? Nominations sought for casino's Lend a Hand program ONAMIA - The Lend a Hand program at Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking nominations of deserving families for a one-day home makeover.

...potluck, and three great speakers. Theresa and I hope you will reconsider our proclamation. This year, the Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace is hosting the event, as other peace groups wanted to help with the tradition and encourage their local...

? Cotton fabric remnants wanted for vet quilts The Nisswa Auxiliary is looking for cotton fabric remnants for quilts that go to area veterans' hospitals. Call 218-568-5514 or 963-0759. Will pick up.

...the VFW Post No. 1112, 1210 Third Ave. NE, Little Falls.Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace (BACP)Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace (BACP) is marching in the Fourth of July parade on Wednesday. Due to road work in Brainerd, the Fourth...

Eighth annual bachelor/bachelorette auction The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today and Habitat for Humanity eighth annual bachelor/bachelorette auction will be 8 p.m. June 8 at Shep's on 6th. Bid on a date or a great prize package.

Final 2011 Backus American Legion Auxiliary monthly breakfastThe Backus American Legion Auxiliary's final monthly breakfast of 2011 will be 7:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 9. Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The monthly breakfasts served every second Sunday of the month will resume in February 2012.Proceeds go toward active duty troop, veterans, community and auxiliary programs. Brainerd Legion upcoming events

...amendment would benefit democracy. There will be a question and answer session after the presentation. Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace (BACP), the sponsor of the Move to Amend presentation, will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in...

Weekly meetings

Backus Legion monthly Sunday breakfastBACKUS - The Backus American Legion Auxiliary's monthly Sunday breakfast will be served March 13. Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10.Proceeds from the monthly breakfasts go to auxiliary, community, veterans and active duty troop programs. The breakfasts are held every second Sunday through the month of October at the Legion clubrooms, Highways 371 and 87 West. Brainerd Legion upcoming events

School volunteer recognition eventsSchool volunteers are invited to attend their school volunteer recognition event: Nisswa tea, 2:30 p.m. Thursday; Lowell luncheon, 11:30 a.m. April 19; Baxter breakfast, 7:30 a.m. April 21; Harrison breakfast, 7:30 a.m. April 28; Garfield breakfast, 7:30 a.m. May 12. Pinetree Patchworkers