fund-raiser

HAHS benefits from sale of gourds & bittersweet

Nov 26, 2019

Pat Blum presented Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) president Jolyne Rutz (left) with the proceeds of the second annual “Gourds and Bittersweet“ fund raiser that she and Kathy Kruger (not pictured) held to help support the day-to-day work of the HAHS. The contribution was made at the monthly...

Burger & hot dog basket fund-raiser at VFW May 4

May 1, 2019

The Lake City After Graduation Party Committee will hold a “Build Your Own Burger and Hot Dog” bar at the Lake City VFW Post 8729 Saturday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.The cost of baskets are $8 for a burger basket and $5 for a hot dog basket and include all the fixings, potato salad, baked...

Author luncheon a huge success

Apr 10, 2019

The Friends of the Lake City Public Library recently hosted an author luncheon and book talk at The Jewel Golf Club on Saturday, April 6. Nearly 40 people attended the fundraiser to hear award-winning Minnesota author Traci Lambrecht (PJ Tracy), far right. Nearly $600 was raised in support of the...

Bethany Sunday school raises funds for school lunches at Bluff View

Feb 13, 2019

Bethany Sunday school kids raised $445 that they are donating to Bluff View Elementary School to help pay for families that need help with school lunches. To raise the funds, the kids brought in a weekly offering and they took a special offering at their annual Christmas program. Front row, from...

FFA crop drive to raise funds for Camp Courage

Oct 24, 2018

The Lake City FFA is hosting their annual crop drive to raise funds to send to Camp Courage as well as support local member activities.Proceeds benefit FFA members by keeping costs down to attend leadership conferences and contests.Donations to Camp Courage provide opportunities for individuals...

Chair silent auction runs through Sept. 1 at library

Aug 22, 2018

The Painted Chair Affair silent auction will run through Sept. 1, at noon at the Lake City Public Library. The auction is a fund-raiser for the Lake City Area Arts Center with all proceeds benefitting the center and supporting the arts in Lake City.Chairs have been painted by local artists and are...

Brewery supports humane society

Jul 25, 2018

Brenda and Ford Pearson of the Hoppy Girl Brewing (aka Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing Co.) recently raised funds for Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS). They called it “Pints for Paws.” They donated eight pails of cat litter and $100. Others in the picture are members of HAHS, Jay and Darlene...

Relay for Life cancer walk to be Friday at Patton Park

Jul 26, 2017

The 2017 Relay For Life of Wabasha County will be held this Friday, July 28 at Patton Park.There will be a survivor’s reception again this year. Huettl’s Meats has donated the meal for the survivor’s reception and BIC will be donating a gift bag again this year. The reception is in the ballroom at...

76 golfers participate in GRH fund-raising event

Jun 14, 2017

The 26th annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner held on Friday, June 2 at The Bluffs at Coffee Mill in Wabasha was a success as a fundraiser to improve the lives of people with disabilities.The golf tournament activities included a nine-hole best shot foursome tournament...

Humane Society calendars available

Dec 14, 2016

The 2017 Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) calendars have arrived. They feature photos of local pets, many of which were HAHS rescues. The calendars are $13 each and the proceeds all go to the care of the animals currently awaiting homes.People can purchase the calendars at Treats and...