Local briefs

LITTLE FALLS -- Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Head Start/Early Head Start, is accepting applications for enrollment of children, of low-income families from birth to kindergarten age, for the 2002-03 school year in the Brainerd and Crosby areas.

Head Start/Early Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides unique education and social experiences. The program focuses on parent involvement as the primary influence in a child's education.

Families interested in an application can call TCC at (320) 632-3639 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or write to TCC at 501 LeMieur St., P.O. Box 368, Little Falls, MN, 56345.

Right Friends picnic slated

The seventh annual Right Friends picnic will be 5 p.m. Monday at Camp Confidence.

All developmentally disabled or vulnerable adults are invited to attend. Last year the picnic drew more than 200 people.

The event will feature the first seasonal performance by Rhythm-of-the-Rails. The group will stage a performance based on Brainerd's history.

The picnic will be the second event in the Brainerd-Baxter Fourth of July weeklong American Celebration. The picnic is sponsored by the Jack Mehaffey family.

Anyone interested in attending the event should call Camp Confidence at (218) 828-2344.