17th Annual 
Celebrations
of the
Lakes 2008

Chisago Lakes area of
Chisago City, Lindstrom,
Center City and Shafer


(Events are held on North Center
Lake in Center City, MN-45 minutes NE of
Interstate 35 on Hwy 8)

Buy a 2008 official button for $2.
Receive customer specials at participating
businesses as advertised and savings at celebration events.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Events and times are subject to change.

Friday, January 25

7 p.m. Old Time Comedy Movies, upstairs of Olde Centre City Theatre, handicapped parking in the rear. Sponsored by Center City Historical Society and Center City Business Association. Fun for the whole family.

Saturday, January 26 

*7 a.m. Food Concessions (Heated Tent) Yummy hot food and beverages all day long!
7 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Ice Skating- Free bring your skates.
*7:45 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Launch - Weather permitting. North Center Lake
 Bring your camera1
10 a.m.-
4:30 p.m.
Grand Prix Car Racing - 10 a.m.-noon, practice and qualifying. Noon-4/5 p.m., sprint racing. Contact Mark, 651-464-7613
10 a.m. 5K Walk/Run - Info below.Register on line at www.vacationsports.com .
*10 a,m.-
4 p.m.
Helicopter Rides - $35 for adults, and $30 kids 12 and under (1 Copter=3 passengers
*11:30 a.m. Polar Island Kiddie Parade NEW FOR 2008- Beach Theme Kiddie Parade. Prizes for ages 12 and under. For further info. call 651-257-1177.
12 p.m. Belgium Horse Drawn Hayride -  1-4 p.m. free with button. At the Mainstreet Bank, Center City
Sled Dog Rides - 12-3 p.m., Duomi zhilld zkrnnrl, $3 with button, $5 without button
*12-2 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Tether - weather permitting
*12-3 p.m. Kids Games/Sponsors,
6 tickets for $2 with button $5 without  button. Proceeds go to Family Pathways Food Shelf for Chisago County.

Turkey Bowling on Ice, Sponsored and prizes by Chisago Lakes Lanes.

Hockey Goal Shoot- Sponsored by Re/Max Complete Real Estate.

Football Toss,
Sponsored by Mike O'Malley-State Farm Insurance. 

Hole in One, Sponsored by Lake Area Bank.

Basketball Shoot - Sponsored by ERA Muske, Dan Hames.

Pitching Challenge - Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, Tom Hallberg.

Frisbee Toss - Lake Area Bank

Ring Toss - Lake Area Bank

Milk Bottle Throw - Lake Area Bank

*3:30 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Launch - Weather permitting. North Center Lake. Bring your camera.
4:30 p.m. Snowmobile Torchlight Parade - Sponsored by Tri Lake Club.
5-
7:30 p.m.
Spaghetti Dinner - Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City. Sponsored by Youth Group
5-9 p.m. Old Fashioned Skating Party - Icy Pond, Hot Drinks, Heated Sheldter, Hay Bales to sit on, lots of fun! Lindstrom Lions Park.

Sunday January 27

*7 a.m. Concession Tent -  Heated tent, Yummy hot food and beverages all day long!
7 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Family Ice Skating - North Center Lake.
*7:45 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Launch - weather permitting, on North Center Lake. Bring your camera!
8 a.m.-
1 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast -  Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Youth Group.
*9 a.m.-
3 p.m.
Vintage Snowmobile Display - Sponsored by Wild River Snowmobile Club.
10 a.m.-
4:30 a.m.
Grand Prix Car Racing - 10 a.m.-noon practice and qualifying; 12:30 p.m. hour endurance race. Contact Mark 651-464-6613 (South Lindstrom Lake)
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Snowmobile Radar Run - 3 runs/$20, North Center Lake. Sponsored by Rotary. John Boyer 651-257-5782
*10 a.m.
4 p.m.
Helicopter Rides - $35 for adults,$30 kids 12 and under (1Copter=3 passengers)
*9 a.m.-
2 p.m.
Medallion Hunt - $100 Prize! Clues posted hourly in the concessions tent starting 9 a.m.! You won't want to miss this! Must have a button to claim prize!
*12-3 p.m. Kids Games/Sponsors - 

6 tickets for $2 with button $5 without  button. Proceeds go to Family Pathways Food Shelf for Chisago County.

Turkey Bowling on Ice, Sponsored and prizes by Chisago Lakes Lanes.

Hockey Goal Shoot- Sponsored by Re/Max Complete Real Estate.

Football Toss,
Sponsored by Mike O'Malley-State Farm Insurance. 

Hole in One, Sponsored by Lake Area Bank.

Basketball Shoot - Sponsored by ERA Muske, Dan Hames.

Pitching Challenge - Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, Tom Hallberg.

Frisbee Toss - Lake Area Bank

Ring Toss - Lake Area Bank

Milk Bottle Throw - Lake Area Bank

12 p.m. Hole In One Shoot -Out - North Center Lake, Sponsored by Rotary, Joe Sroga 651-257-4812
1 p.m. Ice Fishing Contest - North Center Lake. Sponsored by CL Lions Club-Bring fishing gear-$5 per line entry ($5 with button) For info call Bob Zacher 651-442-1589
*1 p.m. Chili Cook Off - 3 cash prizes: Best Overall, Best Tasting Hot, Most Unique. $2 to taste with button. Call Laura 651-257-5113 or Shari 651-257-9380 to enter. Ends when Chili is gone. Sponsored by Bachman's Photography and Lindstrom Foods. 
*2 p.m. Presentations - Medallion winner $100 cash; 2008 Community Ambassador, Coloring contest savings bond winners.
2 p.m. Ice Bike Relays - Sponsored by Rotary. Bill Mack 651-402-5429.
2 p.m.-
5 p.m.
Bingo - Trinity Lutheran Youth Group, Church Fellowship Hall, Lindstrom, Sponsored by Trinity Youth Group

*If ice conditions are not safe on North Center Lake these * (starred) events will take place at Ki Chi Saga Park on Glader Blvd. in Lindstrom. 

Event times and locations can be found in the local SEARCH SHOPPER, Jan.21 and
CHISAGO COUNTY PRESS, Jan 24. 

Sponsored by the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber for further information call 651-257-1177
website: www.chisagolakeschamber.com

 

Chisago Lakes 5K Run/Walk
North Center lake, Center City, MN
Sat. Jan. 26, 2008, 10 a.m.


2007 Results

Digger Carlson

17:09

CarolAnn Bartz

21:48

Signup Online printable entry form

 

About the Race: The 5K is part of the "Celebration of the Lakes Festival" . Do the 5K and then join in the celebration after: hot air balloons, boot hockey, helicopter rides, kid's games, snowmobile racing and sled dog rides


Registration: Pre Race registration fee is $20
Race Day - $28.00
No Refunds.

Schedule: The race will begin prompt at 10:00 a.m..

Age Groups: Men and Women 15 and under 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-Over

Awards to the top 3 males and females in each age group

Race Memento: T-shirts.

Call Vacation Sports if you have any questions (612)653-7401

Complete and mail :
Chisago Lakes 5K
Vacation Sports
5906 Highway 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Make checks payable to Vacation Sports

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Last revised: January 08, 2008