Flood Relief Donations

United Way accepting donations for flood needsWinona, Minn. – United Way of the Greater Winona Area is accepting donations to assist people who have been affected by this past weekend’s flooding.

“We know that there will be needs that last beyond immediate emergency relief, and this is a way we can help our community address those needs,” commented Board President Bill Gould. “We want to make sure that we do our part to help our neighbors as this event continues to unfold.”

According to Executive Director Beth Forkner Moe, any donations received will be granted to area agencies who provide ongoing assistance to people who have needs arising from the flooding. Additionally, she said, 100% of all funds will be granted for this disaster or (if all the funding is not needed) for future local disasters. United Way will not spend any of the money on administrative costs.

To make a donation, please send it to United Way of the Greater Winona Area, 902 E. 2nd St., Winona, MN 55987, or drop it off at any Merchants Bank location. Checks can be made to “United Way Disaster Fund.”

Minnesota Marine Art Museum August Family Programs

free family storytelling:
Stories and Steamboats
Saturday, August 18 9-10 am
“Steeeeeeeamboat a’comin!” This once-common cry along river towns would announce the arrival of a much-anticipated steamboat. Such boats were full of treasures such as new foods, clothing, interesting people and more. Explore the mystique of the steamboat as well as other special elements of the river as volunteers bring the past to life through stories and artworks. Then steam on over to the Museum’s atrium for a hands-on art project to take home. All ages welcome but stories are geared to ages eight and under.

TODDLER TUESDAY
August 21st 10:30 am-Noon (come and go as you please)
Attention all Toddlers (not yet in kindergarten)! Grab your favorite grownup(s) and head over to the Museum for a kid-friendly discovery day the galleries! Expect to do some activities, projects, exploring and more! This busy morning will engage you in a variety of ways, and even give you and your grown up something fun to think about the next time you visit!

Fall Library Programming

Winona Public Library wishes to thank all the families who participated in our "Go Bananas" Summer Reading Program...it was bananas!
Storytimes and other library programs will resume on
Tues, September 11:
Toddler Tales on Tuesdays from 10-10:20am
Preschool Storytimes on Tuesdays from 10:30-11am.

Grace Place Watercolor Classes Canceled

The watercolor classes that we were planning on having on August 3rd and 4th at Grace Place have been canceled. If we decide to hold these classes at a later date we will post the information with the dates and times. Thank You :)

Save the Date!

Friday, October 5, 2007

Postpartum Depression in Our Community:

Working Together to Support Mothers & Families

An event for parents, professionals & community members

with Keynote Speaker Ruth Ener

Panel Presentation

Small Group Discussion

For more information, contact

Baby Connections @ 494-0812

Sponsored by the Winona Area Postpartum Depression Network