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Kids Lunch with Santa Dec. 7

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:57am

The Bay Lake Area Lions are pleased to invite children (infants through 12 years old) and parents/grandparents from the Cuyuna Range Elementary School (CRES), to enjoy a puppet show, face painting, lunch with Santa and a special gift on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deerwood Auditorium.
Face painting will start at 11 a.m., Puppets without Borders will perform at 11:30 a.m., Santa will arrive and lunch will be served about 12 pm. Every child can visit with Santa (parents are encouraged to take photos) and receive an age appropriate gift.

Hallet Library Holiday Open House Dec. 10

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:56am

The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 First Street SE in Crosby and the JFHML Friends Foundation welcome the community to the fifth annual Friends Holiday Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Throughout the day enjoy fellowship, hors d’oeuvres and special shopping opportunities. There will be ribbon-wrapped books (the perfect gift!), American Girl Doll items and Christmas décor.

 

 

Heartland Dance Christmas Show Dec. 12

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:56am

Heartland Dance and Gymnastics of Ironton will be holding its Christmas Show on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School starting at 6 p.m.
A free will offering to your favorite charity is greatly appreciated.

Food Shelf Drive at Unity Bank during holidays

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:55am

This holiday season let’s not forget those who are having rough times. Share your holiday cheer and bring non-perishable food items to Unity Bank in downtown Crosby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All donations received will be given to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf.

 

Ironton discusses Bonnie Bell mine property

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:54am

The Ironton City Council discussed the former Bonnie Bell mine property that was once considered for a campground at its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20. Discussion included if the city would sell it or not and the current zoning.  The property is about 16 acres. No decisions were made but more research will be done.

Small Business Saturday at Cuyuna Range Businesses

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:53am

Small Business Saturday® is designated the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year that day is Saturday,  Nov. 30.
Created  to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses across the United States, in 2011, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the day, and officials in all 50 states participate.
You might not realize it, but every time you take a yoga class or buy a gift from the local store down the street, you're shopping small and making a difference.

Help decorate Crosby Community Christmas Tree

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:52am

Join the Crosby Economic Development Committee to decorate the Community Christmas tree on Friday, Nov. 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. Tree lighting will be at 5 p.m.
All business owners and residents are invited to make or donate an ornament for the tree. Members of the community are invited to help decorate the tree.
The tree was provided by Peterson Christmas Trees of Crosby and donated to the city by Gifts Galore, 20 Third Avenus SW in Crosby.

 

Crosby to purchase ladder truck

Published by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:51am

The Crosby City Council voted to purchase a used ladder truck at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. The city of Brainerd will have a ladder truck available next spring for $165,000. The council suggested to the fire department the city pay one-third of the cost, the Fire Relief Association pay one-third and one-third be obtained from donations. The fire department representative said the department plans to sell a tanker and two older fire engines to make room in the garage for the new ladder truck.

Mitten Tree Collection at MMFCU

Published by admin on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:33am

Help keep the community warm this winter by donating new adult and child-sized hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, etc.
Donations may be hung on the Mitten Tree at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union on Main Street in Crosby. All donations will be given to Salem WEST and then distributed to those in need in the community.
Donations will be collected during the month of November. 

Tree of Love Lighting Ceremony Dec. 2

Published by admin on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:27am

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Home Health & Hospice department is now accepting memorial and honor gifts for the 35th annual Tree of Love fund-raising event for Hospice. The official tree lighting and dedication of the Hospice tree is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby.