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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center – PWELC is a regional center for environmental education, outdoor recreation and team building. Enjoy a beautiful 500-acre outdoor classroom featuring self-guided trails through prairie, woods and wetlands with 7 miles of hiking and groomed cross country ski trails. Excellent facilities for meetings, special events and corporate training with customized programs available for schools and other organizations. Check out the website for all the activities available. 12718 10th Street NE, Spicer, MN 56288 / (320) 354-5894 pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us / www.prairiewoodselc.org / Office hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends for scheduled programs. Cross country and hiking trails are open during daylight hours seven days a week.
Raptor Ridge Museum – This museum includes Indian artifacts, fossils, rocks, crystals, butterflies, seashells, books and a few items for sale. Lots of interesting things to see and touch from all over the world. By appointment. Free admission. 12050 County Road 40 NE, Spicer, MN 56288 / (320) 354-8820 OR (320) 295-3838
Spicer Castle – The Spicer Castle hosts a hilarious murder mystery dinner every Friday and Saturday night year-round. Also, the first and third Wednesday’s June-September a five course dinner is served at 8pm. For more information or to book a murder mystery dinner contact Spicer Castle. 11600 Indian Beach Road, Spicer, MN 56288 (320) 796-5870 / spicercastle@spicercastle.com / www.spicercastle.com
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Brouwer Berries – Fresh locally grown strawberries and raspberries available mid-June to mid-July. Pick your own or buy pre-picked off the farm. Check our website or call (320) 967-4718 for harvest date and hours. 12951 105th St. SW, Raymond, MN 56282 www.brouwerberries.com / brberries@gmail.com
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Kulter Hus - The store is located in downtown Sunburg at 211 Front Street. It is the historical site of the Sunburg Café. It consists of a retail outlet for imported items and Norwegian books. In addition there are piano lessons offered on Saturdays as well as informal times for folk music. Norwegian is emphasized on Friday afternoons with a Norwegian speaking hour followed by lessons in the Norwegian language. Upstairs there is an art gallery presently displaying the art of Jack Norman. It is informal with the coffee pot on for visitors. Open Noon-4pm Tuesdays-Friday. www.kulturhus.net / janen@tds.net / jane@kulturhus.net
Norway Lake Log Church – The old church (located at 9601 195th
Avenue NW between Pennock and Sunburg) is a replica of the log church built in 1868 by Norwegian settlers. In addition there is an original log granary that now serves as an Interpretive Center and a restored log cabin originally constructed in 1861. All are open to the public. Tours are hosted by request. There are also regularly scheduled events such as Vesper Services each Saturday night throughout the summer and an anniversary celebration the third Sunday in August. For information contact NLLHA, 6338 County Road 40 NW, New London, MN 56273 / (320) 222-1613 eoknut@en-tel.net or mchenjum@tds.net / www.nllha.org
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The Barn Theatre – This precious pocket of talent is one of the area’s finest live performing arts theatres and developing regional art center.
321 4th Street SW, PO Box 342, Willmar, MN 56201/ (320) 235-9500 zack@thebarntheatre.com / www.thebarntheatre.com
Office hours are Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dog Park – Willmar now has a no-fee dog park for everyone to use! The dog park, open from dawn to dusk, is divided into two sections, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. It has a double gated entry, plenty of shade, benches, dog waste bags and garbage cans. There is also a water source and a shelter just outside of the fenced area for you to use. The only item required is a current dog license for the town you live in. The dog park rules can be viewed at www.willmarcer.com
Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center – Attractions include two one-meter diving boards, two towering water slides, kiddie slide, zero depth pool with interactive toy features and a six lane 15-yard recreational pool. Located at 1601 22nd Street SW, Willmar. Amenities include chaise lounges, concessions, umbrellas and picnic tables. Open daily during the summer from 12-7 p.m. weather permitting. Fee applies. (320) 441-2018 pool line www.willmarcer.com
Foxhole Brewhouse – Foxhole Brewhouse is located in downtown Willmar and is the city’s only Brewery. It offers a regular line-up of beers in addition to seasonals, which include a pale ale brewed with simcoe and chinook hops, a rye IPA and a coffee stout. The brewey’s tap room seats about 65 people with an additional 20 to 25 seats on the patio outside. 313 4th Street SW, Willmar / (320) 441-2071 / www.foxholebrewhouse.com
Glacial Ridge Curling – Curling is a team sport that requires skill and strategy and dates back to Scotland some 500 years ago. Glacial Ridge Curling was formed in 2004 and has steadily grown. They have various leagues and activities available. Open curling with instructors on most Saturday evenings November-March at the Willmar Civic Center Blue Line Arena. For open curling dates and activities check the calendar on the website www.willmarcurling.org / glacialridgecurling@gmail.com
Kandi Entertainment Center – The Kandi Entertainment Center features 24 lanes of bowling, sand volleyball courts and the 19th Avenue Grill and Lounge. 500 19th Ave SE Willmar, MN / (320) 235-3800 www.kandientertainmentcenter.com
Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA – The YMCA is a non-profit recreational facility serving the Kandiyohi County area. Recreational, social and educational programs are available for all ages. The facility includes
a full-service wellness center, walking/jogging track, two pools with waterslide and play features, gymnasium, indoor playground, teen center, nursery, child care center and locker rooms. Guest passes are available. Call ahead or check the website for current information. 1000 Lakeland Drive SE, PO Box 757, Willmar, MN 56201 / (320) 222-9622 sarahj@kandiymca.org / www.kandiymca.org
Green Lake Bible Camp, Spicer
Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp, New London Summer camps, year-round retreats, reunions, and meeting facilities with food service available.
9 to 5: The Musical
Feb. 9-14, 18-19, 23-26
Kitchen Witches
Apr. 20-23, 27-30
Big Fish: The Musical
Jun. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18
The Games Afoot
Aug. 16-19, 21-25
Flaming Idiots
Sept. 21-24, 28-30, Oct. 1
Save 13% with a Season Membership
For ticket info contact (320) 235-9500 www.TheBarnTheatre.com
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