Events

Let's Go Fishing

Let's Go Fishing trips for People First members during the summer of 2010. We took 2 pontoons out - one for fishing and one for riding. The people fishing had good success and a lot of fun! Those riding enjoyed the sights and the weather.

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Big Kahuna Night, July 21st

People First members and staff enjoyed a beautiful evening at the Big Kahuna in Spicer. We enjoyed racing go-karts, getting wet in the Bumper Boats, and relaxed playing a round of mini golf. Twenty Eight people participated in the fun.

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Adaptive Swim Lessons

Sponsored by:
Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center
Willmar Comm Ed & Rec
Arc

Adaptive Swim Lessons were held July 19th-30th at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center. Organized by Willmar Community Ed & Rec with collaboration from Arc Kandiyohi County. There were 11 participants from around the area. Lifeguards received training prior to the start of lessons on how to work with children with disabilities to make this an enjoyable and learning experience for all involved.

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Picnic Fun Day

Friday, June 18th We had a beautiful day @ Robbins Island. There were 110 people who enjoyed the games, food and fun!
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Annual Rose Sale

Our annual Rose Sale was a huge success again this year. We sold approximately 715 dozen roses total. Roses are sold in 1 dozen or 1/2 dozen and you choose from red or lollipop in color. This year we had over 50 individuals/businesses selling roses for Arc Kandiyohi County. People First had 21 members selling roses. Together they sold 413 dozen roses. We were able to raise $6,000+ in profits!

Our volunteers were spectacular this year. Things ran efficiently and customer service was great. We would like to thank all the volunteers, including county commissioners, that helped out at any point during the rose sale but in particularly on Pick-Up Day. Thank you to the drivers that helped with delivery of roses.

We delivered a dozen roses to individuals/businesses/organizations who have provided in-kind support of Arc Kandiyohi County in the past year. New this year - we honored certain Special Ed teachers who work specifically with our students with disabilities by delivering a single rose in a vase, with a thank you note, to the schools in the county.

Thanks for making this year's Rose Sale the biggest fundraiser of the year again.

Spring Dance 2010

Co-hosted by the Willmar Senior High National Honor Society this year's Spring Dance was enjoyed by approximately 360+ people. The dance had a Hollywood theme this year and the decorations were outstanding. You could even pose with celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe.

The students assisted with everything from greeting the attendees, assisting them in signing up for door prizes, getting their name tags, serving them munchies, and dancing with them! What an awesome bunch of students - they were so very gracious and fun to have co-hosting this event. Music and door prizes were provided by the NHS and they did a fantastic job as usual.

Thank you to all staff, providers, volunteers, and students who helped make this year's spring dance a huge success!

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Consumer Conference

Arc Kandiyohi County's Annual Consumer Conference was held at the Willmar Middle School on April 22nd. The conference was a great success with over 120 people in attendance.

The conference began with everyone meeting in the lunch room to enjoy muffins baked by People First. Then the participants attended two break-out sessions throughout the building. The sessions were "T Party" (decorating t-shirts) with Anne Miller, "Magazine Rack" (carpentry) with LuAnn Kruger, "Express Yourself!" (painting) with Paula Oslund, "Move It" (chair exercises) with LeAnne Freeman, "Look Up" (a look at the starts) with Phil Hahn and "It's You Choice - Find Your Voice" with Mary Rhude.

After the sessions were over, the group gathered in the gym to listen to and/or dance to the great music of Terry Shaw. Lunch was served by West Central Industries catering. We celebrated 20 years of Consumer Conference with cupcakes baked by volunteers. It was a great day!!