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Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce Weekly Eblast

By Paul Torres Feb 21, 2024 | 8:49 AM

700 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes      Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
www.VisitDetroitLakes.com     218-847-9202

For our full event calendar go to: https://visitdetroitlakes.com/events/

 *If you’d like to submit event information to be included in next week’s eblast, please email jean@VisitDetroitLakes.com no later than12noon on Monday.  Do not “reply” to this email.

 Find the monthly DL Chamber newsletter at http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/chamber/newsletter

 What’s happening this week:

Wednesday, Feb. 21

  • Blood Drive, 9am-1:30pm, M State; to schedule a time, call Angie at 218-846-3780.  Vitalant.org
  • Polar Fest, see www.polarfestdl.com for complete schedule of activities & updates
    • Polar Putt, 11:30am-1pm, Washington Square Mall; free to participate, chance to win Mall gift certificates and prizes.
    • Polarpalooza Tubing Races, 5-8pm, Detroit Mountain; for business teams, families & groups of 4, racing begins at 6:30pm.  Fee charged, 218-844-7669, www.detroitmountain.com
    • Date Night on the Ice, 5:30-7:30pm, Little Detroit Lake; take your date to our luxury ice castle – the heat will be on, flowers will be set, and the candles lit.  Bring your own food and beverage.  See www.baxstarfishing.com for details and to make reservations.  Questions, 701-261-3703.

 

Thursday, Feb. 22

  • Blood Drive, 9am-1:30pm, Frazee HS Commons; to schedule a time, contact Taylor at Tdrewes@frazee.k12.mn.us  or call 218-334-3181, ext. 5334
  • Wannigan Regional Park Open House, Frazee Event Center;  view the latest plans and learn about improvements, free lite supper starts at 4:30pm.  Complete a 10 minutes survey on how you plan to user the park.  Survey is available at www.wanniganpark.com or at Frazee City Hall.
  • Polar Fest, see www.polarfestdl.com for complete schedule of activities & updates
    • United Way Pint Night, 5-8pm, Bucks Mill Brewing; proceeds go to United Way of Becker County.  218-844-5407, www.bucksmillbrewing.com
    • Preschool Polar Fest Icy Adventures, 5:30-6:45pm, Lincoln Ed. Center; free activities for families with infants, toddlers & preschoolers.
    • Date Night on the Ice, 5:30-7:30pm, Little Detroit Lake; take your date to our luxury ice castle – the heat will be on, flowers will be set, and the candles lit.  Bring your own food and beverage.  See www.baxstarfishing.com for details and to make reservations.  Questions, 701-261-3703.
    • Crafts & Cocktails, 6-9pm, Becker County Museum; ladies can choose two crafts from the following craft options:  moss art frame, dandelion painting, mosaic necklace pendant and alcohol ink ring dish; includes one drink.  Limited tickets available; reserve yours today.  www.beckercountymuseum.org/store  218-847-2938
    • Ski Adventures from Scandinavia to Minnesota, 7pm, DL Public Library; MN Author Ryan Rodgers will share his ski adventures from around the world. www.larl.org , 218-847-2168

Friday, Feb. 23

  • Completed entries from the Great Polar Hunt are due at noon at the Chamber Office
  • Polar Fest, see www.polarfestdl.com for complete schedule of activities &updates
    • Preschool Polar Fest Icy Adventures, 10am, Lincoln Ed. Center; free activities for families with infants, toddlers & preschoolers
    • Laser Tubing, 5-8pm, Detroit Mountain; 218-844-7669, www.detroitmountain.com

 Saturday, Feb. 24

  • Polar Fest, see www.polarfestdl.com for complete schedule of activities & updates
    • Polar Market, 10am-2pm, Bucks Mill Brewing; 12 local vendors; 218-844-5407, www.bucksmillbrewing.com
    • Polar Fest Plunge, 1pm, DL City Beach; registration fee, cash prizes; proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of DL
    • Tuxes & Tails, 6-10pm, Holmes Theatre Ballroom; enjoy dinner, games of chance,  auctions and more!  Proceeds benefit the Humane Society.  Tickets available at the Humane Society, 218-847-0511, www.humanesocietyofthelakes.org
    • DLHS Drumline, 6:45pm, DL Pavilion
    • Frozen Fireworks, 7pm, DL City Beach
  • Family Storytime, 10:30-11:15am, DL Public Library; 218-847-2168, www.larl.org
  • Lakeshirts Beach Shop will be open weekends during Polar Fest! 12-7pm
  • Live Music by R & R, 9pm, Zorbaz; 218-847-5305, www.zorbaz.com
  • Smokin’ Amp DJ,  9pm, Holiday Inn; 218-847-2121, www.dlinn.com

 Sunday, Feb. 25

  • Polar Fest, see www.polarfestdl.com for schedule of activities & updates
    • Free Family Snowshoeing, 12-4pm, Tamarac NWR
    • Polar Puzzle Contest, 1:30-5pm, Bucks Mill Brewing; gather your team (up to 4 people) and put together a 550 piece puzzle.  Entry fee, win prizes, register online.  218-844-5407, www.bucksmillbrewing.com
    • Date Night on the Ice, 5:30-7:30pm, Little Detroit Lake; take your date to our luxury ice castle – the heat will be on, flowers will be set, and the candles lit.  Bring your own food and beverage.  See www.baxstarfishing.com for details and to make reservations.  Questions, 701-261-3703.
  • Lakeshirts Beach Shop will be open weekends during Polar Fest! 12-7pm

 Monday, Feb. 26

  • Holmes Art Club, Monday evenings through April 22, Holmes Theatre; grades 3-5 from 4:30-5:30pm, grades 7-12 from 5-7:30pm.  Fee charged, must pre-register, www.dlccc.org , 218-844-7469
  • Date Night on the Ice, 5:30-7:30pm, Little Detroit Lake; take your date to our luxury ice castle – the heat will be on, flowers will be set, and the candles lit.  Bring your own food and beverage.  See www.baxstarfishing.com for details and to make reservations.  Questions, 701-261-3703.
  • Anime Club, 4pm, DL Public Library; 218-847-2168, www.larl.org

 Tuesday, Feb. 27

  • Library Club Travel Talk with Linda & Jim Johnson, 2pm, DL Public Library; take an exotic trip to Egypt and Jordan through pictures; open to all.  218-847-2168, www.larl.org
  • Last Day – Gallery Opening – From Minnesota’s State Parks, National Parks and Beyond, DL Public Library; a photography gallery featuring the work of Bruce Fingerson.  Reception & Presentation at 4:30pm.  218-847-2168, www.larl.org
  • Date Night on the Ice, 5:30-7:30pm, Little Detroit Lake; take your date to our luxury ice castle – the heat will be on, flowers will be set, and the candles lit.  Bring your own food and beverage.  See www.baxstarfishing.com for details and to make reservations.  Questions, 701-261-3703.

Through Thursday, Feb. 29

  • Local Love Event – shop locally at your favorite boutique, restaurant, bar, etc.; submit a photo of your receipt at https://bemobile.com/locallove/  and receive a matching BeMobile gift card up to $25 to use on accessories, a new phone and more.

 

 Lake Region Builders Association Building Trades Scholarship Available . . .

This scholarship is available to students in Becker, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties who are going into the building trades.  March 15 deadline.  https://www.lakeregionbuilders.com/building-trades-scholarship

Coming . . . . . .

 

  • Job Fair , April 3, 2-5:30pm, M State; hosted by Rural MN CEP.  If your business would like to have a booth, contact the Chamber at 218-847-9202 or email jean@visitdetroitlakes.com ; $100 fee

 DLCCC Engage . . . . .

  • Winter Blues Overnighter, March 13 & 14, St. Paul; take a break from winter with a trip to St. Paul. Trip includes: Hairspray at the Ordway, lodging at the Drury Plaza Hotel, museums, shopping & more, coach bus transportation, full-guided trip.  Contact Melia at 508-446-4410, DLCCC Engage Program.
  • Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, June 5,  Chanhassen

 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.

Up-to-date Information:

Find us on Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLakesMN or

https://www.facebook.com/DLRegionalChamber

Instagram:  @DLChamber               @DetroitLakesMinnesota

 

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