17th Annual 
Celebrations
of the
Lakes 2009
Jan. 29-31. 2010

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 2010 official button for $2.
Receive customer specials at participating
businesses as advertised and savings at celebration events.
 
The Chamber Office & Information Center is located at 30525 Linden St. in Lindstrom
(formerly the Lindstrom Library).  Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM.  Visit online
at www.chisagolakeschamber.com or call 651 257-1177 for information.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Events and times are subject to change.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 

6:30 PM                        OLD TIME COMEDY MOVIES

Upstairs- The Olde Theatre Antique Mall, Center City.

Sponsored by Center City Historical Society and

The Olde Theatre Antique Mall. Handicap entrance in the back.

Fun for the whole family!

                        CHISAGO LAKES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

              Friday - Sunday  Pee Wee A & B Teams   $2 with button 

  www.chisagolakeshockey.org for more information

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

7:00 AM                        FOOD CONCESSIONS*  (Heated Tent)

Yummy hot food and beverages all day long!

                        FREE FAMILY ICE SKATING

Bring your skates.  7am -4 pm             

7:45 AM                        HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCH*

Weather Permitting.  Bring your camera!

10:00 AM                        5K RUN/WALK

Register online at www.vacationsports.com or visit

www.ChisagoLakesChamber.com for more information

                        KIDS PRO ICE SNOWMOBILE RACING    NEW IN 2009!

Ice Oval Kitty Kat snowmobile racing with LeMans Course for 120’s

Hot Laps 8-9:30 am   Mandatory drivers meeting 9:30, Racing at 10 am

Ages 4-14     www.KidsProIce.org for more information.      

                        GRAND PRIX CAR RACING   (South Lindstrom Lake)

10 am -12 pm practice and qualifying. 12-5 pm sprint racing

Info contact: Mark 651-464-7613

                        HELICOPTER RIDES*

10 am – 4 pm (1 copter = 3 passengers)

$35 for adults and $30 for kids 12 & under

11:30 AM                         KIDDIE PARADE*

Kiddie Parade. Prizes awarded by age group 12 and under

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Burnett / Bruce Fagan & Assoc 

                          Info contact: Erin 651-257-3465

12:00 PM          MN SNOWMOBILE  DRAG RACING SERIES   NEW IN 2009!

Side by side racing action!  

Registration 8-11am, Drivers Meeting 11:45, Racing starts at 12 pm

www.MSDRS.org for more information  

                        SLED DOG RIDES* (Suomi Hills Kennel)

12 pm-3 pm  $3.00 with button, $5.00 without button.

                        HOT AIR BALLOON TETHER* – 12 pm -2 pm  weather permitting

                        KIDS GAMES/SPONSORS*  12 pm - 3 pm

6 tickets – $3.00 with button, $5.00 without button.

All proceeds go to Family Pathways Food Shelf for Chisago County.

                        Turkey Bowling on Ice – Chisago Lakes Lanes

                        Hockey Goal Shoot – Smothers Group Realty, Peter Smothers

                        Football Toss – State Farm Insurance, Mike O’Malley

                        Basketball Shoot – ERA Muske, Dan Hames

                        Hole in One – Lake Area Bank

                        Frisbee Toss – Lake Area Bank

                        Ring Toss – Lake Area Bank

                        Milk Bottle Throw – Lake Area Bank

1:00 PM                        MATINEE OLD TIME CARTOONS AND COMIC HEROES

Upstairs- The Olde Theatre Antique Mall, Center City.

Sponsored by Center City Historical Society and

The Olde Theatre Antique Mall. Handicap entrance in the back.

Fun for the whole family!

                        BELGIUM HORSE DRAWN HAYRIDE* 

At Mainstreet Bank. 1 - 4 pm   Free with button

3:30 PM                        HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCH*

Weather Permitting. Bring your camera!

4:30 PM                        SNOWMOBILE TORCHLIGHT PARADE

Sponsored by Tri Lakes Snowmobile Club

5:00 PM                        SPAGHETTI DINNER

Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church, Center City.

5 - 7:30 pm  Sponsored by Youth Group.

                        OLD FASHIONED SKATING PARTY

Lindstrom Lions Park, 5 - 9 pm

Icy Pond, Hot Drinks, Heated Shelter,

Hay Bales to sit on, and lots of fun!  

Sunday, February 1

7:00 AM                        FOOD CONCESSIONS* (Heated Tent)

Yummy hot food and beverages all day long!

                        FREE FAMILY ICE SKATING

Bring your skates.  7 am – 4 pm   

7:45 AM                        HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCH*

Weather permitting. Bring your camera!

8:00 AM                        PANCAKE BREAKFAST 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom

8 am -12:30 pm  Sponsored by Youth Group

 9:00 AM                        VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE DISPLAY*

9 am-3 pm   Sponsored by Wild River Snowmobile Club

10:00 AM                        GRAND PRIX CAR RACING   (South Lindstrom Lake)

10 am -12 pm practice and qualifying.  12:30 Hour Endurance Race  

Info contact: Mark 651-464-7613

                        MEDALLION HUNT*   $100 Prize! 

Clues posted hourly in the Concessions Tent starting at 10 am. 

Prize awarded at 3 pm.  Must have button to claim prize.

                        HELICOPTER RIDES*

10 am – 4 pm (1 copter = 3 passengers) 

$35 for adults and $30 for kids 12 & under 

                        SNOWMOBILE RADAR RUN

10 am - 4 pm   3 runs/$20 

Sponsored by Rotary   Info contact: John Boyer 651-257-5782.

12:00 PM                        KIDS GAMES  12 pm – 3 pm

6 tickets – $3.00 with button, $5.00 without button.

All proceeds go to Family Pathways Food Shelf for Chisago County.

See Saturday’s schedule for list of games.

                        ICE BIKE RELAYS   

12 pm – 3 pm  Sponsored by Chisago Lakes Rotary Club

 Info contact: Bill Mack 651-402-5429

1:00 PM                        ICE FISHING CONTEST  

Sponsored by Chisago Lakes Lions Club

Bring fishing gear, $5 per line entry ($3 with button) 

Info contact: Bob Zacher 651-442-1589 

2:00 PM                        CHILI COOK OFF*

3 cash prizes:  Best Overall, Best Tasting Hot, and Most Unique

$2 to taste and vote.  Ends when Chili is gone.

Sponsored by Bachman’s Photography & Lindstrom Foods.

Call Laura @ 257-5113, or Shari @ 257-9380 to enter.

                        BINGO

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom 

2 - 5 pm   Sponsored by Youth Group

3:00 PM                        AWARD PRESENTATIONS

2009 Community Ambassador, Chili Contest, 

Medallion Hunt and Coloring Contest Winners

*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

 

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Last revised: February 22, 2010