March 1 - Daughters of Isabella meet at 7 p.m. at the Melrose City Center. Chairwomen are Judy Gaebel and Beatrice Funk.

March 6 - St. Mary's 8th annual Dinner and Auction for Education, Melrose American Legion. Serving 5-8 p.m. followed by heads and tails game, and live auction, 8:15 till midnight. Tickets $25 person at St. Mary's School, CMFCU Melrose, and Freeport State Bank, Melrose.

March 7 - Talent Unleashed, community talent show, 6:30 p.m., MHS Auditorium. Tickets at Community Ed. office, CMFCU and Freeport Bank-Melrose. Tickets $6 in advance. $6.50 at the door. Children 3-12 $3. Under 3 free.

March 7 - St. Louis Catholic Aid Assn. matching grant breakfast, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Louis Church in Paynesville.

March 7 - Sausage and Ham Supper, Spring Hill Church basement, 4-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Spring Hill Baseball Team, Recreation Club and St. Michael's Parish. Adults $6, at the door $6.50; children 6-12, $3; 5 and under free.

March 8 - Author Doug Wood will make an appearance at the Melrose Library. This visit is rescheduled from the Monday, Feb. 8 original date.

March 9 - Area Township annual meetings and elections are schedule for this date, weather permitting.

March 9 - American Legion and Auxiliary meet at the American Legion Club. March is the American Legion birthday. Theme for March is Community Service. Lunch chair is Leona Karels. Serving chair is Fitzie Schroeder.

March 13 - Todd County Garden Day. Sponsored by Master Gardeners from 8:15-3 at First Baptist Church, 401 4th St. S., Long Prairie. Pre-register by March 1 with Marie Siegle, Todd County Garden Day, 21526 243rd Ave., Long Prairie MN 56347.

March 13 - St. Cloud National Marriage Encounter's Community Night will be held starting at 7 p.m. at the Newman Center.

March 14 - Matching Grant Pork Chop Supper, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the St. Martin Parish Hall, St. Martin. Pork chops, scalloped and baked potatoes, homemade cinnamon bread and more. Sponsored by St. Martin Catholic Aid Council No. 95. Tickets $7.50 in advance, $8 at the door, children 6-12 $4.50. Advance sales at St. Martin businesses.

March 14 - Quilt Bingo, 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church basement, Upsala. Free lunch afterward. Sponsored by St. Mary's Mission Group.

March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Social, Celebration and Dinner. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chicken dinner and dressing. Country Store, Bake Sale, Fancywork. Children's Games. Sponsored by St. Mary's Christian Mothers/Women. Advance tickets $7.50 adults; ages 5-12 $4; 4 and under free. Tickets available at Freeport State Bank-Melrose, CMFCU, Ernie's Family Foods, St. Mary's School, Christian Women. Tickets at the door $8 and $4.50. Take out available.

March 15-19 - Stearns County Cancer Society annual Daffodil Days. For more information or to order daffodils call Audrey Roering, 320-352-5211, Ext. 213.

March 20 - St. Martin's spring craft, bake and second hand sale. Serving homemade chicken noodle soup (take out available, bring container), roast beef sandwiches, and desserts. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Martin Parish Hall. Sponsored by parish of St. Martin and St. Ann's Christian Women.

March 21 - Elrosa - Ham and Egg Breakfast, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul's Church basement. Sponsored by St. James Catholic Aid Matching Grant. Tickets adults $6; children 6-11 $3; under 5 free.

March 21 - St. Mary's Bingo will begin 7:30 p.m. Cash or variety of meat prizes. Free lunch served at 7 p.m. during intermission or following bingo. $10 for 20 games and two black out games. Door prizes. All proceeds go to St. Mary's Mission Society.

March 27-28 - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will present "Journey with Jesus to Calvary." 8:30 a.m. on March 27, 1:30 p.m. on March 28.

April 3 - Melrose - VFW Auxiliary Easter Egg & Bake Sale will be held on Sat., April 3rd at the American Legion Clubrooms. at 8:30 a.m. along with coffee & rolls. Lunch will be serve at 11 a.m. with soup, sandwiches and pie. Everyone Welcome.

June 4 - 5 - Third annual Kick-Off to Summer Car Show and Cook-Off. Friday, Music in the Park, food and fireworks 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Car show, cook-off, silent auction, entertainment, food, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Melrose Sauk River Park.

Ninth annual Albany Car Show, 4-9 p.m. For more information contact Lisa at Albany Chrysler Center, 320-845-2801.

Cards ('500'): March 7 and March 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Ham Dinner with Au Gratin potatoes March 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Quilting: Call Kitty Mueller at 256-3604 or Mary Ann Primus at 256-4435 for more info.

Wii: We now have the Fitness program. For fun exercise and learn how you score on your balance, check it out. Call Elaine Niehoff at 320-256-4933 and we will get you going on this super fun game. We hope to set up some competition when we get more proficient at this.

Bridge: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Beginners welcome. Help is available for beginners. For more details call Rosalie at 256-7806 or Julia at 256-4445

Pool: Instructions given at 10 a.m. daily Monday thru Friday or call 256-7586 for a special time.

Senior strength classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. Cost is $25 per month.

Line Dancing: Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Weight-loss groups: Golden Goalies meet at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays. On the Weigh meets Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.

Board Meeting: The next board meeting will be Monday, March 8, at 9:15 a.m.

Veterans Service Officer Erv Karasch is in his office Monday through Friday, from 8-4:30 p.m. at Stearns Co. Community Service Building. Walk in or call 320-256-1435 for appointment.

The Melrose Area Museum is closed for the season. For information, tours or donations call 256-3933.

Senior Law Project of St. Cloud Area Legal Services. Call the Melrose Senior Center at (320) 256-4278 or 1-888-360-2889 for an appointment to meet with a representative at St. Michael's Nursing Home in Sauk Centre. No help is provided for criminal matters, wills, estate planning or real estate transactions.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Sauk River Phantom Buck Chapter, MN Deer Hunters Assn. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Sauk Centre American Legion, except Nov. when they are cleaning deer hides.

Melrose Jaycees meet, 8 p.m. at Scooter's. Contact Ryan Zierden for more information at jc.president@melrosejaycees.org.

Melrose VFW Post 7050 and Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m.

Sauk River Phantom Buck Chapter meets at 7 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Legion.

Melrose Grief Support Group meets at 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center. All faiths welcome, no charge. Confidentiality respected. Call 320-529-0427 for information.

Stearns Public Health immunizations at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Melrose Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in Room B of the Melrose City Center Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Melrose meets at 8 p.m. in Room C of the Melrose City Center Building. For information call 987-3938.

Melrose Area Food Shelf is available from 1-5 p.m. for all those in need residing in Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740. The Food Shelf is located in St. Mary's rectory basement. Clients must bring photo identification and/or proof of residency. Home delivery is available to handicapped and shut-ins. Call 256-2555 during open hours to arrange for this service. If no answer leave a message. Donations welcome and can be brought during open hours. Cash donations can be mailed to Kathy Melling, treasurer.

Melrose Trailblazer Snowmobile Club meets at 8 p.m. at Scooter's, Melrose.

God's Salvage Yard, Christ-centered, Bible-based support group for addicts, their families and friends. Call Tom at 320-256-3827 for more information.

Veterans Employment representative from MN WorkForce Center in St. Cloud visits Sauk Centre City Hall from 1-3:30 p.m. to assist military veterans, spouses, and children with employment needs. Call 320-308-2927 for appointment. Those without appointment will be served as time allows.

Adley Creek 4-H Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the City Center in Melrose.

Melrose Area Elementary PTA meets at 7 p.m. Monday, in the elementary library during the school year, except December. Join them and share your ideas for the school.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Pine Villa Care Center Alzheimer's support group meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Pine Villa Board Room. Call (320) 256-1766 for information.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

GEM Sanitary District Board meets at 7 p.m. at the pond shed on Highway 4. This is a change of day.

Melrose American Legion Post meets every month at 7 p.m.

Melrose Legion Auxiliary meets every month at 7 p.m.

Free blood pressure clinics, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Park View Centre, offered by St. Cloud Hospital Home Care and conducted by Matt Anderson, R.N. Please contact 259-9375 or 800-835-6610 for more information. Open to the public. Use main entrance.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Melrose Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in Room B of the Melrose City Center Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Melrose meets at 8 p.m. in Room C of the Melrose City Center Building. For information call 987-3938.

Melrose Area Food Shelf is available from 1-5 p.m. for all those in need residing in Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740. The Food Shelf is located in St. Mary's rectory basement. Clients must bring photo identification and/or proof of residency. Home delivery is available to handicapped and shut-ins. Call 256-2555 during open hours to arrange for this service. If no answer leave a message. Donations welcome and can be brought during open hours. Cash donations can be mailed to Kathy Melling, treasurer.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Women of Today Melrose Chapter meet at the City Center at 7 p.m.

Food Shelf needs volunteers to help unload the Second Harvest food truck at 9:30 a.m.

Concertina-Musician Jam at the St. Augusta Legion at 7 p.m. Open to musicians, dancers and listeners. $3.00 charge.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Melrose Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in Room B of the Melrose City Center Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Melrose meets at 8 p.m. in Room C of the Melrose City Center Building. For information call 987-3938.

Melrose Area Food Shelf is available from 1-5 p.m. for all those in need residing in Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740. The Food Shelf is located in St. Mary's rectory basement. Clients must bring photo identification and/or proof of residency. Home delivery is available to handicapped and shut-ins. Call 256-2555 during open hours to arrange for this service. If no answer leave a message. Donations welcome and can be brought during open hours. Cash donations can be mailed to Kathy Melling, treasurer.

Tri-Cap HUD Housing Counselor will meet with people experiencing financial problems with their mortgage at the Melrose City Center, 225 East 1st St. N., from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or call 1-888-765-5597 for more information.

American Legion Post 101 Fish Fry. Serving 5-8 p.m.

Veterans Employment representative from MN WorkForce Center in St. Cloud visits Sauk Centre City Hall from 1-3:30 p.m. to assist military veterans, spouses, and children with employment needs. Call 320-308-2927 for appointment. Those without appointment will be served as time allows.

Melrose School Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Library.

Freeport City Council meets 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Stearns County WIC program by appointment at Melrose, 114 S. 1st Ave. W. Call 800-450-3663 for appointment and information.

Freeport City Council meets, 7:30 p.m., City Hall.

Melrose Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in Room B of the Melrose City Center Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Melrose meets at 8 p.m. in Room C of the Melrose City Center Building. For information call 987-3938.

Melrose Area Food Shelf is available from 1-5 p.m. for all those in need residing in Melrose Area Public School Dist. 740. The Food Shelf is located in St. Mary's rectory basement. Clients must bring photo identification and/or proof of residency. Home delivery is available to handicapped and shut-ins. Call 256-2555 during open hours to arrange for this service. If no answer leave a message. Donations welcome and can be brought during open hours. Cash donations can be mailed to Kathy Melling, treasurer.