events take place throu ughout the year. It is also available ailab to
rent by the public.
A variety of unique gifts are availa
able
for purchase at the
museum, m including DAHS totes, jewelry, artwork, and prints
done by local artists; and historical books by local author ors.
The museum um is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday
ys from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., and by appointment. There is no admission fee.
For more information about the Dass sel History Center, er, visit
the website, www.dasselhistorycenter.org. sel
Questions may
be directed to 320-275-3077, or [email protected]. The
mail-
ing address for the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum
um
is PO Box D, Dassel, MN 55325. 5.
Dassel-Cokato Arts Association
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association’s mission it is to nurture
the arts by supporting artists and art events in the commu-
nity.
The DCAA was organized in 2004, during the construction
of the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center (PAC), located
at the DC High School. Most DCAA events take place in
the 800-seat PAC, and past events have included concerts
performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, Tonic Sol-fa, Mark
Schultz, Peter Yarrow (of the former Peter, Paul & Mary trio),
Todd Oliver, and free concerts, such as a performance by
the US Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors.
Touring performances, including “Church Basement Ladies,”
Children’s Theatre Company productions, Don Shelby
as Mark Twain, and a professional national touring production
of “A Christmas Carol” have also been presented at the
PAC.
Some DCAA events take place in the smaller, more intimate
space at the Dassel History Center, such as performances
by comedians such as Louie Anderson, and a onewoman
show entitled “Singing for the Cows.”
The DCAA also sponsors the annual Red Rooster Fine Arts
Show during Memorial Day weekend. Artists of all ages are
encouraged to participate in this judged event.
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association always welcomes new
members.
As a non-profi t organization, tax-deductible donations
to the DCAA help to bring world-class entertainment to our
community with extremely affordable ticket prices. Members
also have the opportunity to purchase tickets before
they go on sale to the general public.
To become a member, or for more information, contact
Executive Director Deborah Moen at 612-236-5137, visit http://
pac.dc.k12.mn.us, or email [email protected].
Dassel-Cokato Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines of MN/Wisc, Troop 3068, meet
twice a month, usually the fi rst and third Thursday of the
month. The current meeting place is at Gethsemane Lutheran
Church in Dassel. The members of Troop 3068 complete
different projects, go to summer camp, and do service activities.
Troop 3068 sells cookies once a year, in the spring.
Dassel-Cokato Kinship Caregivers Support Group
This group brings together grandparents and other relatives
who are raising their grandchildren, nieces, or nephews.
It is a time to discuss struggles and celebrations in a safe, supportive
environment.
Discussion is based on current concerns of participants,
and may include topics such as managing aging children’s be-
havior, ad ddressing issues with adult children, frustratio on with
having to alter life plans ans, and unexpe ecteded joys discovered
d
through h the
journey.
Kinship ip Care egivers meets monthl hly (September-May) at
Cokato o Elementary, entar
and
is facilitated by a licensed social
worke er. Call 320-286-4120 to lea arn more about this opportu-
nity.
Dassel Lamplighters 4-H Club
The Dass ssel Lamplighters 4-H Club
typically meets th he fi rst
Sunday of each month at the Dasse el Covenant Church
(lower level) at 6:30 p.m m., unless otherwise scheduled. ed.
Spe-
cial meetings take place at Dassel Lakeside Apartments in
June, to assist with planting fl owers, and in December for
a holiday activity. Club members are encouraged to be
involved in county-wide activities,
and community servi vice
projects. Club members mber
meet e annually to clean their section
of Adopt-A-Highway. The Dassel Lamplighters currently has
38 members, ranging in age from 5 to 18. New members ers are
welcome to join at any time. For more information, call the
Meeker County Extension n Offi ce at 320-693-5275.
275.
Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood
Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood is a program of Dassel-Co-
kato Community Education, specifi cally designed for fami-
lies with children ages birth to 5 (not yet in kindergarten).
Dassel Cokato Early Childhood is responsible e for Early
Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and special
events, School Readiness Play and Learn Preschool, and Earwww.lakeregionagency.com
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