Private Pesticide Re-Certification Workshops are being offered in several area location this winter including Litchfield on February 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker County Courthouse. For more details, call the Meeker County Extension Office at 693-5275.

The Alumni Association of Atwater High School, Atwater-Grove City High School and Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School will hold a board meeting on Thursday, February 23rd at 6:15 p.m. in the Atwater Community Center small meeting room. The 110th Alumni Association gathering will be held on July 14th. For more information, call Tami Tagtow at 974-3388,

Concert choirs from both the Hutchinson and Willmar campuses of Ridgewater College will combine for a performance in Litchfield on February 23rd at Zion Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and admission is free. The accompanist for the performance is Judith Zylstra. Several guest instrumentalists from the Litchfield area will also take part.

The Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties will host the 6th “Save Our Tails” fundraiser on Friday, February 24th from 6-to-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Willmar. There will be a light buffet, a silent auction, a live auction, a kid’s game room and more. Tickets are $25 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” February 24th and 25th at 7 p.m., March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m., and March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

The Paynesville Nite Owls have a square dance at Paynesville Elementary School on Saturday, February 25th – with plus dancing from 7:30-to-8 p.m. and mainstream dancing from 8-to-10 p.m. Roger McNeil will be the caller. Sloppy joes will be served during a potluck lunch following the dance.

The Green Lake Bluegrass Band will perform at the New London Little Theatre on Saturday, February 25th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call 354-2559.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” February 25th at 7 p.m., March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m., and March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

The Journey Expo will be at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson on Saturday, February 25th from 10-to-6, and Sunday, February 26th from 10-to-5. There will be music, vendors, free seminars, organic products, food and more. Admission is free and there will be door prizes. Find out more at thejourneyexpo.com.

The St. Philip’s Youth Group will have a spaghetti and lasagna dinner on Saturday, February 25th from 5-to-8 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church in Litchfield. There will be two seatings – at 5 and 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 3-to-10, and free for kids under 3. If you buy tickets at the door, you will be served spaghetti. For tickets in advance, contact any St. Philip’s Youth member or call the church office at 693-3313.

St. John's Lutheran Church in Plato has a pancake dinner on Sunday, February 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, ham, applesauce, dessert and beverage. It's $9 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12, and free for kids 4 and under. Take-outs will also be available.

The 2012 Meeker County 4-H Share The Fun and Performing Arts Day will be on Sunday, February 26th at 1 p.m. in Bernie Aaker Auditorium at the Meeker County Family Services Center in Litchfield. Everyone is welcome.

The Church of Our Lady in Manannah has a smoked and fresh sausage and pancake supper, with beverages and desserts on Sunday, February 26th from 4-to-7 p.m. It’s $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-to-12 and $1 for children 2-to-5. There will also be cash bingo.

The McLeod County Historical Museum in Hutchinson will have program on World War II and the Holocaust on Sunday, February 26th from 2-to-4 p.m. Larry Tillemans, an eyewitness to the Nuremburg Trials will be speaking. For more information, call 587-2109.

The regular meeting of the Daughters of Isabella will be at 1:15 in the St. Philip's church social hall. Karen Brink will speak about the Bone Builders program at the hospital.

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Cokato on Monday, February 27th from 1-to-7 P.M. at the First Baptist Church. It’s for all blood types. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. For an appointment call Margaret at 320-286-5827, Ruth at 320-286-2489 or Shirley at 320-286-2601.

The Grove City Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, March 1st at 7 p.m. in the Cardinal Room at South Grove Square. ACGC ag teacher Michelle Hanson will speak about the ACGC trees and garden projects. Guests are welcome to attend.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” February 24th and 25th at 7 p.m., March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m., and March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m., and March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” March 2nd at 7 p.m., and March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

A benefit for Cora Mae Hendrickson will be on Friday, March 2nd from 5-to-7 p.m. in the Kingston Community Center. There will be a dinner of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and hot fudge sundaes, and a silent auction. Cora Mae is the infant daughter of Chris & Jane Hendrickson and is in need of a kidney transplant.

Litchfield Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium in Litchfield. General admission tickets are $10 and are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. Go to litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com for more information.

A Wild Game Feed will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 6 P.M. at Victory Christian Fellowship in Grove City. Bring a wild Game Dish, a prize to give, an offering, photos, antlers, horns, traps or other interesting weapons, and wear your hunting gear if you wish. There will be lots of door prizes. Call Pastor Danny Puckett for more information at 320-857-2680.

The Cornerstone Spring Women’s Conference will be on Saturday, March 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield. Marsha Marks will be speaking. There will be a tea party, worship and more. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 593-7971.

The 12th annual Steps of Hope walk, hosted by the Autism Society of Minnesota, will be held on March 4th at Ridgedale Shopping Center. Visit www.ausm.org to learn how to register. Also attending the Steps of Hope walk are TC (the Twins mascot), the Vikings Cheerleaders, and autism advocate – Miss Minnesota 2011 Natalie Davis.

The Litchfield Christian Women’s Club has its “Paint Your World” brunch on Friday, March 9th at 9 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield. The cost is $8. Kimberly Nyborg of International Falls will provide special music and will also be the guest speaker. Jill Rogness of Litchfield will do the special feature. To make reservations by noon on Tuesday, March 6th, call Barb Werner at 693-2504.

Cassandra Mae Jopp will be performing during a Litchfield Watercade fundraising event on Saturday, March 10th at 7 p.m. in the Bernie Aaker Auditorium. The Litchfield High School Jazz Band and Dragonaires will also perform. Reserved tickets are $15 in the lower level. Tickets in the balcony are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 18. Tickets are available in advance at Litchfield Community Education. The concert is sponsored by Thrivent Financial Associates Paul White, Richard Larson and Jackie McGhee.

A benefit will be held for Justin Dechon on March 11th from 2-to-8 p.m. at the Litchfield VFW. There’s a silent auction from 2-to-5. There will also be a food bar, bake sale and music by Susan Holt. Donations can also be made to Wells Fargo Bank.

Daffodil Days will be coming up in Meeker County March 12th through the 16th. You can get a bunch of 10 daffodils for $10, and bunch in a vase for $15, a pot of mini daffodils for $15 or a “Bear and a Bunch” for $25. For more details, call Jan Schlack at 693-5311. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Rosendale United Methodist Church will be having it's Annual Bake Sale and Luncheon on Friday, March 16th in the Atwater Community Center. Baked goods, coffee, rolls and muffins will be served from 8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. The luncheon will include BBQ and egg salad sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and pie. An assortment of baked goods and crafts will be available. Everyone is welcome.

The Johnson Kelly American Legion Post 483 and Kingston Lions Club have a fish fry on Friday, March 16th at the Kingston Community Center from 4-to-8 p.m. It’s $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-to10, and free for preschoolers. Take-outs are $9. Bring your used eyeglasses and hearing aids.

The Dassel-Cokato Community Theatre production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be performed on March 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 7:30 p.m. and on March 11th and 18th at 2 p.m. For ticket information, call Dassel-Cokato Community Education at 320-286-4120.

The Meeker County Gardener’s Gala will be on Tuesday, March 20th from 5:30-to-9 p.m. at Litchfield High School. Jeff Gillman will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Pre-registration is available at the Meeker County Extension Office through March 13th. For more information, call 693-5275 or toll-free: 1-877-993-5275.

The Peanut Butter & Milk Festival Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 20th at 7 p.m. in the Litchfield High School Ag Room – E-115. Everyone’s welcome.

The McLeod County Master Gardener 2012 McLeod County Horticulture Education Day will be on Saturday, March 31st from 8 A.M.-to-3 P.M. at the Best Western Victorian Inn in Hutchinson. The day will feature several speakers and topics. The cost is $20 if you pre-register by March 16th, and $25 if you register after the 16th. The cost includes lunch and more. There will also be a Silent Auction, vendors, and door prizes. To register or get
more information, contact the McLeod County Extension Office at 320-484-4334.

The Spring Fling at the Emmaus Gift Shop will be on Saturday, March 31st. Brunch will be served from 8-to-10 a.m.

The Peanut Butter & Milk Festival Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 10th at 7 p.m. in the Litchfield High School Ag Room – E-115. This is one week earlier than most months. Everyone’s welcome. The annual meeting of the Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held immediately following the regular meeting on April 10th.

Crackerjack Nursery School will open up registration to the public on March 5th. Crackerjack is a non-profit pre-school open to 3-through-5 year old children, promoting hands-on learning, social interaction, and activities that will help prepare children for Kindergarten. For more information, call 693-3397.

The Cokato Museum has new hours: Tuesday through Friday from 8:30-to-4:30 and Saturday from 8:30-to-3. Museum tours and photo sessions at the Akerlund Studio can still be pre-arranged at other times. For more information, call 286-2427 or go to www.cokato.mn.us.

Over-eaters Anonymous meets every Monday at noon in the Hutchinson Library basement. For Mondays that are holidays, the meetings are moved to Tuesday. For more information, call Sharon at 320-587-5889.

The McLeod County Museum in Hutchinson will no longer have Monday evening hours. The new hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 1-to-4. The museum will be available Monday evenings by appointment only. For more information, call 587-2109. The museum is located at 380 School Road North in Hutchinson.

Heartland Community Action Agency has the Reach Out For Warmth program to assist families who are having trouble paying their heating bills. If anyone is willing to make a tax-deductible contribution to the program, send checks to Heartland Community Action Agency at 200 Southwest 4th Street, Post Office Box 1359, Willmar, MN 56201.

If you’re concerned about making your house payments, Heartland Community Action Agency and the Minnesota Home Ownership Center and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency are teaming up to provide counseling. Residents of Meeker, McLeod, Kandiyohi and Renville Counties can find out more by calling toll-free: 1-800-992-1710.

The Meeker County National Alliance on Mental Illness meets monthly and offers support, education and advocacy. For more information, call Marilyn Anderson at 693-0468.

If you are having suicidal thoughts call 911 or if you’re having other mental health problems, go to the emergency room, or call Woodland Centers at 1-800-992-1716, Meeker County Social Services at 693-5300, or the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office at 693-5400.

Heartland Community Action Agency has a program called “Helping People Get There” in which people can donate their cars to low-income families. For more information, call 1-800-992-1710.

Senior dining is available in Grove City at South Grove Square. Meals are served Mondays through Fridays, except for major holidays, at 11:30 a.m. Use the north entrance. Reservations need to be made one day in advance. Call 857-2274 or 857-9473. Grove City has the same menu as the meal site in Litchfield. Home delivered meals are also available. The suggested donation for seniors is $3.50 – and $6.50 for people under 60.

KLFD airs as many announcements as time allows at various times throughout the day, so you won’t hear your announcement each and every time. It’s a free service for non-profit organizations. You can send announcements to KLFD at 234 North Sibley Avenue in Litchfield or e-mail them to news@klfd1410.com. If you’d like more exposure for your event, call our sales department at 693-3281. For a complete list of coming events, visit our website at www.klfd1410.com.