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Youth Night at girls basketball
Attention all basketball players: Tuesday, Jan. 29 is Youth Night at the Forest Lake girls basketball game. The first 50 youth at the game will receive a free T-shirt. For those who are a part of Ranger Nation, you are invited to a free pizza party at 6:30 p.m. in the Forest Lake Cafeteria. Make sure you show your support with your gold, Ranger Nation T-shirt.
FLAFA meeting; coaches
The Forest Lake Fastpitch Association (FLAFA) holds its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at Stella's (formerly Dummys) at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 21.
The FLAFA is seeking coaches for the upcoming 2008 season. Applications can be downloaded at www.FLAFA.org, or Jean Modjeski can be contacted at 651-755-6498. The application deadline is Thursday, Jan. 31.
Scandia 'Vinterfest' set for Feb. 2
The Scandia Park and Recreation Committee is sponsoring “Vinterfest," a community sliding and skating party on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. Free activities include skating, sledding, horse drawn hay rides, a campfire, skiing demos and playing in the snow. Enjoy the best ice for miles around. Both hockey and pleasure rinks will be available, and the warming house will be open. The hill at Elim Lutheran Church will be available for sliding. Bring your own sled. Food will be available for purchase in the Community Center. All activities are weather permitting.
'Fishapalooza' arrives Feb. 16
On Saturday, Feb. 16, Ice Hole Productions presents the Forest Lake VFW Post 4210 2008 Fishapalooza Ice Fishing Contest. Tickets of $30 are on sale now. The price increases to $40 on Sunday, Jan. 27. Tickets are available online, and at Forest Lake VFW, Mike's Bait on 8, Friar Tucks, Frankie's Bait and Marine, Forest Lake Gander Mountain, or call 651-249-1091. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.icefishingforestlake.com.
Dogsledding Winter Festival
Join the Wildlife Science Center Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for its annual Dogsledding Winter Festival (event takes place with or without snow). Discover the world of the dog sledder during a day of winter fun. Come hear author of Signs of Winning and musher, Scott Miller, tell tales of the trails. Meet dog teams and learn the art of sledding with your dog, while surrounded by the Wildlife Science Center’s resident wolf packs. Dogsled rides will be available for an additional fee (weather conditions permitting) from Joel Kersting of Suomi Hills. Special Admission for this one-day only event is $6 for adults and $4 for kids 4-15 years-old. All proceeds benefit the Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake. Call 651-464-3993 or visit www.wildlifesciencecenter.org
*Dogs are welcome to come but please be sure to bring a leash!
Traveling baseball registration
The Forest Lake Baseball Association is now accepting player registrations for the 2008 season. Registration forms can be found at www.flbaseball.org, or picked up at Forest Lake Cycle and Skate, as well as Abba Trophy. Forms will also be handed out at all Forest Lake schools. Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 25.
Family open gym in Scandia
The Scandia Park and Recreation Committee is sponsoring an Open Gym program at Scandia Elementary School in January. The gym will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on all four Saturdays in January (5, 12, 19 and 26). Play games like dodgeball, capture the flag, basketball and more. Parents need to stay to supervise their own children and up to five friends, for a maximum of six children per parent. Volunteers will be on duty to issue equipment and assist with supervision. Families interested in playing basketball should bring their own ball (a limited number will be available.) This is a drop-in program so no pre-registration is necessary. Contacts: Mike Goeken, Park and Recreation Committee, 651-433-3977,
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, or Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator, 651-433-2274, e-mail:
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'Bear'ly Open ice golf tourney
White Bear Events and the White Bear Lake Rotary Club are working together to put on the “hottest” event of the season — the ‘BEAR’ly Open Ice Golf Tournament. The ‘BEAR’ly Open Golf Tournament, an official St. Paul Winter Carnival Event, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26, and will take place on the ice at Ramsey County Beach in White Bear Lake at 10 a.m. There will be two 9-hole courses. Form your own foursome; the tournament is open to all ages. Registration is limited to 500 adventurous golfers; no golfing experience necessary. All proceeds from the event will benefit the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf. For registration forms and information visit www.explorewhitebear.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 Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Swim teams need assistance
The Forest Lake aquatic teams could use your help. After the Wavemakers booster club purchased the new scoreboard and sound system, they now have an understandable shortage in funds. The school district is unable to lend support, but the teams' are now in need of basic items.
• Eight gymnastics mats (bi-folds, 10x3)
• Free weights. ie., 5, 10, 15-pound hand weights
• Padded weight bench
• Aerobic steps (height of 10" or more)
• Jump ropes, big enough for tall boys
• Rubber dot mats (rubber pads that are approximately 1/2" thick. 4x4)
• New or used camera and TiVo system.
For those who can help, contact Deb Welch at 651-464-0886, or simply bring the items to the Southwest Junior High pool.
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