Outdoor lighting, landscape class

The Northland Arboretum is offering an Outdoor Lighting, Landscape Design and Irrigation class at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the visitor center.

For more information on this class or to register, contact the arboretum at 829-8770 or register at the front desk.

Class fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

April 27-May 3 names Volunteer Recognition Week

Brainerd Mayor James Wallin proclaimed April 27-May 3 as Volunteer Recognition Week and urged Brainerd residents to recognize those who contribute their time, talent and energy in their neighborhoods and communities and to renew a personal commitment to volunteerism.

Don't put your shovels away yetbr>

While this weekend's wintry weather may prompt some to yearn for the beginning of May on Thursday, longtime Brainerd resident Yibby Knudsen offers a word of caution.

Knudsen recalled on prom night of his senior year of high school, May 9, 1937, Brainerd received 6 inches of snow. He remembered that it was quite a chore to get to the high school and keep the girls' dresses clean.

"There's no guarantee with the weather," Knudsen said.

Arbor Day activities rescheduled

The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department's Arbor Day event that had been scheduled for last Friday was postponed one week and rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday at Gregory Park.