Sound Garden
Spicer, Aug. 7, noon to 4 p.m., free, outdoors, open house style, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center; temporary sound installation of 50 small, battery-powered remote speakers distributed throughout the park, each playing a different part of the larger piece of music, creating a multi-layered, immersive experience. The sound installation is accompanied live by roving musicians and dancers, “The Free Range Orchestra,” which includes acclaimed music and dance artists from the Twin Cities, as well as local participants. Registration link on the PWELC website,
Great Times Band
Willmar, Aug. 5, 6 p.m., Whitney Music/Jazz N Java; Great Times band and the great American sing-along. Free, pass-the-hat basket for the musicians.
Around Our Region published Feb, 3, 2021
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Income tax assistance
WILLMAR Free help for low- and middle-income taxpayers to file tax returns will be available again this year by United Community Action Partnership.
Tax preparation will be done virtually this year as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Tax documents may be submitted by program participants either online or in-person by appointment. The IRS-certified volunteers will prepare taxes based on these documents and collect the appropriate signatures either electronically or via mail to file the tax return.
Around Our Region published Jan. 27, 2021
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Willmar Community Center
WILLMAR The Willmar Community Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, following Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, providing visitor screening forms upon arrival, and operating at 25% capacity. The phone number is 320-262-5288.
Woodshop: Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday evenings. Advance registration required by calling 320-262-5288. Cost is $5 for a daily pass, $25 for a three-month membership, and $60 yearly.