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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
'Fishapalooza' this Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 16, Ice Hole Productions presents the Forest Lake VFW Post 4210 2008 Fishapalooza Ice Fishing Contest. Tickets of $40 are on sale now. 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!
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.
Upcoming baseball clinics for Forest Lake coaches and players
Sponsored by the Forest Lake Baseball Association, there will be a coaching clinic on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Hosted by former Minnesota Twin and current Forest Lake High School head coach Brian Raabe and his coaching staff, the clinic will emphasize on correctly teaching the fundamentals of baseball. A complimentary practice manual that is designed for all ages will also be available. The clinic will be held at the Forest Lake American Legion.
Get ready for traveling baseball tryouts by attending FLBA's pre-tryout clinic on Saturday, March 1. Open to all players, ages 9-14. Held at FLHS, head coach Brian Raabe and his staff will run the clinic. First session for 9-11 year-olds is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Second session for 12-14 year-olds is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $20. Registration information can be found at www.flaaa.org, or call Dave Schultz at 651-464-1407.
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.
Winter Blizzard Blast at Warner
Warner Nature Center’s third annual winter celebration will be Saturday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. Join everyone at Warner as they offer a special afternoon when Warner Nature Center partners with Positive Energy for Youth (www.outdooredventures.org), a Duluth-based non-profit providing outdoor adventure programming and renewable energy education to youth and adults in Minnesota. Celebrate winter in Minnesota through fun outdoor activities on their snow-covered trails and frozen lakes, including snowshoeing, winter animal tracking, sled dog-mushing for kids, and one-horse open sleigh rides. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children ages 3-12 years, Children 2 and younger are free (please pay in cash at the gate). Check www.warnernaturecenter.org for more information. No registration is required. Warner is located at 15375 Norell Avenue North, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047.
Daylong triathlon training, 2/23
Experienced runners, cyclists and triathletes looking for professional expertise to improve their performance, are urged to sign up now for the first Chisago Triathlon TRI 201 Training, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic in Chisago City. The swimming portion of the program will take place at the Chisago Lakes Community Pool in Lindstrom. A collaborative effort of Fairview Sports & Orthopedic Care and Midwest Sports Events, the clinic will include presentations and workshops from the Fairview Sports Medicine Department and SCS Multisport. Space is limited, and preregistration is essential. The $130 TRI 201 training fee includes a discount on the Chisago Lakes Triathlon entry fee. This year’s Chisago Lakes Triathlon, sponsored by the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place July 27 in Paradise Park, Chisago City. Triathlon 201 registrants can take $25 off the Sprint distance fee or $35 off the Half Ironman distance fee, according to Gloria West of Midwest Sports Events. To register and receive more details visit www.midwestsportsevents.com, call 800-429-8044 or email
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If you are considering entering a triathlon for the first time, call 612-672-7272 to sign up for a series of free Triathlon 101 classes at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, three Monday evenings in March. Call 651-257-8440 for details.
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, March, 11.
Educational softball clinic
Who: Clinics for any coach, mom, dad or guardian in the Forest Lake area who is interested in learning more about softball. These clinics are local and free.
Where: Southwest Junior High (West Gym)
When: Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (A pizza lunch will be provided)
10 a.m.: Lucas Goring on “The Short Game”. Lucas is a professional fastpitch player and a member of the U.S. men’s national team who will speak on sacrifice and drag bunting, as well as slap hitting. He will also touch on base running.
11 a.m.: Gregg Cascaes on Hitting. Gregg is also a professional fastpitch player and member of the U.S. men’s national team, who will speak on all aspects of hitting. Gregg will also be including some great drills into his presentation.
12 - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch from Domino’s
12:30-1:00: Don Cramer and Angie Ryan will touch on the philosophy of the Forest Lake High School program as well as the Forest Lake Area Fastpitch Association.
1:00-1:45: Erin Casey and Angie Ryan will speak about throwing and defensive fundamentals. This session will include easy drills that should be done at most practices throughout your season.
1:45-2:30: Stan Waldhauser, Forest Lake softball’s pitching instructor, will be going through the mechanics of fastpitch pitching. He will also being incorporating some demonstrations from Forest Lake pitchers into his presentation.
2:30-3:30: Angie Ryan on offensive and defensive strategy. Angie will speak on situational play calling, reading the defense, and calling pitches.
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