MAY 14TH IS NATIONAL DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY!
National Dance Like a Chicken Day on May 14th encourages everyone to dance like a chicken! This day entertains from start to finish with people flapping their arms and strutting chicken-like. Everyone has probably danced the “Chicken Dance” at least once in their lifetime. This silly fun song is popular at wedding dances, Oktoberfest, and other celebrations, too.
Ideas to celebrate Dance Like a Chicken Day include, of course, dancing like a chicken. You can even organize a Chicken Dance dance-off and if you do be sure to serve chicken nuggets, chicken fries, fried chicken and chicken-fried steak. Make sure to teach someone The Chicken Dance, too, because everyone should know how to participate.
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GREAT THEATRE PRESENTS CINDERELLA!
Join us for a FREE AUDITION PREP WORKSHOP. Auditioning is an art and a learned skill, and we want our volunteers to feel as prepared as possible. This free workshop is designed to help volunteers feel more prepared and confident going into auditions.
Workshop Tuesday, May 4th 6:00pm-7:00pm or 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AUDITIONS! May 10th & 11th via Zoom. The story of Cinderella has been around hundreds of years and it’s been retold many times along the way. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs alongside a hilarious script with some new characters and surprising twists. Roles for ages 10-adult. Meet the artistic team in this quick video.
Audition sign-up will open May 3rd at 10am.
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GOPHER STATE CARNIVAL AT CROSSROADS CENTER
Get your rides, food, and fun all in one spot! The carnival has come early this year! Beginning on May 6th, join Gopher State Expositions and their fun rides, skillful games, and tasty food and treats. Come to the carnival, located off of 3rd street, near Target and Macy's! Thu, May 6 – Sun, May 16. Please click here for specific dates and times.
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SCHEELS VIRTUAL 5K RUN
We invite you to join us for the first SCHEELS Virtual 5k! May 17th through May 23rd. This is a free event, open to everyone. You can run or walk your race anytime during the virtual race week of May 17th through May 23rd. Log your 5K on a fitness tracker of your choice and upload your results. All race finishers will automatically be entered for a chance to win prizes from our vendors. By participating, you’re giving back! Smartwool is donating 1 pair of socks to our local communities, for the first 1,500 participants. Please click here to register.
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EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR FUTURE LEADERS
GSDC, along with several community partners, are very committed to helping connect classrooms to careers and life to learning. Luke Greiner, our local DEED Labor Market Analyst, shares some great information and tools regarding career exploration and education.
If you are a graduating senior, the task of picking a career or education pathway can be a daunting task, possibly the reason why so many students plan to "figure it out later". Committing time to research occupations and educational options is competing against a plethora of more exciting activities, but the value of gaining some baseline knowledge and direction can empower you to achieve your dream job.
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AROUND CLOUD TUTORS AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER!
Around Cloud Tutors service will be available during the summer for those who will be in summer school or want to brush up on a few subjects over the summer.
Junior and Seniors who would like help with ACT Prep can also utilize this free service. There are also additional College and Career Advice sessions such as Essay Editing, College Application Assistance and Trades and Skilled Worker Advising to name a few. Please click here for link.
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LITTLE BIG VIRTUAL ACADEMY
The purpose of the Little Big Virtual Academy is to keep Littles and Bigs connected during times of physically distancing. When matches might not be able meet in-person, they can continue to communicate and interact via phone and computer. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota team has compiled a list of fun and interactive activities and resources for Littles and Bigs to do together- click here to link to the website!
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PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFO |
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Please contact our staff if you have any questions regarding matches.
Ann Matvick, Program Director
Jamie Lodermeier, Program Coordinator
Kayla Meyer, Program Coordinator
Mary Bellefeuille, Lead Program Coordinator
Rebecca Fonss, Program Coordinator
Robyn Rieland, Program Coordinator
Tasha Bruns-Notsch, Lead Enrollment Coordinator
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Hey BIGS!! Do you know someone who would be a great mentor to a child in our community? Use the above Big Nomination graphic by sending it to them. You could message it, text it, print and hand deliver, or post it on their social media. Let them KNOW that you could see them as a BIG! We are now holding Info Sessions online via Zoom- let's create a waiting list of Bigs!
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Listed below are several community resources. Please visit our updated BBBS website Resources page for a more extensive listing, including tutors, food and heating assistance, and mental health resources.
Career Solutions - Career Solutions offers career counseling, job search assistance and even potential retraining available at no cost. They are supported by State and Federal funds to help people who are unemployed find meaningful employment as quickly as possible, and can provide information on the Dislocated Worker Program. They serve Stearns and Benton county residents and are one of the partners of CareerForce (formerly the WorkForce Center) – St. Cloud. Click here to learn more.
Vaccine Connector - Minnesotans can sign up at mn.gov/vaccineconnector. Minnesotans unable to sign up online can call 833-431-2053 for assistance signing up over the phone. Translation is available by phone in all languages. Minnesotans can call the translation hotline at 833-431-2053 for assistance signing up over the phone.
United Way 2-1-1 Resource Hotline - United Way is encouraging anyone who may be in need of assistance accessing food, rent, mortgage, utility assistance or any other essential service, to dial 2-1-1 or text MNCOVID to 898-211. Click here for more information.
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