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Take 8-week rosemaling class
Instructor Gladys Shelley will teach students the art of Norwegian rosemaling in oils for eight weeks from 9:00-Noon beginning Saturday, Feb. 6 at the ICHS Heritage Center.
This class will accommodate new rosemaling students, as well as past rosemaling students who may want to "brush up" or "add" to their skills. Don't miss this rare opportunity to study under Gladys Shelley and benefit from her experience in Norwegian rosemaling.
The class fee is $120, plus materials of $100. This is a wonderful opportunity to study with a world-renowned artist, while still staying close-to-home. Comparable classes with instructors of this caliber often require expenses in travel, lodging, meals, plus time away from home.
A registration form for this class is available by calling ICHS at 763-689-4229. Hours are M, T & TH from 9:00am to 4:30pm. |
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We could use your help
Dear ICHS Members and Friends,
There is no doubt that 2009 has been a challenge for the Isanti County Historical Society (ICHS). We have operated for most of 2009 without the full appropriation from the county. We conducted business on our reserves as well as renewed membership dues, successful Taste of Home and Halloween fundraisers, and from township and city pledges remaining from 2008.
But Isanti County has had to make tough cuts also. Our 2010 appropriation has been reduced by 50%, which leaves ICHS with a $15,000 deficit right from the start. ICHS cannot keep going on its reserves. Our staff has been reduced by 1/3 to begin to offset this reduction, but additional help is needed to keep our great services available.
However, being an eternal optimist , I cannot help but look at the positive and see the opportunities ahead for ICHS and its members.
• Rentals of the Heritage Center continue to grow, and the building is paying for itself with these rentals. Each rental not only provides income, but introduces our beautiful facility to more people. We have gained new members and supporters as a result of this word-of-mouth advertising.
• Looking to the future, we are exploring plans for new and permanent exhibits on the Native Americans and the Immigrants of Isanti County.We are developing an Oral History program for documenting the stories of Isanti County residents, of offering more programs for youth, and more that will draw the public to the facility!
ICHS needs your support in order to keep this momentum moving forward. Your investment will fund the day-to-day operations of ICHS. Please fill out the enclosed form and mail your donation today. It will be very much appreciated and put to good use!
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Kathleen J. McCully
Executive Director
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Q: Why is important for you to support the Historical Society by donation?
"My donations to the Historical Society are my way of honoring my ancestors."
--Dwaine Lindberg CHS Class of 1944
"I give to support a local organization that is building a legacy for future generations. Preserving history does that by telling the stories of the businesses, people, and places that have come and gone before us."
--Kelli Bradford Township
Q: What can you do?
• Make a year-end donation NOW!
• Give a gift membership and introduce someone new to ICHS!
• Give to ICHS as a memorial gift.
• Renew your membership (at a greater level)
RAFFLE TICKETS
Buy tickets now for a beautiful king-size quilt made by none other than our fantastic executive director. Tickets are 2 for $5. They are for sale at the historical society.
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