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Minnesota History Center Tour Bus to St. Paul

Date June 19, 2013 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Organization Stearns History Museum
Email dpack@stearns-museum.org
Website www.stearns-museum.org/

The Stearns History Museum is offering a bus trip to the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 19. We’ll be taken on a tour of the Minnesota and the Civil War exhibit with time also to view The US-Dakota War of 1862. Participants can bring a lunch or purchase one in the Center’s Café Minnesota. We will eat in a private room with Brian Horrigan, Senior Curator at the MHS, who will talk about Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, an exhibit he curated. There will be time after lunch to visit the Minnesota’s Greatest Generation exhibit, the museum’s gift shops, or to enjoy a cup of coffee under an awning in the museum’s courtyard.

The bus will leave the Stearns History Museum parking lot at 8:30 am and return at 4:00 pm. The cost, $55, includes deluxe motor coach transportation, museum admission, guided tours, and speaker. Space is limited so sign up now!

Summertime By George with Steeling Dan

Date June 19, 2013 - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Rotary
Email diane.kroska@rels.info
Website http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/

The Summertime by George free concert and festival continues this summer at the newly renovated Lake George! The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud. On Wednesday, June 19th the band Steeling Dan will be the featured performer. The entire area will be transformed into a fun and active place with a Kid's Zone, Middletown Market with local vendors and artisans. There are also free trolley rides from a variety of locations downtown and near SCSU.

This free 12-week event will be held every Wednesday through August 28th. It will run from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. each night, with the band starting at 6:30 p.m.

Painting with Kate

Date June 19, 2013 - 9:00
Organization Kate's Studio
Email katie.langlais@hotmail.com
Website http://www.portraitsbykate.com

Looking for something creative for your kids to do this summer? Kate's studio in downtown St. Cloud is having multiple painting classes throughout the summer for grades K-12 starting on June 19th and 20th. To sign up go to www.portraitsbykate.com or call 763-218-2206.

Collegeville Kidstock 2013

Date June 21, 2013 - 4:30 p.m.
Organization Saint John's Arboretum
Email jkutter@csbsju.edu
Website http://csbsju.edu/Arboretum/Education/ArboretumEvents/Kidstock.htm

The Saint John's Arboretum is presenting Collegville Kidstock. It's a family friendly summer music festival taking place on Friday, June 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The event features Grammy Award winning folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Bring a picnic, enjoy outdoor activities, and listen to great music at the Watab Picnic Grounds at the St. John's Arboretum.

Ladies Luncheon at Minnesota Pioneer Park

Date June 22, 2013 - 11:00 a.m.
Organization Minnesota Pioneer Park
Email pioneerp@lakedalelink.net
Website http://www.pioneerpark.org/

Minnesota Pioneer Park in Annandale will be hosting a Ladies Luncheon in the Big Woods Museum lower level on Saturday, June 22, starting at 11:00 a.m. The theme is "The Way We Were." You are welcome to come in an old time costume or wear a vintage hat and bring your favorite tea cup! The luncheon starts off with some original 78's with music from a by-gone era, and then of course the luncheon with special guest speaker. We will have some fabulous door prizes. There will also be a vintage display, and you can visit our new exhibit on the World Wars in the upper level of the Big Woods Museum. Call the office to get your tickets now!

Minnesota Pioneer Park is a non-profit Historical Museum, solely supported by our fundraising, special events, admissions, and occasional grants.

Rapids River Food Fest with the Receders

Date June 22, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.
Organization The Receders
Email billh@hatlingflint.com
Website www.thereceders.com

The Receders will be the headliners for this year’s Rapids River Food Fest on Saturday, June 22nd. The band will be performing originals from their new CD “A Lighter Shade of Gray” and also playing classic rock from 4 decades.
Rapids River Food Fest runs from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants get a taste of the festivals fabulous foods, sweet treats, beverages and beer garden. Live music is on-stage throughout the day. The MN State Strong Man Championships, Fire Dept. Waterball Fights and Rapids River Ducky Race are main events to see! Kids and family activities include Camel Rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Catapulting Water Wars, Dunk Tank, Party Time Bouncer/Obstable Course and more! The Food Fest is held in the citys tree-filled Municipal Park along the Mississippi River. Admission and parking are free. Ride the free shuttle bus to and from the park which stops at Pleasantview Elementary, Mississippi Heights Elementary and near the Sauk Rapids bridge.

Learn to Dye Yarn and Roving with Kool Aid

Date June 22, 2013 - 8 am - noon
Organization Whitney Senior Center
Email Angie.Trulson@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Website www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/Whitney

Learn to custom colour yarn for your next project with Kool Aid during the Dying with Kool Aid Class at Whitney Senior Center, taught by fibre artist Prescott Handley. This class will teach the methods to colour wool up to 4 colours of your choice. To register and obtain materials list call 320-255-7245 or contact Angie Trulson at address above.

Music in the Munsinger Clemens Gardens

Date June 23, 2013 - 3:00 p.m.
Organization Munsinger Clemens Botanical Gardens
Email Scott.Zlotnik@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Website http://www.munsingerclemens.com/events/music-in-the-gardens

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society in St. Cloud present Music in the Gardens. On Sunday, June 23rd Gypsy Mania Hot Club Quartet will be performing. The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens on the banks of the Mississippi River. All concerts are free and the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will again sell root beer floats.

Grand Celebration Pow-Wow in Hinckley

Date June 23, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Organization Grand Casino Hinckley
Email sbarten@grcasinos.com

The 22nd annual Grand Celebration Pow-Wow will take place June 21-23 at Grand Casino Hinckley. On Friday the Grand Entry ceremony takes place at 7:00 p.m. Saturday features two ceremonies at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday's event will start at 1:00 p.m.

The Pow-Wow features various dance categories based on age groups as well as singing competitions to provide music for the dances.

This event is one of the largest pow-wows in the area, it's free and open to the public. There will also be vendors on hand featuring various crafts, artwork and food.

Summertime By George with Collective Unconscious

Date June 26, 2013 - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Rotary
Email diane.kroska@rels.info
Website http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/

The Summertime by George free concert and festival continues this summer at the newly renovated Lake George! The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud. On Wednesday, June 26th KVSC favorites Collective Unconscious will be the featured performers. The entire area will be transformed into a fun and active place with a Kid's Zone, Middletown Market with local vendors and artisans. There are also free trolley rides from a variety of locations downtown and near SCSU.

This free 12-week event will be held every Wednesday through August 28th. It will run from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. each night, with the band starting at 6:30 p.m.

40th Annual Lemonade Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Cloud State

Date June 27, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Organization Department of Campus Involvement
Email campusinvolvement@stcloudstate.edu
Website http://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusinvolvement/default.asp

St. Cloud State University is hosting the 40th annual Lemonade Arts and Crafts Fair on Thursday, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Atwood Mall and outdoor areas of the SCSU campus.
More than 250 art vendors from across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest participate in the day-long festival featuring musical performances, including the traditional evening concert by the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra on the Atwood Mall. A variety of food vendors are featured and parking is available near the National Hockey Center. The event, including the concert, is free.

The College of St. Scholastica’s Reunion: Reflect, Rekindle

Date June 27, 2013 - 7:00pm
Organization The College of St. Scholastica
Email alumni@css.edu
Website http://css.edu/reunion

The College of St. Scholastica will be celebrating its Reunion Weekend June 27-30. This celebration will include several special events:. The Friday evening entertainment featuring Maxi Childs Trio, Historic Bus Tour of Duluth and Campus Walking Tours, Drumming with Jeremy Craycraft, Picnic in the Garden and a Reunion Dinner.

Come join other alumni at the largest event for St. Scholastica alumni. For more information visit: css.edu/reunion

Who: All CSS Alumni
What: The College of St. Scholastica’s Reunion 2013: Reflect, Rekindle, Rejoice
Where: The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth. The cost is free to attend with nominal fee for supplemental events.

Granite City Grudge Roller Derby Recruitment Event

Date June 29, 2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Organization Granite City Grudge Roller Derby
Email gcgrecruiting@gmail.com
Website gcgrecruiting@gmail.com

We will be holding the rollerderby recruitment event at the Bernicks Center Pavillion. Roller derby is a growing sport in the United States and "Granite City Grudge" would love to share this awesome sport with you!! Granite City Grudge are recruiting skaters, referees, members and volunteers! Join us for food and fun! Kids are welcome!

Homeless is my address-Not My Name at Gallery St. Germain

Date June 29, 2013 - Noon - 8:00 p.m. Wed-Sat.
Organization Gallery Saint Germain
Email enelson@paramountarts.org
Website http://www.paramountarts.org/events/homeless-is-my-address-not-my-name/

The Gallery Saint Germain in downtown St. Cloud is presenting an audio and photography exhibit called "Homeless Is My Address, Not My Name." The photography show lets visitors learn more than usual about the people in the portraits. Some of the photos include a phone number where visitors can call to hear the person in the picture tell their story, beginning with their name and where they stayed last night.

United Way is working with community partners to build awareness on the realities of homelessness in Central Minnesota and to reduce the impact of homelessness with a special focus on youth and families with children St. Cloud School District has already identified 320 students as homeless this school year.
The exhibit runs through June 29 and is open from noon-8p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Kids Crafts-Corn Husk Dolls

Date July 6, 2013 - 11:00 a.m.
Organization Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
Email info@mhs.org
Website http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/mille-lacs-indian-museum

The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post are holding a Kids Crafts event on Saturday, July 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. where staff will teach children how to make a corn husk doll. The dolls are made from the outer covering if an ear of corn and were typically made during the fall after the corn was already dried and husked. The project is recommended for children 8 years old and up and has a small fee to cover the cost of materials and instructions.

Hamel, Minnesota Rodeo

Date July 11, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Organization Hamel Rodeo
Email info@hamelrodeo.org
Website hamelrodeo.org

Dust off your hat and put on your boots for the 33rd annual Hamel Rodeo starting on Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th. The event starts every night at 7:30 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, July 13th. This event is located at the Corcoran Lions Park, 3 miles north of State Highway 55 on County Road 10 and Highway 101. Witness bronc bustin', bull riding, steer wresting, food, clowns and more! Proceeds from the rodeo go to helping five different charities in the area communities. For more information go to hamelrodeo.org.

Twin Cities' Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues Festival

Date July 13, 2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Organization Patrick's Cabaret
Email ierrorapparent@gmail.com
Website www.patrickscabaret.org

3rd annual Twin Cities' Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues Festival
3010 Minnehaha Avenue South in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 13th from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/325388364231548/

7th Annual Art Fair in the Gardens

Date July 18, 2013 - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Organization Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society
Email lakesidegirl@hotmail.com
Website www.munsingerclemens.org

Come celebrate summer with art, flowers and music at the Art Fair in the Gardens. There will be artwork for sale from artists skilled in garden art, pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture and more. The event takes place at the Munsinger Clemens Gardens on Thursday, July 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be music in the afternoon and evening. Food & beverages available on site.

Applique Beading Workshop

Date July 27, 2013 - Noon and 10:00 a.m.
Organization Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
Email info@mhs.org
Website http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/mille-lacs-indian-museum

The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is holding an Applique Beading Workshop on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th. The Saturday event will be Noon to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday will be from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This event will teach participants how to bead using the applique method at which beads are applied directly to material or buckskin to create intricate designs on various items. Registration is required by July 24th and discounted hotel rooms will be available for event participants as well as light lunch and refreshments for both days. There is a required minimum of five participants and all children under 18 must have an adult present.

Uncle Sam's New Deal Stearns County Stories

Date August 4, 2013 - ongoing, see below
Organization Stearns History Museum
Email ameline@stearns-museum.org
Website www.stearns-museum.org/pages/exhibits

During the Great Depression, communities all over the United States, including many in Stearns County, benefited from New Deal programs. The newest exhibit at the Stearns History Museum – on loan from the Minnesota Historical Society and supplemented by artifacts and stories from our own area – will explore the impact of New Deal programs on us and people like us. It will be on display at the Stearns History Museum from June 8 to August 4.

New Deal programs funded the painting of murals and the paving of roads, writing about agriculture and county records, shoring up Selke Field, planting trees, underwriting gardening and canning projects, taking electricity to farmhouses and barns, among other projects!

Few people in Stearns County in the mid-1930s went untouched by the New Deal. The Stearns History Museum and Research Center is located at 235 33rd Avenue South in St. Cloud.

Stroll for Epilepsy- Walk benefits people affected by seizures

Date August 8, 2013 - 5pm check-in/6:30pm walk
Organization Epilepsy Foundation of MN
Email lbraegelmann@efmn.org
Website http://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/

The 13th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy is a 2-mile fundraiser walk held at Lake George Municipal Complex in downtown St. Cloud to raise awareness and money for people affected by seizure disorders. All money raised at this event stays in our community to educate, connect and empower people affected by seizures. Not another moment lost to seizures. Go to www.efmn.org to register your team!

We will gather at the Lake George Municipal Complex at 1101 7th Street South in St. Cloud for fun, festivities, fresh air and friendships! Join us before the stroll for music, activities, team photos, prizes, and don’t miss the awards celebration immediately following the Stroll! Register today at www.efmn.org.

Great River Chorale Audition

Date August 12, 2013 - 08:00 p.m.
Organization Great River Chorale
Email greatriverchorale@gmail.com
Website http://www.greatriverchorale.org/pages/Auditions/

The Great River Chorale, a select, auditioned choral ensemble based in St. Cloud is hosting auditions for the 2013-2014 concert season.
The auditions take place at Salem Lutheran Church on June 2 and 3 as well as June 6 and August 11-12. To schedule an audition and for more information contact Deb Ferrel at via email at greatriverchorale@gmail.com or at (320) 515-4472.

Walk to Defeat ALS

Date September 14, 2013 - Registration 8:30 a.m., Walk @ 10:00 a.m.
Organization The ALS Association
Email kristina@alsmn.org
Website www.alsa.org

Get in step with The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter as we Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 14th at Eastman Park/Lake George. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk starts 10:00 a.m. Join over 850 walkers in the fight against ALS. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of the hundreds of people living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The money raised during the Walk to Defeat ALS event supports local care services and nationally directed research. For more information call The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter at 612-672-0484 or visit the website listed above.

Memories in Miniature Exhibit

Date January 1, 2014 - 9:00 AM
Organization Stearns History Museum and Research Center
Email ameline@stearns-museum.org

Beginning Sunday, December 2nd the Stearns History Museum & Research Center will be presenting their new exhibit: Memories In Miniature. The exhibit will be featuring wooden miniatures called "folk art" used to preserve memories of family and community, or to honor a time, place, or people in the past. This event is open to the public, and is free for members and there will be a small fee for non-members.