News for 1/25/23

Soup Brunch

St. John Lutheran Church will be hosting a SOUP BRUNCH on SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone. Please join us at the (north) church parish hall to help raise funds to repair the church’s bell tower. All are welcome!

TR Schools Schedule of Events

Thur. 26- 3:00pm MS PTL BB Tourney @ Mankato

Fri. 27- 3:15pm FHSU College Rep Jr & Sr visit; 5:00pm HS BB @ Home vs Southern Cloud

Sat. 28- 1:00pm MS PTL BB Tourney @ Mankato

Mon. 30- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ Osborne 4:00pm

Tues. 31- HS BB @ Beloit vs St. John's-Tipton; 4/5/6 th to Eagle Day at Camp Hansen 12:30 lv @ 12:05

FEBRUARY

Wed. 1- KAYS Unit Conference @ Home; County Spelling Bee @ Huck Boyd Center 9:00am

Fri. 3- HS BB @ Home vs Sylvan-Lucas 4:30pm

Mon. 6- NPL League Band @ Mankato w/ Concert @ 6:00pm; Nora Rhoades’ Classes at MS

Tue. 7- PTL Scholar’s Bowl at Lakeside 1:00pm; HS BB @ Logan

Thur. 9- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ St. John’s Beloit 4:00pm

Fri. 10- HS BB @ Tescott

Sat. 18- MS Dance 7-9 p.m. @ MS Cafeteria, Sponsored by MS Cheers

Mon. 20- Dismiss @ 2:30 – Teacher In Service

Tue. 21- HS BB @ Wilson

Wed. 22- 3rd & 4th grades to Ag Safety Day @ Phillipsburg FairGrounds 9:00am lv GS 8:25 pick up MS 8:35

Thur. 23- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ Northern Valley (Long Island) 4:00 lv @ 3:10

Sat. 24- Youth BB @ MS/HS

K-TOWN KATES

The K-Town Kates met January 9, 2023 at the Kensington Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Charles and Kimberly Griffith presented the program. He is the new clinic director at the Smith County Family Practice and they now reside in Kensington. They shared stories of their life during his military career and what led them to living in rural America and gave details of what his new job entails.

Roll call was answered by 14 members giving their hope for the new year. The previous minutes were read, treasurer's report given, and food pantry report given. Georgetta reported that many generous food and monetary donations were recently received. The additional workers for the February 18th food pantry will be Deb B. and Donna J.

The February 13, 2023 meeting will be Soup and Bingo and will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. In addition to those who volunteered to bring food, members are asked to bring 3 - $1.00 gifts for prizes for Bingo. Loretta will coordinate the details for the Spring Tea. The date will be set at the next meeting. A discussion was held regarding a new clock for the Community Center in appreciation for its use each month. Delicious apple/nut Bundt cake was served by the hostesses JoLinn and Deb B.

Legion Friday Night

This week at the Kensington American Legion we will have breakfast as our special. It will be a breakfast casserole, hashbrowns, fruit cup, biscuit and jelly. We will have our regular menu items as well and our kitchen is open from 6-8. You can call 785-476-3204 to have your order ready for pick up. Hope to see you Friday!

Weekly Inspiration

Your imagination is one of the most powerful gifts you have. Are you using it to dream or to worry? Take time today to dwell in the realm of possibility. Imagine yourself discovering new opportunities!

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