youth endeavors , including the STRIVE high school mentor pro rogram , donatin ing bike helmets for the fi rst-grade sprin ring bike rally , and sponsoring students to participateate in various Rotary leadership programs .
The
2018-19 officers are : Jake Linder , president ; Kim Keithahn , treasurer ; and Dori Kimball , secretary .
For more information on Rotary , including how to become a member , visit the website at www . cokatodasselrotary . org , e-mail cdrotaryclub @ gmail . com , or fi nd us on Facebook .
Cokato Finnish-American Historical Society
The Cokato Finnish-American Historical Society ( CFAHS ) was founded in 1896 , to preserve historical buildings and artifacts located at Temperance Corner ( north of Cokato on Co . Rd . 3 ). Our mission is to educate the public , and to provide historical information .
CFAHS has more than 200 members and meets quarterly at the Temperance Hall . The annual meeting takes place in January , and a program and lunch follow the meeting .
The society has two festivals annually ; the fi rst is the Saturday before Memorial Day , and the second is in October . During these events , all buildings are open with historical displays , and lunch is served . There is also a bake sale and raffle , plus a historical program at noon . Midsummer is celebrated in June with a historical program and an evening dessert potluck , followed by a bonfi re .
Pikkujoulu ( Little Christmas ) is celebrated the fi rst Saturday in December with candle-lighting at the cemetery etery in late afternoon , followed by a potluck supper .
All events are open to the public . Memberships are $ 10 for individuals , and $ 15 for couples ; and donations help the
society with its preservation and educational efforts . The society offers scholarships to a Finnish language camp .
Anyone interested in joining , or with questions may contact Harvey Barberg , president , at ( 320 ) 286-5823 , heidibharveyb @ gmail . com .
Cokato Historical Society
The Cokato Historical Society board of trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p . m . in the Centennial Room of the library / museum building ( except where noted ).
The historical society raises funds to support the operation of the award-winning Cokato Museum and Gust Akerlund Photography Studio , a National Register Historic site . They host regular programs and events , publish a quarterly newsletter , “ In the Midst Of ,” and provide research services for genealogists or persons interested in local history .
Questions about the historical society , museum , or Akerlund Studio may be directed to the Cokato Museum at ( 320 ) 286-2427 , e-mail cokatomuseum @ embarqmail . com , or visit the website : www . cokatomuseum . org ; Facebook : Cokato Museum um & Akerlund Photo Studio ; and Twitter : @ CokatoMuseum .
Darwin Community Club
The major function of the Darwin Community Club is the Darwin Museum and Souvenier Gift Shop . It is also a supporter of Twine Ball Days , which take place the second Satruday in August in Darwin .
The 2017-18 officers are Chris Hansen , chair ; Pat Hansen , vice chair ; and Jenny Smith , treasurer .
The Darwin Community Club is alsays looking for new members interested in the welfare of the Darwin area to join
Mike Brandel
Offi cial Guide to Dassel-Cokato 2018-19
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