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Hot Summer Fun!

Summer is here and the Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to offer three great experiences to meet with old friends in exciting places. On Thursday, July 29, we will gather in Green Bay to watch the Green Bay Bullfrogs play the Madison Mallards. On Thursday, August 12, we will be in Chippewa Falls for a summer grill-out and Swampmusic concert to kick off Pure Water Days with activities throughout the weekend. Then, on Saturday, August 21 we will be in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre to see the musical hit, WICKED.

Green Bay Event - Thursday, July 29

Question: What could be finer than a baseball game on a summer evening? Answer: A baseball game on a summer evening with old friends from Lakeland College! Come and see the Green Bay Bullfrogs play the Madison Mallards at historic Joannes Stadium. We will be watching all the action from the Leines Northwoods Fan Deck located in the right field corner.  The gates open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7:05. Ticket prices are $23 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Your ticket includes the game and an all you can eat & drink extravaganza featuring beer, soda, brats, burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork and more!

Tickets are limited - so get yours today!
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Chippewa Valley Event

Thursday, August 12 - Saturday, August 14

It is time for the annual Pure Water Days in Chippewa Falls, and Lakeland College alumni and friends will gather to enjoy this celebration of summer in Western Wisconsin. There are many ways for you and your family to participate:

• Thursday, August 12

  Picnic
  The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. when the staff of the Chippewa Valley Center will be firing up the grill at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls for a late afternoon picnic for current students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and family. http://www.chippewachamber.org/irvine.asp. Have your photo taken with Musko! The picnic kicks off a fun-filled series of events sponsored by the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce as part of Pure Water Days. The Center picnic is free of charge, but registration is required by August 5.

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  Entertainment
  After the picnic, head straight over to the Heyde Center for the Arts to enjoy "Swampgrass Music." Each year, local musical lumberjacks emerge from the swamp for Pure Water Days with a fresh batch of original songs and stories. It is great fun for the whole family. Admission: $10.00 adults, $9.00 seniors, $6.00 youth, $28 family of four. You must purchase your tickets directly from the Arts Center. Click Here for More Info

• Saturday, August 14

  Parade
  More fun events continue throughout the weekend, including a run/walk Saturday morning sponsored by the YMCA, softball tournaments at Casper Park, a kids' parade on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. followed by a larger parade at 1:00 p.m. sponsored by Premium Waters. Lakeland alumni please note: If you would like to march in the parade with Musko and friends from the Chippewa Valley Center, please contact Anne Madison at 715-723-2720 by August 5.

  Fireworks
  Last but not least, enjoy fireworks at Casper Park at 9:30 p.m. Concessions, fireworks, and fun. No registration needed, just bring a blanket and enjoy!

For a complete listing of Pure Water Days events go to http://www.chippewachamber.org

Minneapolis Event - Saturday, August 21

WICKED returns to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minn., and we have your tickets. If you live in the area or are in need of a weekend excursion, you won't want to miss this event! A private reception and special program presented by our very own Charlie Krebs, professor of theatre, is all part of the package.

The show has not opened to the general public yet, so be the first to secure a WICKED good time in Minneapolis!

Reception:  5 - 7 p.m.
@ Hell's Kitchen
80 S. 9th Street, Minneapolis

Performance:  8:00 p.m.
@ Orpheum Theatre
900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Ticket price:  $89 per person
Includes WICKED performance, hors d'oeuvres and pre-show excitement with Charlie Krebs.

Limited seating is available - so get your tickets today!
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Want to make it a weekend excursion?

The Hotel Minneapolis has reserved rooms for Lakeland College Alumni.  Call 1-866-577-1272 for reservations to secure the special rate of $99 for Aug. 21.  Be sure to mention the Lakeland College Alumni Reunion to get the rate.  Reserve by July 19.

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