Events Calendar

04/01/2010 - 04/30/2010	Teen Poetry Contest
Teens are invited to submit entries to the Carnegie Library’s annual teen poetry contest in April. Teens can submit up to three poetry entries during the month. Entries will be posted (with permission) and judged, with prizes awarded. For more information call the Carnegie Library at 632-9676.

04/02/2010	Famous Fish Fry
Held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Royalton American Legion located at 103 North Maple Street. Come and enjoy all you can eat "Famous Fish Fry". Cost is $9.00 for Adults. For more information call the manager at (320) 584-5135.

04/03/2010

"War & The North Star: Minnesotans Experience WWII" Kickoff

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is presenting a series of programs and exhibits about the experiences of Minnesotans in WWII called “War & The North Star: Minnesotans Experience WWII.”
The kickoff event, including speakers, a display and a mobile Buseum with a self-contained high quality exhibit, will be at St. Cloud Public Library on Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This will be followed by a Buseum tour that will visit each GRRL branch in April.
The exhibits and speakers are organized by TRACES, a non-profit educational organization created to gather, preserve and present stories of people from the Midwest and Germany or Austria who encountered each other during WWII.
Two speakers at St. Cloud will talk about their personal experience of WWII.
Edith Lichtenstein Morgan was a child in a Jewish family forced to flee Germany, at one point traveling by foot, pushing their possessions in a doll’s baby carriage. They made their way via Switzerland, France, Spain and Portugal before securing passage to America, where they found shelter at the Scattergood Hostel for European Refugees near Iowa City.
Eberhard Fuhr’s German-American family were suspected of being enemy aliens and were sent to Camp Crystal City in the Texas desert. Separated for a while from his parents, Fuhr witnessed the plight of Germans, Italians and other Europeans interned without legal representation or due process. Call (320) 650-2510 for more information.

04/03/2010

“Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POW’s in Nazi Germany”

The Buseum will be parked at the St. Cloud Public Library all day, showing “Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POW’s in Nazi Germany.” Other exhibits are also being arranged.
10:30 to11:00 a.m.: Video about Scattergood Hostel for European Refugees
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon: Edith Lichtenstein Morgan speaks about having been a refugee from Nazi-occupied Europe
12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m.: Video about German-American civilian internment in the US during WWII
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Eberhard Fuhr speaks about the personal internment experiences of Germans, Italians and other Europeans in the US during WWII
2:00 to 2:30 p.m.: Video about Scattergood Hostel for European Refugees
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Edith Lichtenstein Morgan speaks about having been a child refugee
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: Civilian-internment video
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.: Eberhard Fuhr speaks about having been a German-American civilian in WWII
For more information call (320) 650-2510.

04/05/2010 -
04/19/2010

“Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany” Exhibit

TOURING SCHEDULE
The Buseum museum and its “Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany” exhibit will stop at each GRRL library. Visitors will learn about the experiences of Midwest soldiers and airmen captured as prisoners of war who were imprisoned in Hitler’s Third Reich, and the human context in which their experiences took place.
At some locations TRACES Director Michael Luick-Thrams will give a special presentation. The presentations are:
1: Out of Hitler’s Reach: The Scattergood Hostel for European Refugees, 1939-43
2: VANISHED: German-American Civilian Internment, 1941-48
3: Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany, 1943-45
4: Held in the Heartland: German POWs in the Midwest, 1943-46
Monday, April 5
Roy Simms Community Library, St. Michael, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rockford Public Library, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; “Out of Hitler’s Reach” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6
Annandale Area Public Library, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Buffalo Public Library, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.; “VANISHED” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7
Bryant Library, Sauk Centre, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Myrtle Mabee Library, Belgrade, 2:00 to 3.30p.m.
Melrose Public Library, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; “Behind Barbed Wire” 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 8
Howard Lake Public Library, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,
Delano Public Library, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cokato Public Library 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; “Held in the Heartland” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9
Cold Spring Public Library, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Richmond Public Library, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Paynesville Public Library, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; “Out of Hitler’s Reach” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
Kimball Public Library, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Big Lake Public Library, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; “Held in the Heartland” 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13
Eagle Bend Public Library [to be confirmed], 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Staples Public Library [to be confirmed], 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Long Prairie Public Library, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., “Behind Barbed Wire” 7:00 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14
Albany Public Library, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Al Ringsmuth Public Library, Waite Park, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Foley Public Library, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., “Out of Hitler’s Reach” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. [tentative]
Thursday, April 15
Stickney Crossing Library, Clearwater, 10:00 to 11.30 a.m.
Monticello Public Library, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.; “Behind Barbed Wire” 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 16
Elk River Public Library, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; “VANISHED” 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. [tentative]
Becker Public Library, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17
Pierz Public Library, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Carnegie Library, Little Falls, 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.; “Held in the Heartland” 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 19
Upsala Public Library, 9:00 to 10.30 a.m.
Grey Eagle Community Library, 11.30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Swanville Public Library, 2:00 to 3.30 p.m.
Royalton Public Library, 5:00 to 6.30 p.m.; “Out of Hitler’s Reach” 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.

Registration information can be found on the library’s Events page at www.griver.org. The presentations are funded with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota in 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. For more information call (320) 650-2510.

04/09/2010

Fishing with the Pros at Falls Ballroom

5:00 PM Social - 6:30 PM Dinner
$20 per person in advance, $25 at the door (limited)
Mix and Mingle with pro fishermen:
Dave Genz "Mr. Ice Fishing" will display the 2011 Clam fish house and debut the 2011 Vexilar FL 22 fish locator.
Bruce Samsom - "Dr. Sonar", Karl Kleman, Chip Leer, Ray Gildow, Marv Koep, Glen Belgum, Don Karlgaard will all be on hand to share stories, teach their techniques, pass on some tips, answer your questions.
Silent and Live Auctions with support from Lakemaster, Northland Tackle, Pure Fishing, Rapala, and others. Items for sale include ten bird hunt at Rice Creek Hunting, tour for 7 of select Camp Ripley facilities, Cocktail Cruise for 8 on the Mississippi, Albright Fly rod, custom rods, Radeke prints, lodge and resort stays, casino packages, several baskets for the ladies, and more...over 130 items! Tickets available at Minnesota Fishing Museum, 304 West Broadway, Little Falls, (320) 616-2011 Visa, Discover, Mastercard. Proceeds support the on going work of the Minnesota Fishing Museum. This
year's special project is completing a resource room with a "fisherman's how to corner" for community use to be located within the museum.

04/10/2010	Antique Outboard Motor Club Swap Meet at the Minnesota Fishing Museum
All day event. Visitors are welcome to stop by and visit the members of the Club as they display their antique motors, buy, sell, and trade. These folks know their antique outboard motors so bring your questions and plan to learn some new things about old motors. For more information contact the Minnesota Fishing Museum at (320) 616-2011.

04/14/2010 -
04/20/2010

The Minnesota State Arts Board, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Creative Capital, is also underwriting a pilot project offering professional development workshops and educational opportunities statewide for individual artists of all disciplines and all stages in their careers. Because of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund underwriting, these workshops will be free, but space is limited. These workshops will be offered throughout the state. The workshop on harnessing the power of the internet will be held in Little Falls on June 18. Register by going to www.springboardforthearts.org. Deadline is April 20.

Workshops Offered Through Creative Capital
Strategic Planning: Willmar, May 13th; Twin Cities, June 17th; Grand Rapids, June 19th
A step-by-step process to help identify, acquire, and build skills needed to reach goals with individual projects and/or career objectives.
Funding Your Work: Fergus Falls, May 13
Fundraising From Individuals helps artists determine whether and how to start raising money from individual contributors.
Professional Development Weekend: Rochester, May 14th - 16th
The goal of the retreat is to provide a cohesive structure that will help artists to organize, plan, and sustain their creative careers.
Internet: Twin Cities, June 1; Little Falls, June 18
This workshop will help participants expand their online presence and learn to harness the power of the internet.
PR: Twin Cities, June 17; Bemidji, June 19
The marketing/public relations and fundraising workshop will emphasize fundamental tools to communicate clearly and effectively about work and the ability to target appropriate audiences, funders, and other stakeholders.

04/14/2010 -
04/20/2010

Free Artist Workshops for residents of five county area to be held in Little Falls. The Five Wings Arts Council is partnering with Springboard for the Arts, St. Paul and the Minnesota State Arts Board to provide a series of ten workshops called "The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists". These workshops are FREE to regional artists in Cass, Crow Wing, Wadena, Morrison and Todd Counties who register for all ten sessions (a $350 value). The 2 ½-3 hour workshops will be on Wednesday evenings, 6:00 at the Great River Arts Center, 122 1st St. SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. Register by going to www.springboardforthearts.org. Deadline is April 20. For more information visit the Springboard for the Arts website, the FWAC website at www.fwac.org, call the Five Wings Arts Council at 1-877-654-2166 or e-mail fwac@arvig.net.

The Work of Art session topics include:
Career Planning for Artists, June 2
This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a well-thought-out career plan.
Time Management for Creative People, June 9
Approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time, and reaching your artistic goals.
Professional Presentation, June 16
This session focuses on promotional materials: your business card, artist statement, artistic résumé, and your portfolio.
Marketing for Artists, June 23
This session is devoted to identifying the right audience for your artistic output, positioning yourself, and developing marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared for that audience.
Legal Considerations for Artists, Sept. 22
This session centers on information about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business.
Recordkeeping and Financial Management for Artists, Sept. 29
Learn how Budgets and Cash Flow Statements help you plan for profit (it isn't just whatever is left at the end.) Making accurate projections about what to expect allows you to plan for it and to prosper.
Simple Business Plans for Artists, Oct.6
This session explains how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts friendly language.
Pricing Your Work: Getting Paid for What You Do, Oct. 13
In this workshop we discuss what to consider as we 'do the math' both for people who are producing products and for those providing services.
Funding Your Work, Oct. 20
This session's topic is generating income. We'll discuss the value of multiple income streams.
Artists and Web 2.0, Oct. 27
An introduction to various Web 2.0 concepts, applications and websites- including RSS feeds, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, among others.

04/15/2010

Evening Enrichment Gathering

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls invite the public to an ongoing Evening Enrichment Gathering at the Franciscan Welcoming House located at 1600 11th Avenue South, St. Cloud. This evening entitled “Seven Months & Counting,” will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6-8 p.m. The Franciscan Community volunteers will reflect to date on what this year of intentionality has taught them about community, service, spirituality and self. All Enrichment Evenings will include dinner, followed by reflection and prayer. Men and women are welcome to join the sisters for shared faith, food and fun. The Franciscan Welcoming House provides opportunities for prayer, discernment, theological reflection and enrichment sessions focused on the Franciscan way of life. To pre-register or for more information, contact (320)229-0307 or email: franciscanwelcoming@fslf.org.

04/17/2010

Outdoor Photography

Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: Charles Lindbergh State Park
Description: “The camera in front of the photographer isn’t as important as the photographer behind the camera” is a great approach to outdoor photography. Basic techniques can be used with any camera to improve one’s photographs and picture-taking experiences. This will be a beginner-oriented, hands-on class. There are two sessions, one on April 17 and one on April 24. Classes work best together but each can be done without the other.
The April 17 class will focus on how to use your camera, what makes a good picture and basic photography techniques. Participants will practice with their own cameras inside and outside.
On April 24, participants will learn more techniques before going on a free-shoot around the park. Park canoes can be used for “on the water” shots at no cost. Students will gather at the end of class to share photos and discuss which techniques worked and which didn’t. Bring your own camera and meet at the picnic shelter. Please call the park to sign up. The program is free but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. For more event information or to sign up call (320) 616-2525.
Directions: The park entrance is located one mile southwest of Little Falls on Lindbergh Drive South.

04/17/2010 -
04/18/2010

LeBlanc's Rice Creek's Family Shotgun Fair & Sportsman's Extravaganza

Located five miles east of Little Falls on County Rd 43. The Family Shotgun Fair & Sportsman's Extravaganza features "Benelli's Trick Shooter Tim Bradley", "Central MN Trophy Whitetail Exhibit with MN Official Measurers", "The Minnesota Mounted Shooters shooting targets off of horse back", The Black River Bandits " cowboy fast draw", "The Rice Creek Wranglers - presenting Cowboy Action Shooting", "MN National Guard with a youth obstacle course and rock climbing wall", "Free shooting for youths Air Rifle / BB Gun & A Baby Farm Animal Petting for kids presented by Morrison County 4-H", all FREE. The only charges are for parking, so bring a car full, parking is $5.00 per car. Great food will be served throughout the day, specialty items like Pheasant Wild Rice soup and Duck Chili. We also will be hosting Confidence Learning Center's "Sportsman's Extravaganza", a five o' clock Saturday evening wild game buffet, silent auction and raffles, also Rice Creek's sporting clays ranges will open for the season with deals on shooting and league sign up. Test guns for free at actual clay targets and shop for great sporting goods provided by Reed's Family Outfitters.

04/17/2010 - 04/18/2010	Perham Decoy Show
Decoy collectors and darkhouse enthusiasts gather yearly in Perham for one of the premier gatherings in the upper midwest. Our own Al Baert and one or more board members attend this gathering yearly to network and represent the Minnesota Fishing Museum. For more information contact the Minnesota Fishing Museum at (320) 616-2011.

04/24/2010

Spaghetti Supper

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls will host a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, April 24, 4:30-7 p.m., at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. Spaghetti with meat sauce (meat-less sauce is available upon request), garlic bread, salad, homemade bars and beverages will be served. Dinner tickets will be available at the door or by calling. Ticket prices are Adults--$7; Children 5-12 years--$4; Children under 5 years--Free. Proceeds from the Spaghetti Supper will benefit St. Francis Music Center and St. Francis Health & Recreation Center, Little Falls. For more information, contact (320)632-2981 or info@fslf.org; www.fslf.org.

04/24/2010

Outdoor Photography

Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: Charles Lindbergh State Park
Description: “The camera in front of the photographer isn’t as important as the photographer behind the camera” is a great approach to outdoor photography. Basic techniques can be used with any camera to improve one’s photographs and picture-taking experiences. This will be a beginner-oriented, hands-on class. This is the second of a two-part class, although this session can be attended without having attended the first. Participants will learn more techniques before going on a free-shoot around the park. Park canoes can be used for “on the water” shots at no cost. Students will gather at the end of class to share photos and discuss which techniques worked and which didn’t. The program is free but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. For more event information or to sign up call (320) 616-2525.
Directions: The park entrance is located one mile southwest of Little Falls on Lindbergh Drive South.

04/24/2010	Seeds of Kindness Ladies Luncheon
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 2100 Riverview Drive in Little Falls. Each table hostess sets their table with their own dishes and theme, then invites 6 ladies to join her for a wonderful luncheon while enjoying the other table settings and raising funds and friends for Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County. For more information call Kathy at (320) 616-2084.

04/25/2010	St. Francis Music Center String Orchestra's Spring Concert
Held at Sacred Heart Chapel at the St. Francis Convent in Little Falls. Call (320) 632-2981 for more information.

05/01/2010	Movies in the Park - Bowlus
May through September: Every Saturday at Dusk in Bowlus "Old Time Family Flicks". Bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Create a summer of memories. Popcorn, ice cream, candy & soda. For more information call Jordie at (320) 584-8193.

05/01/2010 - 05/31/2010	School Tours at Minnesota Fishing Museum
Each year the Minnesota Fishing Museum welcomes classes and school groups for tours. Although tours are hosted year ‘round, May finds us especially busy with spring field trips. Call the museum at (320) 616-2011 to schedule your group.

05/01/2010	Author Tea Retreat
Saturday 1:00-3:30 p.m. at Linden Hill, Musser Mansion, 608 Highland Ave in Little Falls. $35.00/Members and $40.00/Nonmembers. Price includes tour of Musser & Weyerhaeuser mansions and a four course tea. Featured author, Erin Hart, will be on hand to sign books and visit with tea guest. Spend the night for an additional $55.00 plus tax. For more information call Lori Stang at (320) 616-5580.