Lake City, Minnesota
Upcoming Community Events for 2008

May 4-10 – Be Kind to Animals Week.

May 9 – Friday

American Red Cross Blood Drive. United Methodist Church, 213 No Oak St. 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Recycle Old Computers. 7^th Street Building Center. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or until too much material is brought in. Accepted: computer, keyboards, mouses, small printers and monitors. Goodnews Computer Recycler, a charitable computer recycling effort by Owen Kopp of Lake City repairs or rebuilds old computers and gives them away to children, senior citizens and charitable organizations. All work is done by volunteers.

Open House. 1020 N Prairie Street. 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Lake City School Board District 813 and Building Trades Class of Lincoln High School invite the public to tour this energy efficient home in the final process of construction by Lincoln High School student. For more information, contact Jon Schauls at 651-345-4553.

May 10 – Saturday

Pet Wash. The Stables Pet Wash, North 7^th Street. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pet owners can wash their animals in an ergonomically designed pet wash facility for a freewill donation to the Humane Society. Free #1 bag of dog treats and photos of your pet will be available to those participating.

Wine Samples Available. Port Side Liquor, 211 E Lyon Ave. 651-345-3723.

Recycle Old Computers. 7^th Street Building Center. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or until too much material is brought in. Accepted: computer, keyboards, mouses, small printers and monitors. Goodnews Computer Recycler, a charitable computer recycling effort by Owen Kopp of Lake City repairs or rebuilds old computers and gives them away to children, senior citizens and charitable organizations. All work is done by volunteers.

Open House. 1020 N Prairie Street. 9:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The Lake City School Board District 813 and Building Trades Class of Lincoln High School invite the public to tour this energy efficient home in the final process of construction by Lincoln High School student. For more information, contact Jon Schauls at 651-345-4553.

Clean Up Days. City of Lake City. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Lake City Recycling, 401 South 8^th Street For more information, click here.

May 12 – Monday

Finance Committee. City Hall. 4:45 p.m.

City Council Regular. City Hall. 6:30 p.m.

May 13 – Tuesday

Streets/Parks Commission. City Hall. 6:00 p.m.

Hiawatha Animal Humane Society Membership Meeting. Lake City Public Library. 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

May 14 – Wednesday

Heritage Preservation commission. City Hall. 6:30 p.m.

May 15 – Thursday

Brat & Pork Sandwich Night. VFW. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to the fireworks fund.

Housing Task Force Meeting. Acrotech. 6:30 p.m.

Government Task Force Meeting. City Hall 2^nd Floor Conference Room. 7:00 p.m.

May 17 – Saturday

Lincoln High School Prom

Arbor Day Celebration. Underwood Park. 9:00 a.m.

Lion’s Club Kid’s Fishing Contest.

May 18 – Sunday

Slow Food Minnesota Farm Event presents a foraging walk and dinner at the farm on Ralph Lentz, 32797 738^th Street. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Guided walking tours will feature edible plants in their natural habitat, a rehabilitated trout stream, a pond and artesian spring, bluffs, managed pasture and a 300-year-old savanna with remains of a pioneer cabin. Larry Gates, forager and retired DNR ecologist, and Lentz will be guides. Bread & fruit served at 1:00 p.m., followed by picnic at 3:00 p.m. Menu: braised boar with nettles, ramps, fresh mushrooms and wild asparagus, fresh lemonade and local wine and beer. Reservations requested by May 15. To make reservations, contact Barb Horter at 952-953-3342. Fee: Slow Food Members: $15; Non-Members: $25; Children younger than 17: $5.

May 19 – Monday

Summer Recreation Sign-Up. Lincoln High School gym. Starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. http://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us Contact Shawn Sweeney, Director at 651-345-538.

Personnel Committee. City Hall. 4:30 p.m.

Ambulance Commission Special. City Hall. 5:30 p.m.

May 21 – Wednesday

Civil Service Commission. City Hall. 5:00 p.m.

Utility Board. City Hall. 7:00 p.m.

May 22 – Thursday

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Collection. Highway Department. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Regular School Board Meeting. Lincoln High School Board Room. 7:00 p.m.

May 24 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

May 27 – Tuesday

Lake City Chamber’s “Business after Hours” Hanson’s Harbor. Hosted by Hanson’s Harbor and the Lake City Rotary.

City Council Workshop. City Hall. 5:30 p.m.

City Council Regular. City Hall. 6:30 p.m.

May 28 – Wednesday

Last Day of School.

Citizens for Energy Awareness Meeting. City Hall. 6:00 p.m. Public is invited to attend.

May 31 - Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

June 1 – Sunday

Graduation. Lincoln High School. 2:00 p.m.

June 7 – Saturday

Tour De Pepin. An exciting new bicycle tour of Lake Pepin. Will include three touring options. 15-mile ride to Wabasha, 32-mile trip to Stockholm, WI, 72-mile lake loop along the MN and WI Great River Roads. All rides originate in Lake City. Riders will have use of the Pearl of the Lake-Lake Pepin Paddleboat to shuttle from Stockholm back to Lake City (32-mile option only). Contact the Lake City Chamber office for more information: 651-345-4123 or click here

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

June 14 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

June 19 – Thursday

Brat & Pork Sandwich Night. VFW. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to the fireworks fund.

June 20 – Friday

Great River Homes Golf Tournament. Lake City Golf. 651-345-3221. Starts at 3:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

June 21 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

Hobie Fleet 444’s 2008 Muddy Waters Regatta. Lake Pepin. Sign-up headquarters will be Shelter #3 at Hok-Si-La Park. Best place to meet the racers and view the catamarans is on the Hok-Si-La Beach. Free and open to the public. Call Hok-Si-La Park office for more information at 651-345-3855. www.fleet444.com

June 22 – Sunday

Hobie Fleet 444’s 2008 Muddy Waters Regatta. Lake Pepin. Sign-up headquarters will be Shelter #3 at Hok-Si-La Park. Best place to meet the racers and view the catamarans is on the Hok-Si-La Beach. Free and open to the public. Call Hok-Si-La Park office for more information at 651-345-3855. www.fleet444.com

June 25 – Wednesday

Hometown Art Festival. Patton Park. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Artist’s display of waterskis. Local artist are invited to display and sell their artwork. Call the Lake City Chamber at 651-345-4123 for more information

June 27-29 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

33^rd Annual Water Ski Days. [PDF]

July 5 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

July 12 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

July 18 – Friday

Class Reunion of 1943. Lake City Golf.

July 19 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

110^th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Outdoor Dance. Swimming beach area. Entertainment: The Polka Dots from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Johnny Holm Band from 8:30 p.m. – Midnight. There’ll be food booths available. Proceeds go to the fire department for equipment and other needs. Contact Todd Hubbard at 651-345-3052 for more information.

July 25 – Friday

· Class Reunion of 1963. Lake City Golf

July 26 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

Annual Go Sailing for Leukemia. Lake City Yacht Club members offer sailing opportunities to the public for a ticket fee. All proceeds go to Leukemia fund. Register after July 4^th at the Lake City Chamber – 651-345-4123

July 27 – Sunday

Annual Go Sailing for Leukemia. Lake City Yacht Club members offer sailing opportunities to the public for a ticket fee. All proceeds go to Leukemia fund. Register after July 4^th at the Lake City Chamber – 651-345-4123

August 2 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

Annual Pepin Promenade-Walk for Cancer. Open to the public

August 3 – Sunday

Tony Hebert Memorial Golf Tournament. Lake City Golf.

Annual Pepin Promenade-Walk for Cancer. Open to the public

August 9 – Saturday

· Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

August 16 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

August 23 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

August 26 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

August 30 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

September 6 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

September 13 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

September 18 – Thursday

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Collection. Highway Department. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

September 19-20-21 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Class of 1958 – 50^th Reunion. Friday: Social hour gathering at the VFW at 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Reunion dinner at Lake City Golf at 6:00 p.m. Sunday: Open time – breakfast, riverboat cruise on Pearl of the Lake paddle wheeler. Contact Andru Peters at 651-345-3045, cadancinbear@yahoo.com

September 20 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

September 27 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

October 4 – Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

Johnny Appleseed Days

Annual Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art

October 5 – Sunday

· Johnny Appleseed Days

· Annual Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art. For more information contact Wild Wings, Inc. at 651-345-5355.

October 9 –Thursday

Fluorescent Bulbs, Ballasts & Battery Recycling Collection. Highway Department. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 11 –Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

Clean Up Days. City of Lake City. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Lake City Recycling, 401 South 8^th Street For more information, click here.

October 18 –Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.

October 25 –Saturday

Market by the Lake. Embarq Parking lot, corner of Washington and Center Street. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Produce and other items will be available. Sponsored by Lake City Chamber.