& JUNE 14, 2018
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Echoes of Elvis at Art in the Park
Flag disposal ceremony
The Pine City Arts Council presents Echoes of Elvis at Art in The Park on Friday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. The Catholic Sodality will begin serving BBQ turkey at 5:30 p.m. Free transportation by Arrowhead Transit. Call 800-862-0175 for free home pickup. Pick up schedule is 6 p.m. at Northern Pines Assisted Living and 6:10 p.m. at Westchester Apartments. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to the free show.
On Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, the public is invited to a United States of America flag disposal ceremony hosted by the Girl Scouts at the Pine City VFW post at 6 p.m.
Lake Improvement District Q & A The Pokegama Lake Association (PLA) is hosting a presentation and Q & A session about a Lake Improvement District (LID) by Kathleen Metzer of the DNR on Thursday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at the PLA building at 12965 Lake Line Road, Pine City. The presentation is on the process of forming a LID and not on projects to be undertaken if a LID is formed. This invitation is open to members of the PLA and the Cross Lake Association and other concerned citizens. Visit www. dnr.state.mn.us and search for Lake Improvement District to learn more. Email lynquilt@ msn.com with any questions.
JUNE 15 & 16 Farmers’ Market ‘Sun Safety’ weekend The Pine City Farmers’ Market “Sun Safety” themed weekend is Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City. For more information, and to find out about special events and what types of produce will be available, visit “Pine City Farmers’ Market” on Facebook.
Magnificent Red Hatters On Thursday, June 14, 11:30 a.m., The Magnificent Red Hatters will meet at the Time Out Sports Bar & Grill, located at 6176 State Hwy. 70, for lunch. For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Bev Furber at 320-629-3468, or Liz Boeltl at 320-629-6429. Friends and guests are always welcome.
Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids ages 5-13 are invited to get creative with Library Legos at the Pine City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 14. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, visit ecrlib.org.
JUNE 16 Author visit in Cambridge Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes historian and filmmaker Gary Kaunonen on Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m. Gary will share from his award-winning book, “Flames of Discontent: The 1916 Minnesota Iron Ore Strike,” a working-class history of the 1916 miners’ strike in northern Minnesota. It was one of the most important events in organized labor in the early 20th century. For additional information visit scoutandmorganbooks. com or email books@scoutandmorganbooks.com.
Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature The Kruzers (50s & 60s rock & country classics) at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.
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DIY summer journal The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a DIY summer journal activity for ages 7-12. Use it as a diary, a planner, a secret code journal … the sky’s the limit. All materials provided. This activity is set for 2:30 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the Pine City Public Library. Register online at www.ecrlib.org.
JUNE 19 & 20 MBC blood drives There will be Memorial Blood Center blood drives on Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Daggett’s in Hinckley, and Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Chris’ Food Center, Pine City. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.
JUNE 20 Pine County Genealogical Society “All aboard!” The Pine County Genealogical Society will gather at the Pine County Historical Museum on Wednesday, June 20 at 1 p.m., with dutch lunch at noon followed by a short business meeting. The program will be a presentation on Pine County railroads by Rolly Johnson. The public is welcome to attend. For more information email lynquilt@ msn.com.
Rural School Museum The Pine City Rural School Museum is open to the public every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. in June through the end of August. The school is located one block north of Hwy. 324 on 7th St. S in Pine City. See the school of your grandparents’ days. Call Erna P. at 320-6292810 with any questions.
‘Sweet Summer Sounds’ On Thursday, June 14 the public is invited to the “Sweet Summer Sounds” of the Chmielewski Funtime Band, a free concert, at Hinckley’s Westside Park at 6:30 p.m.
JUNE 18 Create slime at the Pine City Public Library
JUNE 15 Freedom Fest registration Friday, June 15 is the registration deadline for the Freedom Fest “Pine City Sings” competition, as well as the Triathlon. Both events will take place Saturday, June 30. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website to sign up online: pinecitychamber.com.
On Monday, June 18, kids and teens are invited to create slime at the Pine City Public Library during a pop-up craft session on the library patio at 5 p.m. The library is located at 300 5th St SE. The event is free and all supplies are provided by the Friends of the Pine City Public Library. In the case of inclement weather, meet in the community room.
Dala Heritage Society, will take place on Friday, June 22 beginning with the decorating of the Majstang Pole at 9 a.m. at Mora’s Library Park. At 5 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner, with the pole raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The Ostrom Family Band will perform afterwards. For more information call 320272-9951.
JUNE 23 & 24
Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to get creative with Library Legos at the Hinckley Public Library at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, drop by the library at 106 First St. SE or visit www. ecrlib.org.
JUNE 20 & 21 Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Wednesday, June 20 at the Braham Senior Dining Site from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 2 to 3 p.m. at Braham City Hall, on Thursday, June 21 at Rock Creek City Hall from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Rush City Senior Dining Site from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1 to 2 p.m. at Rush City City Hall. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comesto-you-schedule.
JUNE 22 Midsummer Festival Mora’s Swedish midsummer celebration of the summer solstice, sponsored by the
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Pine County History Museum On Saturday, June 23, the Pine County History Museum in Askov will host Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson who will give a presentation on the Victor Barnard case at 1 p.m. On Sunday, June 24, also at 1 p.m., Phil Hanson will present on “Honey Bees.” Phil is a member of the North-Central Beekeepers Association. There will be free coffee and cookies. For more information email lswanson@wildblue.net.
Ojibwe-style moccasins workshop at Mille Lacs Learn techniques of working with leather to make a pair of Ojibwe-style moccasins in this two-day workshop on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 23 and 24, at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided on both days and discount hotel rooms are available on Saturday at Grand Casino Mille Lacs for participants. Registration is required. Call 320-532-3632 or visit www. mnhs.org/millelacs for more information.
Mille Lacs History Festival & Rendezvous The 26th annual Mille Lacs History Festival & Rendezvous will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 at the DeCorsa Vineyard & Farm Winery, 21 miles north of Ogilvie on Hwy. 47, beginning at 9 a.m. both days. This living history event brings the early 1800s to life with woodsmen, frontiersmen, trappers, traders and artisans, storytellers, musicians, food, and a black powder shooting competition. Admission is free to those 10 and under. Email millelacs. vous@gmail.com or call 763757-4118 for camping or other information.
JUNE 25 Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Rush City on Monday, June 25 at Rush City High School, 51001 Fairfield Ave., from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 6/14 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 6/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 6/17 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 6/18 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 6/19 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 6/20 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
SENIOR DINING JJune 18 - 22 Monday: Mushroom and onion pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, broccoli, wheat bread, lemon chiffon Tuesday: Parmesan chicken breast, wild rice pilaf, carrots, lettuce salad, brownie Wednesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, white cake with frosting Thursday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, whipped gelatin Friday: Breaded fish wedge, rosemary roasted potatoes, vegetable medley, wheat bread, angel food cake with lemon sauce Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Pine City Pioneer does not guarantee publication of community events. Space limits the size and number of articles. Out & About deadline is 3 p.m. Monday. If your information must be published, consider placing an ad.
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