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Five years of fun:
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FOREST LAKE — The city’s premier summer festival Lakefest celebrates its fifth year of fun from May 29 to June 5. For several months organizers have been at work preparing for eight days of events aimed at bringing together residents of all ages. Most are free, and many would not be possible without financial support from local businesses and organizations and the efforts of a volunteer committee representing the schools, city and chamber. “We literally begin planning
for the next year of Lake Fest one month after we wrap up the current Lake Fest, and we meet all year long,” explained Erin Turner, event co-chair with Forest Lake Schools Superintendent Linda Madsen for the fifth consecutive year. “Our goal has always been to find ways to showcase the amazing talents of our community. Every year we put our brainstorming hats on to think of new groups to involve in the celebration. Among our challenges is to figure out how to fit everyone in.” The event was founded in 2011, she said, as the schools celebrated their 100th gradu-
ating class and a group of city and school stakeholders opted to “recognize this history of our community and honor those who have played an important role in building this community.” Turner said new events this year include a Mini Pow Wow presented by John Oakgrove and the Little Thunderbirds and Forest Lake Indian Ed Students (last year’s event was rained out); the American Legion Graffiti Party; a performance by the Pleasant Valley Cloggers; and a family bike ride planned by Forest Lake Cycle & Skate. Back are multiple favor-
ites including the Rockin’ Hollywoods concert, the high school reunion, the Build-aBoat challenge, FLAHS Hall of Fame inductions, the Dueling Pianos fundraiser, the Bald Eagle Water Ski Show and many kids’ activities. The everready American Legion again offers its classic car show. The Lowdown scooped up a few more details about what is planned. • This year’s free movie shown in the park at dusk Friday, May 29 is Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” Bring own chairs, blanket and snacks.
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