This month the Buffalo Community Theater will be performing The King and I and the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. Cast members include Kacy & Josiah Crawford and Molly Kwakenat, and Michael Walsh, Zion’s Coordinator of Music, is the conductor. Performances will be on July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30pm and July 19 at 2pm. Tickets are available at Buffalo Books and Coffee and by phone through the BCT Hotline at 763.682.9454. More information and full cast list are available on the BCT website.
Christ Community Lutheran School of Watertown
July 7, 2009 — AngelaCCLS is announcing that for the coming school year, tuition for their all day, every day Kindergarten will be reduced to $1700. The CCLS Board of Directors wants families in Watertown and our surrounding communities to have an opportunity to enjoy a smaller class size and receive an outstanding education for their kindergarten age child. Tuition assistance is available for all qualifying families from Preschool-8th grade. Enrollment forms are available online. If you have questions regarding CCLS or any of their programs, please contact the school office at office@ccls.net.
Job Transition S.O.S.
June 29, 2009 — Angela
Strategies, Opportunities & Support
The volatile economy and increasing number of job losses are tough on all of us, both financially and emotionally. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recognizes that these issues are heavy on the minds of our members and our community, which is why they are offering this FREE seminar:
Tuesday, July 14 6:30-8:30pm at Zion Lutheran ChurchAlleviate your distress by learning simple, actionable strategies from industry expert Catherine Breet-Byers (www.changeyourstripes.net) on how to:
- Differentiate yourself in a tight job market.
- Network for success and interview to win.
- Overcome the obstacles and knock your financial fears out of the way.
You’ll also find opportunities to take these strategies and customize them for your individual job hunt. You will leave knowing that you have support from your faith community and your Thrivent Community.
There is no cost to attend, and no products will be sold at this event.
Don’t Miss This Concert
June 21, 2009 — AngelaRemember, the Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir will be performing at Zion on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30pm in Zion’s Sanctuary. 
Love INC Starting in Buffalo
June 17, 2009 — AngelaOver the past year some of the area churches have been meeting in an effort to start a Love INC (Love In The Name of Christ) branch in Buffalo to help those in need in our community. Love INC-Big Woods, serving Buffalo, Maple Lake and Hanover is now an affiliate member of Love INC with the minimum six different denominations. The Development Committee consists of Buffalo Covenant, St. Francis Xavier, Spirit of Joy, Buffalo Presbyterian, Buffalo Evangelical Free ad Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
Please pray for the development of the Love INC in Buffalo, Maple Lake and Hanover. For more information you can contact Cindy Nelson (612)201-0888. Anyone interested is invited to their next meeting on June 30 at the St Francis Xavier Library. Representatives from Zion will be attending this meeting but we are not an official affiliate church at this time. Zion also continues to work closely with Love INC-Heartland which serves the Delano and Montrose area.
Newsletter Advertising Available
June 9, 2009 — AngelaThanks to our present advertisers for continuing to support Zion’s newsletter. Liturgical Publications, Inc. (LPi), our Newsletter publisher, will be sending Andy Kobilka, our parish representative, within the next few weeks to service our Newsletter advertisers. As an added bonus to advertisers, LPi has recently formed an advertisers buying group of 100,000+ businesses called LPi Family; membership in the LPi Family buying group is FREE to all of our advertisers.
To obtain information about advertising for the new publication year, please contact the office or call Andy directly @ 1-800-678-4574 ext 207. Keep in mind; it is advertising sponsors make Zion’s Newsletter possible.
LSS Adoption Information
June 8, 2009 — AngelaJoin Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota to learn about the exciting opportunities and recent changes in adoption. Discover the tools and support for families who would like a flexible, proactive adoption process, and learn how LSS can partner with you to grow your family. LSS can help families adopt children locally, and from countries around the world.
Call Lynne Haggar at (612) 879-5230 or 1-888-205-3769 to register for the 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. meeting at the Center for Changing Lives, Room 182, on Tuesday, June 23, located at 2400 Park Avenue in Minneapolis. For more information, or to register online, visit www.minnesotaadoption.org.
Breakfast on the Farm
June 4, 2009 — AngelaOn Saturday, June 20, the HLWW FFA is hosting a Breakfast on the Farm at Goldview Farms. Activities will include tours, dairy food samples, wagon rides, educational booths, and a children’s barnyard. A pancake breakfast will be available for $2 per person with any additional proceeds benefiting area food shelves. Park at the HLWW High School and take the free shuttle bus to the farm. More information is available on the HLWW FFA website.
Sturges Park Butterfly Garden
June 2, 2009 — AngelaAdult butterflies pollinate many different plants, benefiting not only our native plants, but farm crops as well; butterflies can also serve as a food source for different species of birds, and areas that attract butterflies also provide food and shelter for other beneficial insects, birds and mammals – a butterfly garden truly is an wonderful addition to any area!
The Buffalo Community Center is planting a butterfly garden and everyone is invited to pitch in. They will need help with planting and maintaining this beautiful project so if you have a green thumb (or even if you don’t!) and want to be part of something amazing, please get involved!
- When: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
- Where: Sturges Park (by the playground).
- Who: Everyone in the community!
- Call (763) 682-6036 for details, and to sign up!
Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the United Way!
Do You Suffer From Chronic Lyme Disease?
May 24, 2009 — Angela
There will be a community film screening of Under Our Skin and forum on Lyme Disease at Zion on Sunday, June 7th from 1-4pm led by Zion member Cassie Smith.
Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the United States. Unfortunately, each year thousands remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
Join us to learn more about the many misconceptions regarding Lyme disease including its diagnosis, treatment and support options. All are welcome to this free event.
Contact Cassie with any questions about this event.
Senior Recital
May 14, 2009 — AngelaA group of friends who will be graduating from Buffalo High School this spring will present a senior recital at Buffalo United Methodist Church at 7pm on May 30. It is free and open to the public. Donations to the food shelf will be accepted and it is hoped that cash donations received will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (request is pending approval).
The students will be performing vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles in styles ranging from classical to jazz and pop. Students involved include: Brandon Aldrich, Emily Bischoff, Amanda Burgdorf, Alyssa Lund, Hunter Otis, Tom Polzine and Philip Rossin. They are excited to share their award winning performances with the community in thanks to all who have been so supportive through their years of development.
Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir at Zion
May 13, 2009 — AngelaThe Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir is including a concert at Zion in their tour itinerary.
Each year high school students all over the state audition for the 40-65 voice choir. In June, the choir assembles [to] participate in eight days of rehearsal, Bible study and discussion concerning the meaning of the texts they will be singing on the tour.
The concert will be on June 24 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. A free-will offering will be collected during intermission.
Zion needs to provide supper for the choir before the concert. Zion also needs to provide housing for the choir, including some with pet/smoke allergies. Hosts need to house at least two students. Students will depart the following morning around 9am.
The up-front cost of this concert is not a budgeted item, but could be covered by five individuals or families that would provide sponsorship of $50 (smaller sponsorship amounts are also welcome).
If you can help provide supper, host students, or would like to help sponsor this concert, please contact Sherilyn.
Hospice Information Night
April 30, 2009 — AngelaThere will be a Hospice Information Night on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 pm at Sunrise Cottages (407 – 8th St NW, Buffalo).
They will cover questions about hospice care? What is it? When does hospice become involved? How is it paid for? How does this work together with Sunrise? Information will be provided by various hospice providers in the area and there will be a casual presentation and Q & A about hospice from our panel of providers. This would be helpful information for anyone-whether you are already involved in hospice or if you would just like some information.
For questions or to RSVP, please call Coleen AJ Raisanen, Director of Community Relations @ 612-353-7860
Baby Animal Fair Photos
April 29, 2009 — AngelaThanks to all those who helped make the Baby Animal Fair a great success! $15,000 was raised for Heifer Project by the Buffalo community and 2000 pounds of food was given to the local food shelf.
BHS Graduation Night Volunteers Needed
April 29, 2009 — AngelaKari Swandal is looking for enthusiastic community members who would be interested in getting involved in the planning, preparation and “show time” of the Buffalo All-Night Graduation Party. Currently they are in need of an event chairperson (could be co-chaired), and a few department chairpersons for the 2009-2010 school year. Getting involved now would be a great opportunity to see how it all comes together. This worthwhile fun, safe event is totally funded and ran by community volunteers and businesses. Contact Kari at 612.791.9318 for details.
Survivor Writing Workshop
April 20, 2009 — AngelaCreative writing has been known to have a therapeutic effect on the healing process for survivors of sexual trauma. For many survivors, writing in a group setting can create a comfortable, supportive atmosphere in which to explore themselves and the practie of writing.
The Central MN Sexual Assult Center is offering a series of group writing workshops for women survivors.
The group will meet at Zion on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am (June 16-21).
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Handbell and Choir Concert at Zion
April 13, 2009 — AngelaThe wRight Ringers Community Handbells and the Wright County Chamber Chorus will be performing a concert at Zion on Sunday, April 19 at 7:30pm.
The Wright County Chamber Chorus is directed by Mike Walsh (you may know him better as the director of Zion’s Senior Choir), and the wRight Ringers are directed by Jill Starr and Sherilyn Burgdorf.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and are available with a $1 advance purchase discount at Gartner’s Hallmark downtown.
BHS Presents Les Miserables
April 13, 2009 — AngelaPerformances will be at the Buffalo Performing Arts Center. April 23-24-25 at 7:30pm and April 26 at 2pm. Tickets are $5 for adults & $3 for students and are available at Gartner’s Hallmark downtown and at the BHS office.
Christian Rock Band Seeking Rehearsal Space
April 2, 2009 — AngelaA note from one of Zion’s members . . .
My name is Rick Henne and I live in Buffalo.
I am currently starting a Christian Rock band and we need a rehearsal spot. We all have full time jobs so we would need year round access 24/7 but would be playing nights and weekends. We also will not be charging for our performances so we are not taking in any income with this project.
I am looking for a space between 400 and 600 square feet where volume will not be an issue. Read the rest of this entry »
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