According to a poll of the publication's readers, the Eagle Center was voted "Best" for a third consecutive year.
"It is extremely humbling and validating for us to know how appreciated and loved the Center and the eagle ambassadors are by the public," said Ed Hahn, marketing manager at the National Eagle Center. "It is a privilege for our team to be able to share the eagles with our guests and people around the world, and these awards demonstrate how much of an impact the experiences we provide make on people."
The Best of the River awards is an annual poll that accepts public nomination for attractions in more than 75 categories, including restaurants, hotels, museums, sports venues, etc., along the Mississippi River from the headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. Voting took place during March and the winners were announced on April 13.
This year the Eagle Center was recognized in 17 categories including four new ones: Best Birding Spot, Best Festival (SOAR with the Eagles), Best Kept Secret, and Best Virtual Experience.
The National Eagle Center is open to pre-registered visitors weekly Thursday through Sunday, with 90-minute visitor sessions at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. with an additional Saturday visitor session at 4 p.m. For more information and registration, visit nationaleaglecenter.org/tickets.
Renters needing assistance can apply via state program
Anyone needing help paying rent due to financial difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for assistance through a state program called Rent Help MN.
The program was created to help Minnesotans who have fallen behind on their rent or fear that could happen. Anyone finding themselves in this position can apply for help via a website at www.renthelpmn.org.
Eligible Minnesota renters can receive help with rent and utility bills dated on or after March 13, 2020, and receive up to 15 months of total assistance. Eligibility qualifications include renting for a primary residence, experiencing financial hardship due to COVID (must have applied for unemployment, be able to show a reduction in household income and/or significant unexpected costs), and meeting household income eligibility of not more than 80 percent of the area median income.
Austin Lions clubs host drive-thru fundraiser Saturday
AUSTIN — Eating pancakes and sausage on Saturday will help support the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in its 50th year thanks to a drive-thru fundraiser hosted by Austin Lions Club members.
Austin Noon Lions, Austin Morning Lions and Evening Branch Lions will serve up the breakfast, complete with three pancakes, two sausages, milk or orange juice for $5 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the nature center’s parking lot, 1304 21st St. N.E.
Austin Lions clubs will host a drive-through pancake fundraiser Saturday at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin to support nature center projects, including improving the covered bridge the Lions built in 1973. (Contributed photo/Austin Lions clubs)
Attendees will drive into the nature center parking lot and pay for a meal from their vehicle. Lions members then will bring the meals in to-go containers to the vehicle. Lions members will make and serve pancakes in the nature center’s maintenance shed on the parking lot’s south side.
"Having a drive-through breakfast will enable us to serve pancakes and support a good cause in a safe manner," said Jacob Hunerdosse, president of the Austin Morning Lions Club.
Proceeds from Saturday’s event will support projects at the nearly 530-acre nature center owned by the City of Austin. This year is the 50th anniversary of the city acquiring the original 123 acres from Geordie Hormel, one of Jay Hormel’s sons, which saved the arboretum from being developed along Interstate 90.
“We are really thankful for this great support from the Lions clubs to celebrate the nature center’s special anniversary and help improve this beloved place in the community," said Tim Ruzek, president of the Friends of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and outreach coordinator for the Cedar River Watershed District.
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