March is here!

February has brought the type of days one would expect in late March. What will March bring? February-type weather? Or will we proceed directly to spring? It’s anyone’s guess, but I do know that there are lots of fun activities scheduled at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.      

First of all, you may be seeing a new face at the library. Cathie Johnson of Clearbrook  ( actually she lives a mile west of Weme) has been hired as a sub. She and her husband have lived on his family farm for the last 23 years, but previously spent some time in California and in the Twin Cities. They have two grown children, a daughter in Wisconsin and a son in Grand Forks, as well as one granddaughter. She has worked at Midway Care Center as a bookkeeper and at Richards Publishing.  Cathie’s hobbies include gardening, cooking, working with stained glass, and reading. She says she is excited to be working at the Fosston Library.

Coming up this month, on Thursday, March 9, there will be a round table discussion with Dana Chase, author of In Spite of Heroin, a memoir of her family’s struggle with addiction. She will be present to sign books beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the discussion to follow at 7 p.m.

On Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. there will be a special performance by Paulette Friday and her cast of musicians from the Alexandria area. They will present “The Recent Unpleasantness – Stories and Songs of the Civil War.” Students from the high school will be in attendance but there are a limited number of seats available to the public. Call Generations at 435-1676.

On Monday, February 20, there will be an opportunity to meet artist Jane Berg, whose paintings are currently on display at the Sorenson Gallery. Stop by any time between 5 – 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Food for Fines will be in effect during the month of March. Each non-perishable food item brought to the library will result in a $2 fine being waived. Food donated will go to the local food shelf.

There are two special Dr. Suess events this month. His birthday party will be held Thursday, March 2, at 3:30 with treats and activities. Then on Thursday, March 16, also at 3:30, children are invited to come meet Dr. Suess. No word on why he is coming that day rather than for the party.

Other events during March:

Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m. – Book Club. The book for the month is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Writers’ Group

Wednesday, March 29, 2 p.m. Visit from Prairie Pines assisted living.