What's doing

There will be a benefit brunch from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Iven's on the Bay for Greta Biersach, student ambassador with the People to People organization. She will be a part of a delegation of students on a goodwill mission to Australia in June. Donation: $10, includes beverage; children under 5 are free. Reservations encouraged. Call 829-9872.

Senior dances

MOTLEY -- There will be a senior dance at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Motley 10-High with music by the Hornets.

There will be a senior dance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Brainerd Legion with music by Gary Martin.

Ray's Promenaders

Ray's Promenaders will square dance from 8-10 p.m. Friday at Baxter Elementary School with Jim Jirak calling. Gail and Gary will host the potluck lunch for "wear green night." All area dancers welcome.

Legion dinner

The Brainerd American Legion will serve BBQ beef ribs, au gratin potatoes, roll and salad from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $6. It is a fund raiser for the Color Guard. Call-in orders are available at 829-2249.

Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway will meet Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church for a birthday potluck supper at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. Chef Billie "Well Dressed" Ray will demonstrate up north cooking.

N.A.R.V.E.

The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brainerd Public Library. Lunch will follow the meeting.

Disabler American Veterans

The Disabler American Veterans and Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion in Brainerd.

Pinetree Patchworkers

Brainerd Area Pinetree Patchworkers will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Brainerd Public Library. Program will be given by Arlene Fitzpatrick on primitive stitchery.

Rose luncheon

The Staples '93 Lions will host a rose luncheon featuring Rose Edin, who will speak and demonstrate painting, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall in Staples. There will be a lunch consisting of salads, desserts, punch and coffee, a silent auction and musical entertainment. Tickets are $6 and available from Staples '93 Lions members, First Integrity Bank, Mid-Central Federal Savings, Perry's Ben Franklin or Miller True Value in Staples, or at the door.

Genealogical Society

The quarterly meeting of the Crow Wing County Genealogical Society will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the LDS Family History Center located in the Mormon Church, 101 Buffalo Hills Lane, in Brainerd. There will be discussion on establishing a Web site. Program topic will be "Land records: Another weapon in your genealogical arsenal." Speaker: Lyle Steffenson. For more information, call 829-9738.

Pillager Booster Club

Pillager Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the media center at Pillager High School.

Linking Lifetimes

The Brainerd School retired and senior volunteers will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday at the White House on Sixth Street, Brainerd. Guest speaker: Marcia Ferris, senior companion and foster grandparent programs.

Crosslake Garden Club

The Crosslake Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Crosslake Community Center. The topic will be Shade Gardening. Jeff Dirks will be the presenter. Greeters are Kay Beckman and Virginia Dolmar.

Immunization Clinics

Public immunization clinics are given through Crow Wing County Health Department. There is a minimal charge for vaccines but no one will be denied if unable to pay. A parent or guardian with an immunization record must accompany each child under age 18. The Brainerd schedule is from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Tuesday and March 28 at Crow Wing County Health Department, 219 Laurel St., Brainerd. To schedule an appointment or any questions, call 824-1080 or 824-1098.

Brainerd Chapter IAAP

Brainerd Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Central Lakes College, Room C234, Brainerd. Program: Rick Cole, area manager for Dale Carnegie Training. Subject: Developing Personal Leadership. To make a reservation or for more information, contact Carol Pawlak at 800-287-3721.