Calendar of Events

9-13 - Pennington County Fair. Grand stand acts, Thunder on Hooves P.B.R. Bullride, demo derby, fireworks display. Held at the Pennington County Fairground in Thief River Falls. For more information call 218-681-3720.

11-12 - Thunder on Hooves P.B.R. Bullride. 7:00 p.m. each night in the grandstands at the Pennington County Fairgrounds. For ticket and lodging information call 218-681-3720.

11-12 - LHS Class of 1998 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

12 - LHS Class of 1953 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228 or 703-451-1384.

13 - Demolition Derby. 4:30 p.m., in the grandstands at the Pennington County Fairgrounds. For ticket and lodging information call 218-681-3720.

16 - Park and Recreation Pioneer Day. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. Cost: $5. Open to children ages 7-12. Enjoy a day of learning about Pennington County's heritage. Activities are planned to include learning from a telegrapher, pioneer and much more. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register call 218-681-2519.

19- LHS Class of 1978 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

19-20 - LHS Class of 1948 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228 or 703-451-1384.

21 - 8^th Annual Swenson Golf Tournament. Shotgun start at noon, Thief River Golf Club. This tournament is a special event hosted by the TRF Education Foundation to raise and allocate funds for programs and equipment for ISD #564. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

23-26 - Thief River Falls Community Theater presents "The Odd Couple: Female Version." 7 p .m., Northland College Theater. Definitely a switch on the original! Directed by Barb Geer. For more information call 218-681-2116.

25-27 - LHS Class of 1968 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

26 - NW MN A.B.A.T.E. Family Fun Day. Noon, Floyd B. Olson Park. Join us for a motorcycle run! All bikes - old, new, big, small - are welcome to ride in the run. Ride begins at noon; sign in from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cost is $20/bike or vehicle. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and great prizes! TRF Animal Control, Pennington County Humane Society and K-9 Cutters Pet Grooming will be there, along with some of the many dogs from the shelter looking for homes. All proceeds to benefit Pennington County Humane Society. Contact Gary at (218) 686-8135 or email garyorock@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

26 - LHS Class of 1988 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

26 - St. Hilaire Annual Smash and Bash Demo Derby. Held at the St. Hilaire Island Park. For more information call 218-964-5694.

28 - Chamber of Commerce Golf Social. Held at the Thief River Golf Club. For more information call 218-681-3720.

August 2008

1 - Street Wizards Pre-Car Show Cruise Night. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Black Cat Sports Bar & Grill. FREE to special interest vehicles! For more information call 218-681-5862.

2 - Street Wizards Annual Cruise-In Car Show. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., car show 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and awards at 3:00 p.m., Floyd B. Olson Park. Cost: $10/car entered. Spectators welcome. Spectators vote for People's Choice Trophy. Door prizes for participants. Fun for the whole family. For more information call 218-686-2969 or 218-681-7073.

2 - Race for Education. 8:00 a.m., Evergreen Eating Emporium. 5K, 10K Walk/Run and a special children's 1K. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228 or email foundation@trfeducationfoundation.com.

2-3 - Fall Outdoor 3D Shoot. Held at the Thief River Falls Archery Club Outdoor Range south of the Thief River Falls Regional Airport.

5 - MinnAqua. 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Red Robe Park. An effort to teach and expand fishing opportunities on the Thief/Red Lake River to local kids. For more information call 218-681-2519.

5 - National Night Out. Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village.

16 - 3rd Annual Lions Fishing Tournament. Held on the Red Lake and Thief Rivers. Cost: $10/entry. For more information call 218-681-6572.

22-23 - Last Ride Blues Festival. Held at Seven Clans Casino. Everyone welcome. For more information call 218-681-4062 or visit www.sevenclanscasino.com.

23 - Bountiful Harvest. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village. No admission charge. Vegetables, produce, baked goods, canned jellies and jams, hand work, loomed work, etc. Pie and coffee will be sold from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information or to register call 218-681-5767.

September 2008

1 - Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village closes for the season.

12-13 - LHS Class of 1958 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228.

13 - Everybody's Market. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., downtown and Floyd B. Olson Park. Outdoor craft show and flea market. For more information call 218-681-3720.

13 - TRF Quilt College. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Lincoln High School. For more information call Judy at 218-681-5901.

13 - Great American Block Party. 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., downtown Thief River Falls. Street dance featuring October Road, beer gardens, food stands, scavenger hunt and more. For more information call 218-681-3720.

20-21 - Annual Battle of the Bands & BBQ Cook-Off. Held at the Seven Clans Casino. For more information call 218-681-4062 or visit www.sevenclanscasino.com.

20-21 - Thief River Falls Model Railroad Club 16th Annual Train and Hobby Show. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, National Guard Armory. Cost: $3.00, children 12 and under free with paid adult. There will be several scale model train layouts on display; various hobbies represented; door prizes. For more information call 218-681-4251.

26 - Lincoln High School Class of 1940 Reunion. For more information call 218-681-8711 ext. 228 or 218-1432.

27-28 - 13^th Annual Gun Show. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. Featuring guns, baseball cards and coins. Admission: $3.00 Children under 12 not admitted unless accompanied by an adult. For more information call (218) 681-6553.

October 2008

25 - Women of Today Halloween Carnival. Held at Challenger Elementary School.

November 2008

15 - Holiday Fair. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Arena. Annual holiday craft show. For more information call 218-681-2183.

15 - Country Crafters Craft Show. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., VFW Club. Selling crafts, baked goods, homemade soups and lunch. For more information call 218-681-8730 or 218-681-7740.

December 2008

4 -Christmas in Pennington County Spaghetti Supper . 5:30-7:30 p.m., Elks Club. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Christmas in Pennington County project. Santa will be attending. Bring a food item donation for the food shelf and get a free picture with Santa! Open to the public. For more information call 218-681-3045.

6 - Holiday Sweets Sale. 8:00 a.m., United Methodist Church. Holiday treats, ethnic delicacies and pecans for sale. For more information call 218-681-3272.

6-7 - 9^th Annual Lion's & Eagles Christmas Tree Walk for Hospice. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Eagles Club Ballroom. Public is invited to vote for their favorite tree with a monetary donation. Refreshments served, bake sale and pictures with Santa. For more information call 218-681-6189.

TRF Community Parade Registration Form

Cliff Swanson Memorial Golf Social Registration Form

Everybody's Market Registration Form

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