White Bear Lake ‘BEAR’ly Open Golf Tourney and Dance

A golf tournament on ice and community dance!

White Bear Lake, Ramsey County beach
Friday, Feb 6 @ 8:00 am - Saturday, Feb 7 @ 5:00 pm

This event brings hundreds of local residents to Ramsey County beach on the frozen shores of White Bear Lake to enjoy an afternoon of ice on the lake.
 An 18-hole course, complete with real pine trees, a hospitality tent, food and entertainment make it a great way to have fun and raise money for a charity.

Form your own foursome, or sign up individually. The event is open to all ages. There are two 9-hole courses laid out on the ice. Tee times are set for noon and 1:00pm. Golfers play with tennis balls and use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball.

The dance is Friday night at the White Bear Country Inn, 8 p.m.

All net proceeds of the White Bear Lake ‘BEAR’ly Open Golf Tourney and Dance go to White Bear Lake Area Food Shelves – where the need has never been greater. To date the event has raised over $78,000 to the food shelves. Based on the purchasing power of the food shelf, this has resulted in over $700,000 in food product.

St Paul Winter Carnival 2015 Events Schedule

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Visit Saint Paul between January 22 and Feb 1st, 2015 for the Winter Carnival!

Primary Events Location: Rice Park, 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, MN BUY A BUTTON

The St Paul Winter Carnival is an awesome winter event for all ages! The best part is, many of our events are low or no cost! The majority of the activities at Rice Park and the snow park are free. Landmark Center activities including Kids’ Day and Family Day, an ice palace replica and memorabilia display are free as well.

Highlights of the "Coolest Celebration on Earth" include:

• Red Bull Crashed Ice, Thursday, Jan 22 - Saturday, Jan 24
• The Royal Coronation, Friday, Jan 23 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Vulcan Coming out, Saturday, Jan 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• King Boreas Grande Day Parade at 2 p.m. Jan. 24
• Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade the final Saturday of the Winter Carnival at 5:30 p.m.
• Fireworks Show!, Saturday, Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Family Activities Calendar of events for Thursday, Jan 22 - Sunday, Feb 1

• Ice Palace Display and Memorabilia Display (Landmark Center Cortile, 75 W 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN)
• Royal Courtyard (Thursday, Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm - Saturday, Jan 31 @ 9:30 pm)
• Ice Carvings (Thursday, Jan 22 @ 9:00 am - Sunday, Feb 1 @ 5:00 pm)
• Winter Wonderland in Rice Park (Friday, Jan 23 - Sunday, Feb 1)
• Music in Rice Park (Friday, Jan 23 - Saturday, Jan 31)
• Autonomous Snow Plow Competition (Saturday, Jan 24 - Sunday, Jan 25)
• Wells Fargo WinterSkate (Landmark Plaza, 5th Street & Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN)
• Geo Caching - GET STARTED!
• Checkpoint MN scavenger hunt (Jan 22-March 5)
• Kids’ Day, Saturday, Jan 24 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Landmark Center Cortile, 75 W 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
• Pony Express Rides (Saturday, Jan 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm)
• AND MORE!

Other Winter Carnival Related 2015 Events

Snow Park at the Fair (with Giant Snow Slide)
Sunday, Jan 25 @ 9:00 am - Sunday, Feb 1 @ 4:00 pm at MN State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

Including Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition

Friday, Jan 23 @ 8:00 am - Sunday, Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm at MN State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

THE 6TH BEER DABBLER WINTER CARNIVAL
January 24, 2015 || 3:30–7:30pm (Gates at 3pm) at The Mighty Midway at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, $50- Buy Tickets

Securian Winter Run
Saturday, Jan 24 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at 6th Street & Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN United States

Disc Festival at Como Park
Saturday, Jan 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Saintly City Cat Show
Saturday, Jan 24 @ 9:00 am - Sunday, Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm at Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102



Hope to see you there!

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Places to go Tubing in the Twin Cities Area

Most of you that know me well know I am always cold. And I'm always complaining by this time of year. But tis the month of Thanksgiving  and I have resolved to approach the season with gratitude for the things you can do when it is cold.

After all, it's hard to be happy when the days are shorter and you're cooped up inside. So let's get outside and get some exercise and have some fun doing it!

Places to go Tubing in the Twin Cities Area

Paid and FREE options included
Hyland Park
Elm Creek, Maple Grove
Badlands, Hudson
Wild Mountain
Eko Backen
Green Acres
On your next Sunday Drive, be sure to watch for public parks with big hills! :-)


More will be added as our family has a chance to find them and try them out!

MN Voting: Candidates, Polling Places, Sample Ballots [VIDEO]

It's voting season!

But of course you know that because you have been inundated with the TV, radio and billboard ads and it's possible someone even knocked on your door and put a sign in your yard. So...

Do you know the laws about voting in Minnesota? (Like, can you miss work to vote?) Do you know how to find your polling place? Would you like to see a sample ballot with your actual candidates so you can research and vote informed? Would you like to review the candidates?

Visit mnvotes.org to view FAQs, find out about absentee voting and more!

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Get Your Pumpkins AND Have a little FUN!

Are you a lover of pumpkins and fall fun? 

Yes? Then this article is for you!

Here is a short directory of North and East Metro places to get pumpkins. Many of these places have fun events too and some are even free! Check out their websites or call for details. :-)
Enjoy!

Buy Pumpkins in Anoka County

Anoka County Farms - 125 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Phone: 763-427-0000. Email: info@anokacountyfarms.com.
Berry Hill Farm - Anoka, MN. Phone: 763- 753-5891,

Eveland Family Farm - 2575 Andover Blvd, Andover, MN 55304. Phone: 763-755-5123. Email: info@evelandfamilyfarm.com.

Exotic Pumpkins - 2632 176th Ave, NW, Andover, MN 55304. Phone: (763) 753-3120. Email: Exotic.Pumpkins@Yahoo.Com.

Minnesota Fresh Farm - 20241 Highway 65, East Bethel, MN 55011. Phone: 612-735-5459. Alternate Phone: 763-439-0215. Email: sharon@minnesotafreshfarm.com.

Packer Family Farms - 16029 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN 55304. Phone: 763 427 7207. Fax: 763 712 9443. Email: info@packerfarms.com.

Roselawn Stables - 24069 Rum River Blvd., Saint Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email us at: p_karpe@msn.com.

Waldoch Farm - 8174 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Phone: 651 780 1207.

Buy Pumpkins in Chisago County

Lendt's Pumpkin Patch - 6903 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming , MN 55092. Phone: 651-462-1516. Email: LendtsPumpkins@gmail.com.

Pinehaven Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092. Phone: 651-462-1704

Shafer Corn Maze - Hwy 8, Shafer, MN 55074. Phone: 651-353-0675. Email: info@shafercornmaze.com.

Terra Nue Farm - 32025 Ranch Trail, Shafer, MN 55074. Phone: 651-332-4191. Email: Sue@terranue.com.

Tom's Pumpkin Farm - 15281 Panola Drive, Lindstrom, MN 55045. Phone: 651-433-2905. Email: Tomspumpkinfarm@msn.com.

Buy Pumpkins in Washington County

Afton Apple Orchards - 14421 90th Avenue South, Afton, MN. Phone: 651-436-8385.

Axdahl’s Garden Farm - Stillwater, MN. Phone: 651-439-2460. Email bnlaxdahl@att.net

Bergmann's Greenhouses and Farm Market, Inc. -12239 - 62nd Street N., Stillwater,, MN 55082. Phone: 651-439-9577. Alternate Phone: 651-248-3417. Fax: 651-439-4649. Email: Paul@gardenpouch.com.

Country Sun Farm and Greenhouses - 11211 60TH ST N (Hwy 36), Stillwater, MN 55082. Phone: 651-439-4156.

Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard - Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-7126. kjleadholm@aol.com

Gilbertson Farms -12791 Oakhill Rd, Scandia, MN 55073. Phone: 651-433-2227. Fax: same. Email: gilbertsongilbey@aol.com.

Hugo Animal Farm, Inc. - 9441 180th Street North, Hugo, MN 55038. Phone: 651-433-4455. Fax: 651-433-4455.

McDougall’s Apple Junction - Hastings, MN. Phone: 651-437-6794 or (651) 480-4701.

Schiltgen Farms - Manning Ave South & 30th Street South, Afton, Minnesota 55001 Phone: 651-503-5629.

Whistling Well Farm - Phone: 651-998-0301 - Afton, MN 55033. 2 miles south of Afton Alps/Afton State Park on County Rd 21 (Saint Croix Trail) and County Rd 76 (90th St).

Ziertman's Pumpkin Farm - 5761 Keats Avenue N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Phone: 651-779-9134. Email: ziertman@msn.com.

Zywiec's Haunting Experience and Corn Maze - 10900 East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Phone: 651-459-3001. Fax: 651-458-0691. Email: zlgarden@gmail.com.

Looking for more pumpkin patch info? http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org

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Get Rid of All That Stuff for FREE!

Ditch the clutter!  

Get your items together for our Clean, Shred & Donate event!

What should you bring?

• Bring your old sensitive files and paperwork to shred. 
• Bring small appliances, old electronics, chargers, furniture, clothing or other household items to donate or recycle. 
• We would also appreciate new/unopened toiletries to donate to Kody's Closet.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Too busy for this event?  Here are some other great ways to get rid of your stuff:  Where Can I Donate My Stuff?

Are you moving?  Here are some awesome tips for planning your next move!

Happy house cleaning!

Fun August Events! Hugo/Lino Lakes/White Bear Lake

Looking for August Fun? 

 Here are some great activities in the Hugo, Lino Lakes and White Bear Lake area! (Bonus Cities Included- Forest Lake  :-)  )

Lino Lakes, MN

Movie in the Park

Fridays starting at 9:00 PM/Dusk.
Lino Park

Lino Lakes’ Blue Heron Days (10th Anniversary)

August 15, 16 and 17, 2014 at Lino Park
Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days Festival Schedule:
Tavern on Main Street Dance -- 8 p.m.
Movie in the Park – “Despicable Me 2″ at Lino Park at Dusk
Live Music by Clear Blue Country -- Noon – 4 p.m.
Kiddie Carnival
Petting Zoon
Blue Out 5K Run at Rice Lake Elementary School -- 8:30 a.m.
Saturday’s parade starts at 11 a.m. at Target and ends near Main Street. The street dances are back this year on Friday and Saturday nights at Millers on Main.

Hugo, MN

St. Genevieve Festivat

Sunday, August 17, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
St. Genevieve Annual Parish Festival and Chicken Dinner
Children’s Games, Adult Games, Bingo, Silent Auction, Country Store, Raffle and more!
Held at Parish Community Center grounds: 6995 Centerville Rd in Centerville, MN

2nd Annual KW Hamburger Night for the Troops Event!

August 27th. from 5 - 8 pm at the American Legion in Hugo, MN.
Come and show your support for our military families that need our help as loved ones are deployed overseas. Every dollar raised from this event will go directly to the families that struggle to make ends meet while a parent, spouse, son or daughter is off protecting our freedom. The Yellow Ribbon Network 

White Bear Lake, MN

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Lakeshore Players Theatre 4820 Stewart Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Aug. 3, 2:00PM
he Summer Youth Players bring their imaginings of Shakespeare's classic romp in the woods to life in a show fun for the whole family!
$10 Students/Seniors; $12 Regular

White Bear Music Fest

first-ever White Bear Music Fest at Lakewood Hills Park
Aug. 22 and 23 at 4:00 PM
Three rock bands will perform Friday evening (High and Mighty, Bad Girlfriends, Dweebs). On Saturday, the music turns country (Maiden Dixie, Killer Hayseeds, Tim Sigler and his band).
Event is benefiting White Bear Lake Lions Club and the White Bear Area YMCA. For most attendees, admission is $18 per night or $30 for both nights. Children age 5 and under are free. Contact: www.whitebearmusicfest.com

Bald Eagle lake

Thursday nights

Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake Fly-In

first-ever White Bear Music Fest at Lakewood Hills Park
Aug. 16, 2014 at 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
The Fly-In will include:
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles® demonstration rides sponsored by EAA chapter 237
Static Aircraft displays
Skydiving demonsatration by Skydive Twin Cities
Aerial banner towing demonstration by Big Aerial Sign Service
Helicopter rides
Pancake breakfast served in the morning by EAA chapter 237
Hamburgers, hotdogs, and corn on the cob will be sold in the afternoon by the Forest Lake Lions Club
Ice cream and other treats will be available from Daniela's Chocolates

If you would like more information, or if your are an EAA pilot willing to help with the Young Eagles rides, please call John Schmidt at 651-373-3779.



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Bonus Events!

 Mounds View, MN

Mounds View's annual celebration, Festival in the Park, will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014. All events (with the exception of the 5K Fun Run) will be held at City Hall Park, which is located behind Mounds View City Hall at 2401 County Rd 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.

Events
Fun Run - Silver View Park - 7:30am
Beer Garden 12:00pm to 930pm
BINGO 12:00pm to 6pm
Car Show 8:00am to 330pm
Concert - Jonah and the Whales 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Craft Show 10:00am to 6:00pm
Fireworks: 9:40pm
Food: 10:00am to 930pm
Games 10:00am to 7:00pm
Mounds View Police Department K9 Demostration 1:00pm
NEW! Elvis Karaoke 2:00pm to 5:30pm
SBM Fire Department Ladder Rides and Exhibits 11:00am - 3:00pm



USA-1: First National Champion of Monster Truck Racing! Coming to the Mounds View Festival in the Park Car Show! Everett Jasmer, one of Monster Trucks’ Founding Fathers, designed and built USA-1, one of the first generation of Monster Trucks. Mr. Everett will be present to sign autographs during the festival.

Japanese lantern festival

Como Conservatory

Sunday, August 17

MN STATE FAIR

The great Minnesota get together!

Starts Thursday August 21st.

Most popular food on a stick!

Concerts in the Park - Summer Concert Series at Hause Park

Concert Line Up:
• Thursday, August 28, 6:30-8:30 PM - Zinghoppers & Mullet River Boys Band
Traditional favorites for all ages

All concerts take place at Hause Park (Map - located on Charles Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue). Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the free outdoor concerts! Refreshments are available for sale.

**Music in the Park Summer Concert Series are sponsored by North St. Paul Parks and Recreation, Window World and Sandberg Funeral and Cremation. For more information or to be a sponsor contact Laurie Koehnle by phone at (651) 747-2504 or by email at laurie.koehnle@ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us