Figure skaters present “A Night at the Oscars”
The Virginia Figure Skaters will present their annual ice show on Friday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 20, at 4 p.m. at the Miners Memorial Arena in Virginia. This year’s theme is "A Night of Music at the Oscars,” and the show will also host national-level U.S. guest skaters. Full Story
Benefit for families of Chisholm shootings
A benefit to help the families of the recent shootings in Chisholm will be held on Saturday, Mar. 20, at Jim's Sports Club Bar and Grill, located at 108 W. Lake St. in Chisholm, beginning at noon.
Fred and Jim's famous beef and pork sandwiches will be available beginning at noon. A sandwich dinner costs $8; eat in, take out, or delivery is available, call 254-7320. Full Story
Range engineering program vetoed by governor
On March 15 Governor Pawlenty line-item vetoed $319 million from a $986 million capital investment bill, including over $144 million in higher education investments across the state. $3 million in funding for an innovative engineering program at Mesabi Range Community and Technical College was vetoed. Full Story
Paul’s update on Silver Lake’s injured goose
Readers: Paul Pluskwik of Virginia has been
keeping HTF informed about the injured goose
that was forced to spend the winter on Silver
Lake in Virginia. Following is his latest dispatch:
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Hometown Calendar
Saturday, March 20 Spaghetti Benefit
for Wes Paschke
Hibbing VFW 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adult: $7 • Under 7: Free (Take-outs Available) Pine Grove 2 Step Cancer
Benefit Featuring Hairball
Hoyt Lakes Arena 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Full Story
Calling visual artists!
We celebrate the opening of fishing season with our annual Open Water exhibit at the First Stage Gallery which will begin May 6, 2010. We're looking for artwork that depicts our northern Minnesota lakes, rivers and the recreational activities that we enjoy there. Submit digital images of artwork by April 15 via e-mail to lyriccenterforthearts@ yahoo.com. Include your name and a phone number. Full Story
YMCA offering School’s Out Days
YMCA offering School’s Out Days The Mesabi Family YMCA is offering School’s Out Days on Thursday, April 1, Friday, April 2, and Monday, April 5. Children in grades K – 6 are invited to spend a fun-filled day at the YMCA. Swimming, gym time, group activities, games, arts and crafts and much more will be offered. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30 a.m. Full Story
Hot Reads for Cold Nights winners announced
After two months of participating in the 12th annual “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” program at the Virginia Public Library, the following persons were selected for giveaways: Inez Nelson, Michelle Burton, and Nancy Leek each received an entertainment basket that contained dinner for two at Michael’s on the Course, Grandma’s Saloon & Grill or the Rustic Rock Chop House, two Full Story
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