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Friday, January 25th 2008 |
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11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Edna Wattier Memorial Bridge Party - Minerva's |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
RE/MAX Spirit Lake & The Okoboji's Chili Cook-Off
-Dessert Bar by Spirit of Harmony Chorus
-Dickinson County Expo Building |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Spas on Ice - Smith's Bay |
| 6:30 |
High School Basketball Games
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Spirit Lake at Cherokee
- Okoboji
at George-Little Rock
- Harris
Lake Park vs. Ruthven-Ayrshire
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Big Nacho Karaoke - Okoboji Boat Works Fish House |
| 7:30 p.m. |
'Love Letters' - Pearson Lakes Art Center |
| 8:00 p.m. |
FREE Rock the Roof Concert Sponsored by Iowa Rock 'N' Roll Music Association Museum and Northwest Federal Savings Bank
-Dickinson County Expo Building |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Damon Dotson - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Fishheads - Captain's Getaway |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Murphy's Law - The Ritz |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Chrome Union - Murphy's |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Karaoke with TJ - Cocktails |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Fork in the Road - The Ritz |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Tim Horsman - Ruebins |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Towncrier - The Gardens |
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| Saturday,
January 26th 2008 |
| 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - Okoboji Middle School
-Sponsored by Milford Commercial Club/Milford Boy Scouts |
| 8:00 a.m. |
*Broomball Tournament - Smith's Bay
*Softball Tournament - Smith's Bay
*Flag Football - Mau Marine |
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Okoboji Summer Theatre Omelet Brunch - Arnolds Park Pavilion |
| 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
*University of Okoboji Winter Games Cribbage Classic 2008
-Okoboji Middle School Gymnasium |
| 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Pinochle Tournament - Spirit Lake Senior Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
500 Card Tournament - Spirit Lake Senior Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
American Graffiti Meets Okoboji - Iowa Rock 'N' Roll Music Association Museum |
| 9:30 a.m. |
*University of Okoboji Chess Open - Arrowwood |
| 10:00 a.m. |
*Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride - Okoboji Expedition Co. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Spas on Ice - Smith's Bay |
| 10:00 a.m. |
*Bench Press Competition - Cardio Plus |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Hot Chocolate & Goodies - Discovery House |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Lakes Area Hockey Assoc. Shootout - Smith's Bay |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Special Winter Display - Maritime Museum |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
**Snowmobile Poker Run - Okoboji Boat Works
-Poker Run Drawing between 5-6 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
United Methodist Church Spirit Lake Food Booth - Smith's Bay |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Snowball Drop - Uptown Spirit Lake
-Sponsored by Spirit Lake Mainsail |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
**Little Sioux OHV/ATV Ice Challenge - The Ritz |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Winter Games Volleyball Tournament - Fox Plaza |
| 11:00 a.m. |
*University of Okoboji Texas Hold 'Em Tournament - Village West |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Nature Center Soup Fest and Family Fun Programs - Arnolds Park City Hall
-Sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County |
| 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Family Fun at the Tube Hill - Horseshoe Bend
-User fee free, tube rentals available |
| 11:30 a.m. |
*Red Hat Luncheon - The Inn At Okoboji
-Sponsored by Okoboji Tourism |
| Noon |
*Powder Puff Broomball - Smith's Bay |
| Noon - 1:45 p.m. |
Boji Blizzard Mini Mites, Mighty Mites & Squirts Hockey - Smith's Bay |
| Noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Ice Bowling, Mini Golf & Wienie Toss - Okoboji Boat Works
-Sponsored by Standard Distribution |
| Noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Golf Ball Long Drive Contest - Smith's Bay |
| 1:00 p.m. |
ArtsLIVE People Project - Iowa Lakeside Lab Dining Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
*Chocolate/Sweet Classic - Arrowwood Resort, Wimbledon Event Hall
-Sponsored by Minervas |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Mah Jong Tournament - Emerald Hills Golf Club |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Art & Ecology Activities - Iowa Lakeside Lab Dining Hall |
| 1:30 p.m. |
*University of Okoboji Road Race 5K/10K - Spirit Lake Middle School |
| 1:30 p.m. |
*Broomball Second Round |
| 1:30 p.m. |
ACE - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Bingo - Humane Society of NW Iowa - Arnolds Park Pavilion |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Okoboji Summer Theatre 2008 Schedule - Okoboji Spirit Center |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Okoboji Underwater Search & Rescue Demo - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Polar Bear Plunge - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Karaoke - The Ritz |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Tim Horsman - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 4:00 p.m. |
'Boji Splash Children's Beachwear Contest - Bridges Bay |
| 5:30 p.m. |
ACE - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 6:30
p.m |
2008
Winter Games Extravaganza - Arnolds Park Green Space
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National Guard Tribute-194th Field Artillery-Iowa Army Nat.
Guard
- Introduction of U of O Winter Games Cheerleaders
- Awards Ceremony ** Burning of the Greens
- Fireworks
Display Sponsored in part by Liberty Bank, Alliant Energy, AmericInn, Bierl Carpet One, Ramada & Super 8
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| 7:30 p.m. |
'Love Letters' - Pearson Lakes Art Center |
| 7:30 p.m. |
The Senders - Okoboji Boat Works |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Fishheads - Captain's Getaway |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Murphy's Law - The Ritz |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Chrome Union - Murphy's |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Karaoke with TJ - Cocktails |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Fork in the Road - The Ritz |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Tim Horsman - Ruebins |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Pianopalooza - The Gardens |
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| Sunday,
Jan. 27th 2008 |
| 9:00 a.m. |
*Broomball Tournament - Shaw Paint, Glass & Locksmithing |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Waffles by Dad - Spirit Lake Senior Center
-Sponsored by the Lakes Area Senior Citizens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Spas on Ice - Smith's Bay |
| 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
*Snowshoe Hike for the Family - Horseshoe Bend
-Sponsored by the Conservation Board of Dickinson County (Weather Permitting) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
**Snowmobile Radar Run - Parks Marina |
| 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Family Fun at the Tube Hill - Horseshoe Bend
-User fee free, tube rentals available |
| Noon |
*Broomball Championship - Smith's Bay |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Kids Ice Fishing - Okoboji Boat Works |
| Noon - 4:00 p.m. |
American Graffiti Meets Okoboji - Iowa Rock 'N' Roll Music Association Museum |
| Noon - 4:00 p.m. |
Tour of Homes Poker Run - Nature Trails Clubhouse |
| 1:00 p.m. |
*YMCA Dodgeball Tournament - Bedell Family YMCA |
| 2:00 p.m. |
*Winter Follies Talent Show - Pearson Lakes Art Center |
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*PRE-REGISTRATION
REQUIRED, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
**Iowa DNR requires user permits for all non-resident snowmobiles and for ALL ATVs and dirt bikes. They are available for purchase online at www.iowadnr.com
or anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
Winter Games Winter Wear available at:
***The Chamber- Arnolds Park
***Three Sons & Buy Rite- Milford
***Hy-Vee & Fareway - Spirit Lake
***Information Booth - Smith's Bay
***Winkleblacks - Spencer
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| Information
and maps available at the Chamber Offices, Arnolds Park
RIDES shuttle service available Friday 6 A.M. -
6 P.M., Saturday 6 A.M.
- 6 P.M., for daytime pick-up call 800.358.5037.
Friday and Saturday Nite Owl Shuttles 8 P.M. - 2 A.M.
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| Ice Skating (rentals available) and $5 Ice Fishing in the "World's Largest Fish House"
All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Okoboji Boat Works.
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| Check local media for detailed information. Events and locations subject to change.
For updated and further information on events and activities, contact the
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at the Okoboji Spirit Center,
243 West Broadway, P.O. Box 9, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Phone 800.839.9987 or locally 712.332.2107 |
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