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Wednesday, 21 May 2008 |
Traveling baseball workout (16)
The workout session and team selection for 16-year-old traveling baseball will be Friday, May 23 at the Forest Lake High School fields. The session runs from 3-6 p.m. If you have any questions, call Dale Hager at 651-433-5288.
Sports Complex floral gift cards
Now your spring planting can yield more than just flowers; you could be donating to the Sports Complex at the same time. For every $50 gift card purchased at Forest Lake Floral between now and July 30, $10 will go toward the Sports Complex being built by the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association (FLAAA). For gift card amounts over $50, the garden center will donate 20 percent.
“Most people are already buying plants this time of year, so they don’t even have to go out of their way to support the Sports Complex,” said Larry Schminski, Chair of the Sports Complex Board. “They can pick up a gift card and use it themselves or give it as a gift.
“We really appreciate all the support we’ve been getting from Forest Lake Floral,” Schminski added. “The Roberts family (owner of Forest Lake Floral and Roberts Family Funeral Home) knows we still need to raise $300,000 for the Sports Complex, and they’re doing all they can to motivate the community and help us reach that goal.”
Programs at Anoka County parks
Spring is the time to find beautiful flowering native plants. Some are edible, some are colorful, and a few are dangerous. Join others at Coon Rapids Dam Park and search for some of each. Remember to bring your camera. Fee: $4 per person. Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. - noon at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Advanced Kayaking: This second level class is designed for the kayaker with some previous paddling experience. You will learn a variety of basic skills including wet exits and entries, draw and sweep strokes, bracing and more. Learn how to reduce fatigue and increase your paddling enjoyment by improving your technique. Class will be held at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Coon Rapids. Space is limited. Bring your own kayak or one will be provided. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling 651-429-8007. Fee: $25 per person. Wednesday, May 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Kayak Down the Mississippi River: Join us for a leisurely paddle on the Mississippi River. We will meet at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, shuttle upriver, have lunch (bring your own), and explore before we float back to the dam. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling 651-429-8007. Fee: $10 per person, $30 per family of four. Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fourth of July fundraiser
The Forest Lake American Legion is hosting a Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks fundraiser by having a best ball golf tournament at Castlewood (The Rock). The tourney is Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. The cost is $75 per golfer, which includes golf, cart, lunch and plenty of fun.
All proceeds will go to support the American Legion Fourth of July parade and fireworks. For questions or more information, contact Carol Peterson at 651-464-5667 (home) or 651-278-2642 (cell).
Beaches open this Saturday
Washington County Park beaches open Saturday, May 24, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Square Lake Park, Pt. Douglas Park and soon thereafter at the new, soon-to-be opened Big Marine Park Reserve. Lifeguards will be on duty from noon to 8 p.m., June 7 through August 17. Beach hours during July are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during August. These beaches will remain opened through Labor Day, Sept. 1. For additional information about Washington County Parks, please call 651-430-8370 or visit www.co.washington.mn.us.
Come see the wolf puppies
The Wildlife Science Center (5463 West Broadway, Columbus) is hosting its Canine Carnival — A Tribute to Canines Both Wild and Domestic — on Saturday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee is $6 for adults, $4 for children four and older. Any questions, contact
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651-464-3993;
www.wildlifesciencecenter.org
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 this Tuesday, June 10.
OSI 5K Fun Run/Walk, June 14
OSI Physical Therapy is sponsoring and conducting the 5K Fun Run/Walk as part of the Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Fun in the Forest on Saturday, June 14. The 5K begins at 8 a.m.
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