Free food for seniors

available in New Ulm

NEW ULM – Second Harvest Heartland has a distribution location for the Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in New Ulm.

NAPS provides a 30 to 35 pound box of wholesome food – low in salt and sugar content – that may include canned fruits, and vegetables, juice, dry and shelf stable milk, American cheese, canned meat, peanut butter or dried beans, cereal, rice or pasta.

This food is available to eligible seniors once a month. Eligibility is based on age (60 years and older), household size and income.

NAPS is a USDA program that is funded through the Farm Bill. Even though there is plenty of food available, the NAPS program is currently underutilized in Minnesota.

All seniors who are interested are encouraged to apply for NAPS. Contact Second Harvest Heartland at 1-800-365-0270 and leave a message that includes your name, phone number and the best time to return the call. A NAPS representative will contact you to assist in completing an application, check program eligibility and provide additional information.

Wiggins to perform

at New Ulm Country Club

NEW ULM – Comedian Jim Wiggins, “The Last Hippie in America,” will perform a show this Saturday, Feb. 21, at the New Ulm Country Club.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $34.95, and are available by calling 354-8896. The shrimp and smoked chop dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., and Wiggins will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Space still available for

children’s theatre workshop

NEW ULM – State Street Theatre will conduct “Our Own Beauty and the Beast,” a theatre workshop for children grades K- 6 at the Off Broadway Theatre, 15 N. State Street, New Ulm. The one day workshop is on Saturday Feb. 21, from 1 to 3:30 P.M.. No experience is necessary! Fun and playmaking are the orders of the day!

Snacks will be served to the participants then a performance is at 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per child. Reservations are mandatory and a limit of 15 participants. The workshop will be conducted by Executive Director Paul Warshauer and a student apprentice.

Please visit the website for a registration form www.statestreetnewulm.org or call (507) 359-9990 for more information and to register.

Civic Center Garage Sale

NEW ULM – The New Ul Park and Recreation Department will hold its Spring Civic Center Garage Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature vendors on both the North and South Arenas. If you are interested in purchasing a spot there is still room available. Register for a warm, dry, and hassle-free space! Park & Rec supply tables, chairs, convenient set up times, and event publicity. Choose your space during registration. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Vendors will not be allowed to sell food, recalled, illegal, or unsafe products. To register please stop into the Rec. Center or call 507-359-8347.