A new freezer and refrigerator will soon be on their way to the Akeley Regional Community Center (ARCC) Emergency Shelter, thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Foundation.
Featured guests are the Nevis Women Club, which has received a $27,200 grant from the Minnesota DNR to create a first-of-its-kind, pollinator-friendly corridor along a state trail.
Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning will host the Nevis Women's Club's presentation, "Creating a Pollinator Highway," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Armory Arts and Events Center, 203 Park Ave. S in Park Rapids.
A succession of five speakers – especially polar explorer Ann Bancroft – offered uplifting life stories, along with vital tips to inspire women and connect them with resources.