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Benefit planned for Jodi McGaffey There will be a benefit for Jodi McGaffey from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Lake Region Christian School. McGaffey, who is married to Pastor Dave McGaffey, has been diagnosed with colon cancer for the second time. Surgery was successful to remove...

Ray's Promenders to offer square dance lessons Ray's Promenaders is giving square dance lessons 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the American Legion. Adults; $5 a lesson and kids under 16 are free accompanied by a parent. Call Barb at 218-825-8321. Pie social planned The Good Samaritan...

Sophie's Fundraiser set for Sept. 15 There will be a fundraiser for 6-year-old Sophie from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Confidence Learning Center, 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Drive, East Gull Lake. Sophie has complex medical needs. To name just a few, Angelman Syndrome, Intractable...

Brainerd Elks Lodge breakfast The public is invited to attend the community breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Brainerd Elks Lodge, 215 South Ninth St. Order from the menu. All proceeds go to support Elks programs. Brainerd Legion upcoming events The special dinner...

Brainerd Legion upcoming events Commander Rick will host a breakfast buffet 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Aug. 26. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for kids. The special dinner for Friday, Aug. 31, will be broasted chicken (limited regular menu items). Walleye dinner is also available for $11....

WHS Class of 1959 to meet Save the date for the Washington High School Class of 1959 luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5, at the Brainerd Legion. For more information, call Eloise at 218-851-1497. Nisswa Garden Club to meet NISSWA—The Nisswa Garden Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 23,...

Benefit for John Holder planned A benefit for John Holder will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the American Legion in Brainerd. Holder was diagnosed four months ago with liver and bladder cancer. He is currently undergoing his second round of chemotherapy. A surgery is slated...

Brainerd Elks Lodge breakfast planned The public is invited to attend the community breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Brainerd Elks Lodge, 215 S. Ninth St. Order from the menu. All proceeds go to support Elks programs. Garrison Seniors to meet GARRISON—Garrison Seniors...

Crow Wing County Genealogy Society to meet The Crow Wing County Genealogy Society will meet Thursday, July 26, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History Center, 101 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd. Program: Social hour will be 6-7 p.m. and a chance to use Family...

Class of 1950 to meet for lunch The Class of 1950 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, at the Sage on Laurel restaurant. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. Brainerd Eagles Club breakfast The Brainerd Eagles Club breakfast will be 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday,...

Brainerd Area Art Club to meet The Brainerd Area Art Club will meet 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Crossing Arts Alliance at 711 Laurel St., Brainerd. For information, contact club president Joyce Popkin at 218-820-6601. The Center's Morning Club meeting planned The Center's...

GSS-Bethany Auxiliary to meet GSS-Bethany Auxiliary will meet 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, in the Bethany Community Room, 804 Wright St., Brainerd. Special guests include Jessie Ernster, Operation Sandwich, and Lisa Huseth and Karyn Flesch, Bethany Social Services Department. Members...

Adoptive Parents Support Group Meets 7-9 p.m. second Thursday, Rose Room, St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls. Kim Goff (320) 749-2727. Alzheimer’s Caregiver support group 3-4 p.m. first Tuesday, Bethany Good Samaritan, Brainerd. Samantha Adams, 828-5886. American Cancer Society...

Minnesota Power and Light Western Retirees get-together set PINE RIVER—Minnesota Power and Light Western Retirees annual get-together will be June 12 at Bites Grill and Bar in Pine River. Social hour will begin 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be 12:15 p.m. Reflection and announcements...

Amber Lodge No. 186 to meet The Amber Lodge 186 of the Danish Sisterhood of America will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church, 5878 Pine Beach Road, Brainerd. There will be a short business meeting, potluck lunch, followed by a program on flower arranging...