Winsted Zoomobile visit cancelled due to extreme heat

WINSTED, MN – The Minnesota Zoomobile visit and presentation of “All Things Connected” that was scheduled for Thursday, June 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Hainlin Park in Winsted has been canceled due to the predicted high heat index.

The event, sponsored by the McLeod County 4-H and Winsted Library Board, may be rescheduled, but no date is available at this time.

Montrose-Waverly Craft and Community Fair events moved indoors due to weather

WAVERLY, MN – All events for the Montrose-Waverly Craft and Community Fair Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Waverly have been moved inside the Waverly village hall due to the weather.
Activities include craft displays, food, carriage rides, city-wide garage sales, waterball, and book signing.

Maple-syruping demonstration scheduled at Lake Maria State Park

WRIGHT COUNTY, MN – Lake Maria State Park will host its annual maple-syruping demonstrations on

March 26 and 27 beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. on both days at the nature center.

Tree tapping techniques will be described followed by a hike into the woods

to identify maple trees, how to tap a tree and how to collect the sap.  The cooking

process and syrup preparation also can be examined.  Sampling is encouraged.

“Maple syruping began more than a century ago when Native Americans and,

later, European pioneers, used the same tapping and collection methods to produce

maple sugar, maple syrup and candy.  It’s fascinating and historically significant for the

whole family,” said Park Manager Mark Crawford.

The event is free.  However, a $5 vehicle park entry fee will apply for those

without an annual permit.  Annual permits are for sale at the park office for $25 and

apply to all state parks.

For more information, call the park office at 763-878-2325 or visit its website

at www.mnstateparks.info.  Lake Maria is located approximately seven miles northwest

of Monticello, five miles north of Maple Lake and 10 miles northeast of Annandale

on Wright County Highway 111.

Free cross country skiing at Baylor and Lake Minnewashta regional parks Feb. 21

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Area residents who wish to try cross country skiing will have an opportunity to do so for free.  On Monday, February 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitors can use cross-country ski equipment for no cost at Baylor and Lake Minnewashta Regional Parks.  Vehicles entering the parks are required to have either a $5 daily parking permit or $24 annual park pass which can be purchased at the rental offices at each park.

Both parks offer several miles of groomed ski trails through the woodlands and prairie areas of the parks.  Ski trails at Baylor and Lake Minnewashta are groomed with a single track for traditional skiing along with an area for skate skiing.

At other times rental ski equipment is available for rental on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at both park areas.  Groups (10 or more) interested in renting equipment during the week at Baylor Regional Park should contact the park office to schedule a time.

For more information about cross-country skiing including up to date trail conditions visit the parks website at www.co.carver.mn.us/parks or call Carver County Parks at 952-466-5250.

Lester Prairie city-wide clean-up day is Saturday, Oct. 2

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – The City of Lester Prairie will be conducting a city-wid clean-up day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 2 for city residents. The event will take place at the city pool parking lot. The cost to dispose of items includes the following: monitors, TVs, computers, copiers, and scanners are $15; console TVs are $25, small electronics, such as radios and clocks are $10. Non-refrigeration appliances are $15, and units containing freon are $20. Mattresses and box springs are each $15, couches are $20, and hide-a-beds are $25. Small chairs are $5, and large chairs are $10. Other miscellaneous bulk items are $15 per yard. Items that will NOT be accepted include tires, hazardous waste, tree debris, brush, yard waste, and recyclables.

Winsted movie in park moved to Saturday

WINSTED, MN – Tonight’s Winsted movie in the park has been rescheduled to tomorrow evening due to concerns about the possibility of rain. WHAT UP will host “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at dusk in the Mill Reserve Park amphitheater. Prior to the movie, children and their parents may visit with members of the Winsted Volunteer Fire Department and check out the equipment starting at 8 p.m. This is a free event.

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