Chisago Lakes Chamber
Serving the Chisago Lakes Community
CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS!
- Chamber Board Meeting - Thursday, July 7th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Chamber Luncheon - Thursday, July 14th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Panola Valley Gardens, sign up here
- Friday FIKA - Friday, July 15th from 8:30 - 10:00 am at the Chamber office
- Chisago Lakes Triathlon - Sunday, July 31st - sign up to Volunteer here
- Chamber Golf Tournament - Thursday, August 18th at the Chisago Lakes Golf Course, register here
- Newsletter Deadline: 25th of every month
- Newsflash Deadline: Every Monday
Please check chisagolakeschamber.com for upcoming events.
The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, July 4th tor the Independence Day holiday.
We Are Hiring!
To apply for the Marketing Specialist position please forward your resume:
- Email to: info@chisagolakeschamber.com
- Mail to: Chisago Lakes Chamber, PO Box 283, Lindstrom, MN 55045
- Drop off at the Chamber Office 30525 Linden Street, Lindstrom, MN 55045
New Resident Bags at the Chamber Office!
- We have new resident gift bags here at the Chamber office filled with great information and member donated items. If you know of anyone new to the Chisago Lakes area, feel free to stop by and pick one up or send them our way.
- If you are a local realtor Chamber member and would like to pick up a few gift bags for your clients, feel free to stop in as well!
The Chamber staff has already dropped off bags at the new Lindstrom Senior Living Building and the new Olinda Trail Apartments and we will be visiting the new Green Lake Villas in Chisago City soon!
LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER BOARD
It’s the 60th Anniversary of Karl Oskar Days! There are many events including extra events to commemorate this year which is scheduled for July 6-10th. A few new events this year are: An Adult Prom Friday night at the Lindstrom Community Center, a True Heritage Lecture on Sunday at the Lindstrom Community Center, a Corn Feed Saturday, Farewell to the Old Fire Hall on Friday and Saturday. Check out the KOD schedule on the cityoflindstrom.us website for more information.
Lindstrom Park Commission’s Harmony in the Park event is keeping up with their attendance numbers. Each Wednesday night, around 1,000 attend the music and festivities. July’s events include: Bob and The Beachcombers on July 6, Darlene and The Boys on July 13, A Hard Days Night on July 20, and Lindley Creek on July 27.
We need volunteers! The Chamber is gearing up for the Chisago Lakes Triathlon the on July 31st. Please call Bridget or Katie at the Chamber to help out with this great event. Also, in August, we have the Chisago Lakes Chamber Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday the 18th. You can contact Katie or Bridget to find out more about being involved in this event.
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Karl Oskar Days Celebrates 60 Years July 6-10, 2022!
Chisago Lakes Good Neighbors Club Family Pathways Food Drive During the Karl Oskar Days Parade on July 9th!
FREE Event: True Heritage Lecture by Swedish Historian Sally Barott at KOD on Sunday, July 10th at 3 pm at the Lindstrom Community Center
Come learn about the Heritage of Karl Oskar Nilsson and his wife Kristina. Do you know about Vilhelm Moberg, the Swedish author of the famous Immigrant books? Why did he come here in 1948? How did the large Swedish flag get here? Do you want to learn about the Karl Oskar House in Kichi-Saga Park? Come and learn the history of our Kichi-Saga area at this special lecture offered FREE by Sally Barott.- Swedish historian. Plenty of seating. Coffee, ginger snaps too.
Gustaf's On Main Eatery
Wannigan Days is happening July 15th thru the 17th in Taylors Falls & St. Croix Falls!
Center City Days is July 29, 30 & 31st!
Al's Saloon & Alan Honn Glass
With gratitude and appreciation, Al’s Center Saloon salutes Joel Hansen for over 18 years of amazing food, mixology and non-stop entertainment in Center City. We wish Chef all the best and will be following JOEL’s FOOD ADVENTURES into the future!!
Alan Honn Glass Showroom
320 Summit Avenue, Center City (across the street from Al's Center Saloon)
OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS from Noon-6 pm or by appointment, contact alanhonnglass@gmail.com
Bachman's Photography Karl Oskar Days Special
Chisago Lakes Rotary - July Events
- Thursday, July 7th - Field Trip to Kendall Howard (tentative)
- Friday/Saturday - July 8th & 9th - Karl Oskar Days Beer Sales
- Thursday, July 14th - Club Board Meeting at Northwoods Roasterie at 8 am
- Thursday, July 21st - Club Luncheon Meeting at Scooters with Speaker from "Let's Go Fishing"
- Thursday, July 28th - Club Social from 5-7 pm, location TBD
- Saturday, July 30th - Center City Days Parade
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Jim Green
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided somewhat, people are feeling freer to travel. But while it’s nice for you to take a vacation, you won’t want your investments to do the same. How can you keep them working on your behalf?
First, invest consistently. If you only dabble in investing, occasionally putting some money in to one investment or another, it will be difficult to build a portfolio that’s consistently working in your best interest.
Also, you need to own enough of the types of investments that can provide the growth you need to reach your long-term goals. And make sure you’re getting the most out of these investments. For example, your 401(k) and IRA are designed for your retirement – so try to avoid tapping into them early.
Finally, review your investment portfolio at least once a year to make sure it’s still performing the way you intend. If it’s not helping you make the progress you need to achieve your objectives, you may want to make some changes.
If you’re traveling this summer, relax, take in the sights and enjoy yourself – but keep those investments working hard.
This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by James Green your Edward Jones financial advisor at 11492 Brink Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013 Ph 651-257-7407.
July Events at Franconia
- Sunday, July 3rd from 10 am-2 pm - Art & Farmers Market and Foraging Workshop
- Tuesday, July 5th from 6-7 pm - Dinner & Discussion Lecture with Artist Bryan Zanisnik
- Saturday, July 9th from 2-6 pm - Music @ Franconia with Colin Bracewell, Wailing Loons & Superior Siren
- Saturday, July 9th from 4-6 pm in Mardag Gallery - Brian Zanisnik "Centimeter" Opening
- Friday, July 15th from 5-7 pm - Simiya Sudduth Sound Bath
- Saturday, July 16th at 9 pm - Film @ Franconia: Through the Repellent Fence
- Sunday, July 17th at 1 pm - Marlena Myles Dakota Spirit Walk at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
- Saturday, July 23rd from 10 am-4 pm - 4Ground VIP Tour of St. Croix Valley, Tickets here
July Events from Glädje
Annual Sidewalk Sale: Up to 60% off select clearance items under the tents and select tables inside!
Gallery Wide Sale: 10% off Fine Art, Furniture, Home Decor and Gifts gallery-wide.
Every day Gladje will host a variety of events from artist demonstrations to classes.
Art Exploration Every Thursday from 5-7 pm
- July 7th - Graphite - Portraiture Drawing ($20)
- July 14th - Watercolor - Loose Landscapes ($20)
- July 21st - Acrylic 101 - Color Theory & Landscapes ($25)
- July 28th - Oil Painting 101 - Interior Spaces Light & Color ($30)
Register for classes here.
Project Wild Rooted Summer Open House is Thursday, July 29th
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company
- Every Tuesday - BINGO hosted by Lakes Center for Youth & Families at 6:30 pm
- Every Wednesday - Trivia Mafia at 7 pm
- Every Thursday - Live Music at 6:30 pm
- July 13th from 7-9 pm - Homebrew Club Meeting in the Barrel Room
- July 14th from 4-9 pm - Revel Roots Clothing Truck
July Events at Winehaven Winery
- July 2nd from 11 am-Noon - Yoga
- July 9th from 10 am-5 pm & July 10th from 11 am-5 pm - 26th Annual Rhubarb Frenzy
- July 16th from 11 am-Noon - Yoga
Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses - free courses offered
- Tuesday, July 26th from 1 to 5 pm at Pine Technical & Community College, Room 85
- Wednesday, July 27th from 1 to 5 pm at Pine Technical & Community College, Room 85
Registration link for Tuesday, July 26th
Registration link for Wednesday, July 27th:
Contact Di Abrahamsen by phone 320-629-5176 or email dianna.abrahamsen@pine.edu with registration questions or Dawn Sandberg for more info at 320-629-5184 or dawn.sandberg@pine.edu
July Community Book Club
The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare
Monday, July 25th at 6:00 pm
The Chamber office - 30525 Linden Street, Lindstrom
This book club is open to everyone - please join us and meet other fellow book lovers in the community!
Toward Zero Deaths (TZD Update) - Road Trip Safety
Well Summer is here – and for many of us summertime means vacations and road trips! Pre-trip planning can help travelers avoid spending part of that well-earned vacation on the side of the road. A breakdown doesn’t only interrupt time spent relaxing with friends and family, but can be dangerous. NHTSA offers these Summer Driving & Road Trip Tips to help keep you and your vehicle ON the road and not on the shoulder.
Even a well-maintained vehicle can break down, so having an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle could save the day.
- Cell phone and charger
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Flares and a white flag
- Jumper cables
- Tire pressure gauge
- Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire
- Work gloves and a change of clothes
- Basic repair tools and some duct tape
- Water and paper towels for cleaning up
- Nonperishable food, drinking water, and medicines
- Extra windshield washer fluid
- Maps
- Emergency blankets, towels and coats
Summertime is also prime construction season. Before heading out, be sure to check 511mn.org for road conditions and traffic updates. Please remember to slow down and be especially alert in work zones. Together, we can move Minnesota toward zero deaths.
Safe travels,
Scot Edgeworth
Toward Zero Deaths Program Coordinator, East Metro Region
(Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington counties)
MnDOT
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55133
(651) 775-9496