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SPORTS BRIEFS
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Boys hockey pancake breakfast
The Forest Lake boys hockey team is hosting a fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, May 3. The pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 10 a.m., with tickets priced at $5. Tickets can be purchased from any returning hockey player, and they will also be sold at the door the morning of the event.
Wildflower walk at O’Brien
Join William O’Brien State Park this Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. for a stroll along the scenic St. Croix River as they look for beautiful signs of spring. Hepatica, Bloodroot, Marsh Marigolds and many other wildflowers will be highlighted on the walk. This mile and a half stroll will begin in the picnic grounds area. The programs are free but a State Park vehicle permit is needed to enter any Minnesota State Park. William O’Brien is located 2 miles north of Marine-On-St. Croix, MN on highway 95.
Synchronized swimming show
The Forest Lake High School synchronized swimming team will host its annual Synchro Show this Saturday, May 3 at 3:30 and 7 p.m., at the Southwest Junior High Pool. The girls will be performing their solos, duets, trios and team routines in costume as they prepare for the upcoming sections and state meets. Families with small children are encouraged to attend the early show. The 7 p.m. show will include a presentation for the senior team members. Tickets are available at the door - $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors (It was standing room only for both shows last year, so come early for a good seat).
May programs in Anoka County
It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department has to offer. For more information about the programs listed, call the Wargo Nature Center at 651-429-8007 or the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department at 763-757-3920.
Kayak & Canoe Rentals: The Wargo Nature Center has a brand new fleet of 2008 Gander Mountain kayaks and canoes available to rent for use on the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. Call 651-429-8007 to request a specific boat and check availability. Fees: $10 per hour or $35 per day for single kayaks; $15 per hour or $40 per day for tandem kayaks; and $7 per hour or $25 per day for canoes.
Kids Fishing Clinic: The Kids Fishing Clinic is a free event open to children ages 5 and up. Children will learn about lure selection, casting, boat and water safety, fishing ethics and more. All participants and chaperones will receive a hot dog, chips, and pop lunch. Children will also receive fishing equipment and accessories provided by Fishing Pro-Mo’s. No reservations required. Registration closes at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3; 9 a.m.-noon, at Cenaiko Lake in Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Coon Rapids.
Firearm Safety Clinic for Women: This course offers certification in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Firearms Safety program. Pre-registration and pre-payment required through the MN DNR Information Center by calling 651-296-6157. Fee: $10 per person. Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes.
Perfect Prairies: Explore the exciting life of the prairie by examining the unique plants that live there and using “sweep nets” to search for insects. Build your own bug box to take home! For young explores, ages 6-7. Pre-registration required by calling 651-429-8007. $3 per child. Saturday May 10, 10 a.m.-noon at the Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes.
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, May 13.
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, May 15.
Wal-Mart scholarships for teams
Youth soccer, hockey and golf teams are invited to request scholarships from their local Wal-Mart store to participate in summer Wal-Mart Cup tournaments at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. The main requirement: the teams need to bring plastic bags into their Wal-Mart store for recycling. Teams are encouraged to collect plastic bags from family, friends and neighbors. The number of bags required – which ranges from 50-300 – depends on the sport and tournament registration fee. The team may then bring the bags to their local Wal-Mart for recycling, and in turn, receive a coupon for a scholarship (while quantities remain). The coupon is redeemed when the team registers for the tournament.
To request a Wal-Mart team scholarship and determine the number of bags required, teams may send a coach or team member’s parent to their local Wal-Mart store to talk with a store manager. Scholarship quantities are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the Wal-Mart Cup tournaments, visit www.nscsports.org.
YSB Golf Tournament, June 20
The sixth annual YSB Golf Tournament benefiting the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (YSB) will be held Friday, June 20, at Castlewood Golf Course (aka “The Rock”), beginning with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament will feature a hole-in-one contest courtesy of sponsor Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC.
All local golfers are invited to play in the fundraising tournament, which is a four-person scramble format. Top prizes include $400 cash to the first-place team, $200 cash to the second-place team, and six additional $25 prizes for course events. In addition, a raffle will be held for a variety of prizes, including a membership at The Rock, full-week pass tickets to the 3M Championship PGA golf tournament in Blaine, Tanners Brook golf rounds, Twin tickets and many other great prizes.
Early-bird registration cost is $75 per person or $300 per four-person team if registered by May 20, or $80 per person or $320 per team after that date. The cost includes nine holes of golf, two power carts and dinner at Stella’s on 97 following the event. Separate dinner tickets are available for additional guests for $20 each.
Only one player on each team may have a handicap of five or under and teams must have a combined team handicap of over 24 (nine-hole handicap). Mulligans (one per golfer) and Eagles (one per team) will be available for purchase.
Registration deadlines are May 20 for the early-bird discount and June 6 for all other registrations. To register, contact Brenda Wurtinger at 612-209-8153 or e-mail
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Registration forms are also available under the Event Calendar tab at www.ysblakesarea.org.
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