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Upcoming Community Events for 2010

MARCH Cash Drive for the Lake City Food Shelf PDF [Poster]

March  12 – Friday

·        Fish Fry. Lake City Sportsman’s Club. 5:30P-8:30P. All you can eat fish fry, serving bear batter cod with all the trimmings, baked potato, baked beans, cole slaw, onion rings, dinner roll and beverage, milk and/or coffee. For more information, contact Diane Clare 651-345-2492 or 651-345-2901. The Lake City Sportsman's Club members support the March Cash Food Drive, and invite all diners to feel free to bring their donations to the fish fry. The Lake City Sportsman will ensure all cash and food donations are delivered to the Lake City Food Shelf.

·        Movie Night at Lincoln High School Auditorium. Lincoln High School Auditorium with it news seats. 7:00P. Movie is a 2008 Disney movie about a “super adventurous dog”. Movie features the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Actual name of the movie cannot be advertised due to copyright infringement. Family friendly event. Cost: “Suggested Donation” of $2 per individual or $3 per family. Sponsored by the Lake City Education Foundation and two senior advisories, Mr. Schauls and Mr. Holland. Questions? Contact Dan Coyle dancoyle@mchsi.com or Zachary Johnson lc11soccer@yahoo.com or 651-345-5037.

March  13 – Saturday

  • Lake City Community Garden’s Sign-Up. Lake City Public Library. 10:00A-12:00 noon. Plots for the 2010 growing season are available. Two sizes: 15’x20’ and 25’x25’. Available plots are free and assigned on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Call Georgene Arndt at 651-345-5836.

March 14 – Sunday

  • Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 17 – Wednesday

  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Daffodil Sales. Fiesta Foods. 9:00A-5:00P. The Lake City Medical Center Auxiliary will be conducting the annual Daffodil Days Sales for the American Cancer Society. Vases, the new Bear & a Bunch, and Gifts of Hope will also be sold.
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 6:00P Corner of Washington St and East Walnut St. Proceeds down Washington St. for 4 blocks to Marion St. There will then be a group singing of “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” at the corner of Washington and Center streets. Rain or shine!

March 18 – Thursday

  • Daffodil Sales. Fiesta Foods. 9:00A-5:00P. The Lake City Medical Center Auxiliary will be conducting the annual Daffodil Days Sales for the American Cancer Society. Vases, the new Bear & a Bunch, and Gifts of Hope will also be sold.

March 19 – Friday

  • Daffodil Sales. Fiesta Foods. 9:00A-5:00P. The Lake City Medical Center Auxiliary will be conducting the annual Daffodil Days Sales for the American Cancer Society. Vases, the new Bear & a Bunch, and Gifts of Hope will also be sold.

March 20 – Saturday

  • Author Visit at the Public Library. Lake City Public Library. 10:00A. Author visit – Mary Logue, author of “Point no Point”, Maiden Rock”, and many more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

March 24 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

March 27 – Saturday

  • Lake City Community Garden’s Sign-Up. Lake City Public Library. 10:00A-12:00 noon. Plots for the 2010 growing season are available. Two sizes: 15’x20’ and 25’x25’. Available plots are free and assigned on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Call Georgene Arndt at 651-345-5836.

March 30 – Tuesday

  • Lake City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Meeting. Lake City Golf clubhouse.
  • Gardening 101. Lincoln High School classroom 109. 7:00P-8:30P. Contact Community Education at 651-345-7006 to register. You can’t beat the taste of fresh-from-the-garden vegetables! Now you can learn how to grow your own! Local garden experts will be on hand to provide the tips, resources, knowledge; AND FREE SEEDS you need to grow a green thumb and reap a healthy harvest. Master Gardener Margaret Haase, organic gardening expert Gerhart Kohrs, and knowledgeable local gardeners will present helpful information about garden planning, soil types, fertilizing, weed control, seed selection and varieties, and organic insect and disease control. Sponsored by Citizens for Energy Awareness in cooperation with the City of Lake City Community Garden. For information contact Kathy Herron, 651-345-4766, or Katie Himanga, 651-345-6125.

April 1 – Thursday

  • April Fool’s Day

April 4 – Sunday

  • Easter

April 5 – Monday

  • SPARK-Women’s Networking Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 6:30P-8:00P. Cost for appetizers: $6.50/person. Beverages are also available. Speaker: Audrey Watson and Kris McCarthy. Topic: Health and Wellness. Open to all women in the community. Advance sign-up. Contact Liz Carlstrom at lcspark@embarqmail.com or call 651-345-1821.

April 15 – Thursday

  • Tax Day
  • Transforming the Challenging Child. Bluff View School. Registration and resource tables 6:00P-6:30P. Speaker: 6:30P-8:30P. Nurtured Heart Parenting Speaker, Tina Feigal will speak on: Transforming the Challenging Child. Free admission and free child care. Need to pre-register by April 8th. To register or for more information contact: Judy Siebenaler at Wabasha County Social Services 651-565-3032 or jsiebenaler@co.wabasha.mn.us. Sponsored by: Respect Children of Wabasha County (Child Abuse Prevention Council), Wabasha County Social Services, Lake City Community Education and Wabasha-Kellogg Community Education. Tried and True methods for bringing out the best in intense kids ages 2-18.

April 17 – Saturday

  • Altar Guild Supper. Bethany Lutheran Church, 525 S 6th St. Serving from 4:30P-7:00P. Menu: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad & Dessert, Milk & Coffee. Cost: $7.

April 24 – Saturday

  • Girls Day Out. Downtown. 9:00A-5:00P. Browse through the downtown stores to check out the spring items, sampling and activities. Enjoy lunch, tea or a snack. Collect 5 tokens from participating merchants, then register for the Girl’s Day Out gift big give-away, valued at over $500!!!

April 28 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

April 30 – Friday

  • 100-Mile Garage Sale. Located 100-miles long in the towns along the Mississippi River. Along Hwy 61 from Red Wing to Winona in Minnesota, and Hwy 35 from Prescott to Holmen in Wisconsin. Event happens rain or shine! Community maps of the sales in Lake City can be picked up on Thursday, April 29th after 4:00P or throughout the weekend, at Kwik Trip and Big Bear Get-N-Go.

May 1 – Saturday

  • 100-Mile Garage Sale. Located 100-miles long in the towns along the Mississippi River. Along Hwy 61 from Red Wing to Winona in Minnesota, and Hwy 35 from Prescott to Holmen in Wisconsin. Event happens rain or shine! Community maps of the sales in Lake City can be picked up on Thursday, April 29th after 4:00P or throughout the weekend, at Kwik Trip and Big Bear Get-N-Go.

May 2 – Sunday

  • 100-Mile Garage Sale. Located 100-miles long in the towns along the Mississippi River. Along Hwy 61 from Red Wing to Winona in Minnesota, and Hwy 35 from Prescott to Holmen in Wisconsin. Event happens rain or shine! Community maps of the sales in Lake City can be picked up on Thursday, April 29th after 4:00P or throughout the weekend, at Kwik Trip and Big Bear Get-N-Go.

May 5 – Wednesday

·        Tiger Fun Run. The Lake City Education Foundation will hold a Tiger Fun Run open to all students in ISD #813 for the purpose of raising funds for classroom and curriculum needs. Registration begins in the back parking lot of the school at 6:00P. A minimum $10 registration fee is required.

May 8 – Saturday

  • Hok-Si-La Park Bird Banding Songbirds. Hok-Si-La Park. 8:00A till early afternoon .Watch as Carpenter Nature Center nets songsbirds, bands them with an identification number and then releases the birds back into the wild. Free event. Contact: Joanne 651-345-3855

May 9 – Sunday

  • Mother’s Day

May 26 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

May 30 – Sunday

  • Funky Sidewalks. Downtown. 9:00A-5:00P. Fun day of art, vintage goods, goodies, and funk. This event is not associated with any civic group. For more information contact Jil Garry at 651-345-2882.

May 31 – Monday

  • Memorial Day

June 4 – Friday

  • Lake Pepin Messabout. Hok-Si-La Park. A regional gathering of homemade boat builders and friends. That includes canoes, kayaks, sailboats and powerboats. Admission is free. Visit website for more information.
  • Spaghetti Feed. Hok-Si-La Park. Spaghetti feed for registered Tour de Pepin bikers 6:00P-9:00P. Contact: Joanne 651-345-3855.

June 5 – Saturday

  • Tour de Pepin. Bike Tour. Choose the 12, 32 or 72 mile bike ride around Lake Pepin. Visit website for more information.

June 20 – Sunday

  • Father’s Day

June 23 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

June 25 – Friday

  • 39th Annual Water Ski Days

June 26 – Saturday

  • 39th Annual Water Ski Days

June 27 – Sunday

  • 39th Annual Water Ski Days

July 4 – Sunday

  • 4th of July

July 15 – Thursday

  • Red Ribbon Ride. Hok-Si-La Park. On Day 1, Minnesota Fighting AIDS on Bikes start at Mall of America and ride to Lake City. The next day the group heads out to Rochester. Non-profit organization. Visit website for more information. Contact Joanne 651-345-3855.

July 17 – Saturday

  • Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Dance. Live bands, beer and food.  Proceeds go to the LC Fire Department.

July 24 – Saturday

  • Sail for Leukemia. Lake City Yacht Club. LC Yacht Club members sell sailing opportunities. Proceeds go to the Leukemia fund. Contact: 800-369-4123.

July 25 – Sunday

  • Sail for Leukemia. Lake City Yacht Club. LC Yacht Club members sell sailing opportunities. Proceeds go to the Leukemia fund. Contact: 800-369-4123.

July 28 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

August 3 – Tuesday

August 14 – Saturday

  • Walleye-Sauger Classic Tournament. Lake City Marina. Contact: 651-345-5035.

August 25 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

September 5 – Sunday

  • Funky Sidewalks. Downtown. 9:00A-5:00P. Fun day of art, vintage goods, goodies, and funk. This event is not associated with any civic group. For more information contact Jil Garry at 651-345-2882.

September 6 – Monday

  • Labor Day

September 22 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

October 2 – Saturday

  • Johnny Appleseed Days
  • Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art

October 3 – Sunday

  • Johnny Appleseed Days
  • Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art

October 27 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

October 31 – Sunday

  • Halloween

November 2 – Tuesday

  • Election Day

November 7 – Sunday

  • Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 11 – Thursday

  • Veterans Day

November 20 – Saturday

  • Holiday Gathering.

November 24 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

November 25 – Thursday

  • Thanksgiving Day.

December 22 – Wednesday

  • Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting. Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P

December 25 – Saturday

  • Christmas Day