June 24, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.
Center City Days are here, where did that darn Lutefisk go? Safety Camp sign up
Center City Days are here, where did that darn Lutefisk go? Safety Camp sign up
Beginning on Friday, you can get some great deals at the Center City garage sales. Friday also brings the annual Kiddie Parade at 5:30 p.m. There is a community pot-luck and pig roast at Watertower Park beginning at 6 p.m. The day ends with a community Bingo that starts at 7 p.m. at the Center City Fire Hall.
Saturday things really get rolling, beginning with a couple of grand openings of some new great businesses in Center City. Katelynn's Creations and Championship Martial Arts are new to the city. Be sure to bring your young ones along to take part in the kids carnival and games. Saturday also has a craft/farmer's market that runs all day. There is a treasure hunt and a fishing contest at the Swedish Market. The Porterhouse is holding the annual cribbage tournament that begins at noon. Saturday's big draw is the ever popular street dance. This year's featured musical guest is Alibi. The show begins at 8 p.m. and runs until midnight at the fire hall.
Sunday your kids can hunt for the missing Lutefisk. Clues for the hunt are posted at 9 a.m. Sunday also has a classic car show that begins at noon. If you missed the fishing contest on Saturday, there will be another one on Sunday as well.
Recently, the Press mailed out letters to subscribers who have yet to renew. We have unfortunately had to stop delivery to those homes. In the letter I explained how easy it was to renew your subscription and get the Press back in your mailboxes. If you happen to be a subscriber whose paper has recently stopped being delivered, simply give us a call here at 651-257-5115. We will be happy to assist you and get your papers delivered once again. This year we had a record number of subscribers renew. We have never had to cut off so few readers in the last 15 years. I would like to personally thank all of you. Without you, our paper would be nothing.
Remember Wednesday evenings in Lindstrom, Harmony in the Park takes place at Lion's Park. The next scheduled musical guest is the Alzen Family Bluegrass. If you think that bluegrass is not your cup of tea, you should really come and listen. It is a relaxing evening with friends and the music will surprise you. Think about sipping some cold lemonade tapping your toes to some great music. If that doesn't scream summertime, I don't know what does.
Recently, I had a meeting with the Karl Oskar Days Committee about this year's celebration. They wanted me to pass along some information about this year's celebration.
There have been some definite changes to this wonderful event, and they would like everyone to know about. The biggest and most obvious change is the fireworks. As you know, the fireworks have always symbolized the end of Karl Oskar Days on Sunday nights. This year, the fireworks will be held on Friday night. You may think it is a bad thing, but Chisago City has been doing it for years and people love it.
With the change in schedule for the fireworks, this means that there will not be a water ski show or a Beatles tribute band this year. Scheduling became an issue when it shifted to Friday.
The annual Taste of Tingsryd has also been revamped this year. The Swedish meal served at the Lindstrom Community Center is now more affordable and more casual than in prior years.
The Karl Oskar Snuff box hunt has also changed this year. The grand prize for finding the snuff box is $250 if you or your family is a subscriber to the Chisago County Press or $150 if you are not a subscriber.
This year there will be a digital scavenger hunt at the brand new Allemansratt Park north of town. You will have to find items in the park, but instead of collecting them, you will take a digital photo.
Due to the economy, some things have been scaled back a bit. But these great folks have come up with other ways for our families to have a spectacular time this Karl Oskar Days.
If you have ever thought about sending your child to camp, but were not all that crazy about over night camps, we have just the solution. How about trying the Chisago Lakes Safety Camp? Held at Ojiketa Regional Park in Chisago City, the camp teaches kids the importance of all around safety while having a blast doing so. The camp is for third and fourth graders, and take it from me folks, they absolutely love it. My son did it last year and had the time of his life. Both my son and daughter will be at Safety Camp this year. Look for Safety Camp Registration info in this edition of the Press.
Remember, if you are not a subscriber and would like to be, now is a great time. We have Saints tickets for new subscribers, or if you are a little more laid back, we have train ride tickets to the historical train ride in Osceola. Just call 651-257-5115 and ask for the new subscriber special.
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