Boys hockey Turkey Bingo

The Forest Lake boys hockey team is dropping the puck on its 2007-08 season with a Turkey Bingo at the American Legion, Post 225, located at 355 W. Broadway. Sponsored by the Forest Lake Blue Line Club, the 50-turkey event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 and will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the games will be sold at the door and will not be available in advance. One card is 25 cents or three for 50 cents. Any questions, contact Tom or Linda Capra at 651-464-0659.

Under 12 boys take 1st place

The Forest Lake U 12 boys soccer team celebrated a perfect season, going undefeated and winning first place during the fall schedule.

St. Croix Valley youth ski league

The St. Croix Valley Minnesota Youth Ski League will begin its 30th season with a registration and ski swap at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the William O’Brien State Park interpretive center. This is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to giving 3 to 13-year-olds an opportunity to learn to cross-country ski in a family setting. The eight-week regular season at William O’Brien State Park begins every Sunday at 1 p.m. Jan. 6 through Feb. 24. A membership fee of $25 per child ($60 maximum per family) includes membership in the Minnesota Youth Ski League (www.mysl.org) and snacks. All participants must provide their own equipment. Minnesota State Park vehicle permits are required as well as a Minnesota Ski Pass for all skiers 16 and above. The club meets in all weather conditions. Skiers of all ability levels are encouraged to join. For additional information contact Everett Myers at everett@northboundorganics.com or 651-644-2800.

FLBA monthly meeting, Nov. 11

Forest Lake Baseball Association's monthly board meeting is Sunday, Nov. 11. It will be held at the American Legion, 355 W. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Go to www.flbaseball.org for more Forest Lake traveling baseball information.

FLAAA meets on 2nd Tuesday

The FLAAA holds its regular monthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month at The Cornerstone in Wyoming at 7 p.m. Questions about the FLAAA or meetings call Terri or Larry Porter at 651-464-8094. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Swim team pancake breakfast

The Forest Lake boys swimming and diving team is hosting a pancake breakfast at Applebee's, on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 8 - 10 a.m. The cost is $5 at the door, or members of the team can also be contacted for tickets.

Forest Lake Floral sponsors Sports Complex fundraiser

Area residents can get their holiday greenery and give a gift to the Sports Complex at the same time. Forest Lake Floral is donating a portion of sales on select holiday products to the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association when ordered by Monday, Nov. 26, using a special order form. Eligible products include trees, poinsettias, garlands and wreaths. A portion of each sale will go to FLAAA, which will split the donation between individual sports and the Sports Complex. Order forms must be turned in to Forest Lake Floral by Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. They can be turned in at the store at 508 S. Lake St., faxed to 651-464-0920, or scanned and e-mailed to info@forestlakefloral.com. Orders can then be picked up and paid for at Forest Lake Floral during business hours Monday, Dec. 3, to Sunday, Dec. 9. For details and an order form, go to www.flaaa.org or contact Corey Roberts at Forest Lake Floral at 651-755-6401.

Basketball Alumni Tournament

The 2007-08 Forest Lake basketball alumni tournament will be Saturday, Dec. 22 at Forest Lake High School. The cost is $120 per team. Three games guaranteed, and each player on the championship team receives a Ranger Alumni Champion T-shirt (The Dan Ryan Team is the two-time defending champs). You may either be a former student or a past or present teacher of the Forest Lake Area School district. Register your team now by calling Dan Cremisino @ 651-253-7787, or e-mail dcremisino@forestlake.k12.mn.us. All fees will go to support Ranger basketball. Who will be this year’s champion? (Follow the Ranger Basketball Program on their website at flrangerhoops.com)

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