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BRANDON:
	ECFE Thursday, 7/03/2008 through Monday, 9/01/2008 Preschool registration is under way. If you have a 3 or 4 year old child (by Sept. 1, 2008) and are interested in Brandon's Head Start or School Readiness Program, please contact Heather Dewey at 1-500-435-2283.
	July 11 - 2nd Annual Women's Turkey Banquet Friday, 7/11/2008 The Christina Lake Gobblin' Gals will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women's Turkey Banquet at the Long Lake Lodge in Brandon. Gobblin' Hour - 5:30 p.m. Dinner - 7:30 p.m. Women of all ages and children age 17 and under are welcome to attend! Please contact Chelle Elmer for more information 320-766-2928.
	July 16 & July 30 - Wild About Books Wednesday, 7/16/2008 through Wednesday, 7/30/2008 Brandon's Summer Reading Program has many young readers staying busy this summer. July 16th & July 30, there will be a guest reader at the Brandon School. And don't forget the Bookmobile makes a stop here every other week. Get reading!
	July 30 - Brandon Pork Chop Feed Wednesday, 7/30/2008 Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the Pork Chop Feed will be held at the Lions Park. New this year will be the addition of a kids menu consisting of Hot Dogs and Chips. Once again there will be the Beer Garden supplied by the Brandon Liquor Store. Pure Country will be proving the entertainment.
	July 31 - Brandon History Day Thursday, 7/31/2008 There will be a program at the History Center with Hilda Betterman being the MC. The Douglas County Historical Society will be putting on "hats, Aprons and Purses of Yesteryear." Coffee and Bars will be available with the proceeds going to support our History Center.
	August 1 - Brandon Local Talent Contest Friday, 8/01/2008 If interested in joining the Brandon Local Talent contest contact Lisa bettermann at 320-834-4572 to sign up.
	August 2 - Brandon Events Planned for Everyone Saturday, 8/02/2008 Craft Show at the Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 4-H food stand at city Hall; Petting Zoo from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Kids Tractor Pull at 2:00 p.m.; Finger Printing by the Sheriff's Department in the laundromat from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Kiddie Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., with the main parade starting at 11:00 a.m. The ball fields will surely be full of activity as the softball and volleyball tournaments bring in large crowds. The Lions will be trying something new this year, with a fish fry. The street dance finishes the evening out. If you wish to volunteer to help contact Ruth or Karen at 320.834.4094.

EVANSVILLE:
	Evansville 4th of July Celebration Thursday, 7/03/2008 through Sunday, 7/06/2008 Thursday, July 3rd 7:00 p.m. Barry Babcock, Minnesota historian, tells the story of the 1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry at the battle of Gettysburg at the EAC. Friday, July 4th 9:00 a.m. - Co-ed sand volleyball tournament. 9:00 a.m. - Men's slow pitch softball tournament. 10:00 a.m. - Co-ed bean bag tournament-all proceeds go to the school. 12:00 p.m. - Parade Registration at Faith Lutheran Church parking lot. 1:00 p.m. - Kiddie Parade 1:30 p.m. - Evansville Lions Club Grand Parade. 3:00 p.m. - The Turtle Hearts, Anishinabe children's dance performance. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Pork Chop Feed. 7:30 p.m. - Bluedogs vs. Ashby in Evansville. 8:00 p.m. - Homegrown Music in West Gym-EAC. 9:00 p.m. - Watermelon Feed, Button Drawings, Lion Club Raffle Drawing, and Post Prom Cash Raffle Drawing. Dusk - Firework Spectacular Saturday, July 5th All Day - All-Town Rummage Sale - Pick up maps in front of Evansville City Hall. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Bake Sale & Lunch at Evansville City Hall served by Faith Women. 9:00 p.m. Fireman's Street Dance with the Foolish Boys - Fire Hall Sunday, July 6th 10:00 a.m. - Community Church Service in West Gym. 11:00 a.m. - Lunch following by Faith Women.
	July 5 - Faith Luthern Church Women Bake Sale & Lunch Saturday, 7/05/2008 Faith Lutheran Church Women of Evansville will be holding a bake sale & lunch at the Evansville Fire Hall on Saturday, July 5th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Lunch menu: Barbeques, Hot Dogs, Bars, Donuts, Lemonade & Coffee.
	July 5 - Evansville Spring Cleaning Saturday, 7/05/2008 Evansville will be having their 5th annual rummage sale to benefit any needs in the community. There will be a FREE-WILL offering with all donations going to Evansville Youth and ECFE. Donations may be dropped off the begining of June 30th through July 3rd. The sale will be held with the city wide garage sales in Evansville. Call 320-834-5271 with any questions. Pick up listings are at the Fire Hall.

EVANSVILLE:

Evansville 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, 7/03/2008 through Sunday, 7/06/2008
Thursday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. Barry Babcock, Minnesota historian, tells the story of the 1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry at the battle of Gettysburg at the EAC.

Friday, July 4th
9:00 a.m. - Co-ed sand volleyball tournament.

9:00 a.m. - Men's slow pitch softball tournament.

10:00 a.m. - Co-ed bean bag tournament-all proceeds go to the school.

12:00 p.m. - Parade Registration at Faith Lutheran Church parking lot.

1:00 p.m. - Kiddie Parade

1:30 p.m. - Evansville Lions Club Grand Parade.

3:00 p.m. - The Turtle Hearts, Anishinabe children's dance performance.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Pork Chop Feed.

7:30 p.m. - Bluedogs vs. Ashby in Evansville.

8:00 p.m. - Homegrown Music in West Gym-EAC.

9:00 p.m. - Watermelon Feed, Button Drawings, Lion Club Raffle Drawing, and Post Prom Cash Raffle Drawing.

Dusk - Firework Spectacular

Saturday, July 5th
All Day - All-Town Rummage Sale - Pick up maps in front of Evansville City Hall.

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Bake Sale & Lunch at Evansville City Hall served by Faith Women.

9:00 p.m. Fireman's Street Dance with the Foolish Boys - Fire Hall

Sunday, July 6th
10:00 a.m. - Community Church Service in West Gym.

11:00 a.m. - Lunch following by Faith Women.

July 5 - Faith Luthern Church Women Bake Sale & Lunch
Saturday, 7/05/2008
Faith Lutheran Church Women of Evansville will be holding a bake sale & lunch at the Evansville Fire Hall on Saturday, July 5th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Lunch menu: Barbeques, Hot Dogs, Bars, Donuts, Lemonade & Coffee.

July 5 - Evansville Spring Cleaning
Saturday, 7/05/2008
Evansville will be having their 5th annual rummage sale to benefit any needs in the community. There will be a FREE-WILL offering with all donations going to Evansville Youth and ECFE. Donations may be dropped off the begining of June 30th through July 3rd. The sale will be held with the city wide garage sales in Evansville. Call 320-834-5271 with any questions. Pick up listings are at the Fire Hall.

GARFIELD:
	July 13 - Lake Chippewa Covenant Church Worship Service Sunday, 7/13/2008 11 a.m. Lake Chippewa Covenant Church will be having an informal worship service. All are welcome, including children of all ages. Church is located 3.5 miles north of Garfield.
	August 10 - Lake Chippewa Covenant Church Worship Service Sunday, 8/10/2008 11 a.m. Lake Chippewa Covenant Church will be having an informal worship service. All are welcome, including children of all ages. Church is located 3.5 miles north of Garfield.

MILLERVILLE:
	July 20 - Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church Bazaar & Summer Festival Sunday, 7/20/2008 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church Bazaar & Summer Festival will be serving home-style chicken, Pep's pork sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, gravy, dressing and homemade pies. There will also be games, bingo and a silent auction.

LEAF VALLEY:
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ODDS AND ENDS:
	July 26 - Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Shoot Saturday, 7/26/2008 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Shoot will be held at the Elk Lake Heritage Preserve which is located 4 miles North of Hoffman on Co. Rd 5. Open to the public. Shooters of all ability levels are welcome! Lots of Prizes! Participants shoot choice of either a round of 50 on the sporting clays course or a the 5-stand. Cost: $30 for 50 rounds or $50 for 100 rounds; includes shoot, lunch, contribution to the Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Fund and the chances to win prizes. Lunch available for non-shooters with a scholarship donation of $15.00. To reserve a shooting time call 320-986-2200 or elhp@elklakepreserve.com

ODDS AND ENDS:

July 26 - Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Shoot
Saturday, 7/26/2008
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Shoot will be held at the Elk Lake Heritage Preserve which is located 4 miles North of Hoffman on Co. Rd 5. Open to the public. Shooters of all ability levels are welcome! Lots of Prizes! Participants shoot choice of either a round of 50 on the sporting clays course or a the 5-stand. Cost: $30 for 50 rounds or $50 for 100 rounds; includes shoot, lunch, contribution to the Shane Buse Memorial Scholarship Fund and the chances to win prizes. Lunch available for non-shooters with a scholarship donation of $15.00. To reserve a shooting time call 320-986-2200 or elhp@elklakepreserve.com

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