Bulletin Board

Century College, Continuing Education and Customized Training - offers a broad array of professional development and workforce training programs, as well as enrichment courses to satisfy personal interests. For details of courses and upcomming events, please visit their website or contact Joan Peterson at 651-773-1743.

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Manitou Days events calendar - click here to download

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Friday, May 16, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Benefit for the Family of Travis Hodd
Rudy's Red Eye Grill
Travis is the 15 year old that was hit by an oncoming SUV, while crossing HWY 61 on his snowmobile. He has endured 8 major surgeries to date, with more to come, as well as long term rehabilitation. He has come very far, but with a big price. We are trying to offset the financial burden on his family by holding this benefit. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions, please contact Karen Metzdorf at 952.295.3047
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Memorial Day Weekend - May 25-26
First Minnesota Civil War Encampment - This event will feture the First Minnesota Re-enactors in full encampment at Polar Lakes Park, including field music and drills on Sunday (5-9pm) follwed by a fireworks show at dark. On Monday morning (10.30 am) there will be a march to St. Mary's Cemetery with a ceremony and tours of veterans' graves.

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Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:00-7:00 pm
"Supporty for Stacey" Benefit
Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th Street N, Hugo
Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $5 Child (6-12) and Free to Children 5 & under
Stacey Martenson 33, is a wife and mother of 2 young boys. In December of 2007, Stacey lost her 3rd son at 31 weeks gestation and 2 days later she was diagnosed with AML luekemia, a very aggressive form of cancer. She remained in the hospital for 7 weeks for chemotherapy treatments. Stacey will also need to undergo a stem cell transplant which will also require a 4-6 week hospital stay. Stacey has gone through many complications, bone marrow biopsies and will need to contine consolidation thereapy to ensure the cancer does not return while she waits for a donor. With the support of the comunity we can make a dramatic differnce in the lives of those who need extra support.
All proceeds from your donation will go directly to Stacey's family to help pay for her medical treatment and recovery.
Please send your donations to: Support for Stacey, 1977 Pinehurst Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 - Contact the following for any questions:
Trish at 612.817.8988 or email at trish@troyandtrish.com

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Comforts of Home - Maplewood (Hwy 36 & Hazelwood St.)
Comforts of Home is opening a brand new Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This new facility is scheduled to open the beginning of June and is currently taking reservations. With a similar layout to the Comforts of Home in WBL, this facility overlooks a lake and has added more Memory Care units. For more information please contact Rufino at Comforts of Home - 651.407.7009 or rufino@comfortsofhomemn.com

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June 7, 2008 - 9am to 1pm or Noon to 4pm
Yogapalooza!
A fundraiser for Survivors' Training & Studio
Survivors' Training & Studio is a non-profit organization formed by Wendy Rahn, a breast cancer survivor, to meet the needs of women for more timely and accurate information about, and training in, physical fitness after a cancer diagnosis.
Tickets are $75.00 each and includes 3 morning (9,10,11am) OR 3 afternoon classes (1,2,3pm), Lunch and Fashion Show (noon - 1pm)
Door prizes and more. Spaces are limited and pre-payment is required. For more information call 651.748.4760 or www.survivorstraining.org

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June 21, 2008 - 8am - 1pm
Community Garage Sale
First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake
Are you looking to make some extra money on that junk in your basement or garage? Do you think it would help to have other people to the planning, marketing and have over 1000 people visit? or - Do you lack the patience for normal garage slaes and still want great deals??
Thank is the Sale of the Year! Gerat deals, FREE kids activities and food available for purchase.
Call 651.307.3022 or email joyerickson@edinarealty.com for more info.
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June 21, 2008 - 11am - 4pm
All School Reunion
District Education Center and Central Middle School, 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake
Former students of White Bear Lake Area Schools can tour the original high school; attend a program honoring past and present Superintendents and Wall of Fame recipients (1pm); watch a dedication of the Memorial Bell at the newly renovated auditorium; take a walk down memory lane by looking at graduation photos; and enjoy the beauty of a vintage car show (9am - Noon).
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Flight, Food & Fun at Benson Airport
Spend a day admiring vintage airplanes; wathcing flight demonstrations; and learning about the history of Benson Airport and the contributions of the area's men and women in the military.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 6:00 pm - dark
Celebrate Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle Waterski Club and Midwest Ski Otters will perform daring waterskiing feat from 6pm to dark at Bald Eagle - Otter Lakes Regional Park on the eastern shores of Bald Eagle Lake. Families will also enjoy historic displays of White Bear Water Skis and the Bald Eagle Water Club of the 1950's.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Children's Carnival at Bellaire Beach
Spend a day in the sun at White Bear Township's premiere swimming beach and park. The carnival will feature more than 20 children's games and activities on the beautiful shores of White Bear Lake (South Shore Blvd and Bellaire Ave), White Bear Township.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:00 am
Bear Water Run
Ten and Twenty Mile Races around beautiful White Bear Lake. This is the perfect training run before the Twin Cities Marathon.
This race offers Champion Chip Timing, USATF Certified Course, Water/Gatorade stops every two miles, an aboundance of food at end of race,
great T-shirt (short sleeve for 10 mile, long sleeve for 20 mile) and age group awards for top finishers. Join the nearly 1200 other runners for a scenic jaunt around White Bear Lake. Sponsored by the White Bear Lake Lions to benefit Special Olympics Area 12 and other Charitable organizations.
Sponsorships for this race are available - contact the White Bear Lake Lions Club for more information 651.426.5199.
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Saturday, September 27 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
First Annual Township Days Festival
Polar Lakes Park
This familty friendly festival is sure to entertain people of all ages with live music; community organizations' booths; demonstrations by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department and the White Bea rLake Fire Department; and MORE!
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Auto Glass Express is looking to hire a new account manager. The successful candidate would make sales calls and build relationships for Auto Glass Express with insurance agents, car dealers and fleet companies. The position is salary plus commission and includes a car allowance and expense account. Please forward your interest to Reed Vanderzee at Auto Glass Express, 1352 E Cty Rd E, Vadnais Heights MN 55110 - Office 651.494.9252 Cell 612.840.1462 Fax 651.484.2413

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