Winona Area Family Events Calendar
sponsored by the Early Childhood Family Education PTA
February Events
ECFE Drop-In Playgroup • Thursdays 12:30-2:30 • Room 106, Goodview School
• Come play with your pre-K children at Early Childhood Family Education. Make a craft, play with toys, or run around the Zoom Room. Open to all; no registration required, but donations appreciated. More info: 494-0913
Family Gym Nights • Fridays, 6-7:30 pm, Jan 19—Mar 16 except Feb 9 • Goodview School
• Come play with your preschool children! Free and open to all; no pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913
Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers • Tuesdays, 10 am • Winona Public Library
• Come for storytime…no registration needed. Special Valentine’s stories and crafts on Tuesday, February 13. More info: 452-4592
Berenstain Bears On Stage • 7 pm Mon, Feb 5 & 10 am Tue, Feb 6 • Page Theatre, Saint Mary's University
• “Berenstain Bears on Stage!” is a musical by Stan and Jan Berenstain based on five of their most popular books: “The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room,” “Get Stage Fright,” “New Baby,” and “The Truth.” Tickets $6 for all ages. More info: SMU box office, 457-1714
Goose Bump Jump • Sat, Feb 10, 12-3 pm • Lake Park Lodge (foot of Main St., Lake Park)
• Watch Winona Park & Rec staff, plus dedicated community volunteers, plunge into Lake Winona to raise money for Winona parks. More info: 457-8258
Using a Baby Sling • Thurs, Feb 15, 4-5 pm • ECFE Parent Education room, Goodview School
• Learn how to use a baby sling in this hands-on class; come with or without your own baby sling. Sibling care available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Register at 494-0913.
Do You Speak Your Child’s Brain Language? • Tue, Feb 27, 5:30 – 7:30 pm • Goodview School
• Learn about your own parenting style and how to identify your child’s “brain language.” This class introduces the basics of the Human Brain Dominance Instrument and Whole Brain Theory. $5 per family; childcare is available. To register, call 494-0913
Bird Banding Demonstration • Sat, Feb 24, 1-2:30 pm • Whitewater State Park (near Altura, MN)
• Get an up-close encounter with birds as a fine-mist net is used to capture birds at the Whitewater Valley Visitor Center’s feeding station. Participants will be able hold and release birds after they have been observed and banded with aluminum tags. Find out how this scientific tool helps wildlife researchers learn more about bird populations and their natural history. More info: (507) 932 – 3007, ext. 7
Grumpy Old Men Festival • Sat, Feb 24, 9am-1 am • Wabasha
• Some events include a pet pageant, bingo and Raghetti Spaghetti. More info: Wabasha-Kellogg CVB, 800-565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org
This calendar is sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913.
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Saturday, February 03, 2007
Saturday, December 02, 2006
December events
Drop-in Playtime • Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm • Early Childhood Family Education at Goodview School
• Bring your pre-kindergarten children for unstructured play with ECFE staff! Do crafts, play with toys, or zoom around the Zoom Room for all or part of the time. Free and open to all, no pre-registration required. More info: 494-0913
Valley Oaks Santa • Fridays and Saturdays, 7-9 pm; Sundays, 7-8 pm • 64 River Oaks Court, Winona
• Turns our Santa's home-away-from-home is 64 River Oaks Court, Winona. Stop by and say hi while seeing the lights in the Valley Oaks subdivision...bring canned food or a check for the VolunteerServices food shelf.
Rotary Holiday Lights • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sun, Dec. 31 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• More than one million lights illuminate Riverside Park from 5-10 pm daily (5-9 pm on Dec. 24 & 25), including a 140-foot Christmas tree, live entertainment on select nights, reindeer, heated tent with activities, hayrides, animated light displays, live Nativity scene, and Santa. Bring food items or cash donations for area food shelves. More info: (800) 658-9424 or www.rotarylights.org
Light Up Galesville • Saturdays, from dusk to midnight, through Dec 28 • Trempealeau County fairgrounds, Galesville
• Lights display, live nativity, Santa Claus, sleigh rides, free hot chocolate and coffee. Food donations collected. More info: Lynn Guse at 608-582-2604
Children’s Holiday Storytime • Tue, Dec. 5 & Dec 12, 10 am & 1 pm • Art Room, Winona Public Library
• Children’s storytime for kids age 3-5. No need to sign up in advance. More info: 452-4582
ECFE BookShelf sale • Sat, Dec 9 • The BookShelf (Huff and Sarnia, Winona)
• If books are on your Christmas list, buy them at the BookShelf on Sat, Dec. 9, and the store will donate a portion of the proceeds towards books for the ECFE parents’ library. Storytime with Barbi at 11:30. You must mention you are buying books as part of this promotion in order for the purchase to qualify.
Visit with Santa Claus • Mon, Dec 11, 4-6 pm • Student Activity Center, Kryzsko Commons, WSU
• Kids can have their photo taken with Santa. Punch and cookies served.
CPR Holiday Train • Mon, Dec. 11, 5-6 pm • Amtrak Depot, Winona
• Live performance featuring folk rock, country, and bluegrass from the lighted Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train. “Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and check the arrival time prior to attending as this schedule is subject to change.” Food items and cash donations to area food shelves will be collected. More info: www8.cpr.ca or 452-8612 (Amtrak station)
Drop ‘n’ Shop • Fri., Dec. 15, 5:30 – 8 pm • La Crosse Children’s Museum, 207 5th Ave S.
• Kids ages 4 – 12 play at the Children’s Museum while parents shop. $6 per child. Pre-registration recommended. More info: 608-784-2652
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• Bring your pre-kindergarten children for unstructured play with ECFE staff! Do crafts, play with toys, or zoom around the Zoom Room for all or part of the time. Free and open to all, no pre-registration required. More info: 494-0913
Valley Oaks Santa • Fridays and Saturdays, 7-9 pm; Sundays, 7-8 pm • 64 River Oaks Court, Winona
• Turns our Santa's home-away-from-home is 64 River Oaks Court, Winona. Stop by and say hi while seeing the lights in the Valley Oaks subdivision...bring canned food or a check for the VolunteerServices food shelf.
Rotary Holiday Lights • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sun, Dec. 31 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• More than one million lights illuminate Riverside Park from 5-10 pm daily (5-9 pm on Dec. 24 & 25), including a 140-foot Christmas tree, live entertainment on select nights, reindeer, heated tent with activities, hayrides, animated light displays, live Nativity scene, and Santa. Bring food items or cash donations for area food shelves. More info: (800) 658-9424 or www.rotarylights.org
Light Up Galesville • Saturdays, from dusk to midnight, through Dec 28 • Trempealeau County fairgrounds, Galesville
• Lights display, live nativity, Santa Claus, sleigh rides, free hot chocolate and coffee. Food donations collected. More info: Lynn Guse at 608-582-2604
Children’s Holiday Storytime • Tue, Dec. 5 & Dec 12, 10 am & 1 pm • Art Room, Winona Public Library
• Children’s storytime for kids age 3-5. No need to sign up in advance. More info: 452-4582
ECFE BookShelf sale • Sat, Dec 9 • The BookShelf (Huff and Sarnia, Winona)
• If books are on your Christmas list, buy them at the BookShelf on Sat, Dec. 9, and the store will donate a portion of the proceeds towards books for the ECFE parents’ library. Storytime with Barbi at 11:30. You must mention you are buying books as part of this promotion in order for the purchase to qualify.
Visit with Santa Claus • Mon, Dec 11, 4-6 pm • Student Activity Center, Kryzsko Commons, WSU
• Kids can have their photo taken with Santa. Punch and cookies served.
CPR Holiday Train • Mon, Dec. 11, 5-6 pm • Amtrak Depot, Winona
• Live performance featuring folk rock, country, and bluegrass from the lighted Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train. “Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and check the arrival time prior to attending as this schedule is subject to change.” Food items and cash donations to area food shelves will be collected. More info: www8.cpr.ca or 452-8612 (Amtrak station)
Drop ‘n’ Shop • Fri., Dec. 15, 5:30 – 8 pm • La Crosse Children’s Museum, 207 5th Ave S.
• Kids ages 4 – 12 play at the Children’s Museum while parents shop. $6 per child. Pre-registration recommended. More info: 608-784-2652
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Events for the week of Nov. 13 - 19
Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World • Thu, Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 pm • Jefferson Elementary
• Dr. William Doherty will be speaking to parents on the topic of "Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World." $5 suggested donation. Limited on-site childcare available (reserve in advance). To register, call Glenda at 494-0913
Goodview PTA Silent Auction • Fri, Nov. 17, 6 pm • Goodview Elementary, 5100 W. 9th St., Goodview
• Some items to be auctioned include tools, gift certificates for dining & oil changes, themed baskets, and many more items from area businesses. There will also be a raffle, kids games, and a bake sale. Admission is free, bid numbers are $1.
Cotter Winter Clothing, Coat, and Toy Drive • Fri, Nov. 17 - Wed, Nov 22 • Cotter High School, HyVee, Midtown Foods
• Cotter High School is sponsoring a winter clothing and toy drive to benefit the Dakota Indians from Crow Creek Indian Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. Winter coats, clothing, and toy donations can be dropped off at the main office at Cotter High School from 8-4, or at Hy-Vee and Midtown Foods. Financial donations are also welcome to help defray transportation expenses. Tribal members are in need of winter gear such as jackets, hats, mittens, boots, blankets, sweaters, or any other winter warm wear. Toy donations for children would also be appreciated to give as gifts for the holiday season.
Deaf Awareness Fair • Sat, Nov. 18, 1-3 pm • Winona Middle School
• Sign language activities, arts and crafts, games, sign songs, food. Suggested donation of $5 per family. Presented by the WSU ASL Club. More info: 458-8192
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• Dr. William Doherty will be speaking to parents on the topic of "Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World." $5 suggested donation. Limited on-site childcare available (reserve in advance). To register, call Glenda at 494-0913
Goodview PTA Silent Auction • Fri, Nov. 17, 6 pm • Goodview Elementary, 5100 W. 9th St., Goodview
• Some items to be auctioned include tools, gift certificates for dining & oil changes, themed baskets, and many more items from area businesses. There will also be a raffle, kids games, and a bake sale. Admission is free, bid numbers are $1.
Cotter Winter Clothing, Coat, and Toy Drive • Fri, Nov. 17 - Wed, Nov 22 • Cotter High School, HyVee, Midtown Foods
• Cotter High School is sponsoring a winter clothing and toy drive to benefit the Dakota Indians from Crow Creek Indian Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. Winter coats, clothing, and toy donations can be dropped off at the main office at Cotter High School from 8-4, or at Hy-Vee and Midtown Foods. Financial donations are also welcome to help defray transportation expenses. Tribal members are in need of winter gear such as jackets, hats, mittens, boots, blankets, sweaters, or any other winter warm wear. Toy donations for children would also be appreciated to give as gifts for the holiday season.
Deaf Awareness Fair • Sat, Nov. 18, 1-3 pm • Winona Middle School
• Sign language activities, arts and crafts, games, sign songs, food. Suggested donation of $5 per family. Presented by the WSU ASL Club. More info: 458-8192
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
November Events
Halloween Fun Night • Mon, Oct. 30, 6-8 pm • Saint Mary’s U. Toner Center
• Face-painting, coloring contest, games, and trick-or-treating in the residence halls. Stop at the guard booth at the main entrance for parking directions.
WSU Trick-or-Treating • Tue, Oct. 31, 6-8 pm • WSU residence halls
• Winona State University Housing and Residence Life invite Winona community members and their children into the WSU Residence Halls for trick-or-treating. The following halls are participating: Prentiss-Lucas, 265 W. King St.; Sheehan, 264 W. Mark St.; Morey, 256 W. King St.; and Lourdes, 457 Gould St. More info: Prentiss-Lucas Hall Director Mic Nauman, 457-5320
Fall Harvest Festival • Tue, Oct. 31, 5-7 pm • Rock Solid, 75 W. 3rd St., Winona
• Activities for children up to grade five from 5-7 pm, including inflatable bouncing and climbing equipment, costume contest, games, rock climbing, airbrush tattoos, and hot apple cider. Carmel apples for $3 and hot dog, chips, and pop for $1. More info: 452-2125
Mississippi Queen docking • Mon, Nov. 2, 1 pm - 5 pm • Levee Park
EagleWatch Opener • Sat., Nov. 4, 10 am - 4 pm • 152 Main St., Wabasha
• The National Eagle Center’s observation deck opens for the fall bald eagle and tundra swan migration; volunteers on hand to assist with scopes. Special events include Eagles in the Flags of our Nation at 11 am and Native American powwow at 2 pm. More info: www.nationaleaglecenter.org or 877-332-4537
Flippin’ for Books: Family Fitness, Flapjacks & Fables • Sat, Nov 11, 9 am - noon • Winona Senior High School
• Come join us for a free pancake breakfast (9 – 10:30), plus dramatic storytelling, free books, fun activities, and family resources from many local organizations. This event was planned especially for families with children age 5 and under. Sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Initiative, Early Childhood Family Education PTA, Winona Family YMCA, and the Kiwanis Sunrisers.
Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World • Thu, Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 pm • Jefferson Elementary
• Dr. William Doherty will be speaking to parents on the topic of "Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World." $5 suggested donation. Limited on-site childcare available (reserve in advance). To register, call Glenda at 494-0913
Old World Christmas • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sat, Nov. 25 • downtown Winona
• Wagon rides and visits with Santa, strolling carolers, Christmas decorations and lighting, sales. More info: 452-3722
Rotary Holiday Lights • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sun, Dec. 31 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• More than one million lights illuminate Riverside Park from 5-10 pm daily (5-9 pm on Dec. 24 & 25), including a 140-foot Christmas tree, drive-through tunnel of lights, live entertainment on select nights, hayrides, carriage rides, animated light displays, live Nativity scene, and Santa. More info: (800) 658-9424 or www.rotarylights.org
Holiday Lighted Parade • Sat, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm • Third St. between Main and Franklin
• Numerous lighted Christmas floats, elves, and Santa. More info: 452-0735 or www.visitwinona.com
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• Face-painting, coloring contest, games, and trick-or-treating in the residence halls. Stop at the guard booth at the main entrance for parking directions.
WSU Trick-or-Treating • Tue, Oct. 31, 6-8 pm • WSU residence halls
• Winona State University Housing and Residence Life invite Winona community members and their children into the WSU Residence Halls for trick-or-treating. The following halls are participating: Prentiss-Lucas, 265 W. King St.; Sheehan, 264 W. Mark St.; Morey, 256 W. King St.; and Lourdes, 457 Gould St. More info: Prentiss-Lucas Hall Director Mic Nauman, 457-5320
Fall Harvest Festival • Tue, Oct. 31, 5-7 pm • Rock Solid, 75 W. 3rd St., Winona
• Activities for children up to grade five from 5-7 pm, including inflatable bouncing and climbing equipment, costume contest, games, rock climbing, airbrush tattoos, and hot apple cider. Carmel apples for $3 and hot dog, chips, and pop for $1. More info: 452-2125
Mississippi Queen docking • Mon, Nov. 2, 1 pm - 5 pm • Levee Park
EagleWatch Opener • Sat., Nov. 4, 10 am - 4 pm • 152 Main St., Wabasha
• The National Eagle Center’s observation deck opens for the fall bald eagle and tundra swan migration; volunteers on hand to assist with scopes. Special events include Eagles in the Flags of our Nation at 11 am and Native American powwow at 2 pm. More info: www.nationaleaglecenter.org or 877-332-4537
Flippin’ for Books: Family Fitness, Flapjacks & Fables • Sat, Nov 11, 9 am - noon • Winona Senior High School
• Come join us for a free pancake breakfast (9 – 10:30), plus dramatic storytelling, free books, fun activities, and family resources from many local organizations. This event was planned especially for families with children age 5 and under. Sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Initiative, Early Childhood Family Education PTA, Winona Family YMCA, and the Kiwanis Sunrisers.
Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World • Thu, Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 pm • Jefferson Elementary
• Dr. William Doherty will be speaking to parents on the topic of "Parenting in a Too Much of Everything World." $5 suggested donation. Limited on-site childcare available (reserve in advance). To register, call Glenda at 494-0913
Old World Christmas • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sat, Nov. 25 • downtown Winona
• Wagon rides and visits with Santa, strolling carolers, Christmas decorations and lighting, sales. More info: 452-3722
Rotary Holiday Lights • Fri, Nov. 24 – Sun, Dec. 31 • Riverside Park, La Crosse
• More than one million lights illuminate Riverside Park from 5-10 pm daily (5-9 pm on Dec. 24 & 25), including a 140-foot Christmas tree, drive-through tunnel of lights, live entertainment on select nights, hayrides, carriage rides, animated light displays, live Nativity scene, and Santa. More info: (800) 658-9424 or www.rotarylights.org
Holiday Lighted Parade • Sat, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm • Third St. between Main and Franklin
• Numerous lighted Christmas floats, elves, and Santa. More info: 452-0735 or www.visitwinona.com
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
Events for October 16 - 22
Big Muddy River Rendezvous • Tue, Oct. 17 – Sun, Oct. 22 • Prairie Island Park, Winona.
• Re-enactors portray life at a 1700s fur-trading camp.
Autumn Adventures • Sat, Oct. 21, 9-10 am • Minnesota Marine Art Museum (800 Riverview Dr., Winona)
• This is a free storytelling event at the new Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Enjoy family-friendly autumnal tales in front of original artworks. A short seasonal art project will follow the stories. More info: 474.6626 or minnesotamarineartmuseum.org
Indoors Marching Band • Sun, Oct 22, 6 pm • St. Mary's Fieldhouse
The Cotter High School and Junior High School Marching Bands will present their annual Indoor Marching Band Concert. Features will include the colorguards and drumlines of each band, as well as highlights from the 2006 marching season. Free.
• Re-enactors portray life at a 1700s fur-trading camp.
Autumn Adventures • Sat, Oct. 21, 9-10 am • Minnesota Marine Art Museum (800 Riverview Dr., Winona)
• This is a free storytelling event at the new Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Enjoy family-friendly autumnal tales in front of original artworks. A short seasonal art project will follow the stories. More info: 474.6626 or minnesotamarineartmuseum.org
Indoors Marching Band • Sun, Oct 22, 6 pm • St. Mary's Fieldhouse
The Cotter High School and Junior High School Marching Bands will present their annual Indoor Marching Band Concert. Features will include the colorguards and drumlines of each band, as well as highlights from the 2006 marching season. Free.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Events for October 9 - 15
Mother’s Own Milk • Wed, Oct 11 1:30–3 pm • Women’s Health Library, 3rd floor of the medical office building on the Winona Health campus
• Winona Health lactation specialists host Mother's Own Milk, a weekly support group for moms and breastfed babies looking for resources and encouragement for variety of breastfeeding issues. More info: Robyn Hinz, 453-3700
Coffee Talk with Superintendent Paul Durand • Thurs, Oct. 12 8-9 am • Blue Heron Coffeehouse
• Come have a cup of coffee with the superintendent and discuss issues of concern to you.
Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Celebration • Thu, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct. 15 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west for 1 mile)
• This national event marks the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry and showcases Fjord horse versatility. Highlights include horse shows 8 am-6 pm Saturday, and Fjord horses dancing to choreographed music, 7 pm Saturday. Free admission. More info: (585) 872-4114 or www.nfhr.com
Pumpkin Patch • Sat, Oct. 14, 9:30 - 12 • Franklin Bronk & Sons Family Farm, Winona
• Celebrate fall harvest with hay rides, snacks, and crafts for your children. No registration necessary; $3 per person to be paid at the farm. Meet at the ECFE parking lot, 5100 W 9th St. (Goodview School) to caravan to the farm.
Historical Cemetery Walk • Sat, Oct 14 & Sun, Oct 15, 12 pm - 3 pm • Woodlawn Cemetery
• Actors dressed in period costumes play the roles of important deceased citizens and talk about their “lives” in Winona’s past. Guides take small groups around the cemetery to meet and listen to these historic figures. This year, the following stories will be highlighted: 1. Edward Drew, who made the trip to Winona from Wabash, Indiana, in a covered wagon featuring a 5 yoke team of oxen; 2. Frank Owens Brown, whose father was a prominent Upper Mississippi River pilot and flour mill owner; 3. Henry Slocumb, who was himself a river pilot who grew up in the Reed’s Landing area; 4. Samuel and Maude Prentiss who moved from the Green Mountain, Vermont, area to Winona because of the excellent schools; 5. Elizabeth Kunze, who was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland; 6. Gustav Anger, who was born in Annabery Saxony, Germany, and immigrated to California before coming to Winona; 7. Ann Butler, who was born in England and sailed from Liverpool to New York; and 8. Roy Frank Vose, who was taught to fly by Max Conrad. $6 for adults, $4 for students 13 and over, $3 for students 12 and under.
• Winona Health lactation specialists host Mother's Own Milk, a weekly support group for moms and breastfed babies looking for resources and encouragement for variety of breastfeeding issues. More info: Robyn Hinz, 453-3700
Coffee Talk with Superintendent Paul Durand • Thurs, Oct. 12 8-9 am • Blue Heron Coffeehouse
• Come have a cup of coffee with the superintendent and discuss issues of concern to you.
Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Celebration • Thu, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct. 15 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west for 1 mile)
• This national event marks the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry and showcases Fjord horse versatility. Highlights include horse shows 8 am-6 pm Saturday, and Fjord horses dancing to choreographed music, 7 pm Saturday. Free admission. More info: (585) 872-4114 or www.nfhr.com
Pumpkin Patch • Sat, Oct. 14, 9:30 - 12 • Franklin Bronk & Sons Family Farm, Winona
• Celebrate fall harvest with hay rides, snacks, and crafts for your children. No registration necessary; $3 per person to be paid at the farm. Meet at the ECFE parking lot, 5100 W 9th St. (Goodview School) to caravan to the farm.
Historical Cemetery Walk • Sat, Oct 14 & Sun, Oct 15, 12 pm - 3 pm • Woodlawn Cemetery
• Actors dressed in period costumes play the roles of important deceased citizens and talk about their “lives” in Winona’s past. Guides take small groups around the cemetery to meet and listen to these historic figures. This year, the following stories will be highlighted: 1. Edward Drew, who made the trip to Winona from Wabash, Indiana, in a covered wagon featuring a 5 yoke team of oxen; 2. Frank Owens Brown, whose father was a prominent Upper Mississippi River pilot and flour mill owner; 3. Henry Slocumb, who was himself a river pilot who grew up in the Reed’s Landing area; 4. Samuel and Maude Prentiss who moved from the Green Mountain, Vermont, area to Winona because of the excellent schools; 5. Elizabeth Kunze, who was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland; 6. Gustav Anger, who was born in Annabery Saxony, Germany, and immigrated to California before coming to Winona; 7. Ann Butler, who was born in England and sailed from Liverpool to New York; and 8. Roy Frank Vose, who was taught to fly by Max Conrad. $6 for adults, $4 for students 13 and over, $3 for students 12 and under.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
October Events
Oktoberfest • Fri, Sept. 29 – Sat, Oct 7 • Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse
• Music, food, entertainment, carnival, plus three parades: Opening Day Parade (Fri, Sept. 29, 10:15 am, from 2nd & Market to 2nd & La Crosse streets); Maple Leaf Parade (Sat, Sept. 30, 10 am, Clinton & Copeland to 2nd & King); Torchlight Parade (Thu, Oct 5, 7 pm, Kane & Gillette south on Caledonia to St. James). Buttons are $5 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. No button required on Mon, Tue, Wed. More info: (608) 784-3378 or www.oktoberfestusa.com
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Stories • Fri, Oct. 6, 7-8 pm • Page Theater, Saint Mary's University
• Seven stories come to life in this fast-paced musical revue, including “Amazing Grace” by Mary Hoffman, “Borreguita and the Coyote” by Verna Aardema, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff, “Imogene’s Antlers” by David Small, “Martha Speaks” by Susan Meddaugh, “Math Curse” by Jon Scieszka, and “Owen” by Kevin Henkes.More info: www.pagetheatre.org
Galesville Apple Affair • Sat, Oct. 7 • Galesville, Wis
• Food (including a 10-ft apple pie), arts and crafts, music, horseshoe games, and bike tours of area apple orchards. Buses leave from the downtown venue regularly to tour historic Eastside Farm. More info: www.galerep.com/apple.html
WSU Homecoming Parade • Sat., Oct. 7, 10 am • Huff St. (beginning at Broadway St. and ending at Mark St.)
• More info on WSU Homecoming activities: www.winona.edu/alumnirelations/3871.htm
Milwaukee Road 261 (steam locomotive) Fall Color Excursions • Sat., Oct. 7 & Sun., Oct 8 • Amtrak Station
• The Milwaukee Road 261 steam locomotive makes its annual visit to Winona. Come see the train from 11:45-12 and 2:15-2:30 each day (times are approximate). Or ride the train to La Crescent and back to Winona; roundtrip tickets are $29 for children 3-14, and $39 for adults for a coach ticket. For more info: 651-765-9812 or www.261.com (click on “order tickets,” then on “fall color excursions,” in the left-hand navigation bar)
Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Celebration • Thu, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct. 15 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west for 1 mile)
• This national event marks the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry and showcases Fjord horse versatility. Highlights include horse shows 8 am-6 pm Saturday, and Fjord horses dancing to choreographed music, 7 pm Saturday. Free admission. More info: (585) 872-4114 or www.nfhr.com
Pumpkin Patch • Sat, Oct. 14, 9:30 - 12 • Franklin Bronk & Sons Family Farm, Winona
• Celebrate fall harvest with hay rides, snacks, and crafts for your children. No registration necessary; $3 per person to be paid at the farm. Meet at the ECFE parking lot, 5100 W 9th St. (Goodview School) to caravan to the farm.
Big Muddy River Rendezvous • Tue, Oct. 17 – Sun, Oct. 22 • Prairie Island Park, Winona.
• Re-enactors portray life at a 1700s fur-trading camp.
Autumn Adventures • Sat, Oct. 21, 9-10 am • Minnesota Marine Art Museum (800 Riverview Dr., Winona)
• This is a free storytelling event at the new Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Enjoy family-friendly autumnal tales in front of original artworks. A short seasonal art project will follow the stories. More info: 474.6626 or minnesotamarineartmuseum.org
Haunted Library Party • Tue, Oct. 24, 6-7 pm • Children's Department, Winona Public Library
• Halloween storytime, craft, activity, snack & trick-or-treat tour! Wear your Halloween finery! Sign up at 452-4592.
BOO-seum • Fri, Oct. 27, 5:30-8 pm • La Crosse Children’s Museum (207 5th Ave S, La Crosse)
• Halloween party for ages 2-6 with adult. Sing-along with Hans Mayer (shows at 6:30 7); games; inflatables; treats; crafts. Costumes optional. Admission with Hans Meyer concert: $5 per child for members, $7 per child for non-members; 1 free adult per child; extra adults pay child fee. Admission without Hans Meyer concert: $3 per child for members, $5 per child for non-members. More info: 608-784-2652 or www.childmuseumlax.org.
SMU Halloween Party • Monday, Oct. 30, 6-8 pm • Toner Center, Saint Mary's University
• Annual Halloween party hosted by SMU Residence Life: trick-or-treating in the freshman dorms, games, crafts, snacks. Bring a costume!
Did we miss your event? Add it to the comments section below for events that fall in the month of October; e-mail WinonaECFEPTA@gmail.com with events for future editions of the Winona Area Family Events Calendar.
• Music, food, entertainment, carnival, plus three parades: Opening Day Parade (Fri, Sept. 29, 10:15 am, from 2nd & Market to 2nd & La Crosse streets); Maple Leaf Parade (Sat, Sept. 30, 10 am, Clinton & Copeland to 2nd & King); Torchlight Parade (Thu, Oct 5, 7 pm, Kane & Gillette south on Caledonia to St. James). Buttons are $5 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. No button required on Mon, Tue, Wed. More info: (608) 784-3378 or www.oktoberfestusa.com
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Stories • Fri, Oct. 6, 7-8 pm • Page Theater, Saint Mary's University
• Seven stories come to life in this fast-paced musical revue, including “Amazing Grace” by Mary Hoffman, “Borreguita and the Coyote” by Verna Aardema, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff, “Imogene’s Antlers” by David Small, “Martha Speaks” by Susan Meddaugh, “Math Curse” by Jon Scieszka, and “Owen” by Kevin Henkes.More info: www.pagetheatre.org
Galesville Apple Affair • Sat, Oct. 7 • Galesville, Wis
• Food (including a 10-ft apple pie), arts and crafts, music, horseshoe games, and bike tours of area apple orchards. Buses leave from the downtown venue regularly to tour historic Eastside Farm. More info: www.galerep.com/apple.html
WSU Homecoming Parade • Sat., Oct. 7, 10 am • Huff St. (beginning at Broadway St. and ending at Mark St.)
• More info on WSU Homecoming activities: www.winona.edu/alumnirelations/3871.htm
Milwaukee Road 261 (steam locomotive) Fall Color Excursions • Sat., Oct. 7 & Sun., Oct 8 • Amtrak Station
• The Milwaukee Road 261 steam locomotive makes its annual visit to Winona. Come see the train from 11:45-12 and 2:15-2:30 each day (times are approximate). Or ride the train to La Crescent and back to Winona; roundtrip tickets are $29 for children 3-14, and $39 for adults for a coach ticket. For more info: 651-765-9812 or www.261.com (click on “order tickets,” then on “fall color excursions,” in the left-hand navigation bar)
Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry 25th Celebration • Thu, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct. 15 • Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west for 1 mile)
• This national event marks the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry and showcases Fjord horse versatility. Highlights include horse shows 8 am-6 pm Saturday, and Fjord horses dancing to choreographed music, 7 pm Saturday. Free admission. More info: (585) 872-4114 or www.nfhr.com
Pumpkin Patch • Sat, Oct. 14, 9:30 - 12 • Franklin Bronk & Sons Family Farm, Winona
• Celebrate fall harvest with hay rides, snacks, and crafts for your children. No registration necessary; $3 per person to be paid at the farm. Meet at the ECFE parking lot, 5100 W 9th St. (Goodview School) to caravan to the farm.
Big Muddy River Rendezvous • Tue, Oct. 17 – Sun, Oct. 22 • Prairie Island Park, Winona.
• Re-enactors portray life at a 1700s fur-trading camp.
Autumn Adventures • Sat, Oct. 21, 9-10 am • Minnesota Marine Art Museum (800 Riverview Dr., Winona)
• This is a free storytelling event at the new Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Enjoy family-friendly autumnal tales in front of original artworks. A short seasonal art project will follow the stories. More info: 474.6626 or minnesotamarineartmuseum.org
Haunted Library Party • Tue, Oct. 24, 6-7 pm • Children's Department, Winona Public Library
• Halloween storytime, craft, activity, snack & trick-or-treat tour! Wear your Halloween finery! Sign up at 452-4592.
BOO-seum • Fri, Oct. 27, 5:30-8 pm • La Crosse Children’s Museum (207 5th Ave S, La Crosse)
• Halloween party for ages 2-6 with adult. Sing-along with Hans Mayer (shows at 6:30 7); games; inflatables; treats; crafts. Costumes optional. Admission with Hans Meyer concert: $5 per child for members, $7 per child for non-members; 1 free adult per child; extra adults pay child fee. Admission without Hans Meyer concert: $3 per child for members, $5 per child for non-members. More info: 608-784-2652 or www.childmuseumlax.org.
SMU Halloween Party • Monday, Oct. 30, 6-8 pm • Toner Center, Saint Mary's University
• Annual Halloween party hosted by SMU Residence Life: trick-or-treating in the freshman dorms, games, crafts, snacks. Bring a costume!
Did we miss your event? Add it to the comments section below for events that fall in the month of October; e-mail WinonaECFEPTA@gmail.com with events for future editions of the Winona Area Family Events Calendar.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Links to Local Events
If you're looking for events in the Winona area, here are some websites to check out (roughly in order of their usefulness):
Community Calendars
Winona Radio Community Calendar
It's easy to add events to this calendar from Winona Radio, which means that it lists a lot of events that would otherwise fall under the radar.
Visit Winona - Calendar of Events
From the Winona Visitors and Conventions Bureau.
Explore Minnesota - Events
This will list all the events in the southern Minnesota Mississippi River Valley and Historic Bluff Country, from the Minnesota Department of Tourism website.
Mississippi Valley Partnership - Calendar
This link will take you to the home page of Mississippi Valley Partners, a tourism cooperative extending along the river from Red Wing, Minnesota, to Winona, Minnesota, and from Bay City, Wisconsin, to Alma, Wisconsin. At the top right of the home page, click on the Calendar link to see the current month's event calendar.
La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
To navigate to the events calendar for the current month, click on "New & Events" in the navigation bar at the top of the home page, and then choose "Events Calendar" from the drop down menu.
Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau - Upcoming Events
Events for the next three months in Rochester, Minnesota.
Events at Specific Destinations/Organizations
Winona Public Library Children's Department - News and Events
Note that this page is not always kept up to date.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Events
The museum frequently offers events geared toward children.
La Crosse Children's Museum Events
Another page that may or may not be current.
La Crosse Center Calendar
Calendar of upcoming events at the La Crosse Center.
Minnesota Equestrian Center Show Calendar
Lists upcoming horse shows at the Minnesota Equestrian Center, just outside Winona. Very little information is provided beyond a title and a date, but a contact phone number is usually listed for more information.
Winona Mall Events
The mall frequently sponsors family-friendly events; its events calendar usually lists a title and a date, but no additional information, so call the mall for details.
Whitewater State Park events
Scroll down the page for a list of upcoming events at Whitewater State Park; some appropriate for children.
Winona National Bank - Community Involvement
Provides information on the bank's Easter egg event and summer concerts.
A note to those using this list to update/create the Winona Area Family Events Calendar:
Community Calendars
Winona Radio Community Calendar
It's easy to add events to this calendar from Winona Radio, which means that it lists a lot of events that would otherwise fall under the radar.
Visit Winona - Calendar of Events
From the Winona Visitors and Conventions Bureau.
Explore Minnesota - Events
This will list all the events in the southern Minnesota Mississippi River Valley and Historic Bluff Country, from the Minnesota Department of Tourism website.
Mississippi Valley Partnership - Calendar
This link will take you to the home page of Mississippi Valley Partners, a tourism cooperative extending along the river from Red Wing, Minnesota, to Winona, Minnesota, and from Bay City, Wisconsin, to Alma, Wisconsin. At the top right of the home page, click on the Calendar link to see the current month's event calendar.
La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
To navigate to the events calendar for the current month, click on "New & Events" in the navigation bar at the top of the home page, and then choose "Events Calendar" from the drop down menu.
Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau - Upcoming Events
Events for the next three months in Rochester, Minnesota.
Events at Specific Destinations/Organizations
Winona Public Library Children's Department - News and Events
Note that this page is not always kept up to date.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Events
The museum frequently offers events geared toward children.
La Crosse Children's Museum Events
Another page that may or may not be current.
La Crosse Center Calendar
Calendar of upcoming events at the La Crosse Center.
Minnesota Equestrian Center Show Calendar
Lists upcoming horse shows at the Minnesota Equestrian Center, just outside Winona. Very little information is provided beyond a title and a date, but a contact phone number is usually listed for more information.
Winona Mall Events
The mall frequently sponsors family-friendly events; its events calendar usually lists a title and a date, but no additional information, so call the mall for details.
Whitewater State Park events
Scroll down the page for a list of upcoming events at Whitewater State Park; some appropriate for children.
Winona National Bank - Community Involvement
Provides information on the bank's Easter egg event and summer concerts.
A note to those using this list to update/create the Winona Area Family Events Calendar:
- Generally. we only include events that would be appropriate for families with at least one child aged five and under;
- Generally, we only include events within an hour's drive of Winona, tops; even then, the event would have to be pretty good to justify driving more than 30 minutes;
- When submitting an event, please include as much information as parents need to make a decision about the event -- day(s), time, cost, address and/or directions, short description, and contact information (phone number and/or website, if available) for finding more info.
- Events can be submitted to WinonaECFEPTA [ at ] gmail . com
Monday, September 04, 2006
Winona Area Events for Sept 4 - 10
Kellogg Watermelon Festival • Fri, Sept. 8 – Sun, Sept. 10 • Downtown Kellogg
Burn-out races, live bands, street dance, carnival rides. Kiddie parade 1 pm Saturday; Grand Parade Sunday at 2 pm, with free watermelon afterward. More info: Wabasha-Kellogg CVB (800) 565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org
Burn-out races, live bands, street dance, carnival rides. Kiddie parade 1 pm Saturday; Grand Parade Sunday at 2 pm, with free watermelon afterward. More info: Wabasha-Kellogg CVB (800) 565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org
Celebration of Minnesota Children's Authors and Illustrators • Sat, Sept. 9, 12:30 - 5 • Andersen Center, 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing
Meet Minnesota's finest authors and illustrators. Book sales and signings, readings, face painting, ice cream, book making, puppeteers, marble shooting, music. Free. More info: 651-338-2009 or www.andersoncenter.org
Pickwick Mill Day • Sat., Sept. 9 • Pickwick, 12 miles south of Winona on County Road 7
Food, bluegrass music, Civil War artillery, blacksmith, kids’ games, live demonstrations at the historic mill. More info: www.pickwickmill.org
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days • Sat, Sept. 9 – Sun, Sept. 10 • Pepin, Wis.
Demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, woodworking, hand-spinning and quilting; art & craft market; food sales; pioneer games for children; tours of Laura's birth site. Old time fiddle contest 3:30 – 6 pm Saturday, with bonfire and live music following; Grande Parade Sunday afternoon. More info: Pepin Visitor Center at (800) 442-3011 or www.pepinwisconsin.com
Saturday, August 26, 2006
September Family Events Newsletter
Minnesota Marine Museum • Tue- Sat, 10-5 & Sun 11-5, all year except major holidays • 800 Riverview Drive, Winona
Multi-sensory exploration stations make museum artwork accessible to kids. Offers toddler tours, children’s programs, and self-guided tours for families with young children. Three galleries feature paintings and three-dimensional marine art from a variety of countries and periods; wood-carved and hand-painted sculptures about small-town river life; and a rare collection of photographs and maps. The grounds feature six acres of gardens and landscaping. Admission: $9 adults, $3 children 4-6, students $6. Memberships available. More info: 474-6625 or minnesotamarineart.org
Kellogg Watermelon Festival • Fri, Sept. 8 – Sun, Sept. 10 • Downtown Kellogg
Burn-out races, live bands, street dance, carnival rides. Kiddie parade 1 pm Saturday; Grand Parade Sunday at 2 pm, with free watermelon afterward. More info: Wabasha-Kellogg CVB (800) 565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org
Celebration of Minnesota Children's Authors and Illustrators • Sat, Sept. 9, 12:30 - 5 • Andersen Center, 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing
Meet Minnesota's finest authors and illustrators. Book sales and signings, readings, face painting, ice cream, book making, puppeteers, marble shooting, music. Free. More info: 651-338-2009 or www.andersoncenter.org
Pickwick Mill Day • Sat., Sept. 9 • Pickwick, 12 miles south of Winona on County Road 7
Food, bluegrass music, Civil War artillery, blacksmith, kids’ games, live demonstrations at the historic mill. More info: www.pickwickmill.org
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days • Sat, Sept. 9 – Sun, Sept. 10 • Pepin, Wis.
Demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, woodworking, hand-spinning and quilting; art & craft market; food sales; pioneer games for children; tours of Laura's birth site. Old time fiddle contest 3:30 – 6 pm Saturday, with bonfire and live music following; Grande Parade Sunday afternoon. More info: Pepin Visitor Center at (800) 442-3011 or www.pepinwisconsin.com
Winona Public Library Storytimes • Tuesdays Sept. 12, 19, 26 10 am and 2 pm • Art Room
No pre-registration necessary. Note change of location (due to construction).
La Crescent Apple Festival • Thu, Sept. 14 – Sun Sept 17 • La Crescent, various locations
Carnival, kiddie parade (11 am Saturday, Crucifixion parking lot), apple display and samplings, flea market, craft fair, King Apple Parade (Sunday, 1 pm along Elm St.). More info: 507-895-2800 or www.applefestusa.com
The theme of this year’s fair is “A Salute to the ‘40s.” Live music, boxing, petting zoo, children’s tent featuring toys and games from the 1940s. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the gate; kids 12 and under, free. More info: The Winona County Historical Society, 454-2723 or www.winonahistory.org/HeritageFair
Lego Contest • Sat, Sept. 16 • Winona Mall
Lego contest for ages 2 – 15 (judged in separate age categories). Construct your Lego creation prior to the contest; registration at 1:30, judging at 2. Everyone wins a prize. More info: 454-7295
See the Mississippi Queen’s last 2006 visit to Winona. More info: Visit Winona at 452-0735
Music, food, entertainment, carnival, plus three parades: Opening Day Parade (Fri, Sept. 29, 10:15 am, from 2nd & Market to 2nd & La Crosse streets); Maple Leaf Parade (Sat, Sept. 30, 10 am, Clinton & Copeland to 2nd & King); Torchlight Parade (Thu, Oct 5, 7 pm, Kane & Gillette south on Caledonia to St. James). Button required for some events; $5 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. No button required on Family Day, (Mon, Tue, Wed). More info: (608) 784-3378 or www.oktoberfestusa.com
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