LOCAL BRIEFS

NISSWA - Oktoberfest is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Nisswa American Legion.

The event includes Adam and the Jolly Jammers, Hans the Accordion Man, family fun, German food and a bazaar and bake sale.

Tinsel and Lace Showcase and Artisan Boutique set Nov. 21

WALKER - The eighth annual Tinsel and Lace Showcase and Artisan Boutique is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School Commons.

Tinsel and Lace is sponsored by Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Community Education and is free. Concessions of assorted food items will be prepared by the ladies from White Oak Bible Chapel.

Vendors display their works and products in a festive atmosphere, each in a booth space, throughout the school commons and gymnasium areas. There is still booth space for crafters, artists and home-based businesses, but it is limited. For home-based businesses, to avoid duplication, booths are reserved on a first-come basis.

The early deadline to reserve a space is Oct. 30. Registrations after Oct. 30 will be required to pay a late fee. Interested parties should contact Community Education at (218) 547-4360 for further information and an exhibitor's application. Payment must accompany registration to guarantee a booth.

State 4-H dog show results

Eight Crow Wing County 4-H'ers attended the State 4-H Dog Show at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul.

The local award-winners:

Erin Butler, Independent 4-H member, participated in Senior Agility, Blue Ribbon; Novice Rally, Blue; Pre-Novice Rally, Blue; Open Showmanship, Blue.

Natasha Gallett, Black Bear 4-H club, entered her dog, Kiah, in Elementary Agility, Award of Excellence; Graduate Beginner Obedience, Blue; Open Showmanship, Blue.

Jennifer Hendrickson, Baxter Sandpipers, showed her dog, Baxter, in Elementary Agility, Award of Excellence; Agility, Jumpers 1, Award of Excellence; Novice Obedience, Red.

Seth Kreutzfeldt, Independent 4-H member, Obedience, Brace Red; Pre-Novice Rally, Blue; Novice Showmanship, Blue.

Danielle Palmer, Black Bear club, showed her dog, J.J., in Beginner B Obedience, Red.

Sarah Virnig, Independent member, Agility, Jumpers 1 Award of Excellence; Beginner B Obedience, Blue; Obedience, Brace Reserve Champion; Graduate Novice Obedience, Red' Pre-Advanced Rally, White; Pre-Novice Rally, Award of Excellence; Open Showmanship - Blue; Cheyenne Wilson showed her dog, Kovu, in Elementary Agilit, Red; Agility Jumpers 2, Blue; Novice Obedience, Red; Novice Rally, Blue; Open Showmanship, Blue.

Sheridan Wilson, with her dog, Angel, participated in Graduate Beginner Obedience, Award of Excellence; Novice Rally, White; Novice Showmanship, Award of Excellence.

Erin Butler, Natasha Gallett, Jennifer Hendrickson and Cheyenne Wilson participated in Four Dog Team and received a Blue with 171 points.

Beaded snowflake class offered in Staples

STAPLES - A beaded snowflake class is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Living Legacy Gardens classroom in Staples.

Participants may create beaded snowflakes for use as tree/wreath or package decorations or for gifts and will leave the class with three beaded snowflakes.

Diane Gjerstad from Eagle Bend is the instructor. A $25 fee covers all supplies. Class size is limited so call early to register at (218) 894-5161.

This workshop is made available through the cooperative efforts of Living Legacy Gardens at Central Lakes College-Staples and Staples Motley Community Education.

The classroom is located at the Central Lakes Ag Center office building, one-half mile west of Central Lakes College in Staples.

Garrison Lions informational night

GARRISON - A Garrison Lions Club membership informational meeting is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Garrison City Hall.