Community Ed fall lacrosse clinics

The Community Education Youth Athletics Program is offering four lacrosse clinics this fall for players of all skill levels. On Saturday, Oct. 6, beginners in grades 7-12 who are interested in the sport can join an Introduction to Lacrosse clinic held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. From 1 - 3 p.m. that afternoon, players in grades 7-12 with previous experience may attend the Advanced Clinic. The fall lacrosse clinics will be led by the Forest Lake head lacrosse coach. Cost is $39. Equipment will be provided. All clinics will take place at Southwest Junior High. To register, please call 651-982-8110.

FLAFA meeting this Tuesday

All Forest Lake Area Fastpitch players and coaches: Please attend an informational meeting about the FLAFA's first Salt Fundraiser. The Fastpitch Association will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Dummys, and the FLAFA would like to see all parents and players at the meeting.

Alpine ski meeting on October 9

Students interested in alpine skiing for Forest Lake High School should bring their parents to an informational meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school choir room. For more information, contact Avery or Patty Brunjes at 651-462-7293.

Harvest Howl at Wildlife Center

The Wildlife Science Center, 5463 West Broadway in Forest Lake, is having its 12th Annual Harvest Howl on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Celebrate the fall season and nature’s bounty with a day of family fun. Festivities will include live animal demonstrations, Native American demonstrations, pumpkin painting contests, games for kids, campfires, archery, vendors, and more. Presenters and Vendors include: Native American Dancers and Wild Rice Harvest demonstrations; Birds of Prey demonstrations; Voyageur Jacques Deseve; Jim Gerholdt’s Remarkable Reptiles; Blacksmith demonstrations; Graywolf Leathers; Trapper Phil; Rick House Wildlife Photography; BasketCase Designs; Rustic Hearth Soaps; Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities; Northern Lights Greyhound Rescue; Rescued Pets Are Wonderful; Wellness & Nutrition. Bring the kids, your dog (on-leash) and come see wolves and raptors and bears, oh my! For questions or more information, call 651-464-3993, or visit www.wildlifesciencecenter.org. Or contact tara@wildlifesciencecenter.org, or joy@wildlifesciencecenter.org.

FLBA board meeting October 14

Forest Lake Baseball Association's monthly board meeting is Sunday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Forest Lake American Legion and everyone is welcome. For more Forest Lake traveling baseball information, go to www.flbaseball.org.

Osceola Duathlon this month

The Osceola Duathlon is scheduled for Sunday, October 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Oakey Park in downtown Osceola. Held in conjunction with the event is the 5K Run/Walk starting at approximately 9 a.m., and the Kids’ Duathlon at 11 a.m. Athletes and spectators can take in several aspects of Wisconsin’s beauty from the St. Croix River in Polk County to the quaint downtown neighborhoods. Enjoy the colors this peak fall color weekend has to offer. The Osceola Duathlon boasts very achievable distances; a 3-mile run, 22-mile bike, and a 1-mile run and kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. Local community members, businesses and corporations are encouraged to participate individually or as a two- or three-person relay team. All participants receive a shirt, goody bag and food and fun after the event. Register now and get the early bird discount: Current fees are $45 for individual, $70 for a two-person relay and $75 for a three-person relay. For information on the event or to register, visit midwestsportsevents.com, call Midwest Sports Events at 800-429-8044, or email info@midwestsportsevents.com

BESA Site-In Days in Hugo

The Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association (BESA) is hosting its annual Site-In Days every Saturday and Sunday through October 28, and weekdays Oct. 22-26. It is open to youth, adult members and nonmembers (youth must be accompanied by an adult). BESA allows rifles, shotguns (slugs only), handguns and muzzle loaders during the site-in. Included are 25-, 50- and 100-yard covered ranges. Cost is $8 for the first gun and $6 for each additional gun.

Dates and times are as follows:

Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sundays 12 to 5 p.m.

September 29 and 30, October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Oct. 26, the range is open from 10 a.m. to dusk.

The BESA range is located between White Bear Lake and Hugo at 6557 N. 125th St. Hugo, MN. 651-429-9819. www.besamn.com. Trap Range 651-429-9874.

Deer population discussion on Oct. 23 at Gander Mountain

The Chronic wasting disease — its transmission and risk to humans — as well as current trends in Minnesota’s whitetail deer population and future herd management are the topics of a discussion session and public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Gander Mountain in Forest Lake. Speakers will include Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Big Game Coordinator Lou Cornicelli and Wildlife Health Program Coordinator Michelle Carstensen. The sessions are free and open to the public although reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Call 612-624-9050 for reservations. For a complete list of discussion sessions and store locations, visit www.bellmuseum.org. The Bell Museum is located at 10 Church St. S.E. on the university’s Minneapolis campus and is part of the university’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

Martini Bongo Bash for new Forest Lake Sports Complex

Shine your shoes, grab a fedora and mingle to the swingin’ sounds of Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Martini Bongo Bash at Forest Hills Saturday, Oct. 27, starting at 7 p.m. The public event is a fundraiser for the Sports Complex being built by the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association (FLAAA). Cost is $25 per person, which includes Clayton’s Atomic Appetizers and one free martini or soda. The evening will feature ’50s and ’60s lounge music, a silent auction with sports, Rat Pack memorabilia and discounted martinis in several flavors. Dress is resort casual or vintage cocktail attire. The Lodge at Forest Hills is at 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake. For more information on the fundraiser or the Sports Complex, call Laurie Kumerow at 612-334-5960 or visit the FLAAA Web site at www.flaaa.org” www.flaaa.org.

Professional women's hockey

The Chisago Lakes Kitten Club is hosting the Professional Women’s Hockey team, the Minnesota Whitecaps at the Chisago Lakes Arena on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The Kitten Club is a non-profit non-registered mentorship program that works to empower young girls through the sport of hockey. All proceeds from the event go back to helping develop and promote the Kitten Club. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

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