Organizations List

AARP TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

• Contact: Marian Chase
• Phone: 744-5635
• Web site: www.aeoa.org

Mission: To provide high quality, free income tax assistance and tax form preparation to low and middle income tax payers of all ages.

AMERICAN LEGION QUAYLE SHUSTER TRUMAN MUHICH POST #241

• Contact: Kris Walburn or Steve Biondich
• Phone: 229-3211 or 218-290-5837
• Email (Steve): stevo0828@hotmail.com

The American Legion Post #241 is a full service post and offers membership to all eligible United States veterans and their families. The post has a strong presence within the community and provides opportunities for the members and guests to utilize its wide array of services/facilities (including a cozy club room, a spacious banquet/dining room and catering service that is highly capable of catering any occasion). The post has charitable gambling (license A00130-001) with pull tab sales during club room hours. Most of all, AML 241 offers a variety of social activities and adult/youth programs - all aimed at building a strong sense of community and Americanism. The post has an outstanding Color/Honor Guard that partakes in parades, military funerals and other community activities.

ARROWHEAD RSVP and NORTHLAND VOLUNTEER CENTER

•Contact: Bonnie Ebnet
•Phone: 218-749-2912 x228
•Email: bonnie.ebnet@aeoa.org
•Web site: www.aeoa.org

Mission: Volunteering is an amazing experience. Arrowhead RSVP and Northland Volunteer Center can help you make it truly rewarding by connecting you with an opportunity that will fit your schedule and make the best use of the many talents you have to share. It is our mission to engage individuals in volunteer service that will not only meet critical needs in your community, but will provide you with a high quality experience that will enrich your life. Ongoing support for our volunteers includes excess accident/liability insurance while volunteering, recognition for service, and for RSVP volunteers (age 55 and better) assistance with transportation costs when needed.

ARROWHEAD SENIOR DINING/MEALS ON WHEELS

•Contact: Marilyn Ocepek, AEOA Senior Services Director
•Phone: 748-7325 or 749-2912 x 225
•Email: Marilyn.ocepek@aeoa.org
•Web site: www.aeoa.org

Description: AEOA strengthens communities by providing opportunities for people experiencing social and economic challenges. Senior Services exists to help older adults meet the demands of daily living and improve the quality of their lives. For eligibility questions or to register for service call 749-2912, ext. 263.

AURORA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

• Contact: Peg Bateman
• Phone: 229-2131

Mission: to maintain an association of persons interested in the Aurora Public Library; to focus public attention on the library; to stimulate the use of its resources and services; to encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities; and to support the freedom to read.

AURORA-HOYT LAKES-BIWABIK-PALO FOOD SHELF

• Contact: Sharon Farrell
• Phone: 229-3585

Mission: to provide emergency food assistance to households in need. We are an area-based food shelf that provides food for all people in need no matter what race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Donations of food or money from local individuals, organizations, and businesses help us maintain our service.

AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY

• Contact: Paula Chapman or Bonnie Harma
• Phone: 229-2021
• Email: pchapman@arrowhead.lib.mn.us
• Web address: www.aurorapubliclibrarymn.blogspot.com

Mission: The Aurora Public Library contributes to an informed, connected community by providing books, technology and special programs that support early literacy and academic achievement and encourage people of all ages to become lifelong learners.

AURORA PATRIOTIC DAYS, INC.

• Contact: Christina Hofsommer
• Phone: 229-3335
• Email: info@aurorapatrioticdays.org
• Web address: www.aurorapatrioticdays.org

Mission: to organize and promote a high quality family-oriented patriotic celebration for the benefit of all citizens of and visitors to the community of Aurora, MN.

BIWABIK HOME AND GARDEN CLUB

• Contact: Jan Dzwonkowski, President
• Phone: 865-6018
• Email: jan-dz@q.com

The purpose of this club is to promote homemaking and gardening in our communities and to provide the opportunity for area gardeners to showcase their flowers, etc. at our annual flower show the 2nd Thursday in August.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

• Contact: Jerrud Paul
• Phone: 638-2668
• Email: jnjpaul@frontier.com
• Web site: www.vac-bsa.org

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout oath and law.

CARE PARTNERS

• Contact: Tasia Hoag
• Phone: 218-404-1411
• Web site: www.carepartnersmn.info

A local non-profit dedicated to assisting individuals & families facing cancer or a life-limiting illness.

CITY OF AURORA: City Council — Cemetery Board — Planning and Zoning Commission — Recreation Department — HRA

• Contact: City Clerk’s Office
• Phone: 229-2614
• Email: cityclerk@ci.aurora.mn.us
• Web site: www.ci.aurora.mn.us

CUB SCOUTS

• Contact: Sara Peterson
• Phone: 290-7478
• Email: sara_sue_peterson@yahoo.com
• Web site: www.vac-bsa.org/scouting/CubScouts

Description: A program for boys grades 1-5 that positively influences character development, helps develop the habits & attitudes of good citizenship, and encourages nurturing relationships between boys and parents, adult leaders and their friends.

EAST RANGE LIONS CLUB

• Contact: Marie Brierley
• Phone: 229-2145
• Email: nanook44b@msn.com

Mission: to create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.

EAST RANGE SPORTSMAN'S CLUB

• Contact: Roy Boucher
• Phone: 225-2187
• Email: troublemaker_55092@yahoo.com

The East Range Sportsman's Club supports a rifle range, trap range, archery range, and pistol range located just outside Aurora in the Town of White. The group hopes to eventually add a clubhouse with room for an indoor archery and air rifle ranges.

ELDER SERVICES NETWORK: GROCERIES TO GO

• Contact: Rick Goodman or Donyta Wright
• Phone: 741-0415
• Email: esn@elder-services.net
• Web site: www.Elder-Services.net

A program available to seniors age 60+ who reside in the Elder Services Network area and who are having difficulty shopping for groceries. Volunteers pick up and deliver requested groceries and a receipt; participating seniors mail payment for groceries to the store.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

• Contact: Pastor Karl Helwig
• Phone: 229-2672
• Email: aurorabc@cpinternet.com
• Web site: www.orgsites.com/mn/firstbaptistchurch

Description: The desire of the First Baptist Church in Aurora is to reach the community with the Gospel message and to build up the church in the Lord.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM OF NE MINNESOTA AND NW WISCONSIN

• Contact: Jill Chapin
• Phone: 749-3012
• Email: chapinjs@gmail.com

The foster grandparent program is designed to match seniors (age 60+) with children who would benefit from one-on-one attention. Senior volunteers are placed at schools, non-profit daycare centers, Head Start programs, and youth centers.

FREEDOM FETE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND HOG ROAST

• Contact: Christina or Scott
• Phone: 229-2107 or 229-3335 or 229-3419
• Email: bones@scottsundergroundsound.com
• Web site: www.freedomfete.com

July 2-4—Celebrate freedom with good friends and great music! Local, regional and national entertainers and groups perform outdoors. Mouthwatering roasted pork sandwiches available during our famous annual hog roast.

GIRL SCOUTS

• Contact: Debbie Hadrava
• Phone: 780-0871
• Email: hadrava2@mchsi.com
• Web site: www.gslakesandpines.org

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

GRACE AND TRUTH BIBLE CHURCH

• Contact: Pastor Miller
• Phone: 218-600-3871 or 218-404-0446

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

• Contact: Nathan Thompson
• Phone: 749-8910
• Email: habitat@nslchfh.org
• Web site: www.nslchfh.org

Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

HEY: HOME EDUCATORS AND YOUTH

• Contact: Yvette Lange
• Email: yvettelange@yahoo.com
• Web site: www.mnhey.org

Mission: to support homeschoolers and to facilitate homeschool activities and field trips throughout the Iron Range, and to provide information to anyone investigating homeschooling.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

•Contact: Father Steven Daigle
•Phone: 229-3210
•Email: ercpmn@yahoo.com

Mission: the salvation of souls through Jesus Christ

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, BISHOP BARAGA #4477

• Contact: Wayne Sebunia
• Phone: 229-2290
• Email: wesebunia@frontiernet.net

A Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

KSKJ: AMERICAN SLOVENIAN CATHOLIC UNION LODGE #59

• Contact: Connie Menart, Finance Sec. #59
• Phone: 744-2145
• Web site: www.kskjlife.com

Mission: to provide our members and their families with financial security and fraternal benefits that promote traditional Christian heritage and family values. Membership is open to baptized Christians ages 0 to 100.

MESABI EAST COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM

• Contact: Community Education Office
• Phone: 229-3321 x 612
• Email: randerso@mesabieast.k12.mn.us
• Web site: www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us

Using community education resources, we shall provide all residents of the Mesabi East school district with experiences and activities that contribute to their lifelong learning and enjoyment.

MESABI EAST EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION

• Contact: Amanda Sand or Jane Bradford
• Phone: 229-3321 x602 or x259
• Email: asand@mesabieast.k12.mn.us or jbradfor@mesabieast.k12.mn.us
• Web site: www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us

Our purpose is to strengthen families, grow a sustainable regional economy, cultivate leadership and philanthropy, and foster respect for all.

MESABI EAST EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

• Contact: Jane Bradford
• Phone: 229-3321 x 602
• Email: jbradfor@mesabieast.k12.mn.us
• Web site: www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us

Early Childhood Family Education is a community education program of the Mesabi East school district. The program provides classes for families with young children from birth to Kindergarten age.

MESABI EAST PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

• Contact: Mari Latola
• Phone: 750-3322
• Web site: www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us

Mission: to enrich the lives of our community’s children by meeting their educational, emotional, and physical needs.

MESABI EAST SCHOOLS

• Contact: Gregg Allen, Superintendent
• Phone: 229-3321 x 301
• Email: gallen@mesabieast.k12.mn.us
• Web site: www.mesabieast.k12.mn.us

Mission: to enable all students to achieve high levels of success so that they can become self-directed, lifelong learners and informed, productive citizens in a changing world.

NORTHERN LIGHTS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

• Contact: Tom Gillach
• Phone: 229-2639
• Email: gunner@rangenet.com
• Web site: www.northernlightsmusic.org

Mission: to create an environment for serious study of solo repertoire and chamber music for gifted and motivated students of all ages—from young children to doctoral level; and to present high quality musical events both student and professional to the population of the East Range, utilizing the historic, 550 seat auditorium in the Mesabi East High School.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

• Contact: Barb Hammer
• Phone: 229-2493

Mission: to support people who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease and provide them with information about their disease. We also give support to their caregivers.

RANGE FIBERART GUILD

• Contact: Kathy Ann Rensink
• Phone: 229-2609
• Email: krensink5450@hotmail.com
• Web site: www.rangefiberartguild.blogspot.com

The purpose of the Range FiberArt Guild is to foster an interest in and provide education regarding traditional, ethnic & contemporary fiberarts, as well as to encourage and support the development of creative potential in its members.

RANGE WOMEN’S ADVOCATES

• Phone: 749-5054 or 1-800-343-5054
• Email: rangewomens@qwestoffice.net
• Web site: www.rwadvocates.org

Mission: to confront domestic violence and effect social change by addressing the needs of women who are battered, their children, and their families through advocacy, prevention, and education.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH-LCMS

• Contact: Rev. Don Stauty
• Phone: 229-3208
• Email: redeemerLutheranchurch@frontiernet.com

A congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

RIPPERS, STRIPPERS, AND ROLLERS

• Contact: Jan Moore
• Phone: 229-3466

An ecumenical organization which meets to make bandages, new baby kits, and kits for AIDS hospice patients in third world countries and to knit or crochet afghans/blankets for infants and toddlers. Bandages are sent to global ministries who distribute them.

SENIOR CITIZENS

•Contact: Tom Rowbottom Sr.
•Phone: 229-0194
•Email: paddletop@hotmail.com

A social gathering of senior citizens, providing monthly meetings, bingo, potlucks, and occasional trips.

SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA #35

• Contact: Bernice Ceglar
• Phone: 229-2733
• Web site: www.swua.org

Mission: to reach individuals by uniting them through their common interest in Slovenian culture and traditions. To provide resources, communication, and foster friendships in honor of our cultural heritage.

SOAR: STEELWORKERS ORGANIZATION OF ACTIVE RETIREES CHAPTER 33-4, LOCAL #4108, DISTRICT #11

• Contact: Mary Stodola
• Phone: 225-3176
• Email: marymstodola@yahoo.com

SPRUCE UP AURORA

• Contact: Jan Moore
• Phone: 229-3466

Mission: to plant, tend, and care for flowers on City of Aurora-owned property.

TOPS

• Contact: Kim Zinski
• Phone: 229-3548
• Email: mkzinski@yahoo.com
• Web site: www.tops.org

The primary purpose of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is to help the overweight take off pounds sensibly through education and support. TOPS’ mission is to support its members as they take and keep off pounds sensibly.

TOWN OF WHITE

• Contact: Mary Ann Helander
• Phone: 229-2813 • Email: townofwhite@yahoo.com

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

• Contact: Pastor Barbara Hegfors
• Phone: 229-2113
• Email: bjturtle@frontiernet.net or auroraumc@frontier.com
• Web site: www.aurorahoytlakesumc.org and www.ahlchurches.blogspot.com

The Aurora-Hoyt Lakes UMC purpose is to live like Jesus Christ. We teach by example and spread the good news of God’s redemption and eternal life in Jesus. As helpful Christians we reach out to others as we reap the harvest fields of our missions beyond the doors of our building.

WOMAN’S LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY

• Contact: Betty Mattson
• Phone: 229-3277
• Email: bmattson@frontiernet.net
• Web site: www.womanslife.org

It began over a century ago: a fraternal society, founded by women for women, to assist them in achieving financial security and independence for themselves and their families. Since then, Woman's Life Insurance Society has grown to become a powerful resource to women and their families, and has a goal of helping women help their communities.

This list has been assembled by staff of the Aurora Public Library based on information provided by the organizations listed.

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