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Auditions planned for Missoula Children's Theatre production of ‘Cinderella’

IRON MOUNTAIN — Young performers will have an opportunity to take the stage this summer in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “Cinderella.” Auditions are set for Monday, July 20, at the Braumart Theater in Iron Mountain. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with auditions running from 10 a.m. to noon. Students interested in participating should plan to stay for the entire two-hour audition period. Some cast members may also be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. The production is open to students entering first through 12th grades. ...

Island Resort, Casino to host ‘Grand Ol’ Christmas Show’

HARRIS — This Christmas season, the Island Resort & Casino in Harris will bring a new holiday experience to the showroom with “The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show,” a live musical variety production filled with classic Christmas favorites, sketch comedy and vintage radio-show flair. Performances are set for Dec. 11-12. Will Hearn created “The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show” as a live Christmas Eve broadcast from the 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio studios. It’s an original show by The Grand Ol’ Production Company featuring Americana standout Blue Water Highway and a cast of the best ...

Have a jewelry cloth to test shine

Dear Heloise: A small flannel jewelry cloth can come in handy at estate sales and garage sales. It helps you determine if you can clean the item and it will shine up, or if the tarnish can’t be removed. — Corrinne B., in Universal City, Texas CEREAL BAG REUSE Dear Heloise: I’ve ...

Free community meal on Sunday

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be sloppy Joe, macaroni salad and dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by today. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is at 130 Odill Drive, behind the Jake Menghini Museum, and is known as Crossroads, a facility ...

Running out of reassurance

Dear Annie: I am an adult now with grown siblings, but it seems my mother’s anxiety is growing right along with us. My mother is an incredibly anxious person. I try to be empathetic, but she hasn’t seen a therapist in years, and she completely dismisses any logical or positive ...

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