ly Childhood Screening.
Play and Lea arn Preschool is proud to be a 4-Star Parent
Aware-rated program. Classe ses for 4-year-old lds take place at
the Early Child ildhood Center, Dassel Elementary ent
and Cok
oka-
to Elementary. The Early Childhood d Cente ter hosts s preschool
classe ses for 3-year-olds, and ECFE classes for famili lies with chil-
dren ages birth to 5, not yet in kin ndergarten.
The Early Childh hood Center, located on the northwest cor-
ner of the Dassel-Cokato High School/Middle School ol cam-
pus, is hom me to a beautiful, fenced playground. Families with
young children are
welcome to enjoy the playground any-
time.
For more information, visit ecfe.dc c.k12.mn.us.
Dassel Community Chest
The Dassel Community Chest was founded in 1959, to col-
lect funds and dist stribute them to local and regional chari-
ties.
The annual commun nity
chest drive is in October each
year. There e are 12 board membe ers in the organization, which
meets in October and January at the Dassel History Center.
Anyone ne interested in becoming a board member er or with
questions may call 320-275-9205. 205
Dassel Cub Scouts Pack 253
The aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good
citizens who are strong in character and personally fi t. This is
why it is said that Cub Scouting is “fun with a purpose.” p Every
Cub Scout is a member of a Cub Scout pack, divided into
smaller groups, called dens. Each den has about six to eight
boys. All of the Cub Scouts in a den are about the same age.
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Much of the
fun happens right in the den and pack.
The den usually meets one to two times a month, and
the pack meets once a month. At den meetings and pack
meetings, Cub Scouts do different ent things for fun and learn-
in
ng. While having fun, Scouts also earn badge es and awards.
Cub Sco outs also participate in summer mer day camp and resident
camp.
Scouts is for boys in kindergarten through h fi fth grade, or 5
to 11 years old. Dassel Cub Scouts meet at Dassel City Hall.
Dassel American Legion Post 364
Th he Dassel American Legion, Paul F. Dille Post 364 was
originally formed in 1920, and was named in honor of Paul
F. Dille, a local man who became the fi rst war-time fatality
from Dassel. He was killed at the battle of Bellequ Woods in
World War I.
Throughout the 100 years since, the Post has dedicated it-
self to helping veterans of all of the subsequent wars, includ-
ing World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Our
dedication to the needs of veterans includes help in trans-
portation to veteran hospitals, and volunteer work in the lo-
cal community.
Our local involvement includes assisting with an Honor
Guard during the funeral services of deceased members of
the Armed Services, and conducting old fl ag disposal. The
Legion Post is also actively involved with sponsoring local high
school students to both Boys State and Girls State, providing
scholarships and assistance with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon,
an organization that helps veterans within Meeker County
who are returning from overseas deployment. In conjunction
with the Meeker County Service Offi ce, these veterans
are given fi nancial assistance for needs such as housing and
utilities, or help in fi nding jobs. Legion members also collect
food for the Dassel Food Shelf.
The Dassel Post 364 meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of
each month at the Dassel History Center. All veterans who
have served in the US Armed Forces during specifi ed war
times are encouraged to join.
For further information about becoming a member,
contact Carl Wilkins, commander, at 320-241-8469 or carl_
[email protected]; or Dennis Compton, membership offi
cer at 320-275-3760.
Dassel Rod and Gun Club
The Dassel Rod and Gun Club House is located at Sportsmen’s
Park on the north side of Lake Washington, 1.5 miles
west of Dassel. Monthly meetings take place the second
Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Membership is $25 a
year.
Main fundraisers include the walleye opener breakfast,
spring fi sh fry, and club house rentals. Sportsmen’s Park and
many conservation groups are supported with the proceeds
raised.
Facility rental, boat landing, and archery range are available.
For rental information or for those interested in becoming
members, call 320-275-2253, email dasselrodgunclub@
gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page.
Dassel Senior Citizens
The Dassel Senior Citizens group meets every Wednesday
at the Dassel History Center. Coffee and treats are served
from 1 to 4 p.m. The seniors enjoy visiting and playing games
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