake Lightning wrestling team will host a 5K Turkey Trot at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving morning. Runners and walkers are welcome, and the event is open to the community. Registration is at Annandale Middle School before the race. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. See the article in this issue.
■ A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at noon Thursday, Nov. 22, at the Annandale United Methodist Church. For a ride or a meal delivered to your home call the church at 274-5127.
■ Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 23. Remember to shop locally this holiday season.
■ The second meeting of a five-week series of ‘Grieving the Loss of a Loved One’ will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the RE/MAX Integrity offices. Anyone suffering a loss in invited. See the brief in this issue, or call Joy, 320-266-1086, for more information.
■ Wright County was scheduled to hold its Truth in Taxation meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Wright County Government Center. Proposed property tax statements have been mailed.
■ St. John’s Lutheran Church, Annandale, will hold its annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the church. There will be crafts, collectibles, antiques and much more. Cinnamon rolls will be served and so will a luncheon. . Proceeds go to charity.
■ Santa will visit RE/MAX Integrity in Annandale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Kids and parents are invited to come an have their photo taken with Santa, enjoy treats and activities. Donations to the food shelf are encouraged. See the ad on page 1B.
■ A six-week, Monday morning workshop called Healthy Eating for Successful Living Program will be offered at the Annandale Wellness and Community Services facility, 500 Park Street East, beginning Monday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11:30. To register or to receive more information, call Dustin Henkelman at 274-1470 or Mary Simpler at 320-229-4591. Workshop materials and snacks are provided at no cost. There will be no class on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. Registration is required by Tuesday, Nov. 27.
■ Annandale will hold its Truth in Taxation meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Annandale City Hall. Proposed property tax statements have been mailed.
■ The Annandale School District will hold its Truth in Taxation meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the music room at Annandale Middle School. Proposed property tax statements have been mailed.
■ 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 Monday, Dec. 10. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Monday at the community room in city hall for all high school parents. Contact Shannon Veches, senior chair, at 274-2524 or sveches@hotmail.com.
■ The Wellness on Wheels van will be at the Marketplace in Annandale from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13. The Wright County Human Services van provides a number of health services and screenings at no or reduced costs, including immunizations. For more information or an appointment, call 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7717. The van will be at the Marketplace in Cokato on Thursday, Dec. 20. It will not be in Maple Lake in December, but it will be at Clearwater Coborn’s on Monday, Dec. 3. The van does not go out in poor weather conditions.
List your community event in this Update. Fax it to 274-2301 or e-mail it to news@annandaleadvocate.com.
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