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Council makes changes to Family passes for St. James Pool
The St. James City Council met for its first meeting of May on Tuesday, May 2. It started with approving a license for a food truck. The Pelican Food Truck will be in St. James on May 11 for one day only.
Students learn the dangers of driving while impaired
St. James Fire Department with the help of St. James Police Department, St James Volunteer Ambulance, Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, North Memorial Health, Mayo Clinic Health System St. James, Sturm Family Funeral Home, staff and student volunteers, held a mock crash for St. James High School Juniors and Seniors.
Northside Elementary performing Disney’s The Lion King Kids
May 5, 2023- Disney’s The Lion King Kids is playing at Saint James High School Little Theatre on Thursday, May 18 at 7 pm and Saturday, May 20 at 10 am. The 30-minute musical, designed for middle-school-aged performers, is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney film. The Northside Elementary cast contains approximately 80 students led by Cathy Bruce & Pam Olson The Lion King KIDS tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor (City Department - Water); 1 2 - 1 p.m. Rotary Club Thursday 4/18: 5 p.m. Railroad Days Benefit Weekend Movie: Book Club Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 5/13 @ 10:00-11:00 am: Sensory Play Cafe in St.
Butterfield-Odin FFA recognized as a newly chartered chapter at the State Convention
Butterfield-Odin FFA was a part of the sea of blue at the University of Minnesota for the annual State FFA Convention. Chapter members who attended took an active role in the chapter’s visit to the convention.
Weekly Schedule
Thursday, May 4th Tennis vs Pipestone • 4:30 Track - home • 4:30 Softball vs Windom • 5:30 Friday, May 5th Tennis triangular at Waconia • 3:00 Baseball doubleheader vs Pipestone • 4:00 Track at Fairmont • 4:00 Saturday, May 6th Baseball B-squad tourney at Lake Crystal • 10:00 Monday, May 8th Baseball doubleheader vs Luverne • 4:00 Tuesday, May 9th Tennis at Blue Earth • 4:30 Baseball vs Blue Earth • 5:30 Thursday, May 11th Softball doubleheader vs Pipestone • 4:00 Tennis vs Worthington • 4:30
“How Sweet It Is” Steve Leslie sings James Taylor at the historic Armstrong Auditorium on May 8
Saint James, MN – Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter, Steve Leslie, takes the stage of the Armstrong Auditorium on Monday, May 8, for the final performance of the WCEA Concerts Season. Prior to the 7 p.m. concert, attendees can enjoy a decadent dessert at WCEA’s first-ever Backstage Bistro starting at 6 p.m.
St. James High School inducts 14 students
On Sunday afternoon the St. James High School National Honor Society had its induction ceremony for its 14 new members.