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Sister city to Tingsryd, Sweden

Karl Oskar Days
Wed.-Sun., July 8-12, 2009
Sponsored by the Karl Oskar Committee.

SIX FREE PUBLIC PARKING LOTS! 

 -First Avenue one block north of Highway 8: 
-behind the Swedish Inn, 
-behind the Antique Mall,  
-across from the Post Office.    
-Hwy 8: adjacent to Holiday Gas 
-adjacent to Alternator/Starter repair.  
-Beach Park.  
Public parking is also available at St. Bridget’s church 
during on-site activities on Saturday.

July 8-12, 2009
Karl Oskar
Snuff Box
Treasure Hunt
Worth $500  cash prize 
if wearing a 2009
Karl Oskar Days button
Clues will be posted at
Lindstrom Foods,
Chisago County Press,
Lindstrom Antique Mall
and Wally Carlson's bp Station

Wednesday (8th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt and the challenge begins.  257-5115 Chisago County Press

4 pm - 7 pm: Farmers Market in St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot.  257-3514

4:30 pm – 7 pm: Parking Lot Steak Fry ($) at Lindstrom Foods  257-5113 

7 pm: Harmony (Music-Monroe Crossing) in Lions Park. Bring your lawn chairs.  257-0620 City Hall

     Thursday (9th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt.  257-5115 Chisago County Press

4 pm - 9 pm:  Ladies Nite Out – shopping extravaganza in downtown Lindström.  257-8087 Janet

7 pm: Queen Coronation & Tingsryd, Sweden-sister city recognition program at High School Performing Arts Center.  Admission is $3 ($2 w/KOD Button). Photo gallery of previous Queens.  442-4307 Missy

Friday (10th) Activities:

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt if not found yet!  257-5115 Chisago County Press

11:30 – 1 pm:  Taste of Tingsryd lunch and great Swedish fiddle music at Lindström Community Center.  Advance tickets ($9) available at City Hall, Deutschland Meats & Chamber office 257-1128   Tickets at door $10   
12:30:  Swedish Sing-Along

6 pm: Queens Tug-O-War Challenge in the mud pit across from Lions Park.  442-4307 Missy

6:30 pm:  Kiddy Parade lineup on frontage road north of Fairview cemetery with parade at 7 pm. South on Akerson Street, west on Sylvan Avenue with finish at Lions Park band shell.   Coronation of Junior King and Queen follows parade.  462-5471 Evelyn

   Food & beverage concessions available in Lions Park

8 pm – 10 pm: Family Bingo at the Community Center. Fundraiser for Trinity Lutheran Youth  257-5129

Saturday (11th) Activities:

7 am:  Registration opens for Lindström 5K Loppet at Lakes Area Free church.  Fundraiser for Fairview Hospital Scholarship Fund.

  Race/walk starts at 8 am.  257-8806 Carla

7:30 am: Golf Tournament at Chisago Lakes Course. Shotgun start.  Cash Prizes.  257-1484

8 am - noon: Farmers Market in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.  257-3514

9 am – 2 pm: Classic Car Show in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.    257-3368 Larry &  257-7475 Dan.

9 am – 4 pm:  Community Arts & Crafts Fair with Food Booths in Memorial Park.   257-5115  Becky

   Registration forms at Chisago Lakes Chamber office/www.chisagolakeschamber.com.

10 am: Basketball (3 on 3) Tournament in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church parking lot.  257-0795 Craig

More information at www.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us/schools/highschool/3on3.pdf

10 am – 4pm: Sidewalk sales & specials at Lindström shops. 257-8087 Janet

10 am – 2 pm: Book Sale at Chisago Lakes Area Library.  Fundraiser for Friends of the Library.  257-2817

11 am – 4 pm: Showcase of Local Musicians & Dancers in Memorial Park.  Registration:  213-6181 Dave

Noon: Clues posted for Snuff Box Treasure Hunt if not found yet!  257-5115 Chisago County Press

2 pm – 5 pm:  Cribbage Tournament at Swedish Inn.  Cash prizes.   257-4072 John

3 pm: Queens Tea & Social for Visiting Royalty at Gustaf’s Historic House.   442-4307 Missy

4 pm: Fire Department & Lions Parade Party in front of Fire Hall.  257-0628 Scott

6 pm: Karl Oskar Grande Day Parade.   Entries must register in advance.  Forms at www.chisagolakeschamber.com.

  Line-up starts at 5 pm.    257-9394 Craig

Sunday (12th) Activities:

7 am - noon:  Pancake Breakfast ($) at the Masons Lodge on Hwy 8.  257-4401

11 am – 4 pm: Community Art & Crafts Fair with Food Booths in Memorial Park.  257-5115 Becky

11 am – 4 pm: Showcase of Local Musicians and Dancers in Memorial Park.  Registration: 213-6181 Dave

12:30 pm:  Best Pie Contest in Chisago Lakes Information Center.  Registration forms available at Chamber office & grocery stores.

  Celebrity judges.   Pies available for purchase after judging.    257-6373 Kathy

2 pm – 4 pm: Open Trap Shoot at Chisago Lakes Sportmen’s Club.  Door prizes.  257-4697

6 pm – 7 pm: Bald Eagle Water Ski Show on South Lindstrom Lake near Beach Park.

7 pm – 10 pm: “Help! Beatles Tribute” Band concert at Beach Park. Food concessions available or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the evening.

10 pm: BEST FIREWORKS EVER! - A special thanks to Marine Dock & Lift for providing the fireworks platform. Water patrol provided by Chisago-Lindstrom Lakes Association & Chisago County Sheriff’s office.   See you again next year!

SPONSORS WELCOME!    Tack så mycket!

6/12/2009 Chisago County Historical Society 651-257-5310

Criteria to be used by the celebrity judges 

serving as Professional Pie Eaters this event!

Best Flavor - Best Overall Presentation – Most Swedish

Pies must be delivered to the Chisago Lakes Area Information Center (old library) in Memorial Park by noon on Sunday, July 12th.

  Questions, call Kathy at 651-257-6373.

First Prize:     $75 gift certificate

Second Prize: $50 gift certificate

Third Prize:   $25 gift certificate

Slices of pies will be available for purchase after judging is complete.

Slice: $2.00            Whole Pie: $10.00

Name: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________

                           ____________________________________

Mail this entry form to: KOD Pie Contest, PO Box 159, Lindström, MN 55045
before Wednesday, July 1st, 2009