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FREE Adult Basic Education and GED preparation program is being offered through Community Education to area residents.

Fall classes will begin Wednesday, September 17. Classes are held at the West Central Area High School in Barrett, Room 203, on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

These classes will offer assistance in preparation for the Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests) as well as with basic reading; writing; spelling; math; and everyday living skills such as completing forms; balancing a checkbook; passing the written driver’s license test; etc. Anyone who is thinking about getting a GED diploma should contact the program for assistance. Preparation for ACCUPLACER tests is also available.

Anyone aged 16 or over who has basic educational needs and is not presently enrolled in a high school is welcome to attend these classes. The program is informal and allows students to set their own goals and work at their own pace toward these goals in a friendly atmosphere. Students can begin at any time during the year and drop when their goals have been completed. Similar classes will also be offered in other surrounding communities.

If you are interested in taking these classes please call 320-528-2650, extension 302 in the Elbow Lake-Barrett area, Tracy Perry at 320-677-2291 in the Herman-Norcross area, or 320-762-0627 in Alexandria for more information.

Casino night - September 13, 6-10 pm, Hoffman Community Center. Tickets available at Barn Burner Products, Hoffman Grocery, Dew Drop Inn, and Farmers State Bank. Cost $20.

REMINDER – Filing for the West Central Area School Board will open on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. There will be four candidate openings for terms of four years each. If you are interested in filing, please come to the West Central Area Schools’ administrative office located in the WCA Secondary School in Barrett to file affidavits of candidacy. The last day to file for candidacy is on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.

FAN BUS - There will be a coach bus going to the football game at Roseau on September 12. If you are interested and want to sign up call 320-986-2386.

Classes & Support groups

Caregivers – The Caregiver Support Group will meet at the First Lutheran Church in Alexandria on Tuesday, September 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information call Mary at (320)762-3047.

CLASSES – Douglas County Red Cross will be offering CPR/Adult, Infant and Child refresher training on Thursday, September 11 and First Aid CPR/Adult, Infant and Child certification training on Saturday, September 20. All courses are held in Alexandria. For more information please contact the Douglas County Red Cross at 320-763-3800.

Meetings

Meeting – Kensington 50 plus club will meet on Tuesday, September 9 at 1:15 p.m. in the Kensington Community Center. Assorted games will be played and refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome.

Meeting – The Hoffman Post 393 American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hoffman Community Center.

Meeting – The Roseville township meeting will be held on Friday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. at the Dew Drop Inn in Hoffman.

Meeting – Kensington Runestone Park Foundation Board of Directors is meeting September 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kensington Community Center.

Social Events

farmers market – The Hoffman’s Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the City park. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Misc. Events

BOOKMOBILE – The Viking Library System Bookmobile will stop in the following communities Wednesday, September 19: Barrett - Bank from 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Hoffman - Bank from 11:30-12:00 p.m.; Kensington - Bank from 12:30-1:00 p.m.; Farwell - Post Office from 1:10-1:30 p.m.

BRIDAL SHOWER – There will be a bridal shower for Chelsey Knabe and Adam Johnson on Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Nora Lutheran Church in rural Kensington. Everyone is welcome!

QUILTERS – Lakes Area Quilters will meet Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Avenue East, Alexandria. Gudren Erla, a native of Iceland, creator of GE Designs will be the speaker. Anyone interested in or appreciative of quilting or fabric arts is welcome. Contact 320-846-9395 for more information.

Tournament – The Grant County Round Robin Whist Tournament will be held at the Ashby Senior Center on Tuesday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m. There is a small fee involved. Everyone welcome!

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS (LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE) – Family and friends of Audrey Beuckens will be participating in the ALS Association, Mn Chapter's Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Whitney Park in St. Cloud. If you are interested in walking with Aud's Walk Squad, or if you would like to support them with a donation, contact Jami Sutton at 320-986-2984 or 320-760-0210; or by mail: P.O. Box 532, Hoffman, MN 56339. Your support is greatly appreciated and truly does make a difference.

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