Pine River-Backus Family Center begins Christmas charity planning

['Our Newsroom Occasionally Reports Stories Under A Byline Of', 'Staff.', 'Often', 'The', 'Staff', 'Byline Is Used When Rewriting Basic News Briefs That Originate Official Sources', 'Such As A City Press Release About A Road Closure', 'Which Require Little Or No Reporting. At Times', 'This Byline Is Used When A News Story Includes Numerous Authors Or When The Story Is Formed Aggregating Previously Reported News Various Sources. If Outside Sources Are Used', 'It Is Noted Within The Story.'] Pine and Lakes Echo Journal | Pequot Lakes, Minnesota 2026-08-11 10:57:00

PINE RIVER — The Pine River-Backus Family Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Monetary donations are being accepted for the coming holiday season and the Christmas for Kids program that provides personalized gifts to local children and families. Family Planning: Call 877-275-6123 to schedule an appointment for Family Planning or for more information. Call 877-275-6123 to schedule an appointment for Family Planning or for more information. Child & Teen Check-Up: Monthly appointments at the family center will be available Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26-27.