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6 Fall 2014 Community Feature Community Thread is a community supported nonprofit that has been serving the St. Croix Valley since 1967. They strengthen neighbor- hoods by connecting volunteers to community needs. Community Thread’s primary ser- vice demographic is those of the senior population. The organization serves seniors by offering resources that can help people stay indepen- dent and connected, and also pro- motes active and healthy aging by offering opportunities for social, nu- tritional and physical wellbeing. Last year 1,386 older adults participated in Senior Center activities, and the organization provided 1,885 hours of programming. Community Thread’s outreach goes beyond the senior population. They believe that each act of service con- nects people, neighborhoods, and lives together for the betterment of the community. Working with more than 2,000 volunteers annually, they offer a searchable volunteer data- base that links volunteers to mean- ingful experiences for all ages and abilities, including groups. Their da- tabase receives about 1,500 visits each month from people looking for volunteer opportunities. Want to get involved? Community Thread is seeking volunteers to par- ticipate in Rake-A-Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Par- ticipants will help seniors through- out Washington County rake their yards. This family-friendly volunteer activity engages approximately 700 volunteers to rake approximately 80 yards each year. To participate con- tact Sara Pennebecker at 651-439- 7434 or sara@communitythreadmn. org. Registration forms and applica- tions are due by Friday, October 10, 2014. For more information visit www.communitythreadmn.org. Community Thread: Strengthening Our Neighborhoods One Volunteer at a Time If you head to the Lake Elmo Public Library, be prepared to see a new face. The City of Lake Elmo welcomed Nate Deprey as the new Library Director in September 2014. Deprey comes to Lake Elmo equipped with more than 9 years of experience in similar roles in several communities in Wisconsin. Deprey’s primary draw to work in the library industry is community building. “Libraries are all about creating a place where everyone feels comfortable and safe,” said Deprey. He plans to focus on technology and youth services in order to build on the sense of community in Lake Elmo. The very first thing Deprey tackled was increasing the Library’s social media presence. Within his first week of coming to Lake Elmo, a Lake Elmo Library Facebook page was created, and a Lake Elmo YouTube Channel is in the works. Deprey also intends to increase program offerings for youth. Deprey lives in Dresser, Wisconsin with his wife, Cole, a youth librarian at St. Croix Falls Public Library. Connect with the Lake Elmo Public Library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakeelmopubliclibrary, or visit http://lakeelmopubliclibrary.org. Lake Elmo Pubilc Library Welcomes New Director Nate Deprey joined the City of Lake Elmo in September, as the new Library Director. What: Community Thread Rake a Difference Day Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 Time: Raking usually takes place between 9 am and Noon. Information and Registration: www.communitythreadmn.org Volunteer to Rake a Difference