What: Camden Winterfest & Chili Cook-off
When: Saturday, February 4, Noon – 3pm
Where: Bohanon Park

Fun for all ages: Games, snow frisbee, snowball launcher, skating, snowshoeing, medallion hunt, food, bonfire.

$5 for ages 16+
Under 16 years – free

Loppet Festival moves all events to Wirth Park

Due to a lack of snow and warmer temperatures, the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation has shifted all 2012 City of Lakes Loppet Cross-Country Ski Festival events to Theodore Wirth Park.

The festival, originally planned for skiing along the Chain of Lakes with a finish in Uptown, was moved to Wirth due to the availability of man-made snow at the park.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is a proud partner of the 2012 City of Lakes Loppet.

For details on ski races and other Loppet events, visit www.cityoflakesloppet.com.

Getting there

Theodore Wirth Parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic from Highway 55 to Golden Valley Road/Duluth Street Saturday and Sunday (Feb 4-5).

Shuttle services will be available with services to and from Theodore Wirth Park from parking lots of two local businesses near Theodore Wirth Park as well as at two North Minneapolis parks. Biking and walking to the event is encouraged.

Shuttle Service Locations and Schedules

• Mortensen Construction parking lot (corner of Highway 55 and Theodore Wirth Parkway)
  • Every ten minutes Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Optum Health parking lot (west of Highway 100 on Highway 55)
  • Every ten minutes Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
• North Commons Park (1801 James Ave. N, Minneapolis)
  • Every hour on the hour (11:00, 12:00, 1:00, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Harrison Park (503 Irving Ave. N, Minneapolis)
  • Every 20 minutes after each hour (11:20, 12:20, 1:20, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Theodore Wirth Park return service to North Commons and Harrison parks
  • Every 40 minutes after each hour (11:40, 12:40, 1:40, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stay Connected

Keep up with Loppet Festival updates, including information on schedules, maps, transportation and parking and more by viewing the Loppet Festival Changes Guide.

Snow Golf and Free Tubing

Challenge yourself or a group of friends to a 9-hole game of snow/turf golf at Theodore Wirth Park during the Loppet Festival $5/person. One golf club and tennis ball provided.

Free tubing is available to all Saturday and Sunday City of Lakes Loppet Festival attendees. All tubers must follow the normal rules of tubing at Theodore Wirth Park. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult. Tubing is limited to 80 people per hour. Click here for more information, including the free tubing schedule.

If you need more information regarding the 2012 precinct caucuses, please check the information below that lists  Minnesota’s political parties or contact the League of Women Voters Minneapolis, 81 S. 8th St., Suite 335, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Open 10am – 2pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 612.333.6319, Website: lwvmpls.org.

Constitution Party
36235 U.S. Highway 71, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Phone: 507.644.3183
Email: info@cpmn.org; website: www.cpmn.org
Caucuses: February 7, 2012, 7 pm

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL)
255 E. Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651.293.1200; toll free: 1.800.999.7457
Email: caucus@dfl.org; website: www.dfl.org
Caucuses: February 7, 2012, 7 pm

Grassroots Party
6304 Falcon Court, Edina, MN 55436
Phone: 651.280.7922; Email: tc_wright38@yahoo.com
Caucuses: No caucuses in 2012

Green Party
180 East 5th Street, Suite #222, St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651.288.2820
Email: caucus@mngreens.org; website: www.mngreens.org
Caucuses: February 7, 2012, 7 pm

Independence Party
P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651.487.9700
Email: karijohnson.robinsonip@gmail.com; website: www.mnip.org
Caucuses: February 7. 2012, 7 pm

Libertarian Party
1201 42 1/2 Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: 763.561.8038
Email: info@lpmn.org; website: www.lpmn.org
Caucuses: No caucuses in 2012

Republican Party
525 Park St., Suite #250, St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 651.222.0022; toll free: 1.877.467.6466
Email: caucus@mngop.com; website: www.mngop.com
Caucuses: February 7, 2012, 7 pm

Due to the warm weather and unsafe ice conditions, all warming houses and outdoor ice rinks were closed this morning and will remain closed until further notice. Maintenance on ice rinks has also been suspended. On Monday, recreation and operations staff will look at the weather forecast and assess the situation.

The MPRB website (news and ice rink page) was updated this morning and an email blast will be distributed.

Saturday, February 4th, 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Listen for the Eastern Screech Owl or catch a glimpse of the magnificent Great-Horned Owl. Take an evening walk through the park with the chance to hear or see one of the many owl species of Minnesota. A naturalist will lead you through the bird sanctuary and tell you all about the life of an owl. Meet at the western gate near the Lake Harriet Bandshell.

$15.00

Use activity #11216 to Register here.

Call 612-313-7725 if you have questions.

Clothing Closet: Most needed now: kids’ clothes and winter coats.  North United Methodist Church, 4350 Fremont Avenue North, on the first, second, third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon and the first Monday of each month-6:00 – 8:00pm; also, Mobile Loaves and Fishes Free Meal – 6:30 p.m. Information: 612-522-4497. No charge – donations accepted.

For information about new  Block Leader Training, click on the link

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