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AEOA names new Senior and Nutrition Director
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency announces new leadership of its Senior and Nutrition Services department – a first for the non-profit in 40 years. Carrie Pellinen succeeds Marilyn Ocepek who retired from the community action agency in July after 55 years with AEOA.
AEOA and partners host Open House Tues., Aug. 25
Individuals and families looking for employment and early child education solutions can find both, and more, at a new community resource center in Virginia. The center is an enterprise between AEOA, the Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Virginia and St. Louis County.
Registration open for Arrowhead Head Start
Arrowhead Head Start is accepting preschool registrations for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of three and 4-year-old children are encouraged to apply to the school readiness program. Orientation for all preschool classrooms is on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 9.
4th Annual Block Party (photo gallery)
In a backyard barbecue style event, AEOA brought more than 1,000 community members together for a neighborhood block party. AEOA’s 4th Annual Block Party took place on a picturesque summer day in the agency’s parking lot downtown Virginia on Thursday, July 23.
Senior & Nutrition Director retires after 55 years
Her children thought she was a celebrity. While she may not be famous, her work is well-known across Minnesota’s Arrowhead region. Friday, July 31, Marilyn Ocepek will walk out the front doors of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency building downtown Virginia for the last time – as an employee.