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Author William Kent Krueger Discusses the Importance of Literacy in Hackensack
Bestselling author William Kent Krueger recently made his way to Hackensack, not just to promote his new book, but to talk to the community about the importance of literacy on our everyday lives. Krueger, the author of the Cork O’Connor series, was visiting Hackensack for the first time in many...
Summer in Longville: Music in the Park brings popular music groups to Longville
Now in its 12th year, the popular Music in the Park summer concert series will feature three musical groups performing at the gazebo park area on the grounds of Salem Lutheran Church in Longville. All performances are at 5 p.m. The first concert will be Sunday, June 23, with Figuring It Out, the Abello family bluegrass band — nine siblings and their dad, from Bemidji. On Saturday, July 6, Music...
The Josh Duffee Concert we’ve been waiting for!
For the past several years, world-renowned percussionist Josh Duffee has been bringing joy to music lovers of all ages at the annual two-day music festival in Hackensack, sponsored by the Northwoods Arts Council (NAC). He sits towards the back of the stage at his drums, directing his Big Band members, highlighting their skills and giving them well-deserved opportunities to shine. He entertains with the stories behind the music. He gifts his audiences with one drum solo each night that you simply must see (and hear)...
Summer in Longville:
Every Wednesday from June 12 through Aug. 14 is Turtle Race Time in downtown Longville From 1-3:30 p.m., Main Street will be blocked off for games, contests and, of course the Turtle Races. About 1 p.m. after everything has been set up, the games and contests begin. This includes the YMCA dance, chicken dance and hula-hoop contest, to name a few. ...
YoYo Donuts: a taste treat like no other
YoYo Donuts of Walker is not just another donut shop. It’s a coffee shop; an ice cream shop; a full-service bakery; a specialty cake shop; it provides catering for weddings, parties, anniversaries. But at its heart, Yo Yo is about donuts. In 2023 Luke and Alise McGregor, both with roots in the Walker area, owned and operated YoYo Donuts store in Minnetonka. ...
LAWOT announce annual Turtle Town Art Fair
The Longville Area Women of Today are excited to announce the return of their annual Turtle Town Art Fair. This year’s festivities will be held Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church’s beautiful wooded grounds, with The fair will feature a wide variety of juried photographic artists, painters, ceramics, glass, metal, jewelry, wood, textiles, yard art, furniture, signs, and selected handcrafted artisan home goods. Notably, no kits, commercial, or flea market products will be available. Admission to the Turtle...
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