Jesus said: “You are the salt of the earth. . . . You are the light of the world. . . . , let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13, 14 &16) If you’re trying to hide from a hungry bear in a dark forest, shining a flashlight in every direction won’t be helpful. Your scent might still give you away, but your flashlight will also help the bear hone in on your whereabouts. Shining a light in dark places makes it difficult to hide. The light gives you away.

St. James City News Letter had a lot of annoucnements. The most important one is City Hall will be closed on Feb. 16, 17 and 20 for moving and Presidents day. City Hall’s new address will be 1205 6th Ave S.

Thursday: 6-9 p.m. Climate Smart Communities @ First Presbyterian Church Sunday: 12-4 p.m. Snowshoeing @ Meadowlark Prairies Tuesday: 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor; 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Weekend Movie: 7 p.m. Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania *City Hall will be Closed Feb. 16, 17 and 20. Events for the Watonwan County Library 2/9 @ 4:00pm (Darfur): Card Making with Belle Harder Come and create your own handmade cards to share with your friends and family! All supplies and instruction provided. To sign up, call 507-877-5010 2/11 @ 10-11am (St. James): Sensory Play Cafe For our littlest patrons, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. Come explore all the different sensory stations! Little ones will benefit from sensory play and maybe even meet some new friends.