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WALKING PATHS IN LONG PRAIRIE * Pick up maps at the Long Prairie Chamber office 
These guides are also distributed to many Minnesotan Visitors Centers, Chambers of Commerce, the Mall of America and to anyone in the USA who would like the Chamber to send them a copy.
Electronic Sign Use and Fees Schedule
Please click the link above to download our Sign Use Policy and Fee Schedule. If you would like to use the sign (either as a Chamber Member or as a non-member) please fill out the last page of the form and enclose any payment (non-member) for use of the sign and return to the Chamber office. Thank you. |
Chamber Director: Luan Thomas-Brunkhorst
Chamber Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-2:00 pm Friday 9:00 -12 pm Please contact me at (320) 732-2514. chamber@longprairie.org I am in and out of the office a lot, so please call before coming or take your chances. Location: @ the LP Library 42 3rd Street North Thought of the day
Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. Henry James Education, Schools and Community Ed WebsitesSenior Center ActivitiesUpcoming Chamber & Community Events
REPEATED EVENTS/ SERVICES:
Farmers Market- CENTRACARE - a community gathering place Every Friday June 1 - October, 2018 2-6pm - Local produce and Crafts - Cooking demonstrations - Power of Produce Activities for Kids w/ $2.00 tokens for vegetables & fruits - Entertainment Location: on the green space across from the Long Prairie nursing home THORSON'S Farmers Market OPEN -Tuesday July 10 - 9 am - 3 pm Tuesday thru Saturday on Hwy 71 south in Long Prairie across from Coborn's Summer Reading Program! Summer Reading Program @ the Long Prairie Library: Reading Takes You Everywhere! June 11 to August 11. For ages 0-high school. The more you read the more chances you have to win a prize! Fun trivia contests during the program. There will be a new question every week and lots of chances to win prizes! Summer Story Time Join us as we use our imagination and learn about animals with stories, flannel board stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness. We ask that an adult be present to assist their child(ren) with craft projects. For ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! Limit 10. Tuesdays: July 31: On the Farm! 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 2018 CONCERT IN THE PARK “A Summer of Bluegrass ” Long Prairie’s Thursday Night at the Park Concert Series runs from June 14 – August 2 for the 2018 season. Performances are held on the street between the Veteran’s Memorial and the Christie House Museum located at the intersection of Central Ave and 1st St South. Concerts are FREE and all ages are welcome. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the performances. Concerts Start at 7:00 PM July 19 High 48’s 26 Blue Groove August 2 Monroe Crossing Rainbow Rider- FREE rides within the City limits CentraCare Health-Long Prairie now offers free rides to the clinic, hospital, nursing home from your Long Prairie home within the city limits. ***Call the Rainbow Rider at 1-800-450-7770 to schedule a ride. It’s best to schedule your ride two days before your visit. 
**EXTENDED HOURS- Rainbow Rider now available in Long Prairie (city limits)
Mon-Fri until 5:30 p.m. Rides must be scheduled by calling dispatch at 800-450-7770 prior to 5:00 p.m. 
Rainbow Rider Ride to Sauk Centre- EVERY THURSDAY
$10.00 round trip Departure 10:30am from Long Prairie Arrival 1:30pm back in Long Prairie For more information click here: Rainbow Rider Ride 1-800 450 7770 Senior Center - OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 10 TO 3pm 320 732-2282
JULY
The Raptors of Minnesota are coming to the Long Prairie **Free of charge ** Special location: LPGE Elementary School Gym Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 11:00-12:00 PM Agegroups: Family, All Ages The University of Minnesota will be bringing in four MN Raptors, including a Bald Eagle! For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult and remember wild animals need a quiet and calm atmosphere to be comfortable. Long Drive-In *July 12,13,14,15* HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 / ?? Second feature MIGHT be Jurassic. We will know more as date gets closer The National Guard will also be bringing a ROCK WALL for the weekend! (rock wall is restricted from kids under 50 lbs) **JULY 18 - LIONS NIGHT OUT BBQ, Beer Garden & RETRO Movie $5 Carload * Featuring GOONIES!! *July 20,21,22* HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 / ?? *July 27,28,29 * ANT-MAN & WASP / ?? *August 3,4,5 10,11,12* CHRISTOPHER ROBIN / ANT-MAN & WASP 1st Film at approx 9:45pm 2nd Film at approx 11:45 (second feature will be AVENGERS for at least one of these weekends) Disney is a 3-week hold so will bump Jurassic World to 4th of July week. Gates open at 6:30 Prices: adults $7 / 6-11 $3 / 5 and under FREE Price includes BOTH movies. Good Morning Networking Breakfast Date: Thursday, July 19, 2018 Time: 7:30 – 8:30am Host: Knute Nelson Location: Senior Center 50 3rd St N, Long Prairie, MN 56347 **Barton Rud- NEW LPGE secondary school principal will be introduced. • Please bring at least $1.00 to donate to a non- profit of host’s choice. • Bring brochures, business cards, event flyers for the promotion table (Chamber members only) • Meeting schedule: - 7:30-8am networking - 8:00am Chamber announcements, updates - 5 minutes- Host presentation - Drawing for door prizes - 2 minutes- Featured non-profit provides a quick overview - 45 seconds – Chamber members make announcements JUST FOR KIX DANCE REGISTRAION Register now with Just For Kix! Season 2018-19 registration open! "Moana" dance camp, August 18th! Go to justforkix.com or call Julie @ 320-815-6184
The Predators BASEBALL season continues.... Come and cheer them on!
July 21st in LP vs Kensington at 2:00 July 21st in Clarissa vs Cubs at 7:00 July 22nd in LP vs Alex at 2:00 July 27-28-29th region playoffs in Dent Summer Story Time Join us as we use our imagination and learn about animals with stories, flannel board stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness. We ask that an adult be present to assist their child(ren) with craft projects. For ages 3-6. Siblings welcome! Limit 10. Tuesdays: July 31: On the Farm! 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. AUGUST Just For Kix MEET & GREET INFO: Long Prairie Just For Kix: August 1st @ First Baptist Church Gym
To register: https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/long-prairie-area-mn/#Classes-Schedule TALENT ADVANTAGE: Tips and Tactics to Attract and Retain Workers in a Tight Labor Market
Challenged with finding and keeping reliable workers to grow your business? Concerned about future workforce shortages? Interested in sustainable solutions? **You're not alone. Attend this workshop in LONG PRAIRIE to gain an advantage in hiring and keeping talented people. “Talent Advantage,” is a program that Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc, DEED, the Initiative Foundation, the Region 5 Development Commission, and SourceWell (formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance) will host in Long Prairie on August 2, 2018. This program focuses primarily on the profound demographic shift that is happening in Minnesota’s workforce (with significant workforce shortages predicted for the next twenty years), and how employers have responded with programs to develop, retain, and attract talent. This program will help Long Prairie area businesses find sustainable solutions for workforce shortages and give information about possible workforce funding/grants. **Hear from Bill Blazer from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and a panel of small, medium and large employers on strategies that have helped them retain employees. Learn practical steps, network with peers and gain access to resources to help you find, develop and retain the talent your business needs. Please share this with anyone who may find this workshop to be of interest. If there are any other topics you would like to discuss at the “Talent Advantage” event, please send the Chamber your ideas. Location: Long Prairie Country Club 406 6th Street Southeast, Long Prairie, MN 56347 Date: Thursday, August 2 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. REGISTER for the event: https://talentadvantagelp.eventbrite.com Lunch is included. If you require special accommodations to attend this event, please complete the form at this page: https://www.ifound.org/about-us/reasonable-accommodations. National Night Out August 7, 2018 5-7pm at Lake Charlotte FOOD, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, VENDORS More Information to Come 
Veterans Bike-N-Trike Rally
August 17-19 @ the Todd County Fairgrounds For more information and the poster go to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeNTrikeRally/ GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER @ THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR ANY ONE - ANY AGE - MAY RIDE!!!! SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY-THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 THE T.C.C.A. IS SPONSORING A BUS TO THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR! Bus will stop midway for a “quick break”. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SENIOR TO RIDE ON THIS BUS! FORGET ABOUT THE TRAFFIC, CONSTRUCTION AND PARKING AND HAVE A FUN FILLED LEISURELY DAY AT THE FAIR! Call Elsie Gustafson 320-304-0135 or Florence Rickbeil at 218-756-3002 to register or Jodi Dixon at 320-732-2282. Call for more information! Bus leaves from each Pick up site. Pick Up Times: MOTLEY 4:45 A.M. STAPLES 5:00 A.M. CLARISSA 5:40 A.M. HEWITT 5:10 A.M. BROWERVILLE 5:50 A.M. Behind Community Ctr. BERTHA 5:20 A.M. EAGLE BEND 5:30 A.M. At the Hilltop Regional Kitchen LONG PRAIRIE 6:00 A.M. GREY EAGLE 6:10 A.M. If you cannot attend, it is your responsibility to transfer your ticket to another person. No refunds will be made. Garage Sale- Long Prairie Senior Center Friday August 31st & Saturday September 1st Accepting DONATIONS Now!!!! Please no electronics or furniture. Contact Jodi D. @ #320-732-2282 if you have any questions. You can message us on Facebook at l.p.seniorcenter We are open from 10 am – 3 pm Monday-Friday; you can drop off donations anytime within those hours. You can receive a receipt if you want a tax write off. MORE CALENDAR EVENTS: Click - Events Calendar
Welcome New 2018 Chamber Members !
Mediqwest- Lauren Hebert (June) Dragon Willow Winery (April) Prairie Quilters (April) Todd County Master Gardeners (April) Mi Pueblito Grocery store & Restaurant (April) Todd County Health & Human Services (March) Long Prarie Midwives (January) Lady Dog Design (January) Thank you, also, to all of you who have renewed your membership! We appreciate you and could not do this without you! NEW- Small Business Consultants Listing!
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Community GardenWant More Information on Community Gardens? Call City Hall 320 732-2167 Follow this link for photos and more information about the Community Gardens.
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