River Falls Public Library Director Tanya Misselt provided us with an informal, conversational update about the grant recently awarded to the RFPL.  We heard about many of the identified needs that the grant funds will enable the library to address.  Ms. Misselt also discussed the capital campaign that the Library plans to undertake.

Upcoming Rotary Events and Dates:
Veterans' Park Cleanup Saturday May 3rd -- see the Special Announcement above for details.

District Conference May 1-3:  The annual D5960 conference, somewhat misleadingly titled "Make Peace Visible" this year, will be held at the Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino in Prior Lake, MN

Project SEARCH in River Falls is one of 781 programs in 9 countries.  Locally, Project SEARCH is unique in the way it is coordinated with River Falls Area Hospital (RFAH).   Interns in the program here complete 3 10-week rotations, learning employment skills while supported by a team that includes instructors, family, skills trainers, and support agencies.  The goal is competitive employment of at least 16 hours per week.  The local program serves both high school students and adults 18-30.   To be eligible, interns must qualify for special education services, desire to work in the community, and meet other criteria. Click READ MORE for the rest of the story.

 

About the Presentation:  David Niemi described some of what Kwik Trip does for the communities where it operates.  A copy of Dave's handout is available in the Download Files area at the bottom of this Tidings.  Click Read More to read about Dave Niemi.

New River Falls Rotarian David Bell, who has been Superintendent of the School District of River Falls since mid-2024, introduced himself to the club at the 7 AM meeting on February 4th.  A copy of slides David used in his presentation is available in the Download Files area at the bottom of the Tidings.