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SPORTS BRIEFS
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008
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Community Ed's elementary and junior high baseball registration
Students in grades K-6 may still register for the Community Education Elementary Baseball Program. The season starts in mid-April and ends in early July. Cost to participate is $69 through March 24, or $89 after the early registration period. Placement on a team is not guaranteed after March 24.
The Northstar Baseball League is open to students in grades 7-9 who are interested in playing summer rec baseball. Teams play 16 games between May 19 and August 1 against other Forest Lake teams and teams in other north metro communities. Cost is $150 before April 3, or $170 after the early registration period. Placement on a team is not guaranteed after April 3.
You may register by visiting Community Education online at www.communityed4u.org, or by calling 651-982-8110. Questions about either league can be directed to Tim Conley, Community Education Athletic Coordinator, at 651-982-8320.
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, April 8.
Wildlife Center's Wine for Wolves
The Wildlife Science Center is holding its annual Wine For the Wolves Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Friday, April 11 at American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake. The Wildlife Science Center’s ambassador birds of prey will be on hand, and a silent auction will also be held. All proceeds will benefit the Wildlife Science Center. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. www.wildlifesciencecenter.org.
'Silvera' women's running group
A new group for beginning to intermediate runners will be starting up on April 12 in Forest Lake. Runners will walk and jog their way to their first 5K. Class will utilize interval training (combination of walking, jogging and running) for increased fat burning. Jogging strollers welcome. Workouts will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., on the Hardwood Creek Trail along HWY 61. The optional Officer Silvera Memorial Run will take place on Saturday, August 23. The cost for 18 weeks is $149 for two runs a week and $99 for one per week. Twenty percent of class profits is going to the Honduras Water Project, bringing clean drinking water to people in need (see www.shawnsilvera.org/water-project.aspx). For more information and registration please see www.premierphysique.com, or contact Karissa at 651-334-4675.
FLBA baseball tryouts
FLBA traveling baseball tryout dates for 13- and 14-year-olds is Saturday, April 12. Weather make-up day is Sunday, April 13. Same times and location.
•13-year-olds (FLHS fields): Saturday, April 12, from 9-11:30 a.m.
•14-year-olds (FLHS fields): Saturday, April 12, from 12:30-3 p.m.
FLAFA's monthly meeting
The Forest Lake Fastpitch Association (FLAFA) holds its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at Stella's on 97 at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, April 17.
OMC hosts 5K run/walk
Spring is just around the corner and a great way to kick start your fitness goals is at the Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk, hosted by Osceola Medical Center. This event is April 19. Participants will take a scenic route through the community of Osceola starting at the high school. Individuals, families and teams are invited to participate. The run/walk is hosted by OMC, a critical access hospital and clinic along the St. Croix River in Osceola. Registration starts at 7 a.m.; the race starts at 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented on or around 9:30 a.m. Entry fees are $15 by April 4 and $20 after April 4 and on race day.
Proceeds of the event will go to the Think Pink Campaign, which is raising money for the region’s first digital mammography unit. The Think Pink Campaign is sponsored by the Osceola Community Health Foundation. More information and registration material for the Healthy Heart Run/Walk is available at www.osceolamedicalcenter.com or by calling 715-294-5736.
Michael Schwarz to run Boston
The Boston Marathon is known for its unpredictable New England weather, hills that appear 17 miles into the course, and spirited spectators. Although the race is different each year, it still attracts runners from all over the country, including Michael Schwarz, 48 of Lino Lakes, Minn.
On April 21, Schwarz will run as a member of the 2008 American Liver Foundation Run for Research (RFR) team, Michael will join 245 other teammates for 26.2 hilly miles. These runners not only train for a marathon, they vigorously fundraise to help the one in ten Americans affected by over 100 types of liver disease. Nearly 20 percent of Americans have fatty liver disease, a byproduct of obesity in children and adults, and over 15,000 children are hospitalized every year with a form of liver disease.
To make a donation to a Run for Research® team member from your town, please visit www.liverteam.org.
Tanners Brook golf leagues
Tanners Brook Golf Course is now accepting applications for its 2008 Men's, Women's and Couples leagues. League play begins in May and runs through August. For more information, please contact Craig at 651-464-2300.
• New clubhouse and banquet facility now open!
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