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Detroit Lakes • Volume 2 • Issue 3 • July 2011

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4. Fourth of JulyThere’s more to Inde-pendence Day than just fireworks and barbecues.

6. Calendar of eventsFind out where and when all the area upcoming events are happening.

8. High Plains FestivalA new music festival is being held at the Soo Pass Ranch with Trampled by Turtles headlining.

10. Water CarnivalTen days of fun including water fights, chili cook-off, a parade and more.

11. Becker County FairThe midway will be filled with rides, and the buildings will be filled with activities.

15. Frazee Turkey DaysIt’ll be a gobbling good time again this year.

16. Arts in the ParkArtists show off their creations in the City Park.

18. Cormorant Art ShowPaintings and other creations will be on display for all to admire.

20. Tamarac Wildlife RefugeThere are plenty of nature activities to participate in, and this month learn about hummingbirds.

24. Phelps Mill FestivalThe park will be filled with competi-tion-worthy pieces of artwork.

26. Farmers marketGet your fresh pro-duce in Peoples Park.

28. Cruise DL NightClassic car enthusi-asts welcome.

29. Tuesdays in the Park, Shakespeare in the ParkThe bandshell will be filled with entertain-ment this summer.

30. DLCCCThe DLCCC’s newest addition, the Back-yard Project, opens this month.

32. Flea marketsThere are two trea-sure chests in Detroit Lakes this summer.

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Pippi Mayfield, magazine editor

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Stars and stripes. Apple pie. Baseball. Hotdogs. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. All things American. The Fourth of July is a time for families and friends to get together, shoot off some fireworks, have a back-yard barbecue and just simply be together. Maybe it’s the nice Minnesota weather. Maybe it’s tradition. Maybe it’s just an excuse to get out and have some fun. As most know, the Fourth of July celebration came about after the adoption of the Declaration of Indepen-dence on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colo-nies free of British control. Congress actually voted on July 2 to declare indepen-dence from Great Britain, and it was Thomas Jefferson who then drafted the Declaration of Independence, and Congress approved it on the 4th. Not only did the Declaration define the states’ inde-pendence, it also outlined powers of the states, includ-ing the right to revolution. Though the document was ignored for years to come, one line in particular has be-come a well-known one. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Cre-

ator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” And while people are more than happy to celebrate their independence, many concentrate on the fireworks, barbecues and family time. Detroit Lakes, known for years as a July 4 hot spot, has plenty of activities going on over the three-day weekend. Some of the activities going on the Fourth of July weekend include •Restaurantshavemusic—(Lakeside,HolidayInn,Zorbaz) •NightStormwillbeatthePaviliontohostadance •Lakeassociationsboatparades •FireworksdisplaysinFrazeeandareatowns •ShakespeareintheParkcastperforms“All’sWellthat Ends Well” in the City Park Bandshell •ShadyHollowFleaMarket • High Plains Festival •DiscoveryDives •CaribbeanDeckPartyatTheBridgeMarina •NatureMoviesatTamaracWildlifeRefugeTheater •TeenFreedomFest,concertsforyouth So regardless of age or taste, there should be plenty of activities going on in and around Detroit Lakes this Fourth of July season. Enjoy! — Pippi Mayfield

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June 30•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

June 30-July 3•All’s Well That Ends Well, Shakespeare in the Park in DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, www.dlccc.org

July 2-4•ShadyHollowFleaMarket

•HighPlainsFestivalattheSooPass RanchWebsite: http://www.highplains-fest.com

July 2-31•DiscoveryDives,everySatur-day and SundayContact: 218.847.4868, www.tri-statediving.com

July 3-31•ShadyHollowFleaMarket,every Sunday

•CaribbeanDeckParty,everySunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge MarinaContact: 218.847.1949

•NatureMovies,everySundayin the Tamarac Wildlife Refuge TheaterContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

July 4•FireworkDisplayattheDLcitybeach at duskContact: Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce

July 5•TuesdaysintheParkwithHardwood Groove, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

July 5-26•LakesAreaFarmersMarket,every Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples Park

July 6•ClassicCarDisplay,6p.m.inDetroit Lakes

July 7•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

July 8•TravisTritt,8p.m.intheShoot-ing Star CasinoContact: 1.800.313.7469Website: http://www.starcasino.com

July 7-28•WildlifeExcursions,everySun-day at Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

July 8-17•76thAnnualNorthwestWaterCarnivalContact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, www.dlwatercarni-val.com

July 9-10•PhelpsMillArtFestivalContact: Teresa Brause, 218.739.5377

•CormorantAreaArtShow&Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cor-morant Community Center in Village of CormorantContact: Ruth J. Kary, 218.844.7784

July 12•TuesdaysintheParkwithDocand the Scrubs, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by the Habitat for Humanity 6-7 p.m. Free will offering.Location: DL BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre 218.844.7469

July 14•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

•HabitatforHumanityGolfScramble, noon. Lakeview Golf CoursePrice: $60/personContact: Beth at 701.306.5438

July 15•PartyinthePark,11a.m.-2p.m.at Holy RosaryContact: Oak Crossing, 218.847.5611

July 16•WaterCarnivalAntiqueCarShow in the DL City ParkContact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415

•WildlifeWatchingTouratTam-arac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

July 17•ParadeoftheNorthwestdownWashington Avenue, DLContact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, dlwatercarnival.com

July 19•TuesdaysintheParkwithMarkFogelson, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity 6-7pm. Free will offering. Location: DL BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre

July 21•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847-8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

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July 21-24•EastOtterTailCountyFairatthe Perham FairgroundsContact: Diane, 218.346.2054.

July 22•HabitatforHumanityGolfScramble, noon.Location: Lakeview Golf CoursePrice: $60/personContact: Habitat for Humanity 218.844.5397

•CharleyPride,8p.m.Location: Shooting Star CasinoContact: 1.800313.7469Website: http://www.starcasino.com

July 26•TuesdaysintheParkwithCece-liaErholtz&CarrieSorensen,7p.m. Come early for a picnic pro-vided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering.Location: DL BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

July 27-30•BeckerCountyFairContact:Bob Sonnenberg

July 28•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847-8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

July 29-31•57thAnnualFrazeeTurkeyDaysContact: Dave Jopp, 218.334.4009, [email protected]

July 30•TylerShipman2ndAnnualMemorial Car ShowLocation: Downtown Frazee

•DancetotheFrontFenders,9p.m. Open to the public. Located in the DL Pavilion

July 30-31•ShadyHollowFleaMarketContact: Ardis Hanson, 218.847.9488

July 31•Arts&CraftsintheParkinDLCity Park Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202, www.visitdetroit-lakes.com

August 2•CrazyDay,downtownDetroitLakes

•TuesdaysintheParkwithPur-ple Pan Steel Drum Band, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

August 2-30•LakesAreaFarmersMarket,every Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples Park

August 3•ClassicCarDisplay,6p.m.inDetroit Lakes

August 4-6•WEFestatSooPassRanchContact: FACE Inc. 218.847.1681, www.wefest.com

August 4-25•WildlifeExcursions,everyThursday at Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

August 6-27•DiscoveryDives,everySatur-day and SundayContact: 218.847.4868, www.tri-statediving.com

August 7-28•ShadyHollowFleaMarket,every Sunday

•CaribbeanDeckParty,everySunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge MarinaContact: 218.847.1949

August 7-28•NatureMovies,everySundayat Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge TheaterContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

August 8-14•PinetoPalmGolfTournamentat the Detroit Country ClubContact: Detroit Country Club, 218-847-8942

August 9•TuesdaysintheParkwithUlenCentennial Band, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

August 11•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

August 12•TwilightHikeatTamaracNational Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

August 12-14•LooneyDazeinVergasContact: Melissa Bunkowski, 218.234.1175, www.govergas.com

August 12-14•PinePointPowWowContact: Mike Swan, 218.573.2154

August 16•TuesdaysintheParkwithPatrick Murphey, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

August 18•LiveattheLodgeSummerThursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

August 19•BradGarrett,8p.m.Comedianfrom “Everybody Love Raymond.”Location: Shooting Star CasinoContact: 1.800313.7469Website: http://www.starcasino.com

August 20•YoungLifeTriathlonatDLCityParkContact: LuAnn Milner, 218.532.2662, www.zapevent.com

August 23•TuesdaysintheParkwithTimEggebraaten, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.8469Website: http://www.dlccc.org

August 25•LiveattheLodge,7-10p.m.JazzQuartet featuring: David Fer-reira Trio and Russ Peterson-sax.Location: The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: The Lodge on Lake Detroit, 218.847.8439

August 26•BretMichaels,legendaryrockband Poison front man.Location: Shooting Star CasinoContact: 1.800.313.7469Website: http://www.starcasino.com

August 30•TuesdaysintheParkwithLakes Area Community Concert Band, 7 p.m. Come early for a picnic provided by Habitat for Humanity, 6-7 p.m. Free will offering. Location: DL BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.8469Website: http://www.dlccc.org

September 2•FarewelltoSummerEventatThe Lodge on Lake Detroit.Advance reservations required.Contact: The Lodge on Lake Detroit , 847-8439Website: http://www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

September 2-5•WesternMNSteamThreshersReunion at RollagContact: Jerry Swedberg, 218.937.5404Website: http://www.rollag.com

September 3-4•LaddiesLoppetMountainBikeStage RaceLocation: Maplelag ResortContact: 1.800.654.7711

•LoonJamMusicFestivalLocation: Loon Ranch, 1 mile west of Vergas on Hwy 4Contact: 218.342.2233

September 3-5•ShadyHollowFleaMarketonHighway 59 South

September 3-27•LakesAreaFarmersMarket,every Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Peoples ParkContact: Lynette Price 612.308.1070 or Shirley Ament 701.412.1659

September 4-25•NatureMovies,everySundayat Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge TheaterContact: 218.847.2641Website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

September 7•ClassicCarDisplay,6p.m.inDetroit Lakes

September 10•DickBeardsley1/2Marathon&5KwithguestlegendBillSquires.Location: Pavilion in City ParkContact: Brent Wolff at DLCCC, 218.844.4221x118Website: http://www.dickbeard-sleyrun.com

•HumaneSocietyoftheLakesraffle drawing, 6 p.m. in the Speak EasyContact: HSL 218-847-0511

September 15•UnitedWayCommunityCel-ebration, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the DL PavilionContact: 218.847.7400

September 16•HumaneSocietyoftheLakesfund-raiser “Paw for the Course”Location: Detroit Country ClubContact: Humane Society of the Lakes, 218.847.0511Website: http://www.hsoft-helakes.org

September 18-23•U.S.PoliceK-9AssociationNational Police 1 TrialsContact: Sgt. Robert Strand, 218.846.3204 or 218.847.4222

September 25•FallColorPhotoSafariattheTamarac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641Website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

•AntiqueAutoFallFoliageTourContact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415


High Plains FestivalNew musical festival comes to town, featuring Trampled by Turtles

People who were sad to see the 10,000 Lakes Festival go on hiatus in 2010 after seven years will be relieved to know that there is a new alternative music fest coming to town. The High Plains Festival will feature a variety of lo-cal and regional bands, playing music that ranges from bluegrass to folk. However tempting it might be, Bob Bliss — C.O.O.oftheHighPlainsFest—urgespeopletorefrainfromdrawing comparisons to the 10KLF Festival. “It’s its own event,” Bliss said. “We wanted to try to do something, and we thought this would be a good op-portunity.” Like the 10K Fest that came before it, the High Plains Fest will take place at Soo Pass Ranch. However, only part of the Ranch will be open for the fest, which will be smaller and more intimate than previous ones such as Spirit Fest and 10KLF. “We’re focusing on the Saloon area and the patio area,” Bliss said, the former of which is the smallest stage on Soo Pass Ranch. “It’s just a small, little event featuring some great lo-cal and regional bands.” Trampled by Turtles — a popular bluegrass bandfromDuluth—willheadlinetheFestivalonSaturday,July 2, along with Pert Near Sandstone and Caroline Smith. The cover charge for Saturday’s music is $25.

People are invited to camp Friday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 5, on the Soo Pass grounds. Admission for the four days of camping, and all the music, is only $50. The Saloon will be hosting bands July 1 and 3. These shows—featuringlesserknown(thoughnotnecessar-ily lesser quality) bands such as Inside Out Strings, the MichaelPinkBand,andtheBoysandtheBarrels—arefree and open to the public, with no charge even for parking. “We’ll also have some other bands playing during the set breaks in the Saloon,” Bliss said. The High Plains Festival, with its intimate feel and down-home lineup, is an experiment with modest ambi-tions. “We’re looking to be a real positive accent every-thing that’s already going on the city,” Bliss stated. People should not expect for Detroit Lakes to be overrun with out-of-town “hippies,” although the Fest should provide a small economic boost to the commu-nity. If the High Plains Festival is a success, could there be future events like it? “We are very actively pursuing different things we can do with the property out here that would be very positive to the community,” Bliss said. For information or to order tickets, visit highplains.com/wp or call the ticket office at (800)-493-3378. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Northwest Water CarnivalChili cook-off, water fights, parade, pageant: Days of fun planned

With four admirals and a surplus of activities, last year’s 75th Northwest Water Carnival was an event worthy of the milestone it celebrated.

It follows that Aaron Lauinger — the admiral of the 76th Carnival — has big shoes to fill.

“The 75th definitely laid the foundation for what the Water Carnival should be,” Lauinger said.

However, he is up to the challenge of improving upon the tremendously successful 2010 Carnival.

“This year we’re really trying to get all demograph-ics involved for this community celebration,” noted Lauinger.

“We still have the potential to shut this town down for a week.”

The Carnival will kick off with the Miss Northwest Pageant on Friday, July 8. The winner will represent the Northwest Region in the Miss Minnesota Pageant in June 2012.

The first Sunday of the Water Carnival, July 10, will feature a variety of “family-themed” activities. These will include: the Junior Pageant, a Frog Jump and Tur-tle Race, the Toddler Trot, face painting, and a Kids Mu-sic Show featuring Tim Eggebraaten.

“We’re turning it into a family day,” Lauinger said. “We’re gonna offer all kinds of games for kids.”

Sunday will conclude with “The Amazing Family Race,” a new event to the 76th Water Carnival.

“Families in teams of four are going to compete in

multiple challenges across the park to earn points,” Lauinger explained. “The family with the most points will get a 1-year family membership to the Community Center.

Monday, July 11, will feature another new event: the Sweet Summer Night.

“The idea behind it is it’s gonna be a girls’ night out,” Lauinger noted. “There will be a thing in the evening where girls can grab their girlfriends and spend an eve-ning downtown — shopping, wining, dining.”

Participants can pay for their purchases using ex-clusive punch cards available through the Water Car-nival.

Tuesday, June 12, will see the debut of yet another new event: Dance on Detroit.

“The Water Carnival is inviting the baby boomers to a retro flashback dance,” Lauinger said. “We’re doing a post World War II celebration with music from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.

“Everyone’s invited, of course, but we’re definitely trying to target that older demographic.”

Wednesday will return to familiar territory with the 2nd Annual Bed Races.

This event consists of teams of five (representing a business or organization) racing custom-made beds on wheels through the City Park lot. This year, all pledges and registration fees will go to the St. Mary’s pediatrics unit for beds.

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Becker County FairAnimals to see, rides to ride, food to eat: It’s fair time in Becker County

Nothing brings together a community like the fair, and Becker County is hardly an exception.

This July 27-30, Detroit Lakes will host its annual Becker County Fair in the fairgrounds near the beach.

“I always get excited about this time of year,” said Bob Sonnenberg, the Fair manager. “It’s a terrific com-munity get together.

This year’s Fair will feature an even greater variety of food and fun than previous years due to the vigilant efforts of the Board of Directors.

“We try to make a fun time for everybody,” Sonnen-berg said.

The Becker County Fair will kick off on Wednesday, July 27, with multiple performances by entertainer Laura Ernst at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.

Ernst will perform a unique blend of “kinetic en-tertainment,” to use her term. She opens her show in a “human-sized hamster ball,” and juggles, hula-hoops and stunts her way through an unforgettable perfor-mance.

“She’s supposed to be very entertaining,” Sonnen-berg said.

Her performance is more than entertaining, though. For the Becker County Fair, it is somewhat ground-breaking.

“We’ve never had a female perform under the tent before,” Sonnenberg noted. “It’s something new for us, for sure.”

On Thursday, the Greg Hager band will entertain at 2, 5, and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday the 28th, being “Senior Day” at the fair, this act was chosen with that demographic in mind.

“The seniors always want something different, and we figured he’d fit the bill,” said Sonnenberg. Also on Thursday, Gary Tyson will bring his mixture of magic and comedy to the fairgrounds in the form of two different shows. Tyson will give his first performance at 4 p.m. under the tent, in a show geared towards the younger crowd. At 7:30 p.m., Tyson will cap off the night with an ex-clusive show in the Grandstand. “In the Grandstand, Gary puts on a terrific show as far as hypnosis and magic and stuff,” Sonnenberg re-marked. While the first show is free, the Grandstand perfor-mance requires the $2 Fair Button, available at many local businesses. Friday, July 29, will see Gary Wick take the stage with his show “Gary Wick and Friends.” “He’s very good,” Sonnenberg said. “We had him several years ago and we’ve had many requests to get him back,” Sonnenberg added, “but he’s never been available.”

Perhaps the most entertaining event at this year’s Fair, however, will not be in the official lineup at all.

“Our county administrator is going to challenge our

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city administrator to a cow-chip throwing contest,” Son-nenberg said with a laugh.

“That should be terrific.”If last year’s Fair is any indication, the 4-H and FFA

barns will continue to host highly successful — and highly competitive — agricultural and artistic con-tests.

“Last year we broke all records in our exhibit build-ing because we had so many entries,” Sonnenberg not-ed. “We’re supposed to have even more livestock this year.”

Midway will remain mostly the same as recent years, but with the expansion of three new rides.

Additionally, there will be extra benches and other seating, so people waiting in line are less likely to have to stand.

“It gets better every year,” Sonnenberg said of Mid-way, the cornerstone of the Fair experience.

However, Sonnenberg made clear that though the entertainment and the barns and Midway may improve with each passing year, it is the people that make the Fair the beloved summer tradition that it is.

“It’s amazing how nice the people that come to the Fair are,” Sonnenberg said.

“It’s always the people themselves that make the Fair.”

And it is the people that make it so hard for Bob Son-nenberg to contemplate an end to his 32-year run as Fair Manager.

According Sonnenberg, seeing hundreds of people en-joy themselves for three days in July makes the months of intense preparation leading up to it worthwhile. “It’s hard to walk away from the smiles on kids when they get their ribbons,” Sonnenberg said. “It is a plea-sure.” For more information, visit the Fair online at beck-ercountyfair.tripod.com or contact Sonnenberg at (218) 847-8407. — Nathan Kitzmann

Last year’s Bed Races raised $7,500 for the Lakes Area Crisis Center.

On Thursday, June 14, Zorbaz will host bingo and a beer tasting.

According to Lauinger, 12 beer company representa-tives have already signed on, and more are sure to do so as the Carnival approaches.

Also, Happy Hour will run from 8 to 10 “It should be fun,” Lauinger said.

The Northwest Water Carnival’s signature event, the renowned Water Fights, will take place on Friday, July 15 in the City Park.

Teams of six compete against other teams to move a ball on a wire 10 feet above the round, in a single elimi-nation tournament.

“The Water Fights were born in Detroit Lakes, and now people do them all over the area,” Lauinger said.

The registration fee for the Water Fights is $30. The final Saturday of the Water Carnival, known as

“Big Saturday,” will live up to its nickname with over 15 unique events.

The day will start with the NWC Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m., along the City Beach. The entry fee is $12 in ad-vance or $15 the morning of the race, and includes a free commemorative T-shirt. Registration is at 7 a.m.

The famous Bean Bag tournament will begin at 1 p.m. and continue throughout the afternoon.

“Our bean bag tourney’s getting bigger and bigger ev-ery year,” Lauinger said. “We’re planning for 60 teams this year.”

The 76th Northwest Water Carnival will culminate on Sunday, July 17 with the Parade of the Northwest. Featuring about 100 floats, this parade entertains over 10,000 spectators every year, concluding with the his-

toric Jaycees Trolley. “It’s one of the largest parades in Minnesota,”

Lauinger said.The parade begins at 1 p.m., but people are advised to

show up much earlier if they want a decent view. Most events at this year’s Water Carnival are free

with a $2 “NWC button”, which also makes wearers eli-gible for discounts at local stores during the Carnival, and shows support for the Jaycees.

For more information on the Water Carnival, or to see a complete listing of events, visit dlwatercarnival.com. — Nathan Kitzmann

Water Carnival from page 10

BC Fair from page 11

Becker County Fair could set new records again this year in livestock shown

Water Carnival has plenty for fun


Frazee Turkey DaysGreat food, fun and events promised during annual town celebration

On July 29-31, Frazee will be hosting its annual Turkey Days celebration. David Jopp, who is the chairman of this year’s event, summed up Turkey Days aptly: “events for everybody and great food.” This year’s Turkey Days has the theme “Turkeys of the Caribbean,” and will mostly continue in the tradi-tion of acknowledging Frazee’s most famous bird with three days of community-wide celebration. “We’re still doing all the same old events,” Jopp said. The most notable difference in this year’s Turkey Days, as opposed to previous celebrations, is the loca-tion of the Lions Street Dance on the night of Friday, July 29. While the dance has always been held in front of the Fire Hall, it will be moving to the Frazee Event Center parking lot for this Turkey Days. This is due to the fact that previous dances have created dangerous conges-tion near the Fire Hall by preventing fire trucks from leaving if needed. “As a public safety measure, we moved it,” Jopp said. On the Saturday morning after the street dance, the Frazee Event Center will host a variety of food, and ev-eryone is invited. However, this is only the start of a very busy Turkey Day. Saturday, July 30, will also include: the Tyler Ship-man Car Show, a demo derby, a soapbox derby, a kids’ fishing contest and sandcastle contest on Town Lake,

and two dances. One of these is the Old Timers’ Dance, taking place in the Event Center, while the other is an all-ages event hosted by the Frazee Liquor Store and featuring local favorites The Fat Cats. Sunday, July 31, will feature a second car show on Main Avenue, a possible 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the high school principal, and many others. “There are events all over the place for all age groups,” Jopp said. Additionally, a street theatre troupe will act through-out the weekend, the Frazee Golf Scramble will last the entirety of Turkey Days, and people will receive clues at Turkey Days events to find the “Mystery Gobbler” hiding amongst the crowd. It being his first year as chairman (his wife Alecia is co-chair) Jopp said organizing Turkey Days was a chal-lenging, yet uniquely rewarding, experience. “It was a massive undertaking,” Jopp said, but added that it was also “a lot of fun.” More than anything else, Jopp hopes this year’s Tur-key Days fulfills its long-standing purpose of bringing the Frazee community for a few fun-filled days. “I think the thing that gets lost in this is that it’s a community event,” Jopp said. Jopp wishes to thank everyone who contributed their time and talents to make this year’s Turkey Days another success. “It’s really nice to see a lot of people get involved and go something positive,” Jopp said. For more information, call Jopp at (218) 334-4009. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Arts and Crafts in the ParkHomemade products will fill the park, displaying talents from the area

On July 31, the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host its 33rd annual Arts and Crafts in the Park. The event will take place in the City Park, near the Pavilion, and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“It’s a day where crafters from all over the area come and display homemade products that they produced themselves,” said Marcus Lacher, who runs the show.

Arts and Crafts in the Park will feature a variety of crafts and arts, including quilts, hand-carved wood dec-orations, and clothing.

“Everything’s required to be homemade,” said Lach-er.

“That’s one of the things that’s unique about this particular show, he added, noting that “it’s not a jur-ied show, but there are not supposed to be commercial items.”

In spite of the abundance of artistry at this year’s show, there is sure to be something for everyone — even people who don’t have an interest in art.

“Personally, I always look forward to the food,” Lacher said, adding that the show always hosts “quite a few vendors.”

Lacher has three words of advice for anyone who de-cides to check out Arts and Crafts in the Park, no mat-

ter the reason: “bring your checkbook.”Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact the Chamber of Com-

merce at (218) 847-9202. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Cormorant Art ShowFine art on display in Cormorant Community Center

Art devotees and curious passerby alike are sure to find much to savor in the 14th Annual Cormorant Area Art Club Fine Art Show and Sale.

This year’s event will take place at the Cor-morant Community Center, on July 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

“We have a wide variety of art,” said Ruth Kary, the president and show chair of the Cormo-rant Area Art Club.

The show will feature original art and other gift items by over 25 regional artists, spanning the spectrum from painting and photography to basket weaving and prints.

With a variety this large, there is bound to be something for every taste and budget.

“We have all price ranges,” Kary said. Furthermore, the art that is shown at this

year’s Show cannot have been shown in previous years.

“Every artist will be showing new and original art,” Kary said.

People who choose to buy art can do so proud-ly: the proceeds from the Show will go to the Cor-morant Area Art Club, which in turn will donate most of the funds to worthy causes.

“The commission (5 percent) that we have is used to further arts in the community, such as contributing to local schools to help art-related projects,” Kary said.

Last fall, for example, the Art Club donated $500 to Pelican Rapids Elementary School, and $500 to Lake Park Elementary.

“We are a non-profit organization,” Kary said. Although showing work at the Art Show and

Sale is a members-only event, its purpose, in part, is to stir interest in the Cormorant Area Art Club.

“The public is free to come in, and if they’re highly interested in getting involved, they can join our club,” Kary said.

For more information on the Art Sale, or the Art Club in general, contact Kary at (218) 844-7784, or e-mail her at [email protected]. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Tamarac Wildlife RefugeBring your camera next time and compete in the annual photo contest

Summer is a wonderful time to celebrate being with family and friends by observing the wild families found in nature. Look for deer fawns hiding behind their mothers, bear cubs exploring their new world and eaglets demanding to be fed. Experience the vibrant colors and fragrances of summer woodland wildflowers including the Canada anemone, Joe Pye weed, and wild geraniums. Listen for songbirds as they settle in for the summer season. See you on the refuge where the blacktop ends and the back-woods begin!

Wildlife watching Here at Tamarac, wildlife is left undisturbed as they care for their young. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many view-ing opportunities still exist. The most optimum times for viewing wildlife occur around sunrise and sunset. But sometimes even an afternoon visit can be reward-ing to the quiet, watchful observer. To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, take a drive on the Blackbird Auto Tour Route. This five mile drive follows the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2 mile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest.

Fishing Try your luck in one of our five lakes open to fishing.

There are many varieties of fish to be caught includ-ing crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge information kiosks or the visitor center.

Visitor center If you’ve got questions, our enthusiastic staff has an-swers! We are eager to help you make the most of your visit. Check out our interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife. Learn about the historical use of the refuge including that of the Ojibwe Indians and the European settlers. Be sure to view our large screen presentation entitled: “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.” Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Bookshop. Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The visitor center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Visitor center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Photo contest Tamarac NWR and the Friends of Tamarac invite you to participate in our annual photography contest. This year’s deadline is September 16. All photos must be taken on the refuge. There are five categories: Nature’s Abstracts, Plant Life, Recreation, Wildlife, and Scenic. For contest rules and entry forms, contact the refuge at 218-847-2641 or stop by the visitor center.

Activities

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Guided tours, Sunday movies, presentations Wildlife Excursions will be offered every Thursday through August from 10 am to noon. Explore the refuge with a knowledgeable guide. Search for wildlife and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. Wildlife films, special programs or activities will be of-fered every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the refuge staff at 218-847-2641. •Sunday,July3,movie2p.m. “Forever Wild” — To experience wilderness is to know one of this country’s greatest treasures. Forever Wild captures the glory of undeveloped, wild places through stunning images and the passionate tales of America’s modern wilderness heroes — volunteers from around the country. NEW! 50 min. •Monday,July4,12:30-3:30p.m. “Sweet Dreams” — Join Gordon Boswell as he makes dream catchers while telling the story behind this Ojibwe tradition. Learn how to make your own to take home. He will demonstrate other Ojibwe crafts as well including moccasins. •Sunday,July10,movie,2p.m. “Lords of Nature — Life in the Land of Great Predators” Wolves and cougars, once driven to the edge of existence, are finding their way back — from the Yellowstone plateau to the canyons of Zion, from the farm country of northern Minnesota to the rugged open range of the West. It tells the story of science now discovering the great carnivores as revitalizing forces of nature, and a soci-ety now learning tolerance for the beasts they had once banished. 60 min. •Saturday,July16,10a.m. Wildlife Excursion Explore the refuge with a knowl-edgeable guide! Search for wildlife and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. •Sunday,July17,2p.m. The Scoop on Poop! For Kids of all ages! We may not see all the critters we want to on the refuge, but they leave plenty behind! Discover the wonders of scat! You’ll even get to create your own animal scat to take home. •Saturday,July23,2p.m. The Wonders of Woodcock. Join graduate student Kyle Daly for a fascinating look at this elusive shore-bird that lives in the North Woods! Discover their secret world and learn about the research being conducted on the refuge. Presentation will include a research site vis-it. Don’t miss it! •Sunday,July24,movie,2p.m. “Magic in the Air” — Hummingbirds take extraor-dinary to a whole new level. By using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds’ magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. 55 min. •Sunday,July31,movie,2p.m. “Beavers, the Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw!” — Take an intimate swim with beavers and experience the rich aquatic habitat of one of nature’s greatest engi-neers. Our most popular movie! 38 min.

Jewel of the north For many of us who make cold Minnesota our home, the sight of a hummingbird may bring a smile to your

face and a taste of the tropics. But for many native cul-tures, the hummingbird was held in high esteem and played a serious role in tradition and ritual. For the Navajo of the Southwest, hummingbirds held places of honor along with wolves and mountain lions as brave spirit creatures. In the Pacific Northwest, the Squamish of the Puget Sound region associated hum-mingbirds with the ripening and harvest of salmon ber-ries. For another tribe, the sight of a hummingbird was a signal for good luck and good weather to come. Perhaps hummingbirds played the most significant role in the Aztec culture. To them, they were called huitzil, mean-ing “shining one with weapon-like cactus thorn.” Legend has it that when Aztec leader Huitzitzil was killed, his spirit became a hummingbird. From that point on, Aztecs believed that all fallen warriors be-came hummingbirds since they are often seen “duel-ing” and practicing their warrior skills. Even their war god wears a bracelet of hummingbird feathers. Clothing of Aztec royalty was often decorated with hummingbird feathers as well. Hummers have a fascinating natural history as well. Hummingbirds are the largest family of non-passerines. There are 338 species and all are found in the Americas. Fourteen species nest in the United States. The Ruby- throated is the only species that mi-grates each spring to Minnesota. It is one of our many Neotropical (New World) migratory birds who will sum-mer here and winter in southern Mexico and Central America. The Ruby-throated occupies the largest breed-ing range of any North American hummingbird. It is found from the east coast west to the Mississippi occu-pying the eastern deciduous and mixed forests. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are iridescent green with a long slender bill. Adult males have a red throat patch called a “gorget.” In certain light, this patch ap-

Photo by Elysia Basham

pears as a brilliant red color. At other times, it may appear black. Males will also have a notched tail while females will not. The average adult ruby-throat will be 3.5 inches long and weigh only 3-4 grams — as much as a penny! Don’t be fooled by their tiny size as they are capable of migrat-ing nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico. To prepare for this unbelievable journey of 500 miles, they will gorge themselves on nectar and small insects to double their size. Upon arrival, the males will set up territories around food sources. If food is plentiful, ter-ritories may be as close as 50 feet. During courtship, males will display when females enter their territories. This display includes a series of U-shaped looping dives above the female. The male then shifts to side-to-side arcs. After mating, the female will seek out a location to build her tiny nest. It takes about 10 days for the female to complete a wal-nut shaped nest made out of plant down, animal fur, soft grass or moss. It is held together with spider web and is often “decorated” with bits of lichen and moss, provid-ing camouflage. It is tiny to say the least, measuring 1-2 inches high and 1.5 inches across. It found an average of 10- 20 feet above the ground. Generally, the female will lay two eggs. Incubation of the eggs is 2 weeks and three weeks later, the young fledge. Hummingbirds are daytime feeders. Their diet con-sists of nectar, small insects and tree sap. They seem to prefer the nectar of red tubular flowers. Some favorites at Tamarac include columbine, wild bergamot, jew-elweed, honeysuckle and paintbrush. It is easy to see that certain species of flowers and hummingbirds have evolved together. For many here in Minnesota, attracting ruby-throats is a popular summer hobby. A simple sugar solution can be prepared by using a ratio of 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. The solution should be boiled and then cooled before filling your feeder. Any unused sugar water can be refrigerated. The addition of red food coloring is un-necessary as feeding ports of feeders are red. The “nec-tar” should be changed on a regular basis to prevent the formation of black fungus. Hummer Trivia: • A hummingbird can fly forward at 40 miles perhour. • A hummingbird can beat its wings 70 strokes persecond. •Toconserveenergy,hummingbirdshavetheabilityto enter “torpor,” a short term form of hibernation on a nightly basis •Inflightahummer’sheartratemayraceto20beats/second. •Hummingbirdsaretheonlybirdsthatcanflyback-wards and upside down. •Hummingbirdswillrejectnectarthatislessthan12percent sugar (the sweetness of Coca-Cola) • They lap nectar with their tongues at a rate of 13licks per second. Whether it be through native culture or natural his-tory, hummingbirds are amazing and admired crea-tures. Why not reward these jewels of flight this sum-mer by feeding them in your own backyard. Here’s to hummers!

Dream catchers — An Ojibwe oral tradition One of the old Ojibway traditions was to hang a dream catcher in their homes. They believe that the night air is filled with dreams both good and bad. The dream catch-er, when hung, moves freely in the air and catches the dreams as they float by. The good dreams know the way and slip through the center hole and slide down off the soft feather so gently the sleeper below sometimes hard-ly knows he is dreaming. The bad dreams, not knowing the way, get entangled in the webbing and perish with the first light of the new day. Small dream catchers were hung on cradle boards so infants would have good dreams. Other sizes were hung in lodges for all to have good dreams. The originals were made of night whispering willow and night seeing owl’s feathers by grandmothers in the tribe and given to new babies and newly married cou-ples for their lodges. Here is one version of the story: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at work, qui-etly spinning away. One day as she was watching him, her grandson came in. ‘Nokomis-iya!’ he shouted, glanc-ing at the spider. He stomped over to the spider, picked up a shoe and went to hit it. “No-keegwa,” the old lady whispered, “don’t hurt him.” “Nokomis, why do you protect the spider?” asked the little boy. The old lady smiled, but did not answer. When the boy left, the spider went to the old woman and thanked her for saving his life. He said to her, “For many days you have watched me spin and weave my web. You have admired my work. In return for saving my life, I will give you a gift.” He smiled his special spider smile and moved away, spin-ning as he went. Soon the moon glistened on a magical silvery web moving gently in the window. “See how I spin?” he said. “See and learn, for each web will snare bad dreams. Only good dreams will go through the small hole. This is my gift to you. Use it so that only good dreams will be remembered. The bad dreams will become hopelessly entangled in the web.” Visit Tamarac on July 4th to make your own dream catcher!

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Fun shops to visit

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46461 295th Ave., Vergas, MN 56587www.forestedgeartgallery.com

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Phelps Mill FestivalIt’s about quality: Original artwork on display throughout park

Every summer, the usually tranquil Phelps Mill Park springs to life for the annual Phelps Mill Festival. “We draw anywhere from 6,000 to 20,000 people in a weekend,” Teresa Brause said. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. The gates open at 9:30 a.m. both days, and close at 5 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. The arts and crafts festival has grown in stature over the years, drawing in countless thousands to the oth-erwise quaint Phelps Mill Park, located in Otter Tail County. “We get people from all over,” Brause said. “We have a great following in the area.” “All over” includes places as disparate as Bismarck, Minot, the Twin Cities, and Fargo. To ensure that it remains a prestigious exhibition, the festival committee must be selective in the art it shows. “We take the best of the art that is offered from the ones who apply,” Brause said, adding: “not everybody that applies can be accepted. “People are very proud that they’re in the festival. Part of the criteria for selection is that the artist must be present at the festival, “to be with the art or explain it to people who are interested,” in Brause’s words.

Also, all featured art must be completely original. “We don’t allow things that are market-type items or things that are representative of someone else’s work,” Brause said. “We go for the quality that we have, rather than the numbers.” This year’s event will face a unique challenge, since Phelps Mill is expected to be wet from the unusually high Otter Tail River. The festival will be forced to move to higher ground: an adjoining parking lot. “We’re hoping everybody has patience,” Brause said, adding that “its going to be an adjustment” to stand on asphalt instead of soothing grass. “We’re just going to do the best we can,” Brause said. In spite of the rough waters the Phelps Mill Festival has encountered this year, Brause assures the public that they should not expect anything less from the event than they have in previous years. “I feel like we’re going to have a very good show,” Brause said. Admission is $3. Parking is free. For more information, contact Brause at 218-739-5377 or send an e-mail to [email protected] — Nathan Kitzmann

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Lakes Area Farmers MarketThe farmers market has moved to new location in Peoples Park

It’s time for fresh veggies. And the Lakes Area Farmers Market is ready to sell them. The market is open throughout the summer on Sat-urdays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many of the same vendors — and even more this year — but the big change has been the location. Due to the bike trail potentially being built through City Park, the farmers market moved to Peoples Park, located behind Zorbaz. “I didn’t want to get them in a situation mid-year and have to move them,” Detroit Lakes Public Works Direc-tor Brad Green said. Peoples Park, which also houses the new ice rinks, offers the convenience of better parking, onsite bath-room facilities and an onsite kitchen for more cook-ing demonstrations, which will be scheduled later this summer. Not only are there changes at the market, there have been changes on the board as well. Lynette Price has been named president of the farmers market board. While she doesn’t sell products at the market, she

still wanted to be involved for health and economical reasons. “I believe strongly that we need to offer fresh, home-grown produce,” she said. And, it’s an opportunity to bring more people to the Detroit Lakes community, she added. “We want to have community members on our board,” member Dallas Flynn said. It doesn’t mean they have to sell items at the market, but instead be involved in the community. Still fairly early in the growing season, especially with the weather setbacks, there are a limited but grow-ing slection of produce and goods for sale. “Peoples Park is an awesome opportunity to build on and bring in new vendors,” Price said, adding that anyone with produce, flowers or other products should think about joining and selling their products. Membership has grown from about 30 to 40 mem-bers, and the market has a policy of no more than 10 percent of the market may be crafts. Produce has to be raised locally, and all other products must be made by the person selling them. “We have a good board, good officers, and we’re look-ing for a super season,” Flynn said. — Pippi Mayfield

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Cruise DL NightClassic enthusiasts encouraged to show off car or just come view them

With a mile-long beach on one side and popu-lar bars and restaurants on the other, West Lake Drive has long been an ideal road for summer cruising.

Now, antique car enthusiasts can ride the strip in style with Cruise DL Night, held the second Wednesday of every month through September, from 4 to 9 p.m.

“It’s modeled around some of the other cruise nights that people around here are familiar with,” said Carrie Johnston, who organized the event in coalition with the Chamber.

The first Cruise DL Night featured a variety of an-tique and other classic “cruising vehicles” from a num-ber of area car clubs such as Thief River Falls, Fargo and Fergus Falls.

According to Johnston, the event began when “a lo-cal car club approached the chamber and said that they wanted to do it here, because we were the only town with a beach.”

“We said ‘yeah, great, if it brings people to town, let’s do it,” Johnston said.

“Everybody that we talked to was favorable with the idea of the Cruise DL Night,” said Lee Swanson who, as well as being one of the initial supporters a Cruise Night in Detroit Lakes, showed two antique vehicles at the event.

Creating a successful Cruise DL Night in downtown Detroit Lakes was easier said than done, though.

“Changing the two-way traffic to a one-way” on the beach portion of West Lake Drive was “interesting,”

Johnston noted. This allowed cars to park “car-show style” along the

beach side of West Lake Drive, so people could closely admire the cars and speak with their owners.

And even with the extra parking spaces (reportedly about 70 total) allotted for along West Lake Drive by making it a one-way, parking was inadequate.

“We didn’t have enough room,” Johnston said, “so I think we’re going to expand a little bit.”

However, the parking shortage speaks more to the blowout success of the first-ever Cruise DL Night, than inadequate planning.

“I think it was probably more than we expected,” Swanson said.

“We didn’t know how many cars would fit in that area, and we didn’t know how many cars would come,” Swanson noted, which led to some planning difficulties. “With the turnout that we had, I’m hoping they will extend the area another block to the West,” he added, “Because we ran out of room.”

Car-showers were reduced to parking in places such as the Lakeside Tavern and Zorbaz lots.

Johnston estimated 85 cars were shown at the event, while Swanson guessed there were over 100 total.

Whatever the actual numbers may have been, Swan-son added, the first Cruise DL Night was “very success-ful.”

“It went over very well,” Swanson said.For more information on upcoming Cruise DL

Nights, or to register, contact Carrie Johnston at the Chamber: (218) 847-9202. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Tuesdays, Shakespeare in Park

The Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell is going to be a busy place this summer, from concerts to produc-tions. Tuesdays in the Park offers free music every Tuesday evening through Aug. 30. Each week there are different musicians bringing their sound to the stage. Concert-goers are allowed, and in fact encouraged, to bring their picnic baskets and blankets, and turn an ordinary concert into an outdoor family event. Tuesdays in the Park runs from 6 to 7 p.m. during the summer. Check the calendar on page 6 of the Summer Scene magazine for a list of who performs which Tuesday. This summer, Shakespeare in the Park is celebrat-ing its third year of free outdoor performances, with its rendition of “All’s Well That Ends Well.” The story of the play is quite simple: orphan girl (Helena) meets rich boy (Bertram) and falls in love. However, since she is not nobly born, he wants nothing

to do with her. The play follows all the tricks Helena pulls to get Bertram to fall in love with her as he runs away time and time again, ending with the Queen of France stepping in and marrying them. “All’s Well That Ends Well” is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-performed plays, as it falls into the “problem plot” category. It’s lighthearted, but it’s not exactly a comedy in the standard sense. It’s as though Shakespeare took all the elements of a fairy tale — unrequited love that is tested over and over, the maid marrying the prince, and a king who saves the day — and inserts a little real-ity into the proceedings. The comedy comes from reality meeting the fairy tale and the odd situations that result from it. “All’s Well that Ends Well” will run July 1-3, weather permitting. Regular performances will start at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances will begin at 2 p.m. Every show is free and open to the public. For more information on Tuesdays in the Park or Shakespeare in the Park, call the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center at (218)-847-4221.

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DL Community, Cultural CenterThe Background Project will open this month, offering even more fun

It’s all under one roof at the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, home of the Historic Holmes Theatre. Whether you’re a guest to the area, hosting family or friends or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, come visit and you’ll be sure to have a good time.

Historic Holmes Theatre Join us for our Tuesdays in the Park concert series every Tuesday night in the City Park Bandshell. Area bands will delight the audience as they enjoy live music in the outdoors in the heart of Detroit Lakes. F r o m 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity is holding a picnic dinner, so there’s no need to pack a picnic bas-ket. Grab a bite, then grab a seat & get ready for the best in local music. You won’t be disappointed! The picnic & music is freewill, so no need for advance tickets. On Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m., join “The Shadows,” for tributes to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Bobby Vee & Roy Orbison. Then kick up your heels and dance in the Ballroom after the concert. Do you have kids that like to be on stage and have an interest in Theatre? Students are invited to join in Youth Theatre Camp, Monday-Friday, August 22-26. This intensive camp teaches ages 6-12 all they need to know (& make!) about the artistry and craft of produc-

ing a theatrical show. Kids won’t want to miss Glass Camp July 11-13 with “The Glass Lady,” Becky Mitchell as they create 3 glass projects in 3 days. They’ll make a Tic Tac Toe Board, Funky Mosaic Mirror & a Stepping Stone for the gar-den. Stay tuned for announcements mid-summer about the Holmes Theatre’s 2011-12 season as we bring the world to Detroit Lakes. Watch www.dlccc.org for new shows and events.

Fitness center If it’s fitness and recreation you’re looking for, the DLCCC’s state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center is the place. With hundreds of pieces of weight equipment, car-dio machines, an eight-lane pool, a three-lane running track, two basketball courts, two racquetball courts & a 140-foot waterslide, our state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center has become “the center” for fitness and fun. The new addition, “The Backyard” will be opening July 19, so be sure to bring the whole family and play together. With a giant playland, added cardio & weight areas, playland party room, kidzone, youth court/multi-purpose gym, specialty fitness studio & more, you won’t have time to get bored! Day passes, annual and month-to-month member-

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ships are available. Also, check out our group exercise classes such as Zumba, Center Cycling, Lunch Express, Aqua Combo & more. New participants welcome! Download a class schedule at www.dlccc.org. Summer programs for youth and adults are open to both members and non-members.

Swim lessonsSummer Afternoon Session III: July 11-July 21 There is a $10 additional charge for registrations re-ceived less than 4 days prior to lesson start date If you’re an adult swimmer looking to hone your skills & gain that competitive edge, watch for updates on Master’s Swimming sessions. This class is perfect for recreational swimmers as well as competitive ath-letes. Private & semi-private lessons also available that fit your schedule & help you reach your specific goals.

Youth programsSummer Dive Camp Join high school diving coach Bobbi Jo Koons to learn the ins & outs of diving. Session II: 3rd-5th grade, July 18-28, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Thurs. classes end at 5:30 PM) Need a place for the kids during the week? Whether it’s one day or five, DLCCC Summer Day Camp will keep kids busy all summer long. From crafts & sports to swimming and gym time, there’s something for all in-terests. For youth entering grades K-5, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 26- September 2 (excluding holi-days). If you’ve got a football fan in your house (boy or girl), bring them to the Free Phil Hansen Football Kids Kamp — Wednesday, July 27. They’ll go through 12 interactive drill stations, a sportsmanship talk from former NFL player Phil Hansen & much more. Ages: 5-9, 4-6 p.m., Ages: 10-13, 6-8 p.m. Kids can also go to “The Rec,” where a kid can be a kid. From June 6th- August 12th, there will be summer Rec activities at the City Park. Youth are allowed to come and go as they please. There will also be free Rec special events and crafts on Tuesdays & Thursdays!

Adult programs Get ready to ride during the Detroit Lakes Mid-Summer Bike Tour & Kids’ Ride — See the beauty of the lakes area as you choose a 13-, 26- or 43-mile ride on Saturday, July 9. Part of the 76th Annual Jaycees Water Carnival. Register online at www.dlwatercarnival.com. It’s still a couple months away, but the 16th Annual Dick Beardsley run will be here before you know. Join Dick Beardsley and guest legend Bill Squires for the lakes area’s premier running event. Run with the leg-ends, Saturday, September 10. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.dickbeardsleyrun.com.

SuLaine, Shady Hollow marketsA treasure is bound to be found at one of two flea markets in town

For those looking to find bottom-dollar deals, pe-ruse, or just experience an eclectic side of the Detroit Lakes community, there are two flea markets in the area, both of which will be active this summer.

Shady HollowShady Hollow Flea Market will return for it’s 42nd

year of outdoor shopping, and is still owned and oper-ated by the same people — the Jones and Hanson fami-lies — who have run it for 30 years.

“We have a variety of merchandise out there,” said Ardys Hanson, who assists in operating Shady Hollow.

“There are antiques, collectibles, new stuff, home-made jewelry, clothing, t-shirts, plants,” she continued, as well as “one double-building that sells only purses.”

But that’s not all.Besides the many items available for sale, Shady Hol-

low offers an oasis of friendliness and community bond-ing which is not typically found at establishments of its kind.

“Many people come after church to have coffee and look around,” Hanson said. “They often meet friends and come every week, not necessarily to buy anything.”

“It’s been a melting pot for the whole area for years.”

And of course, for the inevitable hunger pangs fol-lowing a long day of shopping, Shady Hollow sells kettle corn and hosts its own eating establishment.

Shady Hollow is open every Sunday, starting at 6

a.m. Depending on the crowd, it closes at either 3 or 4 in the afternoon.

SuLaine’sOn hot and rainy days, market-goers can seek shel-

ter in the indoor facilities of Sulaine’s, also located in Detroit Lakes.

“We’re climate controlled,” said Sue Peterson, the owner of Sulaine’s.

“In the summer we’re cool, and in the winter we’re warm. That’s one of the advantages of being indoors in-stead of outdoors.

Sulaine’s also offers the advantage of being run in conjunction with the Antique Mall, which is located next-door.

“Some of the dealers that are at the Antique Mall are over at the Flea Market,” said Peterson, resulting in an increased array of opportunities for shoppers.

Some examples of what shoppers might find at Su-laine’s include: specialized coffee, clothing, hand-made items, sporting collectibles, glassware and vintage fur-niture. The store offers everything, said Peterson, from “typical low-end flea market things to antiques and col-lectibles.

“We have some inexpensive items, and some expen-sive stuff.”

The mall also boasts its eclectic side. “We have a palm reader,” said Peterson, adding that

“its always lots of fun.” “They don’t have that other places.” — Nathan Kitz-

mann

Activities

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Dining in Detroit LakesWhen you’re on vacation often the best part is going out to eat and trying the local restaurants. Well, we’ve made it easy for you with the following Restaurant Guide. You’ll find a great mix of casual and fine dining, along with some outdoor options as well.

Here’s a list of the best Detroit Lakes has

to offer:

• BLEACHERS• CENEX A&W - Hot Stuff pizzA• tHE fiRESiDE• HoLiDAy iNN• HotEL SHoREHAM• LAKESiDE tAVERN• MAiN StREEt REStAuRANt• tHE SANDBAR

Eat down the street!


The ZephyrHwy 10 • Audubon, MN We Accept Reservations 218-439-3868

Ribs ~ Steaks ~ Seafood ~ Sandwiches ~ Full BarDine in or Take ouT

BBQ RibsTender pork back ribs covered in barbeque sauce.

WalleyeWalleye pan fried or broiled served with a blend of our own mix of seasonings. Ribeye Steak

Tender Ribeye steak grilled to perfection. A steak lover’s steak.Prime Rib of Beef or Blackened

Prime RibPhilly Cheese SteakShaved Prime Rib with sautéed onions and green pepper, smothered with Swiss Cheese served on Hoagie bun.

...”the walleye at the Zephyr in Audubon. We remember our meals of ten in exquisite detail.”

Lee Svitak Dean, Star Tribune Taste Editor

ComBinationSAll entrées include:

Salad, Choice of Dressing,

Garlic Toast, Choice of Potato (Baked,

Hashbrowns, French Fries or Au Gratin)

Steak ~ Ribs

Salmon ~ Shrimp

The Zephyr

Only 6 Miles West of Detroit Lakes

Your 4 Season Destination

www.holidayinndl.com

1155 Hwy. 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | 218-847-2121 | 1-877-251-9348 | www.holidayinndl.com

Holiday Inn on the LakeDL’s Only

Full Service Hotel!

•2Restaurant&EntertainmentVenues•Marina&Rentals•Banquet&MeetingFacilities•WeddingsonSite•FamilyPoolArea•700’ofSandyBeachon

BigDetroitLake— HAPPY HOUR —

3-7Pm / 7 dAYs A week

Nightly Specials


detroit lakes ConvenienCe storeA&W Restaurant • Tastee FreezDrive Thru Window • Car Wash

218-847-3190

lake Park ConvenienCe store

Trustworthy HardwareHot Stuff Pizza • Boardwalk Subs

218-238-5911

MaHnoMen PUMP 24

Hot Stuff Subs and Pizza

218-935-2258

tWin valleY

C-Store & Auto Shop

218-584-5171

FloM Trustworthy

Hardware

218-567-8538

We are the ONE STOP for all your needs. • Quality

Cenex Fuels • Propane • Hunting &

Fishing License

• Drive Thru • Expanded

Seating

ONESTOP

CONVENIENCE

Community Co-ops

ouR eneRgy ComeS THRougH.™

Now serving Hot Stuff Pizza!

Sweets & Treats

“Voted Best Burgers in the

Lakes Area”

Now Available

Wings & Rings

50¢ (Thursday)

Lake Access to Deadshot Bay

218-844-682025807 Cty Hwy 22 • Detroit Lakes

Deck Overlooking Dead Shot Bay

Bleachers Golf Scramble June 17th Call For Details

2-4-1 Burgers Sundays 5-8


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Enjoy your favorite foods & beverages, while overlooking Little Detroit Lake.

Open 7 Days a Week

Good Food! Good Friends!

Good Fun!

it’s the kind of place

you’re going to love... 200 West Drive • Detroit Lakes 218.847.1891

Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes • 846-1779

The Sandbar

It’s a party!TIP Charitable Gaming #0SS74-002

"A Great Place to Eat"Monday Night

Buck Burger Night

$895

BAR & GRILL

Friday Night Top Sirloin Steak Fry

Come Check Us Out!Wednesday

Night Mexican Specials

Also on the Menu:• Fish Dinners • Fresh Salads

• Chicken Dinners

“Happy Hour” $1 Off Bottle Beers$1 Off MIxed Drinks

50¢ Wings

Live Entertainment

with the area’s Biggest Dance Floor!

Plus...

Never leave here hungry!


PIZZA SHOP IS OPen!

847-9894

Beginning June 10th we will be open for

lunch at 11am.

~New This Year ~Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Pizza will be available for lunch!

Don’t miss this historical landmark for a memorable

dining experience.

HOTeL SHOReHAMSORRy, we’Re OPen!☞

1/2 mile West of Detroit Country Club • 847-9913

• Pasta • Steak• Seafood • Fish • Ribs

• Full Bar


Follow us on www.firesidedl.com

1462 E Shore Drive • Detroit Lakes218.847.8192

Open 7 Nights a Week at 5pm

Everything You’d Expect From A

Fine Dining Restaurant.

Except The Attitude.


Stop in for SomeGooD Home StYLe CooKin’

900 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN • 847-3344

Best Breakfast in town!

full Breakfast and Lunch menu

Monday-Friday 7-11amDaily Breakfast Special ��$4�19

Includes Coffee — MONDAY —

2 French Toast & Polish Sausage & Coffee

— TUESDAY — 1 Egg Hashbrowns, Toast & Coffee

— WEDNESDAY — 2 Egg, Ham & Cheese Omelette, Toast & Coffee

— THURSDAY — 1 French Toast, 1 Egg, 2 Links, Coffee

— FRIDAY — 1 Pancake, 2 Sausage Patties, Coffee

Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Pie & Coffee ��$2�39Monday - Friday

Lunch Specials ��Starting at $4�59Sunday Dinner Special ��$7�29Includes Coffee & Dessert

11am-1:45pm

Senior Special Available Monday - FridayHomemade Soups

Daily Breakfast Specials

Main Street Restaurant

at afforDaBLe priCeS

Mon-Fri 7-11am

$419Includes Coffee!

any omelette

Mon-Fri 7-11am

$639Includes Hash Browns

& Toast!or less

Grow. Together.

At Sanford Health, we are growing to meet the needs

of our communities. We are committed to bringing new

facilities, broadened services and even better care

and connection. We are proud to be a part of Detroit

Lakes. We invite you to learn more about our new

Same Day Surgery and expanded services.

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