LOCAL BRIEFS

LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership LindyLand participants invite the community to a soup supper fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Little Falls Community High Schools Commons, 1001 Fifth Ave. S.E. Three types of soups will be served, including meatless for those observing Lent. Meal includes soup, bread, cookie and beverage for $6 for adults and $3 for children 6 and younger. In addition to the meal, hand thrown bowls, made and donated by local students and adults, will be offered for sale and offered on a silent auction. All proceeds will be donated to the food shelves in Morrison County.

For more information, contact Amy Kelash by calling (320) 631-0830.

Bi-County CAP board seeking members

Bi-County Community Action Programs Inc. has openings on its board of directors for two low-income representatives, one from Beltrami County and one from Cass County. The term of office is three years.

The board members will be elected in April. The nomination process ends March 12. Low-income people who want to help others through Bi-CAP can get more information from the Bemidji office at (218) 751-4631. People outside the Bemidji area can call Bi-CAP at (800) 332-7161.

The board of directors meets every other month. Its purpose is to adopt the overall policies of the agency, review grant applications and reports, establish agency goals and priorities, and monitor and evaluate agency operations. Board members are reimbursed for travel and miscellaneous expenses.

Utilities commission to meet Tuesday

The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the commission meeting room at the BPU Service Center, 8027 Highland Scenic Road.