providing media communications.
Special projects and events include the annual spring book
sale in April, supporting the summer children’s programs with
treats and volunteers, October art/photo/fiber art exhibit,
numerous special events and author visits, supporting the
January adult winter reading program with incentives and
prizes, and facilitating a quilt exhibit in February.
If you are interested in joining or volunteering, or have
more questions, visit the library and find more information
and membership forms on the Friends of the Library bulletin
board found near the community bulletin board at the end
of the hallway in the library.
General Federated Women’s Club of Delano
The General Federated Women’s Club of Delano was
founded April 24, 1968. The club currently has 15 members,
and meets the second Monday of the month, September
through April, at the Delano Public Library, with a Club
special event at an offsite location to install new members
in May.
GFWC’s motto is “Unity in Diversity.” Its purpose is to provide
a channel through which women can best realize their own
capabilities, and make a valuable contribution of service to
the community.
Past projects include several renovations to the Delano Public
Library, began volunteer recycling and supported city-wide
recycling, equipped a neighborhood park with playground
equipment, constructed a gazebo in the park, completed
a walking path connecting downtown to the schools, and
completed a walkway from the street to the gazebo, city
beautification efforts, supported M.E.A.D.A., contributed
to the ECFE playground equipment project, supported the
Delano Middle School auditorium refurbishment, and raised
funds for development of Riverfront Park and the splash pad.
Most recently, the club provided the funds for the purchase
of an aquatic wheelchair so all members of the community
can safely enjoy the splash pad.
In 2019, the club partnered with Delano High School National
Honor Society students on a safe driving campaign.
Ongoing projects include the summer Concerts in the Park
series, a card marathon, supporting the Anna Marie shelter,
promoting the awareness and prevention of domestic
violence which often lead to homelessness. Proceeds from
fundraisers including the Citizen of the Year Banquet and
singing telegrams are used to fund community improvement
projects. In addition, the club sponsors a Delano area
student to attend Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership training,
Delano Athletics, Delano Area Scholarship Association,
Delano Estates, Old-Fashioned Christmas, Operation Nice
(troop support), Operation Smile, Relay for Life, Ronald
McDonald House, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School and
USO’s Operation Phone Home.
Officers through May 14, 2020 are Presidents Jennifer
Halverson (annual reports), Marlene Kittock (public events)
and Chris Brazelton (meetings), First Vice President Jeanie
Pilarski, Second Vice President Pat Sawatzke, Secretary Lisa
Blodgett, Treasurer Marge Barfknecht, Publicity Coordinators
Jeanie Pilarski and Chris Brazelton, and Historian Lorraine
Statema. New officers will be inducted in May, 2020 for the
next biennium.
If anyone is interested in joining, ordering a singing telegram
or has more questions, contact Pat Sawatzke at 763-222-6144
or 763-972-3939.
Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception
Council 4653
The Knights of Columbus Council 4653 was founded Dec.
8, 1958, and currently has 152 members, which meet the
third Tuesday of the month at 6:45pm at St. Peter Church.
It is affiliated with the Fraternal Organization of Catholic
Gentlemen, associated with Fourth Degree 2649 Christ
the King Assembly of Buffalo, and Nicollet Assembly 526 of
Minneapolis.
The purpose of the organization is to defend the Catholic
faith; protect widows and orphans; and perform acts of faith,
hope, and charity.
Special projects or events include the annual Tootsie
Roll Drive, which raises funds for programs for the mentally
challenged and for local activities in the churches and
communities, supporting St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic
School, religious education programs and the college
ministry program.
If anyone is interested in joining, or has questions regarding
the organization, call Steve Hanlon at 952-934-8270 or Kevin
Otto at 612-867-7890.
Love INC-Heartland
Love INC - Heartland, Love In the Name of Christ, is a
shared Christian ministry of more than 40 area churches
working together to help people in need. Love INC serves
Delano, Dasssel, Cokato, Independence, Loretto, Greenfield,
Rockford, Mayer, Montrose, Howard Lake, Waverly,
Watertown, Corcoran, Winsted and Maple Plain. We have
two Thrift Stores serving people in need and selling to the
public to support the ministry. The locations of the stores are
318 Railroad Avenue, Delano (Hours: Monday - Thursday
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon) and 801
Highway 12 in Howard Lake (Hours: Thursday and Friday 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.). In 2019, more than
4,000 needs were met through more than 12,000 volunteer
hours.
Financial donations and items in good condition are
always welcome and a vital part of our sustainability of
our ministry in helping those in need. Furniture donations
are welcomed and can be dropped off at either location
(Delano or Howard Lake). Furniture donations cannot have
holes, stains, bad scratches, odors or pet damage. Contact
our store manager with any questions at 763-972-6547, option
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