Showing posts with label organizations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organizations. Show all posts

1/13/2012

Dinner Theatre RESURRECTED ARTISTS PRESENT


"Fowl Play"

Directed by Tabatha Nentl
Reservations Required $23 non-refundable
Dinner 6:00pm Performance 8:00pm
Menu selectiion: 10oz Ribeye - Broiled Torsk - Grilled Chicken Breast - Deep Fried Cod - Shrimp Alfredo
RESERVATIONS -320-845-4666

1/07/2012

The Ford in the River Book

"The Ford in the River " book  is now available  !!!!

8/10/2010

St. Hedwig’s Church of Holdingford is Celebrating 100 Years !

St. Hedwig’s Church  of Holdingford is Celebrating 100 Years ! on September 12, 2010

below is the schedule for the day.
9:00-10:30 AM
FREE Shuttle from Holdingford High
School Parking Lot (every 15 minutes)
10:00 AM
Rendition of Hymns of the Past 100 Years
& Performed by Church Choir
10:30 AM
Celebration Mass with Bishop Kinney
Past & Present Parish Priests Co-Celebrate
12:00-2:30 PM
Chicken & Ham Dinner (Free Will Offering)
Proceeds Will be Donated to;
The Five Parish Youth Group, Helping Hands
Outreach, Holdingford Area Historical Society,
Holdingford Food Shelf and Homa Bay
(St. Hedwig’s Sister Parish)

12:00-6:00 PM (Shuttle Continues)
Activities
Live Music, Silent Auction, Bingo, Guided
and Self-Guided Church Tours, Children’s
Rides &  Games
Stands
Country Store, Memorabilia, Garden
Harvest, Crafts & Quilts
Booths
Polish Specialty Foods, Beer, Popcorn,
Cotton Candy, Drinks, Hamburger &
Polish Sausage
Historical Church Artifacts and Images on
Display in the Religious Education Center

Their limited edition Centennial Book (Harvesting a Heritage of Charity)The book has the history of the church, Interesting articles on certain functions within the church, Family memories (especially showcasing families that were here when the original church was built), biographies of past priests, lots of photos and of course it finishes out with a section of favorite recipes. It costs $18.95 and is available at Helping Hands, Headley Hardware and also can be ordered  at  320-746-2426.

9/02/2009

Holdingford Area Family Picnic

Holdingford Area Family Picnic, A REAL FREE LUNCH- all people in Holdingford, Opole, St. Wendel, St. Anna Welcome.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
at the Veteran's Park

Motorcycle Ride Benefit 9-12-09

Looking for some fun this fall here you go !!


Lots of fun !!

4/11/2009

Al Leinen, Holdingford Lion receives Melvin Jones Award


Holdingford Lions Club • April 3, 2009 At the March 9 Holdingford Lions Club meeting, Lion Al Leinen was presented with the Melvin Jones Award. This award is named for the founder of Lions Clubs International and is given for dedication to the Lion’s motto “We Serve.”
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Leinen has served the Holdingford Lions Club in many ways since joining in 1975. He has been president (in 1983-4, 1990-1 and 2008-9), vice president (1981-3, 1988-90, 2005-8), secretary (1980-1 and 1984-5) and treasurer (1994-98). He also was co-chair of the very successful covered bridge project.

Congratulations Al ! well deserved
The community gives you and all the other Holdingford Lions & Lioness's a BIG THANKS ! for all the work your clubs has done in Holdingford.
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7/15/2008

2008 Holdingford Daze Special Guest



Special guest at Holdingford Daze was Elaine Davis author of "Minnesota 13" she was gracious enough to donate the proceeds of her book sales that day $544 to the Holdingford Area Historical Society, with the money to go toward restoration of the old city maintenance building to be used as a history museum. It's one of the oldest buildings in town.

4/30/2008

Minnesota's Longest Covered Bridge

Work to begin in Holdingford on state's longest covered bridge
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Construction will begin Friday, May 2, on the covering of the bridge on the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail over Two Rivers-River in Holdingford. When completed this will be the longest covered bridge in Minnesota.
The Lake Wobegon Trail is used by bicyclists and walkers during the summer and by snowmobilers in the winter. This is a great attraction for Holdingford. The trail in the area is one of the most beautiful biking and hiking trails in America with many great views, farmland, lakes, creeks, wildlife and hills. The Lions Club members feel that this project will increase tourism to the community and improve our economic development. A cover will also improve the safety and aesthetic appeal of the bridge.
The Holdingford Lions have spearheaded this project with the cooperation of the City of Holdingford, Stearns County Parks, the Lake Wobegon Trail Association and many other organizations. The US Army Reserve's 367th Engineer Battalion will provide the labor for building the cover. For the past several weeks parts have been prefabricated in Mankato. On May 2 the parts will be
shipped to Holdingford and the actual construction will begin. It is estimated that it will take three weekends to complete the work
On May 3,the Holdingford community will hold a community work day. Some people will be planting trees along. the trail south of the bridge. Other people will be staining the cedar siding and still other people will be painting the railroad boxcar at the city's trailhead park. Along with the Lions Club, the Holdingford Garden Club, the Holdingford High School Student Council and FFA, the St. Joseph Society, the Five Parish Youth Group, Helping Hands Outreach and many individuals will work on these projects.
Materials for the bridge cover are being paid by local contributions. Many individuals and organizations have contributed already. Most notable are payments or pledges from the Holdingford, Albany and St. Stephen Lions, Holdingford American Legion, Holdingford Commercial Club, Lake Wobegon Trail Association and individual Lions.
In the near future an entry park will be created. This will provide parking and a handicapped accessible sidewalk a short distance from the bridge. The Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission has awarded the city $3,000 to provide
information at this entry park Cooperating with the city and the Holdingford Lions in creating this park will be the Holdingford Area Historical Society and the Holdingford Garden Club.
The idea of covering the old railroad bridge over Two, Rivers River began at the same time as the railroad was being converted into the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail. The City of Holdingford, under the direction of Mayor Rosemary Scepaniak, applied for a grant but was not successful. A brief comment was made to a Lions Club member who mentioned it to the club as a possible project. Another Lion was retiring from the Army and had worked on similar projects in the service. In 2005 the project began to take shape. During 2006 old plans and grant papers were found and evaluated. An architect was hired and discussions began with the Army Reserves. In February of 2007 the Stearns County Board of Commissioners and in March 2007 the US Army Reserves approved the project.

1/01/2008

Holdingford awarded $10,000 grant by Initiative Foundation

The city of Holdingford awarded $10,000 grant by Initiative Foundation
The city of Holdingford through Healthy Community Planning Program was granted $10,000 in support of the following community projects:

*Assist Holdingford Lions Club covered bridge project on Lake Wobegon trail.

*Holdingford Lioness Club in conjunction with the City of Holdingford and Holding Township compile a Welcome Packet for new residents in the Holdingford Area. Lioness Club will also develop and distribute brochures about the community of the City of Holdingford and Holding Township, to new residents moving into area.

*Holdingford Area Historical Society
Holdingford Area Historical Society will be incorporated as a non-profit organization. Historical Society will be incorporated as a non-profit organization, to be officially recognized by the MN Historical Society. Secure rights to a one room schoolhouse from the holdingford area, plans and have blueprint for foundation for schoolhouse.

*Petals to Pedals Garden Club
Two park benches will be installed between fountain and "Triangle Garden."Install fountain, electric outlets for fountain and for Christmas decoration. Expand wild flower garden at trailhead: benches, holding pond for fountain, lawn in front of garden.

*Healthy Community Planning Steering Committee
Construction of skate board park in Veterans Memorial Park, as Eagle Scout project
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11/28/2007

Tree Lighting-Santa Breakfast HO-HO-HO

HO-HO-HO We are all getting ready to go full swing into the Christmas season. The garland and lights are going up.
Saturday December 1st at 5:45 pm The Petals to Pedals Garden Club is hosting the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. It will be held by the water fountain area. HOT CHOCOLATE AND CIDER with treats will be served. Come sing carols with the high school choir and Mayor Schmit !!
Sunday December 2d H. Women of Today are hosting their annual Super Santa Breakfast at the City Center. Serving 9:00am to 12:30pm . Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, cheesy potatoes, donuts, milk, juice and coffee. $6 for adults, $3.50 children 4-10 and children 3 and under free. SANTA WILL BE THERE to hand out goodie bags.
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10/19/2007

Local Catholic Churches Website

The Five area Catholic Churches in and about Holdingford have a new website It is very nicely done with lots of good information. There is also a link to it from the city website under Directory for Business - Organizations

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9/13/2007

Chicken and Ham Dinner

The Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus, St. Isidore Council 9307,
is sponsoring a chicken and ham dinner on Sunday, October 7, 2007,
at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, 1 mile west of St. Anna,
with serving from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.
Take-out meals available.
All proceeds are used only for charitable activities of the Council.

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9/06/2007

Area Family Picnic


Holdingford Area Family Picnic
City Park

Sunday-Sept.9 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Free =Hog Roast Games Music
All Welcome


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8/13/2007

Lioness New Park Project






The Holdingford Lioness Club has recently taken on the job of renewing the playground equipment at the Legion Memorial Park. Scraping it down to the metal priming and putting a fresh coat of brightly colored paint. The results look great ! Our hats off for a excellent job ! Oh, and the money for the paint was donated by the Holdingford Snow-Flyers Club. A big thanks to them also.
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6/19/2007

Surreys on Lake Wobegon Trail


Holdingford Helping Hands has a neat new service for folks. They have purchased three, four wheel Surrey bicycles. Two standard SURREYS that are designed for three adults and two small children and one SURREY LIMOUSINE designed for six adults and two small children. The public can rent these out at $10 and hour for the standard surrey and $15 an hour for the Limo. They will be available Friday and Sunday, noon to 8:00p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Seniors (60) in the area who are registered with Helping Hands, will be able to use the surreys free of charge on Mondays and Wednesdays. Reservations must be made a week in advance, and if requested, Helping Hands will provide a volunteer to pedal the surrey. To reserve a surrey call Helping Hands 746-9960.
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6/03/2007

Caramel Roll Ride Announcement !

Hey folks it's geting close but if you have not registered yet for the Caramel Roll ride coming up Saturday the 9th, I just found out the Lake Wobegon Trail Association and Minnesota Trails.com have offered to give a donation of $15 for every registrant for the Caramel Roll ride that writes "covered bridge" on their registration form. The money going to the Holdingford Lions for the covered bridge project. You can can register on line at lakewobegontrails.com

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5/08/2007

Helping Hands Recieves Grant

In The St. Cloud Times today:
The CentraCare Health Foundation awarded nine grants to improve health in Central Minnesota.
The foundation’s $376,570 in grants support projects that promote health education, research and services for residents in the 13-county area.
Holdingford Helping Hands, Helping Hand Outreach to Elders, $10,150, to engage older adults in the process of making healthy choices and being physically active. That's pretty cool guys, that should help a lot with your programs.
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1/24/2007

Holdingford Daze

YIECKS ! I hate it when I am given incorrect information!

The correct dates for ‘Holdingford Daze’ will start Friday July 13th with “The Walk of Hope” and the other events July 14th. More information will be forth coming.


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1/19/2007

News Release from Helping Hands

News Release :
Helping Hands Outreach to Elders was informed that they have fully complied with all standards of the Minnesota Charities Review Council. They are now listed at the CRC web site at www.smartgivers.org The statement from the Council read: “Congratulations, the Council has determined that Helping Hands Outreach to Elders meets all standards. Your commitment to accountability as an area of best practice for your organization was like music to our ears. We really appreciate the work you did to meet the standards. It speaks well of your organization’s dedication to the people that you serve that you would take the time to address accountability issues.” A small percentage of small nonprofits like Helping Hands Outreach to Elders receive this recognition and can use the seal of approval.
Way to go ! You can check out the review here

1/16/2007

Holdingford Daze

It has been announced that ‘Holdingford Daze’ will start Friday July 13th with “The Walk of Hope” and the other events July 14th. More information will be forth coming.


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