BAXTER — Choosing kindness can help build stronger and healthier communities.

Instilling that idea in the minds of Brainerd lakes area residents is the goal of a Choose Kindness event set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Forestview Middle School.

The evening is dedicated to celebrating and promoting kindness and is free for members of the public to attend.

“I hope they get out of it the message that kindness matters, and we can all play a role in spreading the ripple effect of the waves of kindness,” Forestview Principal Tammy Stellmach said.

Geared toward families, Stellmach said she hopes families make a night of it and use it as an opportunity to connect to community resources and come away with a positive view of their community and of Forestview Middle School.

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