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2014 Veterans Appreciation Ride
When: Jan. 11, 2014
Where: Madelia
About: The Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association and Minnesota Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund is holding their 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and one night's lodging will be provided to the attendees. Additionally, 25 snowmobiles will be available for those that would like to try snowmobiling. Others are invited to come along and bring their own snowmobile. Pre-registration is required.
More Info: Website
Laurie Halse Anderson - Author Visit
When: Jan. 12, 4 p.m.
Where: Harriet Island Pavilion, St. Paul
About: Laurie Halse Anderson is on tour for the release of her latest novel, "The Impossible Knife of Memory," which is about finding a light in the shadowy reality of having lived through war.
More Info: Flyer
Coming Together Around Military Families
When: Jan. 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Rasmussen College Campus, Blaine
About: In this presentation, participants will explore the strengths and challenges of living in a military family, the social and emotional needs of all young children and ways you can support them during the deployment cycle.
More Info: Flyer
Minnesota Wild's 2nd Annual Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Night
When: Jan. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
About: For $58.50, Servicemembers and military families will receive a lower-level ticket, commemorative puck, chips, pop and entry into a drawing for door prizes - grand prize is one hour of ice time at the Xcel Energy Center for the winner and up to 150 friends! A portion of the proceeds will go to local Yellow Ribbon Networks. Use the special offer code "BTYR" when ordering.
More Info: Website
Mall of America Yellow Ribbon Proclamation
When: Jan. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Mall of America Rotunda, Bloomington
About: The Mall of America will be proclaimed a Yellow Ribbon Company during a proclamation ceremony at the Mall of America Rotunda!
Love on Our Military Free Dinner
When: Jan. 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Central Lutheran Church, Elk River
About: All Servicemembers, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a free dinner, courtesy of Elk River Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
More Info: Flyer
Pipestone Yellow Ribbon Proclamation
When: Jan. 28, 2 p.m.
Where: Pipestone County EMS/Transit Building, Pipestone
About: The City and County of Pipestone will be proclaimed Yellow Ribbon!
91st Annual Snowflake Ski Tournament
When: Jan. 31, 7 p.m., and Feb. 1, noon
Where: Snowflake Ski Club, near Westby, Wisc.
About: Veterans will be admitted for free to watch two great winter events - ski jumping and snowmobile racing!
More Info: Flyer
World's Toughest Rodeo
When: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
About: Discounted tickets being offered to see cowboys from around the world compete in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding.
More Info: Website
Holes for Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament
When: Feb. 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Medicine Lake, Plymouth
About: Military personnel and their families pay no registration fees for a shot at more than $2,000 in prizes! Additionally, the tournament will be simulcast to Iraq and Afghanistan so Servicemembers overseas can watch their family and friends fish!
More Info: Website
Joining Community Forces - Minnesota Meeting
When: Feb. 8, 8 a.m.
Where: Normandale Community College, Bloomington
About: You are cordially invited to Joining Community Forces - Minnesota. The goal of JCF-MN is to collaborate and synchronize community resources to support veterans, Servicemembers and their families. This will be accomplished by educating the participants on federal, state and community resources.
More Info: Save the Date, Agenda and How to Register
Minnesota Swarm Heroes Night
When: Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
About: Servicemembers and military families are invited to attend Heroes Night at no charge! Additionally, the Minnesota Swarm are offering discounted tickets to Servicemembers and military families all season long.
More Info: Website
Salon Ultimo Free Salon Day
When: Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Salon Ultimo, Woodbury
About: Salon Ultimo is offering hours-long service packages for 22 Servicemembers and their significant others!
More Info: Flyer
Joining Community Forces - Minnesota Meeting
When: March 8, 8 a.m.
Where: Minnesota State University, Mankato
About: You are cordially invited to Joining Community Forces - Minnesota. The goal of JCF-MN is to collaborate and synchronize community resources to support veterans, Servicemembers and their families. This will be accomplished by educating the participants on federal, state and community resources.
More Info: Save the Date, Agenda and How to Register
Great Lakes Aquarium Tween Overnight
When: March 15, 6:30 p.m., to March 16, 9 a.m.
Where: Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth
About: When the lights go off and the last of the day's visitors are ushered out of the aquarium, few people realize that the real fun has only begun. Before the lights go off, military-connected tweens (youth ages 9 to 13) will learn how animals are resilient through a scavenger hunt, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Tweens will spend the night at the aquarium. An evening snack and breakfast will be provided.
More Info: Registration website
Teen Leadership Forum
When: March 21 to 23, 2014
Where: Mankato
About: During this forum, military-connected teens will learn how to become leaders by participating in team-building games, learning about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and listening to inspiring speakers. The forum will also give teens a chance to network with other military-connected teens.
More Info: Flyer
Joining Community Forces - Minnesota Meeting
When: March 22, 8 a.m.
Where: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit Lakes
About: You are cordially invited to Joining Community Forces - Minnesota. The goal of JCF-MN is to collaborate and synchronize community resources to support veterans, Servicemembers and their families. This will be accomplished by educating the participants on federal, state and community resources.
More Info: Save the Date, Agenda and How to Register
Welcome Home the Troops Pheasant Hunt
When: March 29, 2014
Where: Wild Wings of Oneka, Hugo
About: This will be the sixth hunt for veterans, sponsored by Wild Wings of Oneka and the Yellow Ribbon Networks of Hugo and Stillwater. See the form below to offer your support and help 100 veterans enjoy a great day that includes a guided pheasant hunt, bird cleaning, shells, sporting clays and wild-game dinner.
More Info: Sponsorship form
Joining Community Forces - Minnesota Meeting
When: April 5, 8 a.m.
Where: Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall
About: You are cordially invited to Joining Community Forces - Minnesota. The goal of JCF-MN is to collaborate and synchronize community resources to support veterans, Servicemembers and their families. This will be accomplished by educating the participants on federal, state and community resources.
More Info: Save the Date, Agenda and How to Register
Joining Community Forces - Minnesota Meeting
When: May 17, 8 a.m.
Where: University of Minnesota, Duluth
About: You are cordially invited to Joining Community Forces - Minnesota. The goal of JCF-MN is to collaborate and synchronize community resources to support veterans, Servicemembers and their families. This will be accomplished by educating the participants on federal, state and community resources.
More Info: Save the Date, Agenda and How to Register
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