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Local Events
Kids Crafts at Mille Lacs
Date September 6, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Organization Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post will be hosting Kid's Crafts at Mille Lacs on Monday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will learn how weave a dreamcatcher to take home. This craft is recommended for children age 8 and up. The craft day will be taking place in the museum meeting room.
Husky Softball Fall Hitting Developmental Clinic
Date September 7, 2010 - 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Organization St. Cloud State University
The SCSU Husky Softball Fall Hitting Developmental clinics are taking place on Tuesday, September 7th, 14th and 21st. The clinic will be held at the St. Cloud State Softball Field and run from from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. The event is open to kids ages 10 through 18. There will be a fee to attend and participants should bring a glove, water bottle, outdoor shoes, helmet and a bat.
Minnesota Reflection: Digital Resources
Date September 8, 2010 - 9 a.m.
Organization Stearns History Museum and Research Center
Marian Rengel, Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Digital Library will the Present Minnesota Reflections: Digital Resources on September 8th. Rengel's presentation will highlight what the Minnesota Digital Library offers researchers, teachers and students. The presentation will take place at the Stearns History Museum at 9 a.m.
Mosque Madness: What Going on Near Ground Zero
Date September 8, 2010 - 4:15 p.m.
Organization Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association will host Mosque Madness: What's Going on Near Ground Zero? on Wednesday, September 8th starting at 4:15 p.m. in the Atwood Little Theater. The event will highlight issues surrounding the Islamic Cultural Community Center near Ground Zero. Todd Green, professor of European and American religious history at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, will be the guest speaker. This event is co-sponsored by St. Cloud State Student Government Association.
Porcupine Quill Jewelry Wokshop
Date September 12, 2010 - Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.
Organization Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post will be hosting a porcupine quill jewelry workshop on Saturday and Sunday September 11th and 12th. Participants will make necklaces, earrings and hair ties. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. The workshop runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Registration is due by September 8th. A minimum of five participants is required.
36th Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Car Show/Swap Meet
Date September 12, 2010 - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Organization Lone Eagle Auto Club
The Lone Eagle Auto Club will be hosting their 36th annual Car Show and Swap Meet at the Little Falls/Morrison County Fairgrounds on Sunday, September 12th. The car show and swap meet starts at 7 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m., rain or shine. Concessions will also be available on the grounds. There will a shuttle running for those interested in visiting the Arts and Craft Fair in downtown Little Falls.
SCSO Welcome Students Concert
Date September 15, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Organization St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra
The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra will present a FREE concert to SCSU students in Ritsche Auditorium on September 15th at 7:30 pm. The orchestra will perform the music of 'Star Wars' and a preview of the other concerts in the SCSO season. Students are free with ID all other tickets have a nominal charge. Call 320-252-7276 for more information.
Adoption Informational Meeting
Date September 16, 2010 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Organization Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota will host an informational meeting for families interested in adoption. Discover the tools and the support for families who would like a flexible, proactive adoption process. The meeting will be held Thursday, September 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Atonement Luthern Chruch, located at 1144 29th Avenue North in St. Cloud.
Mid America Music Hall of Fame Awards Show
Date September 16, 2010 - 8 p.m.
Organization Mid-America Music Hall of Fame
25 Minnesota based musical groups are tuning up for a 3 day musical revival at the Sheraton Bloomington in Minneapolis in September. Under sponsorship of the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, the bands will be performing the music that made them household names over the past four decades.
The occasion is the annual induction show and is open to the public all three nights, September 16-18. Among the groups to be honored are The Accents, Haze (formerly Purple Haze), The Lamont Cranston Band, The Deacons, TC Jammers, Nite Train, Stillroven, Frank Wagamon and the Sextet, Cain, The Sensational Sleepers, The Poor Boys, Nielsen-White Band, Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers, Joker’s Wild, The Rembrandts, Sounds of Blackness, The Electras, Damon Lee and the Diablos, Double Nickels, Rockie Robbins, Shangoya and Westside.
In addition, several individuals will also be honored for their contributions. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each night and the induction portion of the evening will begin at 8:00 p.m. There will be autograph sessions, silent auction of music memorabilia, live auction of inductee autographed guitars and live musical performances. The Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, founded in 2000, recognizes the unique contribution that Minnesota musicians and industry people have made, not only to Midwest music, but to the national music scene, as well.
Information is at www.rockcountryhall.com. Tickets are also available at the door or through the Sheraton at 866-837-4278.
Squonk Opera - Mayhem & Majesty
Date September 17, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Organization CSBSJU Fine Arts Programming
Experience the sonic shenanigans of Squonk Opera in one night of Mayhem & Majesty. In this over-the-top sensory spectacle, Squonk Opera explores the power of sound and music making with camera jibs, projection puppets and kinetic machines. The Squonkers lead a visual multimedia expedition into the wondrous places your ears have long kept secret. This event is hosted by the College of St. Benedicts & St. John's University Fine Arts programming.
Each song evokes different atmospheres through vivid, mesmerizing projections and constantly transforming scenery. One moment you are alone in a swarm of stars with a gently swaying keyboard and a sparse lullaby your only guide - the next you see how romance is just a series of cell mutations set to post-punk beats.
St. Cloud Walk to Defeat ALS
Date September 18, 2010 - 9:00AM
Organization The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter
This is a 2 mile handicap accessible walk. The Walk to Defeat ALS brings people together and educates them about ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). Participants collect donations and pledges and can walk as an individual or as part of a team. Register online or the day of the walk, which begins promptly at 9:00 am in Eastman Park at Lake George. Snacks and entertainment provided.
St. Cloud Pride Pridefest 2010: Pride in the Park
Date September 24, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Pride
The St. Cloud Pride organization will be hosting the first annual Pridefest "Pride in the Park" on Friday and Saturday September 24th and 25th at Lake George/Eastman Park in St. Cloud. The Pridefest is being held to commemorate and celebrate the history, challenges and inspire the achievement of equality for the LGBTA community. The festival will include musical entertainment, exhibitors, vendors and other events including a comedy night and social night. St. Cloud Pridefest runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Book Talk: The Green Zone: The Environmental Costs of Militarism
Date September 24, 2010 - 12 p.m.
Organization Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host a book talk to discuss Barry Sanders' book, "The Green Zone: The Environmental Costs of Militarism" prior to his visit to campus on October 5th. The talk will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 24th in the Mississippi of the Atwood Memorial Center. Registration is required.
Pridefest Comedy Night
Date September 24, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Pride
St. Cloud Pride will be hosting a Pridefest Comedy Night on Friday, September 24th at the Red Carpet Nightclub in the Events Room. The night is being held in conjunction with the St. Cloud Pride Pridefest. The evening runs from 7:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. and is 18 and older.
Lanes Without Limits Fundraisser
Date September 25, 2010 - 11AM- 1PM and 2 PM- 4PM
Organization Lanes Without Limits
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota will be hosting Lanes Without Limits on Saturday, September 25th. This is an non-competitive event that is open to all ages and starts at 11am and 2pm. You can register teams of 5 by contacting Alison at 320-253-0765.
Josh Kornbluth | Love & Taxes
Date September 25, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Organization CSBSJU Fine Arts Programming
Have you ever paid taxes, or fallen in love? If so, then you can identify with the humor of Josh Kornbluth. Josh neglected (or refused) to file taxes for seven years and his real-life tax problem is the basis for his extraordinarily funny one-man play that examines falling in love and then living up to your obligations.
Note: this performance contains mild adult language.
Pridefest Central MN GAB Dance
Date September 25, 2010 - 9:00 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Pride
St. Cloud Pride will host a Central Minnesota GAB Dance on Saturday, September 25th . This dance is being put on in conjunction with the St. Cloud Pride's inaugural Pride festival. The dance starts at 9 p.m. at Red Carpet in the Events Room and is a 21 and older event.
Burning Bright-Season Five Premier concert
Date September 25, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Organization From Age to Age
From Age to Age will premier their fifth season with the concert “Burning Bright” in St. Cloud.
This new program centers on the necessity of perseverance in inspiring people to make a change in the world. The title, “Burning Bright” comes from the idea that the power of fire provides a parallel to these ideals: like fire, change can set off a spark in others and spread quickly.
The concert will feature works by des Prez, Monteverdii, Palestrina, Barnum, and “Ochte Nash” by From Age to Age’s resident composer, Joshua Gerald Nice. There is no admission or advanced ticketing for the concerts; however, a free-will offering will be taken. Additionally, recordings will be available for purchase at all concerts.
St. Joseph Millstream Arts Festival
Date September 26, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Organization Millstream Arts Festival
On Sunday, September 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Millstream Arts Festival will return to downtown St. Joseph. The festival will feature works from local artists ranging from pottery and jewlery to leather and photography. Other events include a vintage car show, hands-on children's art area along with historical tours of St. Joseph. Entertainment will be provided by the C-S-B/S-J-U Jazz Ensemble, The Blue Drifters, juggler/street magician Sam Emery and the Granite City Cloggers among others.
Wild Rice Processing Demonstrations
Date September 26, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Organization Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post will host Wild Rice Processing Demonstrations every Saturday in September. Museum staff will show the traditional way of processing wild rice including how to dry, parch, thresh and winnow along with the finished product. Demonstrations last approximately 20 minutes and take place every hour from 12 to 3 p.m.
Urban Marketplace Every Wednesday This Summer
Date September 29, 2010 - 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Organization St. Cloud Downtown Council
The St. Cloud Downtown Council is introducing Urban Marketplace. The Market will have a global array of goods for sale including locally grown produce, artisan wares, organic products, ethnic foods, and gluten free baked goods. The Urban Marketplace will run every Wednesday, July 14th through September 29th at 11:00A.M. to 2:00p.m. in the parking lot left of St. Cloud Flora on St. Germain Street West.
Welcome Aboard With Granite City Sound Chorus
Date October 2, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Organization Granite City Sound Chorus
There will be a singing and theatrical performance by Granite City Sound Chorus, a division of Sweet Adelines International, on Saturday, October 2. The performances also feature The Benson Family Singers. Join us at the Sauk Rapids Community Arts Center, 901 First Street South in Sauk Rapids, MN. There are ticket prices for Adults in Advance, Adults at the Door, and a Children's rate. Pizza Party follows.
St. Cloud Memory Walk
Date October 2, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.
Organization Alzheimer's Association
Memory Walk® is the Alzheimer's Association’s national signature event to help those coping with Alzheimer's and related diseases. Since 1989, the nation's largest event supporting Alzheimer's care and support services has raised more than $260 million. Every dollar moves us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation!
Join us on Saturday, October 2 at Whitney Senior Center and Park in St. Cloud for the Memory Walk. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the 1.5 mile walk starts at 10:00 a.m.
For more information or to register for the walk visit www.alz.org/memorywalk or call 320-257-0699.
Chocolate: The Exhibition bus tour
Date October 5, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Organization Stearns History Museum and Research Center
The Stearns History Museum will host a bus trip to the Minnesota History Center to see Chocolate: The Exhibition and Regina's Fine Chocolates in St. Paul on Tuesday, October 5th. Attendees will learn about the history, products and culture of chocolate along with a tasting/tour at Regina's Fine Chocolates in St. Paul. The tour bus will depart the Stearns History Center at 9:30 a.m. and return around 5 p.m.
Elk River Watershed Cleanup Day
Date October 16, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Organization Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District
The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District will host its 3rd annual Elk River Cleanup day on Saturday, October 16th from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration is required by Friday, October 1st. Participants will receive a commemorative reusable bag as a token of appreciation.
SCSU Homecoming 5K Walk/Run
Date October 23, 2010 - --
Organization SCSU Campus Recreation
St. Cloud State University Campus Recreation will be hosting a S-C-S-U Homecoming 5K Walk/Run and 1K junior run on Saturday, October 23rd on the campus of St. Cloud State. Registration is now open and details are available at www.stcloudstate.edu/campus rec. There is a discount for early registration.
Fall Wrestling Clinic
Date October 30, 2010 - 8 a.m.
Organization St. Cloud State Wrestling
The St. Cloud State Wrestling team will be hosting its Fall Wrestling clinic on Saturday, October 30th in the University's Halenbeck Hall Fieldhouse. The clinic will begin with registration at 8 a.m. The guest clinician will be four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American Jayson Ness. Clinic participants receive two sessions of instruction, a motivational talk, clinic t-shirt and lunch. After the clinic they will have the opportunity to watch that day's St. Cloud State Wrestling team practice.
Mission to China and Taiwan, 1930-2010
Date December 23, 2010 - 10am-4pm
Organization Benedictine Sisters
The Haehn Museum is presenting a new exhibit called "Mission to China and Taiwan, 1930 to 2010." Six Bendectine sisters traveled to China in 1930 endured many hardships and interment by the government. The exhibit is now on view at Heritage Place on the ground of St. Benedict's monestary in St. Joseph tells the story of their struggles and tenacity through photos, artifacts and art.
Sports Schedule
- Volleyball vs Moorhead
Sep 24, 2010 - 7:00 - Men's Hockey vs Nebraska-Omaha
Nov 13, 2010 - 7:07
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