July 2010 Calendar
School Supply Sign Up
School supply sign-up is happening soon. Please contact the following for sign-up:
Cass/Clay County -
August 14th 7am -11am, Fargo Dome, 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo, ND call: 701-277-5050
Douglas County - August 26th 11am - 3pm, Project Community Connect, 320-763-4840. Food drop also taking place at the same time.
Summer Youth Employment
Summer Youth Employment applications are available through Rural MN CEP. Please contact Arlyce Cucich at: 218-846-7400 or arlycec@rmcep.com
Free Community Breakfasts
The Alexandria United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Avenue East, offers a free community pancake and sausage breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. For more information or if you need transportation, you may request a ride to and from the breakfast by calling the church at 320-763-4624. Please schedule rides for the Saturday breakfast before 10:00 AM on the Friday before the breakfast. The 2010 dates are: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11. Otter Tail County FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Program
United Way of Otter Tail County offers the FamilyWize prescription discount program to residents of Otter Tail County. The discount card enables residents to receive discounted pricing on prescriptions at participating pharmacies (Wal-Mart, Pamida, K-Mart, SunMart and Seip Drug). The average savings is 34%. The discount cards are available at the United Way office or you can print one from the FamilyWize website.
Car Seat Clinics
Certified child passenger safety technicians are available to inspect car seats and provide tips on proper installation and use. These are available:
Detroit Lakes: This is on-going. To arrange call Jennifer Booge at 1-800-818-9296.
Wadena: Tri-County Hospital front entrance on the 2nd Sunday of each month noon - 2 PM. A certified child passenger safety technician will be on hand to inspect care seats and provide tips on proper installation and use. Seats will be replaced as needed. For more information 218-632-8781.
Dental Outreach Clinics
Dental outreach clinics are designed to provide dental services to children between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age. Dental health staff are available to provide all dental services for children covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs. Appointments can be made by calling toll free 888-683-1038 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00. Upcoming clinics are:
Morris - August 26th at Morris Area Elementary School, 151 S. Columbia Ave.
Dental outreach clinics are also available for children and adults in Mahnomen the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Clinic hours are noon - 8 PM Mondays, 8 AM - 8 PM on Tuesday and 8 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays. Call toll-free at 877-562-7874 for an appointment.
Group Work Camp
West Central MN Community Action will be hosting Group Work Camp in Morris, MN this summer. Youth and adults from around the US will spend one week in communities within 30 miles of Morris doing hands-on home repair projects, such as house painting, for elderly, disabled and those of modest incomes. Labor and materials will be free to qualifying households. For more information or an application contact WCMCA at 800-492-4805 or West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc..
Free Children's Check-Ups
Douglas County Public Health is providing free check-ups for children birth to pre-kindergarten in Douglas County for those without insurance or whose insurance does not pay for well-child care. For an appointment or more information, call 320-763-6062 (Patty) or 320-763-3064 (Sue).
Baby Bin Available in Perham
This program helps Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) families by providing a free package of diapers one month and the following month a free package of baby wipes, baby wash and baby lotion. The program is open the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Perham Community Church, 44664 440th Street, Perham.
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