Calendar - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

December, 2012

December 1st, 2012
Marshmellow Foundation Open House
Location: Lucky Dog Boarding and Training Center
1478 Mallard Street, DL
North Industrial Park, North of Friesen’s
Phone: 218-847-9040 or 218-847-4100
Web Site: www.themarshmallowfoundation.org
Flyer: 2012 Holiday Open House flyer.pdf

December 1st, 2012
Free Kids Movie, 10am
Location: Cinemagic Cinema 5
Price: One item for the Becker County Food Pantry
Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202

December 1st, 2012
Christmas at Emmanuel, 10am-2pm
Location: Emmanuel Nursing Home Forest Conference Center
Contact: Emmanuel Nursing Home, 218.844.8340
Website: http://www.emmanueldl.org

December 1st, 2012
Christmas Market, 10am-3pm
A variety of crafts like wood carvings, wreaths, home sewn items and foods such as jams jellies, baked goods, home canned items and lefse.
Location: The Depot, sponsored by the DL Farmers Market
Contact: The Depot, 844-5212

December 1st, 2012
Christmas Extravaganza Craft/Vendor Show, 1-7pm
Over 30 vendors. Donations will be made to the Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Location: Frazee Event Center
Price: Free admission
Contact: Wendy 218.849.0842; Crystal 218.234.4232

December 1st, 2012
Sleigh Rides, noon-3pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Price: FREE
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 1st - 2nd, 2012
Photos & Wishes with Santa in Santa's Village, noon-4pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 1st - 31st, 2012
Light Up the Lakes Holiday Events
Location: Downtown Detroit Lakes
Contact: Check our website for specific times and locations
Website: http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/calendar

December 2nd, 2012
Holiday Magic at the Mall, 5-7pm
This is a private ticketed event that raises money for non-profits.
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 2nd, 2012
4th Annual Breakfast with Santa, 9:30am-1pm
Pancake and sausage breakfast with the proceeds benefitting Lakes Crisis and Resource Center. Craft vendors, baked goods, Santa's toy shop; bring your own camera for a picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Location: M State Cafeteria
Price: Adults $5, Children $3, Family $12
Contact: Lakes Crisis and Resource 218.847.8572
Website: http://www.lakescrisis.com

December 2nd, 2012
Holiday Magic...At the Mall, 5-7pm
Ticket proceeds for this event go to non-profit organizations participating. An opportunity to win a $500 shopping spree, exclusive savings that evening only, holiday etertainment by The Deja Two, photos and wishes with Santa, gift wrapping & coat check.
Location: Washington Square Mall
Price: $5
Contact: Area Non-profits or Washington Square Mall

December 3rd, 2012
Detroit Lakes Middle School Choir Concert, 7:30pm
Location: Detroit Lakes Middle School
Contact: Detroit Lakes Middle School, 218.847.9228
Website: http://www.dlschools.net

December 3rd, 2012
MState & the World Cinema Class Free Movies, 10am-5pm
Film Schedule: Wall-E @ 10am; White Christmas @ Noon;
The Avengers @ 2:30pm. War shorts and cartoon between films.

Location: MState Conference Room
Price: FREE
Contact: MState, 218.846.3700

December 4th, 2012
Nancy Carlson, Minnesota Children's Author, 6:30pm
Learn how to tap into your creative and imaginative side
to write phenomenal children's books.

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

December 4th, 2012
Community Relations presents Roll for Control: Women & Incontinence, noon
Location: EMS Conference Center
Price: Free, please RSVP
Contact: Monique Anderson 218.844.0719 or
monique.anderson@essentiahealth.org


December 6th, 2012
Luminate the Lakes, 6-8pm
A unique opportunity to shop Detroit Lakes as we
light the streets with Holiday Luminaries! Enjoy Holiday Treats, open houses,
shopping promotions, music and more!

Location: Downtown businesses
Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202
Email: dlchamber@visitdetroitlakes.com
Registration: http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com

December 7th, 2012
Tuxes and Tails
Don't miss this fabulous festive event that hels raise important dollars
to support the operation of the shelter. Live auction, silent auction and
well-dressed pets and men in tuxes! Tickets include dinner and entertainment.
 6pm social hour, 7pm dinner & program.

Location: Holiday Inn
Price: $50
Contact: Humane Society of the Lakes, 218.847.0511
Website: http://www.hsofthelakes.org

December 7th - 9th, 2012
Young Life Christmas Tree Sales, Fr-4-7pm, S/S 10am-7pm
Proceeds support local Young Life Ministries.
Location: Parking lot between Payless Shoes and Perkins
Contact: Peter Paulson, 218.234.9918

December 8th, 2012
Free Kids Movie, 10am
Location: Cinemagic Cinema 5
Price: An item for the Becker County Food Pantry
Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202

December 8th, 2012
Kids Christmas Party, noon-2pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 8th, 2012
Christmas Market, 10am-3pm
A variety of crafts like wood carvings, wreaths, home sewn
items and foods such as jams jellies, baked goods,
home canned items and lefse.

Location: The Depot, sponsored by the DL Farmers Market
Contact: The Depot, 844-5212

December 8th, 2012
Holy Rosary Annual Cookie Walk, 8-10:30am
You won't want to miss this great opportunity to get your holiday
baking done the easy way! A wide variety of goodies to choose from;
pay by the pound.

Location: Holy Rosary Parish Center
Contact: Linda Schons

December 8th, 2012
Sleigh Rides, noon-3pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Price: FREE
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 8th, 2012
"A Christmas Story" Activity
Kids can Decemberode a secret mesage for free icecream.
Adults, try our "fudge". Red Ryder BB Gun giveaway.

Location: Detroit Lakes Maid-Rite
Contact: Detroit Lakes Maid-Rite, 844-2280

December 8th - 9th, 2012
Photos & Wishes with Santa in Santa's Village, noon-4pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 9th, 2012
Lakes Area Community Concert Band, 4pm
Our very own Lakes Area Community Concert Band
will delight the audience with classic holiday music.

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: Freewill offering
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

December 11th, 2012
Dr. Verlyn Anderson, Minnesota Historian, 10:30am
Dr. Verlyn Anderson is an authority on Scandinavians in America.
Location: Detroit Lakes Library
Price: Free
Contact: Detroit Lakes Library, 218.847.2168

December 12th, 2012
Holiday Open House, Noon-2pm
Location: Becker County Historical Society
Price: Bring your lunch, have some cookies, hear some music!
Contact: Becker County Historical Society, 218.847.2938
Website: http://www.beckercountyhistory.orhttp://www.beckercountyhistory.orgg

December 13th, 2012
"At Christmas" with Mick Sterling/Brave New Workshop Alumni, 7:30pm
"At Christmas" is a reflection of the what the holidays are
for all families--funny, poignant and heart-warmingly tender.

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: $20/adults, $10/students
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

December 13th, 2012
ATV Safety Instructor Training, 6pm
This is for anyone interesed in becoming a youth safety instructor.
You can register online at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/instructors/index.html . Prior to the class, an ATV CD needs to be studied along with an online exam.
The CD is available from the DNR Info. Center, free of charge,
or from Gary Negen at negen711@arvig.net .
Questions, call the DNR at 888-646-6367.

Location: M State, Moorhead
Contact: Jon Paurus, MN DNR, 218-298-4000

December 14th, 2012
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, 3:30pm
The Holiday Train hits the rails in November, visiting over 150 communities.
The goal of the Holiday Train is to collect food and money for local
food banks and to raise awareness in the fight against hunger.
At each event location, there will be a musical program and a
corporate contribution to the local food bank. This year's entertainers will be
The Claytones and Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Tracey Brown.

Location: Holmes Street Crossing
Price: canned food item
Contact: DL Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202

December 14th - 16th, 2012
Boys PeeWee A Hockey Tournament
Location: Kent Freeman Ice Arena
Contact: Chris Denardo 218.847.9651
Website: http://www.dlyouthhockey.com

December 14th - 16th, 2012
Young Life Christmas Tree Sales, Fr-4-7pm, S/S 10am-7pm
Proceeds support local Young Life Ministries.
Location: Parking lot between Payless Shoes and Perkins
Contact: Peter Paulson, 218.234.9918

December 15th, 2012
Christmas Market, 10am-3pm
A variety of crafts like wood carvings, wreaths, home sewn items and
foods such as jams jellies, baked goods, home canned items and lefse.

Location: The Depot, sponsored by the DL Farmers Market
Contact: The Depot, 844-5212

December 15th, 2012
Annual Christmas Bake Sale, 9am-until gone
Do your Christmas baking in one morning! Come to the
Annual Christmas Bake Sale by Eagles Auxiliary.

Location: Eagles Club
Contact: Eagles Club, 847-5267

December 15th, 2012
Sleigh Rides, noon-3pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Price: FREE
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 15th - 16th, 2012
Photos & Wishes with Santa in Santa's Village, noon-4pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 16th, 2012
Reception for "Electrifying Minnesota", 1-3pm
Location: Becker County Historical Society
Price: free
Contact: Becker County Historical Society, 218.847.2938
Website: http://www.beckercountyhistory.org

December 17th, 2012
DLHS Choir Concert, 7:30pm
Location: Detroit Lakes Middle School
Contact: Detroit Lakes High School, 218.847.4491
Website: http://www.dlschools.net

December 20th, 2012
Rock 'N Roll Christmas Spectacular, 7:30pm
If you like rock music and ready to crank your holiday
spirit all the way up, this show if for you!

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre
Price: $22/adults, $11/students
Contact: Historic Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469
Website: http://www.dlccc.org

December 22nd, 2012
Photos & Wishes with Santa in Santa's Village, 12-4pm
Location: Washington Square Mall
Contact: Washington Square Mall, 218.847.1679

December 22nd, 2012
Christmas Market, 10am-3pm
A variety of crafts like wood carvings, wreaths, home sewn items and
foods such as jams jellies, baked goods, home canned items
and lefse.Artists Cathy Leff and Wendy Roy will be there.

Location: The Depot, sponsored by the DL Farmers Market
Contact: The Depot, 844-5212

December 22nd, 2012
Santa & Mrs. Claus, 1-4pm
Location: The Depot
Contact: The Depot, 844-5212

December 22nd, 2012
Lotvola XC Ski Race
Location: Maplelag Resort
Contact: Maplelag Resort, 1.800.651.7711
Website: http://www.maplelag.com
http://www.maplelag.com

December 23rd, 2012
West Itasca Xmas-New Year Ski Races, 10am
Location: Rainbow Resort
Contact: Rainbow Resort 1.888.734.1140, Event Info: Amy Xu 612.991.4912
Website: http://www.rainbowresort.com

December 25th, 2012
Merry Christmas!

December 29th, 2012
New Year's Weekend Kick-off featuring "Border Patrol,"
Location: Holiday Beach Bar & Grill
Contact: Holiday Inn on the Lake, 218.847.2121
Website: http://www.holidayinndl.com

December 30th, 2012
New Year's Weekend, 5:30pm Wine Tasting Dinner, 7-10pm LIVE at the Lodge
Location: BEST WESTERN PREMIER the Lodge on Lake Detroit
Contact: 218.847.8439
Website: http://www.thelodgeonlakedetroit.com

December 31st, 2012
2nd Annual New Year's Eve celebration with Live band "Face for Radio,"
Live music and a ball-drop at midnight!
Location: Holiday Inn on the Lake
Contact: Holiday Inn on the Lake, 218.847.2121
Website: http://www.holidayinndl.com

December 31st, 2012
New Year's Eve on Ice Dinner
A New Year's Eve Dinner to ring in 2013! Benefits the Kiwanis Club of DL.
Location: Holiday Inn
Price: $75
Contact: Carrie Johnston, 218.847.9202

December 31st, 2012
New Year's Eve Dinner, 5-9pm
Make your reservations early to bring in the New Year with a delightful meal at New Horizon Resort.
Location: New Horizon Resort, Waubun
Price: Call for reservations
Contact: New Horizon Resort, 218.473.2138
     

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