Sunday Reminder | July 30, 2023

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Monday

Hand & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m. Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, noon

Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.

TOPS: Assembly of God Church Encore, 3821 Abbott Drive, 6:15 p.m., 320-796-2280

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Tuesday

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.

SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.

Dementia Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 10 a.m.

SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.

SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Kiwanis: Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum, Willmar, noon

Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.

Bingo: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.

1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Wednesday

Veterans coffee: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.

Coffee and conversation: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.

Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9:30 a.m.

Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.

Rotary: The Oaks, noon

Lions Club: Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum, Willmar, noon

Cribbage corner cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.

Whist: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.

Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: Willmar Community Center, 2 p.m. entertainment by Terry Shaw, 3 p.m. meeting. Women’s

exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m

Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m. 500 cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, noon

Caregivers Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 1:30 p.m. Aging Wisely: Willmar Community Center, 1:30 p.m.

NAMI: Willmar Public Library, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 11 a.m.

Whist: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.

Senior Dance: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $2 non-dancers, $7 dancers, both includes lunch; music by Marie & Mike.

Farkle Fridays: Willmar Community Center, 1-4

This calendar will run each week in the Sunday Reminder and as space permits in the West Central Tribune e-edition, Monday through Saturday. To have your event included please email news@wctrib.com or mail it to Kit Grode, West Central Tribune, PO Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201. Include all information and the name and phone number of the person submitting it. You will be called to confirm the information.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A change that you hoped for is coming down the line, but you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in check.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your social life expands as new friends come into your life. But while you’re having fun, your practical side also sees some positive business potential within your new circle.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workplace situation continues to improve, but look for advantages you might have missed while changes were going on around you. A trusted colleague can help.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Resist the urge to hunker down in your bunker until things ease up. Instead, get rid of that woe-is-me attitude by getting up and getting out to meet old friends and make new ones.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Now that you’re back enjoying the spotlight again, you should feel re-energized and ready to take on the challenge of bringing those big, bold plans of yours to completion.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former friend would like to repair a relationship you two once enjoyed. Your positive response could have an equally positive impact on your life. Think about it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Resist making impulsive decisions. Stay on that steady

By Dana Block

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Whitley experienced a break from reality. Rafe and Jada were stunned to find a lifeless Lani. Marlena received word that Abe was alive. Chad opened up to Theo. Alex visited Stephanie. Belle asked Kristen to recant her statement. Brady admitted to Eric that he threatened Kristen.

Li recounted what happened with Melinda. EJ and Nicole saw a baby specialist. Melinda and Sloan bonded. Guilty Leo tried to support Gwen. Chad and Stephanie’s evening plans were interrupted. EJ and Nicole learned Sloan was pregnant with Eric’s baby. Sloan panicked that her secret would come out. Gwen suddenly returned to find Leo and Dimitri together. Abe woke up.

Lani was forced to say goodbye. Marlena visited Whitley. Nicole learned that the test results were in. Wait to See: Gabi and Stefan are getting married. Dimitri sexts Leo, and Gwen sees his messages. Rafe tells Jada that he is ready to go public.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Dex made a grisly discovery. Nina scored points with Willow. Drew confronted Cyrus. Sonny walked in on an argument. Carly shared some big news with Josslyn. Ava came clean.

Liz and Finn went on a date. Sonny advised Dex. Brook Lynn issued a dare. Portia tried to provide comfort. Sam and Dante discussed a case. Portia was caught off guard. Michael and Willow affirmed their love.

Dex briefed Josslyn. Ava had some explaining to

course as you continue to work out workplace problems. Be patient. All will soon be back in balance. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel confident about taking a promising offer, but continue to be alert for what you’re not being told about it. Don’t fret. Time is on your side.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) People dear to you might be planning a way to show appreciation for all that you’ve done for them. Accept the honor graciously. Remember, you deserve it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. Your self-confidence is on the rise. This could be a good time to tackle those bothersome situations you’ve avoided both at home and at work.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You feel obligated to return a favor. (Of course, you do.) But heed advice from those close to you, and do nothing until you know for sure what’s being asked of you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your loving reassurance helped revive a once-moribund relationship. But be wary of someone who might try to do something negative to reverse this positive turn of events.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a wonderful leader who can foster community and bring people together to form long-lasting relationships.

© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

SOAP UPDATES 

do. Finn offered counsel. Maxie considered a move. Portia opened up to Liz. Gladys delivered some bad news. Nina encountered Carly. Laura and Valentin were on the hunt. Kristina visited Molly. Wait to See: Ava has a new reason to worry. Trina advises Josslyn. Michael and Carly catch up.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Jack encouraged Diane to play dirty. Ashley and Tucker heard wedding bells. Phyllis hit a road-

block. Victor approached Sally with an opportunity. Chance was suspicious of Adam. Jack encountered someone from his past. Jill sought counsel from Victor. Billy and Nate shared a difference of opinion. Audra worked to impress Nick. Phyllis reunited with Jack. Billy took on a new role. Lauren lost her cool. Wait to See: Victor teaches Adam a painful lesson. Diane celebrates a win. Ashley is forced to defend herself.

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Conner Floyd is “Chance” on “The Young and the Restless.”

Sweet Pepper Poppers:

The Adorable and Delicious Bite-sized Delights

By Patti Diamond

Have you seen the bags of those cute little mini red, yellow and orange sweet peppers in the produce section? They are adorable! Perhaps choosing produce according to level of cuteness isn’t the best way, but in this case, it totally works!

These peppers are so versatile and so sweet, you can eat them right out of the bag. They’re delicious grilled; just rub them with oil and pop them on the grill. Word to the wise -grill the whole bag, because they’re scrumptious hot or cold and make a simple side dish, or a lovely addition to salads, or anytime snack.

Bell peppers are highly nutritious, packed with essential vitamins like vitamins C, K1, E and A and potassium, making them a healthy addition to any diet.

The recipe below is light and summery tasting, even though it’s creamy and cheesy. The flavor is fresh and herbaceous with the mild green chilis and cilantro. If you’re not a cilantro fan, substitute it with your favorite herb. I used cotija cheese because the mild, salty flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet peppers. Cotija cheese is typically found in the refrigerated cheese section of the grocery store, often alongside other Mexican or Hispanic cheeses. If you can’t find any, you could substitute feta cheese.

EASY CHEESY

SWEET PEPPER POPPERS

This recipe can be made under the broiler if you prefer not to barbecue.

1 1/2 pounds mini sweet peppers, about 20 peppers

8 ounces Neufchatel or cream cheese, at room temperature

10 ounces cotija or feta cheese

1 (4 ounce) can mild green chili peppers

2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

2 tablespoons green onion, minced

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.

Oil the grates or prepare a grill pan. I recommend using a grill pan,

because you don’t have to transfer the stuffed peppers on and off the grill or worry about them falling though the grates and all the cheese oozing into the fire.

Prepare the peppers. Set each pepper on a flat surface and see how it wants to sit without tipping over.

Then use a small knife to cut a slit in the top side of the pepper. Use a small spoon or your fingertips to remove any seeds. Set them aside while you make the filling.

In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese with the cotija cheese until fluffy and well combined. Dump the can of chili peppers into the cheese, juice and all. Add the cilantro and green onion, then mix it all together. To get the mixture into the peppers, use either a small spoon or a piping bag fitted with a large tip. You can also cut the corner off a zip-top bag and use it as a piping bag. Don’t worry about it being perfect. It’s going to be messy no matter how hard you try. So, in peppers as in life, embrace the mess!

Place peppers cut side up on the grill for 4 to 6 minutes until they have softened and have nice grill marks. As the peppers blister, the cheese mixture inside turns warm and gooey. Divine!

Remove from grill and serve with typical Diva flourish.

The easy cheesy sweet pepper poppers are wonderful served as an appetizer or a side dish. Here are a few suggestions for dishes to serve alongside the poppers: Serve with a fresh green salad, use to accompany grilled meat or seafood, serve with salsa and guacamole, or add them to a charcuterie board or crudite platter. See you next week!

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime. com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@ divasonadime.com

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CORN SALSA

SERVES 6

1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained

1 orange bell pepper, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper salt and black pepper to taste

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS SERVES 4

1 teaspoon chile powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch strips

1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

HOMEMADE

STRAWBERRY POPSICLES

SERVES 10

2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced

1/4-1/2 cup sugar (start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste)

1 cup water

Stir corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy.

In a resealable plastic bag, combine chile powder, salt, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, cornstarch, water and 2 Tablespoons of oil. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Seal bag and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Empty the contents of the bag into skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Serve with warmed tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Mix strawberries and sugar together and allow to set for 15-20 minutes. This will allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the strawberries. Add more sugar to taste if necessary.

Pour strawberries into blender and blend with 1 cup water. Blend until desired textured is achieved (depends if you want the popsicles to be smooth or if you would like little chunks of strawberry in them).

Pour into ice cream molds and freeze until solid.

Little poppers deliver big flavor.

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HOLLYWOOD

By Tony Rizzo HOLLYWOOD

-- Is Disney bleeding out? Disney+ has drastically lost subscribers, and their stock value has dropped. Their last four recent releases have underperformed.

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” (released on Feb. 17) only grossed $476.1 million against a $200 million cost, despite Paul Rudd being named as People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” back in 2021. Meanwhile, “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) grossed $623 million against its approximated $200 million cost.

“The Little Mermaid” (released on May 26) grossed $547.5 million against its $250 million cost. (The original 1989 animated version cost only $40 million and grossed $235 million.)

“Elemental” (released on June 16) has only grossed $311.7 million against its $200 million cost, and

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” disappointed over the Fourth of July weekend, grossing $302.4 million against a $300 million cost.

Come Sept. 15, we’ll get the third Agatha Christie adaptation from Kenneth Branagh -- “A Haunting in Venice” (with Branagh, Tina Fey and Michelle Yeoh). Nov. 22 will bring the animated “Wish,” which features the voices of Chris Pine and Ariana DeBose. “The Marvels,” starring Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, is due on Nov. 10, and “Next Goal Wins,” with Michael Fassbender and Elisabeth Moss, opens on Nov. 17. Looking ahead to next year, a new live-action “Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Martin Klebba and Andrew Burnap, comes out on March 22, 2024. “Captain America,” with Anthony Mackie (as Captain America) and Har-

rison Ford, drops on July 26, 2024. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is due on May 24, 2024, and a live-action prequel of “The Lion King,” starring Seth Rogen, escapes on July 5, 2024. Not the most exciting or inventive slate, but Disney has found that tried and true is their safest bet.

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Has war been declared between the Hallmark Channel and the Great American Family network yet? It appears Great American Family has poached Hallmark bread talent Candace Cameron Bure and made her an executive at Great American. Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Jessica Lowndes and Trevor Donovan are among others who’ve joined Bure.

Both stations ran Christmas movies in July nonstop, and while Great American has 21 new holiday films slated to start

in October, Hallmark promises 40 new holiday films in October. In addition, Great American picked up the Hallmark series “When Hope Calls” for its second season and hired Lori Loughlin, who was dropped from Hallmark as a result of the college scandal that gave her jailtime, to star in “Fall into Winter,” which premiered this past January. While the stars are nonexclusive, Great American is tying up their schedules with so much shooting that they won’t have time for Hallmark films. ***

Happy birthday to the legendary producer Norman Lear, who turns 101 on July 27. The creator of “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” among others series, has left a deeper impression on us than “King Lear!” © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Courtesy of Marvel Studios Paul Rudd in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”

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