Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Calendar of Events

Feb 1st, 2012
Stamp-A-Stack, 6pm

All supplies precut and included.  You will be making 12 cards, envelopes included - 4 all-occasion, 4 baby & 4 valentines cards.
Location: Pens & Needles Lakeside
Price: $25/person, RSVP by Jan. 30
Contact: Mary Roggenkamp 218.631.3681 or Erlene Davis 701.361.8319
Website: http://maryroggenkamp@yahoo.com; edavis@pensandneedleslakeside.com

Feb 2nd - 5th, 2012
Skiing with Time for You! Women's Wellness Retreat

Location: Maplelag Resort
Contact: Maplelag Resort 800.654.7711

Feb 3rd - 5th, 2012
Boys Bantam A Hockey Tournament

Location: Kent Freeman Ice Arena
Contact: Christ Denardo, 218.849.9651

Feb 4th, 2012
2nd Annual Motorcycle Endurance Race, Noon - 4pm

Registration begins at 8am. 
Location: Detroit Lake by Holiday Inn
Price: Send Pre-registration to 14034 Lexington Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Contact: Jake LeClair 320.309.9969; Scott Laudon 218.234.7538; Bayley Boehlke 612.616.9053
Website: http://www.holidayinndl.com

Feb 4th, 2012
Midnite Riders Classic Old Timers Snowmobile Run,

Antique snowmobile show 8 am-10 am. Trophies awarded 10 am. Run begins 10:30 am.
Location: Lake Park
Contact: 218.532.7255
Website: http://www.midniteriders.com/index.html

Feb 4th, 2012
My Antonia, 7:30pm

Illusion Theater's adptation of Willa Cather's classic story of the land and the people who settled the Great Plains. 
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: Adults $18; Students $9
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

Feb 4th, 2012
Lantern Lit Ski & Snowhoe/Hike, 6pm

Enjoy the great outdoors!
Location: Itasca State Park
Price: Free
Contact: Itasca State Park, 218.699.7251

Feb 4th, 2012
Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe/Hike, 6pm

Enjoy the great outdoors!
Location: Buffalo River State Park
Price: Free
Contact: Buffalo River State Park, 218.498.2124

Feb 5th, 2012
Family Ski Trek, 2pm

Meet at the Tamarac Pine Lake parking lot for an easy 2 mile ski.  We'll explore the signs of wildlife in the winter.
Location: Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Price: Free
Contact: Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, 218.847.2641
Website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

Feb 5th, 2012
Summer Soccer Registration, 2-4p

Location: DL High School Commons
Price: Prices vary, see Website
Website: http://www.dlysa.com

Feb 5th - 7th, 2012
Carefree Why Not? Bonspiel

Location: Lakes Curling Club
Contact: Lakes Curling Club, 218.847.8186

Feb 9th, 2012
Construction Design Showcase

Location: M State
Price: Free
Contact: Mary Devine 218.402.0074

Feb 10th, 2012
Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance, 6-9pm

Location: Historic Holmes Ballroom
Price: Dads $12; Sweethearts $6
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

Feb 10th, 2012
Chubby Checker, 8pm

King of the rock and roll dance craze in the '60's, Chubby Checker is still doing "The Twist."
Location: Shooting Star Casino
Price: Tickets on sale now
Contact: Shooting Star Casino, 800.313.7469
Website: http://www.starcasino.com

Feb 10th, 2012
Generation Gap Entertainment

Location: Spanky's Stone Hearth
Contact: Spanky's 218.334.3555
Website: http://www.spankysstonehearth.com

Feb 10th - 12th, 2012
Girls U10B/U12B Hockey Tournament

Location: Kent Freeman Ice Arena
Contact: Chris Denardo, 218.849.9651

Feb 10th - 12th, 2012
Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel

Location: Lakes Curling Club
Contact: Lakes Curling Club, 218.847.8186

Feb 10th - 19th, 2012
Polar Fest

Activities that encourage wintertime fun.

Feb 10th - 19th, 2012
The Good Neighbor Shoveling Campaign

Shovel your sidewalk and then your neighbor's walk!Price: A bit of work

Feb 11th, 2012
2012 Big Detroit 100 - One Lunger Snowmobile Race, 11am

Drivers check in Friday Feb 10 4-7pm or Feb 11 7-9am.  Flag drops at 11am.
Location: Holiday Inn
Contact: Holiday Inn, 218.847.2121
Website: http://www.holidayinndl.com

Feb 11th, 2012
Breakfast Rotary Poles-N-Holes Ice Fishing Derby, 12-3pm

Location: Detroit Lake, public access on West Lake Dr.
Price: $35/ticket
Contact: Nate, 218.846.0369
Website: http://www.icefishingdl.org

Feb 12th, 2012
Motorcycle Stunt Exhibition, noon-4pm

Location: On Ice at Holiday Inn on the Lake
Contact: Jeff Jasperson 218.847.2121

Feb 13th, 2012
Polar-ific Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7:30pm

Children's tickets only available at the door.
Location: M State
Price: $6/adults, $3/ages 4-12, Free/3 & under
Contact: Detroit Lakes Noon Rotarians, 218.847.1317

Feb 14th, 2012
Book Lovers' Tea, 2pm

Location: Detroit Lakes Library
Price: Free
Contact: Detroit Lakes Library, 218.847.2168

Feb 14th, 2012
DMF/Impact Foundation Giving Hearts Day, all day

Location: online
Contact: Sue Trnka, 218.847.5700 ext. 4
Website: http://www.impactgiveback.org

Feb 15th, 2012
Frozen Bowling, 11am-1pm

Location: N Parking Lot of Essentia Health St. Mary's
Price: Free, Chili lunch available for $3
Contact: Essentia Health St. Mary's 218.847.5611

Feb 15th, 2012
The Polar Putt, noon-1:30

Putt in the Corridors of the Mall for Prizes. . FUN!
Location: Washington Square Mall corridors
Price: Free
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

Feb 16th, 2012
DLYP Social, 5pm

Location: Holiday Inn on the Lake
Contact: Holiday Inn on the Lake, 218.847.2121

Feb 16th, 2012
Polar Explorer Will Steger, 7pm

Hear legendary polar explorer Will Steger talk about his expeditions.  An Ely, MN native, he has traveled tens of thousands of miles by kayak and dogsled for more than 45 years.
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: Free!
Contact: Detroit Lakes Public Library, 847-2168

Feb 16th, 2012
Chamber Chill, 5-7pm

Network will fellow businesses and hear Will Steger afterwards in the theater.
Location: Holmes Ballroom
Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202

Feb 17th, 2012
LIVE at the Lodge, 6-9pm

Featuring Matt Velline on guitar and vocals.
Location: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit
Price: No cover charge
Contact: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit, 218.847.8439

Feb 17th, 2012
Ice Tee Golf Tourney, 1pm

Location: Zorbaz
Contact: Call 218.844.4221 x118 to register teams

Feb 17th, 2012
Polar Fest Plunge pre-registration, 6-8pm

Location: Lakeside Tavern
Price: $25/plunge
Contact: Sue Trnka, 218.847.5700 ext.4
Website: http://www.bgcdl.org

Feb 17th, 2012
Patrick Murphy

Location: Spanky's Stone Hearth
Contact: Spanky's 218.334.3555
Website: http://www.spankysstonehearth.com

Feb 17th - 18th, 2012
Manitoba Hydro-Electric Bonspiel

Location: Lakes Curling Club
Contact: Lakes Curling Club, 218.847.8186

Feb 18th, 2012
Freeze Your Buns 5K Run, 9am

Location: DLCCC
Contact: Detroit Lakes Community &Cultural Center, 218.844.4222
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

Feb 18th, 2012
Polar Fest Plunge, 1pm

Proceeds from the plunge will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes.
Location: Detroit Lake
Price: register 11am-12:30pm
Contact: Boys & Girls Club, 218.847.5700

Feb 18th, 2012
ULTRA Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Swap Meet

Location: On ice by DL City Beach
Contact: ULTRA Snowmobile Club

Feb 18th, 2012
Pancake & French Toast Breakfast, 7-10:30am

Location: Pavilion
Price: Free Will Offering
Contact: Knights of Columbus

Feb 18th, 2012
Ice Harvest Demo on the Lake, 10:30am

Location: Near Pavilion
Price: Free
Contact: Becker County Historical Society, 218.847.2938

Feb 18th, 2012
Youth Fishing Derby, 11am-2pm

Location: Docks near Zorbaz
Price: Free for ages 12 & under

Feb 18th, 2012
Tailgating on the Lake, 6pm

Location: In front of Zorbaz

Feb 18th, 2012
Fireworks, 7pm

Location: Public beach near Pavilion

Feb 18th, 2012
Polaritaville Dance, 7:30pm

Location: Zorbaz
Contact: Zorbaz, 218.847.5305

Feb 18th, 2012
Polar Fest Plunge Party at the Pavilion, 11am-4pm

Lots of games and fun for families.
Location: Pavilion
Price: Free
Contact: Food/Beverages served by DL Jaycees

Feb 18th, 2012
Kick Sled Demo, 11am-1pm

Location: Near Pavilion on Little Detroit Lake
Price: Free
Contact: Green Island in Wadena, 218.631.3084

Feb 18th, 2012
Boot Hockey Tournament

Location: Holiday Inn on the Lake
Price: $
Contact: Eric @ 701.793.0087/Brett @ 612.760.2327

Feb 19th, 2012
Secrets of Pairings Wine Tasting Event, 5:30pm

Scott Lindman, sommelier with Paustis and Chef Jeff Reusch from Sommer Hill Farms will guide you on how to pick perfect pairings for your next gathering.
Location: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit
Price: $35 + tax/person, advanced reservations required
Contact: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit, 218.847.8439

Feb 19th, 2012
LIVE at the Lodge, 7-10pm

Jazz Trio featuring:  Jason Weismann - vocals/sax, Donnie LaMarca - keyboards, and Max Johnk - bass.
Location: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit
Price: No cover charge
Contact: Best Western Premier the Lodge on Lake Detroit, 218.847.8439

Feb 19th, 2012
Ann Reed Concert, "The Music of Dorothy Fields," 3pm

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: $10/adults, Free/students
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

Feb 21st, 2012
Healthy Brains for Children, 11:30-4:30pm

Jody Crowe developed award-winning school programs designed around the research of brain development with prenatal exposure to alcohol. 
Location: MState Conference Room
Price: Free, Please register by Feb. 13 @ www.healthybrainsforchildren.org
Contact: Susie Felt 847.8572; Kelly Krapu 847.0827

Feb 22nd, 2012
Mandatory Training/Permitting for Lake Service Providers, 1-4pm

Check the DNR website for trainings in Bemidji, Brainerd or other towns if unable to attend this training.
Location: M State
Price: Training free; fee for permit
Website: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lsp/index.html

Feb 23rd, 2012
Rick Kratzke, 4:30-7pm

Rick Kratzke will entertain the guests at La Barista.
Location: La Barista
Contact: La Barista, 218.847.8870

Feb 24th, 2012
Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis, 8pm

Location: Shooting Star Casino
Price: Tickes on sale January 23 @ 9am
Contact: Shooting Star Casino, 1.800.313.7469
Website: http://www.starcasino.com

Feb 25th, 2012
Candlelight Ski, 6pm

Location: Maplewood State Park
Price: Free
Contact: Maplewood State Park, 218.863.8383

Feb 25th, 2012
Live Music at the Holiday Beach Bar and Grill

Location: Holiday Beach Bar and Grill
Contact: Holiday Beach Bar and Grill, 218.847.2121

Feb 25th, 2012
Lake Eunice Ice Fishing Tournament, 9am - 2pm

Fee includes registration, chili feed and one entry into door prizes.  All proceeds go to the Fargo-Moorhead Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Location: Lake Eunice near Randy's Bar
Price: $10/minimum fee, 10 & under/free
Contact: Make-a-Wish-Foundation
Website: http://Amy.Lubbesmeyer@gmail.com

Feb 26th, 2012
Lakes Figure Skating Show, 2pm

Location: Kent Freeman Indoor Ice Arena
Contact: Deb Erickson, 218.841.7843

Feb 26th, 2012
Enchanting Events Wedding Expo, 12-3pm

Location: Frazee Event Center
Contact: Melissa Bunkowski, 218.342.3900

Feb 29th, 2012
Business Showcase

Location: M State
Price: Free
Contact: Mary Devine 218.402.0074

Feb 29th, 2012
Barbara Sommer, "Hard Work and a Good Deal", 7pm

She will discuss her book about the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota.
Location: Detroit Lakes Public Library
Price: Free
Contact: Detroit Lakes Public Library, 218.847.2168