Detroit Lakes area local activities!

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

Live Music by Dan Brekke, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino; 800-453-7827, www.starcasino.com
Live Music by Lyzander, 9pm, Zorbaz; 218-847-5303, www.zorbaz.com
Smokin’ Amp DJ, 9pm, Holiday Inn; 218-847-2121, www.dlinn.com

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:

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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