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Lake City, Minnesota
Upcoming Community Events for 2010
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June 7 – August 15
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- Walking to Win…Lake
City –
Wabasha Challenge. Walk to Win is a challenge between Wabasha and Lake City. It is about encouraging
physical activity among young and old. Participants can walk anywhere
and anytime! The community that logs the most minutes walked in 10 weeks
wins! Each participant wins by reducing risk factors for chronic disease
and improving overall health. It's not too late to sign up.
Registrations are still being accepted at Hope's Harvest, Home
Traditions or by e-mail to walkinglakepepin@yahoo.com. Contact Patty Svien for further information or questions at
walkinglakepepin@yahoo.com.
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July 30 – Friday
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- Friday Night
Cruise-In. Lake City
Federal Bank parking lot, 201
E Marion St. 5:00P-8:00P. Classic cars will
be on display.
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- Walk to Win-A Walk About Wabasha. Heritage park (Main
Street-Under the Bridge) in Wabasha. 6:00P.
the Fit City Footers invite the Walking Lake Pepin Team for an evening
of physical fun - a walk, refreshments, and a free concert… After School Special. RSVP is
encouraged but not required, email to fitcitywabasha@gmail.com For more
information, call 651-565-5596.
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August 2 – Monday
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- Explorer Ships to Sail into Lake City
Harbor. Lake City Harbor.
2:00P Weather permitting, the Pinta and the
Nina, full-scale replicas of Columbus
ships, will arrive at approximately 2:00P. Both ships will be touring
together as a new and enhanced “sailing museum” for the
purpose of educating the public and school children about the caravel, a
type of Portuguese sailing ship used by Columbus and many early
explorers to explore the world. See the Lake City Graphic for more
details.
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August 3 – Tuesday
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- Red Cross Blood Drive. United Methodist Church,
213 N Oak St.
1:00P – 7:00P
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August 4 – Wednesday
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- Red Cross Blood Drive. United Methodist Church,
213 N Oak St. 9:00A – 2:00P
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- Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting. The Galley. 12:00 noon. Guest
Speaker: To be announced at a later date. Non-members are welcome if
they provide advance notice to Program Chairman, Bob Parrott.
Non-members would pay the meal charge of $6.50
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August 5 – Thursday
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- Bluff View Student on the “Today Show.” Broadcast locally on KARE 11
and KTTC 10. 8:40A Central Time.
Fifth grader student Nicholas Egan will appear with Al Roker on the “Today Show.” Egan will
appear via interent video telephone service
Skype
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August 6 – Friday
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·
American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Patton
Park. Starts at 6:00P.
This is a 12 hour event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled
cancer and remembers those who have lost their life to the disease. The
strength of survivors inspires others to fight. Proceeds from the relay fund
research that finds treatment and cures.
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Friday Night Cruise-In. Lake City Federal Bank parking lot, 201 E Marion St. 5:00P-8:00P. Classic
cars will be on display.
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August 9 – 13
– Monday - Friday
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- Camp Invention. First Lutheran
Church’s
education building (Doughty
Street). 9:00A-3:30P. To learn more about
how to secure your child’s spot in the program visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4322.
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August 10 – Tuesday
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- State Primary Election. See the City of Lake City web site
for details and where to vote here
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August 11 – Wednesday
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- Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting. The Galley. 12:00 noon. Guest
Speaker: Paul Holland and /or Tom Wentzler,
“Recent Adventures of the Lincoln
High Band.” Non-members are welcome if they provide advance notice
to Program Chairman, Bob Parrott. Non-members would pay the meal charge
of $6.50
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- Lake City
School Board Candidate Night. Lincoln High School
Media Center.
6:30P-8:00P. All those interested in running for the Lake city
School Board,
there will be an information session. Presenters will include
administrators and school board members to discuss such topics as school
finance and the current state of financing in Minnesota, student achievement and
school improvement, and board structure and responsibilities. A question
and answer period will follow. Information? Call the District Office at
651-345-2198.
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August 13 – Friday
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- LCMC’s 10th Annual Golf Event.
Jewel Golf Club. Shot-gun start at 1:00P. Proceeds from the event will
support the renovation of LCMC’s nursing
home. All are invited to participate by golfing and/or sponsoring a
hole. [Flyer]
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- Friday Night
Cruise-In. Lake City
Federal Bank parking lot, 201
E Marion St. 5:00P-8:00P. Classic cars will
be on display.
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August 14 – Saturday
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- Walleye-Sauger Classic Tournament.
Lake City
Marina.
Contact: 651-345-5035.
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August 15 – Sunday
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- Tony Hebert Memorial Golf Tournament. Lake City
Golf. 1:00P. 18 holes golf, silent auction, dinner. [Flyer] [Donation
Letter]
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August 18 – Wednesday
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- Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting. The Galley. 12:00 noon. Guest
Speaker: Ryan Castle, County Executive Director, Farm Service Agency,
“The Agricultural Situation in Our Area.” Non-members are
welcome if they provide advance notice to Program Chairman, Bob Parrott.
Non-members would pay the meal charge of $6.50
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August 19 – Thursday
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- Walk To Win Challenge 2010 Finale. First
Lutheran Church,
100 Peace Ridge., Lake City.
7:00P. The communities of Lake City
and Wabasha invite you to attend the “Walk to Win challenge 2010 Fiale. The guest speaker will be Bob Graham,
Co-Chair of the AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project in Albert Lea. The Walk To
Win trophy will be awarded to the community that walked the most minutes
during the 10-week challenge.
There will be prize drawings for eligible walkers. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
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August 20 – Friday
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- Friday Night
Cruise-In. Lake City
Federal Bank parking lot, 201
E Marion St. 5:00P-8:00P. Classic cars will
be on display.
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August 21 – Saturday
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- Movie By Moonlight. Bluff View
Elementary School Athletic field. Pre-entertainment begins at 7:30P.
Movie starts at 8:30P. Free admission. Movie by Moonlight is an outdoor
movie event organized by Lake City Better Futures (LCBF), a non-profit
organization. It’s like having a drive-in movie but without the
cars! A Hollywood movie will be shown
on a 40 by 20 foot screen. The feature presentation for the movie will
be chosen by the community. LCBF ask all interested members of the
community to vote on one of three movie choices, with voting starting on
July 22. Votes can be cast at www.lcbetterfutures.org or at the Lake City Public Library. For
information contact: Becky Laqua, LCBF President t
mail@lcbeterfutures.org.
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August 25 – Wednesday
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- Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting. The Galley. 12:00 noon. Guest
Speaker: Jon Bremer as Patrick Rahilly
(1834-1926), Lake
City pioneer.
Non-members are welcome if they provide advance notice to Program
Chairman, Bob Parrott. Non-members would pay the meal charge of $6.50
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- Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting.
Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P. Lake City Better Futures is a non-profit
organization focused on making Lake City an even better place to live,
work, and play through four pillars: business invigoration,
volunteerism, youth involvement and Lake City promotion. If you are an open-minded,
team player in the age range of 22-47-years-old, we encourage you to
visit a meeting or talk to a member to find out if Better Futures is
right for you. Visit: www.lcbetterfutures.org for more information.
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August 27 – Friday
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- Friday Night
Cruise-In. Lake City
Federal Bank parking lot, 201
E Marion St. 5:00P-8:00P. Classic cars will
be on display.
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August 28 – Saturday
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- 2nd Annual Hog Roast/Block Party. Bethany Lutheran Church,
525 S 6th St.
4:00P-7:00P. Join them as
they welcome their new Pastor at Bethany Lutheran
Church.
Entertainment by Cactus & Friends along with their own local talent.
Serving Pork Sandwiches, baked beans, sweet corn, coleslaw, dessert and
beverage. Door prizes and games. Free will donation. Everyone is
welcome.
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September 5 – Sunday
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- Funky Sidewalks. Downtown on Lyon Avenue. 9:00A-5:00P. Fun day
of art, vintage goods, goodies, and funk. This event is not associated
with any civic group. This event is sponsored by Treats and Treasures.
There is no fee to be vendor. Vendors are screened and must pre-register
with Jil at 651-345-2882 or jil@treatsandtreasureslc.com. Artists, artisans, farmers market, and
antique/vintage goods, snacks.
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September 6 – Monday
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September 12 – Sunday
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- Class of 1940 - 70 Year Class Reunion.
Galley Restaurant. People who are planning to attend, please contact
Bernice Schumacher 651-345-5178 or Evelyn Gray 651-345-2233.
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September 23 – Thursday
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- Lake City Lions Club Auction.
“Rochester Lumber” site, Goodhue County Highway 5 and 7th St.
5:30P. All proceeds from this event will be used during the year to
support, sponsor and respond to Lake City Area special community needs.
As in the past, all valued items will be accepted, with a greater
emphasis this year on farm equipment and machinery. Question about
consignment and donation auction can call of the following LC Lions: Ed Burfeind 651-345-4614; Gene Kohrs
651-345-2230; Bob Gielow 651-345-5907, Don
Austin 651-565-4664 or Lyle Matheson 507-993-1531.
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September 29 – Wednesday
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- Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting.
Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P. Lake City Better Futures is a non-profit
organization focused on making Lake City an even better place to live,
work, and play through four pillars: business invigoration,
volunteerism, youth involvement and Lake City promotion. If you are an open-minded,
team player in the age range of 22-47-years-old, we encourage you to
visit a meeting or talk to a member to find out if Better Futures is
right for you. Visit: www.lcbetterfutures.org for more information.
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October 1 – Friday
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- 1st Annual Dragonfly Boutique. Dragonfly Dreams
Retreat Center,
120 W Lyon Ave.
Noon-7:00P. Admission is free. Event will feature local and distant
crafters and artists. Among
some of the items to be sold will be jewelry, quilts, table runners,
crochet items, home made rugs, the best salsa around, wood carvings, and
photographs. New crafters-artist-bakers are welcomed. If you would like
to be part of this boutique give Kathy Jo Rodester
a call at 651-345-2764. www.dragonflydreamsretreatcenterllc.com
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October 2 – Saturday
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- Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art
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- 1st Annual Dragonfly Boutique. Dragonfly Dreams
Retreat Center,
120 W Lyon Ave.
10:00-5:00P. Admission is free. Event will feature local and distant
crafters and artists. Among
some of the items to be sold will be jewelry, quilts, table runners,
crochet items, home made rugs, the best salsa around, wood carvings, and
photographs. New crafters-artist-bakers are welcomed. If you would like
to be part of this boutique give Kathy Jo Rodester
a call at 651-345-2764. www.dragonflydreamsretreatcenterllc.com
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October 3 – Sunday
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- Wild Wings Festival for Wildlife Art
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October 27 – Wednesday
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- Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting.
Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P. Lake City Better Futures is a non-profit
organization focused on making Lake City an even better place to live,
work, and play through four pillars: business invigoration,
volunteerism, youth involvement and Lake City promotion. If you are an open-minded,
team player in the age range of 22-47-years-old, we encourage you to
visit a meeting or talk to a member to find out if Better Futures is
right for you. Visit: www.lcbetterfutures.org for more information.
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October 31 – Sunday
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November 2 – Tuesday
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November 7 – Sunday
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- Daylight Saving Time Ends
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November 11 – Thursday
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November 20 – Saturday
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November 24 – Wednesday
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- Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting.
Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P. Lake City Better Futures is a non-profit
organization focused on making Lake City an even better place to live,
work, and play through four pillars: business invigoration,
volunteerism, youth involvement and Lake City promotion. If you are an open-minded,
team player in the age range of 22-47-years-old, we encourage you to
visit a meeting or talk to a member to find out if Better Futures is
right for you. Visit: www.lcbetterfutures.org for more information.
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November 25 – Thursday
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December 22 – Wednesday
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- Lake City Better Futures Monthly Meeting.
Nosh Restaurant. 7:00P. Lake City Better Futures is a non-profit
organization focused on making Lake City an even better place to live,
work, and play through four pillars: business invigoration,
volunteerism, youth involvement and Lake City promotion. If you are an open-minded,
team player in the age range of 22-47-years-old, we encourage you to
visit a meeting or talk to a member to find out if Better Futures is
right for you. Visit: www.lcbetterfutures.org for more information.
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December 25 – Saturday
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