AN EVENT WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN HELP NEIGHBORS IN THE WARROAD AREA COMMUNITY IS HAPPENING NEXT WEEK. WARROAD HOUSEHOLD SHARING DAYS WILL BE HELD AT THE WARROAD COMMUNITY CENTERON FRIDAY APRIL APRIL 4TH AND SATURDAY APRIL 5TH. SPRING SHARING DAYS WILL ACCEPT ONLY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. DISHES & UTENSILS FOR COOKING BAKING, SERVING, EATING, DRINKING; SMALL APPLIANCES, BEDDING, TOWELS AND OTHER USEFUL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. NO FURNITURE, CLOTHING, TOYS, BOOKS OR DECORATIVE ITEMS. ON FRIDAY APRIL 4TH FROM 10AM TO 6PM, BRING YOUR ITEMS (LIMITED TO HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) TO DONATE AND PLACE THEM IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN, ODOR-FREE AND IN GOOD (OR BETTER) WORKING CONDITION. ON SATURDAY APRIL 5TH FROM 9AM TO 3PM, ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SHOP ON SATURDAY UNTIL ITEMS ARE GONE. SHOPPERS WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE BAG – AT THE DESCRETION OF VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER, CALL 218-386-4331.
Warroad River Place update
On Wednesday next week April 2nd, students from across the area will be coming to Warroad for “A Northland Experience” put on by Northland Community & Technical College and hosted by Warroad River Place along with other Warroad businesses. Warroad Chamber of Commerce President Steve Hagen was on this weeks “Warroad River Place” segment and talked about the event.
He says that after all the students meet at Warroad River Place there will be break out sessions around town.
Laura Larson, Director of Marketing and Communications was also on this weeks segment and commented on last Friday’s artist reception for Shawna Grapentine and the musical performance afterwards by Adessa & the Beat.
You can hear the Warroad River Place segment on Wednesday mornings at 7:30am on Lake Country KQ92.
Badger School students to compete at state FCCLA competition
Several students from the Badger School will be leaving later this week to compete in the State FCCLA. FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. During the Badger School news report on Wednesday, Superintendent Dan Carpenter listed the students that will be attending the conference this weekend in Bloomington.
He also named the students that will be recognized but have already competed in an online event.
He noted that students that place highly in the state competition will have a chance to compete in the National competition this summer
The Badger School FCCLA group is under the direction of Gretchen Lee.
Things to consider when applying for a credit card
In a time where more Americans are accumulating more credit card debt than ever before, choosing the right credit card for yourself can make a major difference in your financial standing. March is National Credit Education Month, and Lutheran Social Service Financial Counselor Shannon Doyle shares some things you should consider when applying for a credit card.
Doyle also spoke on the importance of reading the fine print, as there are many things to look for before opening a credit card account.
When it comes to making payments on your credit card balance, Doyle said it’s important to always make your payments on time, and pay more than the minimum.
For more information on Lutheran Social Services, and their many services, go to their website at www.lssmn.org.