Play opens with alumni; divers, swimmers to state meet - "Sun Focus Today" - Monday, Nov. 16

For Saturday's presentation of "Guys and Dolls," the Fridley High School Drama Department invited all Fridley alumni who were involved in the school's first production of this musical in 1981. Thom Melcher, a resident of Golden Valley, was one of a few alumni involved with that production 28 years ago to attend Saturday night's performance. Melcher had the role of Police Lt. Brannigan, and met with Fridley freshman John Steinmann, who plays Brannigan in the current cast, after Saturday's show. Melcher spoke about the fun in coming back to Fridley, and spoke highly of Steinmann's performance. "Guys and Dolls" is scheduled for three more performances on the Fridley stage Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19-21. Reserved seating is $9 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.FridleyDrama.org.

Three area high schools are sending students to the State Girls' Swimming & Diving meet to be held Thursday through Saturday this week at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Class A state champion diver Tori Raihle, a Spring Lake Park junior, will be defending her title. Fridley High School senior Maggie Klabunde will also compete in Class A diving. Preliminary competition for Class A diving begins noon Thursday, Nov. 19, with all finals for Class A diving and swimming events beginning at noon Saturday. Irondale High School junior Breanna Loeschke has qualified for state swimming in the Class AA 100-yard backstroke. Class AA swimming preliminaries begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and the Class AA swimming finals are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday. For more on the state meet, visit the Minnesota State High School League's website at www.mshsl.org.

The Northern Lights Chorale will perform with Marcoux Corner at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. N.E., Columbia Heights. Marcoux Corner is a four-voice male a capella ensemble. To learn more about the Northern Lights Chorale and tomorrow's concert, visit online at www.NorthernLightsChorale.com.

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