Wednesday, Sept. 27
- M State Celebrates 20 years since combining four regional community and technical colleges under one expansive west-central Minnesota collegiate campus. Noon tree dedication ceremony, DL Campus.
- Women’s EDGE Speaker Kristi Floersch, 3pm, Becker County Museum. Floersch is an artist, author and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping us flourish! Tickets are $45; call 218-847-9202. On Nov. 8, we will hear from Melissa Marshall.
- Open Acoustic Jam, 5pm, DL Public Library; bring your acoustic instrument and have some fun. All experience levels welcome. 218-847-2168, www.larl.org
Thursday, Sept. 28
- Last day to register for Metal Bonsai Class with Adam Holzgrove, Holmes Art Cellar. Class is Oct. 3, 5-6:30pm. Fee charged, supplies included, Pre-register at www.dlccc.org/artcellar or call 218-844-7469.
- Lakes Country Networking Visitor Day, 8am, LaBarista; introduce yourself & your business to other local business owners. Questions, call Tricia at 701-361-9532
- Blood Drive, 10am-2pm, Bloodmobile at Sanford Clinic; to schedule, please email Heather at Heather.Perry@Sanfordhealth.org or call 218-846-2078, vitalant.org
- Designer Purse Bingo, 5:30pm doors open, Bingo starts at 6:30pm, DL Pavilion. Sponsored by Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation, ticket gets you 20 games of designer purse bingo. Additional raffles & games; salad bar included, cash bar available. Questions, contact Cara at 218-847-0867.
Friday, Sept. 29
Saturday, Sept. 30
- Shady Hollow Flea Market, 6am-3pm, Hwy. 59 South – last day for the season
- Vergas Hairyman Festival, 9:30am-6pm; schedule at www.cityofvergas.com
- Lakes Area Farmer’s Market ,10am-1pm, Peoples Park; www.lakesareafarmersmarket.info
- Family Storytime, 10:30-11am, DL Public Library; 218-847-2168, www.larl.org
- Noon Rotary presents Oktoberfest DL, 1-7pm, downtown DL; reserve your stein at https://www.oktoberfestdl.com/ . Pumpkin carving contest, dress in your best dirndl & lederhosen for King & Queen contest, dance to the Dakota Dutchmen and more!
- S(HOPS) of Little Germany by Lakes Chic Street; get your passport punched at each participating store for a chance to win a basket of fall items worth $300. Participating stores are: Allure, Beautiful Junque, Bluebird Books, JQ Clothing, Mainstream Boutique, Vintage N Vogue and Lit Décor & Gifts.
- Live Music by Dan Brekke, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino; 800-453-7827, www.starcasino.com
- Live Music by The Wicked Bees, 9pm, Zorbaz; 218-847-5305, www.zorbaz.com
- Live Music by The Fat Cats, Pit 611; 218-439-6121, www.thepit611.com
- Smokin’ Amp DJ, 9pm, Holiday Inn; 218-847-2121, www.dlinn.com
Sunday, Oct. 1
- Movie “Seasons”, 2pm, Tamarac NWR Discovery Center; 218-847-2641, www.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac
- “Unapologetically Female!”, 2:30pm, Zion DL; presented by Rev. Dr. Patrick Lovejoy, open to all.
Monday, Oct. 2
- Last day to register for Holmes Fall Art Club, 8 sessions, Grades 3-5 from 4:30-5:30pm, grades 7-12 from 6-7:30pm. Fee charged, class size is limited. Register at dlccc.org/artcellar. Email VisualArts@dlccc.org with questions or call 218-844-7469 ext. 115.
Coming . . . .
- Boys & Girls Club Playground Ribbon Cutting, Oct. 4, 4:30pm
- VIPink Breast Event of the Year, Oct. 4, 5-7:30pm, Essentia Health; walk-in mammograms, education, bra fittings by Curvy Divas, Dr. Audrey Park Skinner will talk about breast health, make & take floral arrangements, breast cancer survivor honor walk at 7pm. RSVP’s welcome at 218-314-7866.
- Chamber Splash Awards, Oct. 5, 4-6pm, Holmes Theatre Ballroom; help us recognize outstanding individuals, businesses & organizations in our community. Tickets are $25, call the Chamber Office at 218-847-9202 to reserve yours.
- “Sweet Delilah Swim Club” Oct. 5-7 Holmes Theatre, presented by the Community Theatre. Tickets at Holmes Theatre, 218-844-7469 , www.dlccc.org .
- Damien Home Tour, Oct. 7, 12:30-4pm; featuring five unique and beautiful area homes. Tickets are available at: DL Chamber Office, Mainstream Boutique, Central Market and Damien Members. $25 in advance, $30 day of event,
Tickets are still available for trips with Engage:
- Nov. 1-7 – Branson, MO – deadline Sept. 30
Detailed trip itineraries available at DLCCC front desk. 218-844-4221
M State Offerings . . . . . .
- GED & Adult Diploma Orientation, twice a month. Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.k12.mn.us
- Driver’s License Exam Preparation, classes offered virtually.
- Free English Language Instruction for adults, Monday-Thursday at Lakes Area Adult Education. Schedule is flexible and individualized. Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.k12.mn.us for more information.
- Additional Public Offerings and associated flyers can always be found at www.minnesota.edu/wds
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