OPEN DOORS - A social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women -- meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul Room for socializing and snacks.  Come to the meetings or just the events.  You're always welcome!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Feb. 2 -- Ice fishing contest, with prizes, on Long Lake from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Anyone interested should have a fishing license. Meet at St. John's parking lot, with your pole, at 1:00 p.m. to carpool to lake. 
Please RSVP to Arnie at 651-633-2940 by 2/1. 
Feb. 8 -- Group will meet for 4:30 PM mass, and then go out for dinner afterwards. Those interested in attending mass should meet by the information desk at 4:15 PM to sit together.  Those interested in dinner only should meet by the information desk at St. John's at 5:40 PM. 
Please RSVP to John at 651-635-8197 by 2/7. 
Feb. 11 - Wine and Cheese Party--7:30 to 9:00 PM in St. Vincent De Paul Room at St. John's. If you'd like to bring an appetizer, please call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333.  Beverages will be provided. 
Feb. 22 - Movie at Columbia Heights Theatre.  Watch for details.  Please RSVP to Marilyn at 763-571-5238 by 2/21.Feb. 27 - Restaurant of the Month - 7:00 PM at "The Times Bar and Cafe" in NE Mpls. Information about the restaurant is available on the Internet at www.timesbarandcafe.com.  Carpool from St. John's parking lot at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP to Mary at 651-636-2098 by 2/24.
timesbarandcafe.com.  Carpool from St. John's parking lot at 6:30 PM.  Please RSVP to Mary at 651-636-2098 by 2/24.
Feb. 27 - Restaurant of the Month - 7:00 PM at "The Times Bar and Cafe" in NE Mpls. Information about the restaurant is available on the Internet at www.timesbarandcafe.com.  Carpool from St. John's parking lot at 6:30 PM.  Please RSVP to Mary at 651-636-2098 by 2/24.

Bulletin Board
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

Voluntary Income Tax Assistance will be offered every Monday beginning February 3^rd and continuing through April 14^th at the new Family Service Center.  Appointments will be taken between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM.  This free service is provided for senior citizens, low income and handicapped taxpayers.  Volunteers are trained by the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Revenue.                Complicated tax returns or returns involving large amounts of income will not be prepared.  PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 638-2130 TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT OR TO OBTAIN            ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.   

NEWLY MARRIED RETREAT DAY

The Office of Marriage and Family Life invites all newly married couples, 0-7 years to the Second Annual Retreat Day for the Newly Married on Saturday, February 1, 2003, at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo in St. Anthony, Minnesota.
Mr. James Stenson, education consultant and internationally recognized leader in child rearing will present the key note presentation.  Other topics during the day include:  Holiness in Marriage, Theology of the Body, Family Spirituality and Christian Financial Management.  The retreat is from 8:45 am- 2:30 pm.  Cost is $30.00 per couple/$15.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast and a catered lunch.  For more information call:  (651) 291-4553 or download a registration from the Office of Marriage and Family Life's web site:  www.archspm.org/family/           

"Preserving Your Cloth Heritage"
Sunday, February 2: 2:00
New Brighton Family Service Center
The New Brighton Area Historical Society and the Shoreview Historical Society will hold an interesting program on fabric preservation on Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 PM, at the New Brighton Family Service Center.  Nancy Cyr, a certified fabric preservationist, will host the program.  After a short presentation, Cyr will then invite participants to bring up the items for restoration or storage suggestions.  Items may include vintage clothing, wedding dresses, baptism dresses, flags, quilts, etc.  Members and the public are invited to this program.  Refreshments will be served.               

                                                         Capital
                                 Actual  Goal  Campaign
1/19/03
                              $26,149  $23,778  $11,620

Since July 1, 2002
                              $847,407 $870,528 $275,911


   Goal  Pledged
Capital Campaign      $3,000,000 $2,100,000