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Sister city to Tingsryd, Sweden

Karl Oskar Days
Wed.-Sun., July 7-11 , 2010
Sponsored by the Karl Oskar Committee.

SIX FREE PUBLIC PARKING LOTS! 

 -First Avenue one block north of Highway 8: 
-behind the Swedish Inn, 
-behind the Antique Mall,  
-across from the Post Office.    
-Hwy 8: adjacent to Holiday Gas 
-adjacent to Alternator/Starter repair.  
-Beach Park.  
Public parking is also available at St. Bridget’s church 
during on-site activities on Saturday.

SNUFF BOX HUNT
begins July 7
"Must be wearing a
2010 Karl Oskar
Days button"

$250 Prize with subscription to the Chisago County Press
$150 for non-subscriber

Clues posted at noon each day at: Lindstrom Foods,
Wally Carlson BP,
Lindstrom Antique Mall &
the Chisago County Press

Wednesday (7th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt and the challenge begins.  257-5115 Chisago County Press

4 pm - 7 pm: Farmers Market in St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot.  257-3514

4:30 pm – 7 pm: Parking Lot Steak Fry ($) at Lindstrom Foods  257-5113 

6:30 pm Kids' Carnival in Lions Park before the concert. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Youth

7 pm: Harmony (Music-Monroe Crossing) in Lions Park. Bring your lawn chairs.  257-0620 City Hall

     Thursday (8th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt.  257-5115 Chisago County Press

4 pm - 9 pm:  Ladies Nite Out – shopping extravaganza in downtown Lindström.  257-8087 Janet

7 pm: Queen Coronation at High School Performing Arts Center.  Admission discount with a 2010 KOD button.. Photo gallery of previous Queens.

8 pm: Ole and Lena Joke Telling event at Cottage Gifts courtyard.

Friday (9th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt if not found yet!  257-5115 Chisago County Press

11:30 – 1 pm:  Taste of Tingsryd lunch and program (Ian Dudley's trip to Sweden) at Lindström Community Center.  

6-9 pm: Lonnie Knight & Reid Papke (Blues music) at Many Voices Booksellers

7 pm:  Kiddy Parade lineup on frontage road north of Fairview cemetery with parade . South on Akerson Street, west on Sylvan Avenue with finish at Lions Park band shell.   Coronation of Junior King and Queen follows parade.
Food and beverage concessions available at Lions Park.

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Family Bingo at the Lindstrom Community Center. Fundraiser for Trinity Lutheran Youth

10 pm: FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE sponsored by City of Lindstrom. Best views afrom Beach Park. A special thanks to Marine Dock and Lift for providing the fireworks platform. Water patrol provided by Chisago-Lindstrom Lakes Assn & Chisago County Sheriff's Dept.

Saturday (10th) Activities:

7:30 am: Golf Tournament at Chisago Lakes Course. Shotgun start.  Cash Prizes.

8 am:  Registration opens for Lindström 5K Loppet at Lakes Area Free church.  Fundraiser for Fairview Hospital Scholarship Fund.

8 am - noon: Farmers Market in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.

  9-11 am: Digital Scavenger Hunt (bring your camera) and guided tours at Allemensratt Wilderness Park

9 am – 2 pm: Classic Car Show in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.

9 am – 5 pm:  Community Arts & Crafts Fair with Food Booths in Memorial Park.

10 am: Basketball (3 on 3) Tournament in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.

10 am – 4pm: Showcase of Local Musicians & Dancers in Memorial Park

10 am – 1:30 pm: Book Sale at Chisago Lakes Area Library.  Fundraiser for Friends of the Library.

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt if not found yet!  257-5115 Chisago County Press

2 pm – 5 pm:  Cribbage Tournament at Swedish Inn.  Cash prizes. Advanced registration required. Limited seating.  

3 pm: Queens Tea/Social for Visiting Royalty at Gustaf’s Historic House.

4 pm: Fire Department & Lions Parade Party in front of Fire Hall.

6 pm: Karl Oskar Grande Day Parade on Highway 8 and Newell Street.   Entries must register in advance.

  8 pm- 1 am: Street Dance at Tortilla's, 2 Live Bands, featuring Deuce with Jimmy Vain singing (Tortilla's owner) and The Sound

Sunday (11th) Activities:

7 am - noon:  Pancake Breakfast ($) at the Masons Lodge on Hwy 8.

11 am – 4 pm: Community Art & Crafts Fair with Food Booths in Memorial Park.

11 am – 4 pm: Showcase of Local Musicians and Dancers in Memorial Park.

2 pm – 4 pm: Open Trap Shoot at Chisago Lakes Sportmen’s Club.  Door prizes.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lindstrom Fire Dept.,
City of Lindstrom,
Plastic Products, Inc.,
Wally Carlson & Sons BP,
Rosenbauer General Safety,
and Chisago County Press.

Criteria to be used by the celebrity judges 

serving as Professional Pie Eaters this event!

Best Flavor - Best Overall Presentation – Most Swedish

Pies must be delivered to the Chisago Lakes Area Information Center (old library) in Memorial Park by noon on Sunday, July 12th.

  Questions, call Kathy at 651-257-6373.

First Prize:     $75 gift certificate

Second Prize: $50 gift certificate

Third Prize:   $25 gift certificate

Slices of pies will be available for purchase after judging is complete.

Slice: $2.00            Whole Pie: $10.00

Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________

                           ____________________________________

Mail this entry form to: KOD Pie Contest, PO Box 159, Lindström, MN 55045
before Wednesday, July 1st, 2009