Featuring Our Own:
LONG PRAIRIE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The mission of the Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra is to provide engaging programming of orchestral music for the enrichment and enjoyment of its performers and audience. 
Photo taken by Matthew Breiter
ABOUT THE LPCO:
(information from thelpco.org) The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra was formed in 1974 by two couples, Orv and Reta Dahlen and Lowell and Janet Klukken. 
First Chamber Orchestra players in 1974
The orchestra's first performance was held at the armory in celebration of our country's Bicentennial. During Orv Dahlen's direction, the orchestra had taken a bus to perform a short tour in North Dakota.
Throughout the years, the Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra has performed the Messiah and other works with a choir from Sauk Centre. Also, the orchestra has had members of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra join in a performance. Since the beginning of the orchestra's existence, there have been eight directors. Currently, Mark Graf is the music director of the Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra now performs three concerts every year: Fall, New Year's Eve and Spring. Join our orchestra and play for the Spring concert!
**Spring Concert - April 13, 2019** (The LPCO will be collaborating with the LPGE secondary school choir for this concert.) There are NO auditions and NO cost! First rehearsal starts on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 7:30pm Click here for Calendar
Orchestra Rehearsal
New Year's Eve Concert 2018
Guest singers from Concordia College, Moorhead
Andrew Sords- violin soloist
Cello soloist Eric Graf
Long Prairie Grey Eagle high school students
singing with the LPCO 
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 (click on red for google map) Thought of the day
“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. ” Martin Luther King Jr. Education, Schools and Community Ed WebsitesSenior Center ActivitiesUpcoming Chamber & Community Events
REPEATED EVENTS/ SERVICES:
Open Skate @ the Expo arena Every Sunday 5-7pm FREE $3.00 for skate rental sponsered by Long Prairie Hockey Association 1/27 2/10 2/24 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
1,000 Books before Kindergarten starts in Long Prairie!
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. Stop by the library to sign up! For ages birth through kindergarten. Sponsored by the Long Prairie Public Library. JANUARY
“Get Yeti” - 2019 Winter Reading Program at Great River Regional Library GRRL's Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program is about to begin – and you can “Get Yeti” for it by visiting your local library. The theme of this year's program is, you guessed it, “Get Yeti to Read.” However, unlike the elusive Bigfoot, a good book is easy to find at the library. Why join? Reading is relaxing, entertaining, boosts brain power and makes life more interesting. And, with your library card, it’s free. If you’re struggling to pick your next title, you can browse our latest book list -https://griver.org/…/get-yeti-to-read-winter-reading-program Once you’ve read at least five books, turn in a drawing slip for a chance to win mugs, hats and gift cards. The 2019 Winter Reading Program runs from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Participants must be in 6th grade or older. You can register for the program at any Great River Regional Library or online, and check out griver.org/events to see what kinds of special programs and activities might be happening at your library. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) provides library services at 33 locations in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. GRRL supplies the residents of Central Minnesota with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services. Tech Tutors Need help with your laptop, smart phone or other device? Drop by the library for individual help during Tech Tutor time. A librarian will be available to work with you one-on-one. Registration is required. Please call the library at 320.732.2332 to register. Limit: 4. Tuesdays Jan. 22 & Feb. 26, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Intro to Macrame! 1970’s macrame is making a comeback! Learn the basic knots of macrame with Jen Anifson and create a trendy project in class. For teens and adults. Limit 15. Registration is required. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Long Prairie Library. For additional information on library services, contact the Long Prairie Public Library at 320-732-2332. SPROUT MARKETPLACE Saturday, January 26⋅10:00am – 3:00pm The Growers & Makers Marketplace is the monthly indoor event that brings together growers, makers, and artists to sell their handmade, homegrown food and artworks. Shop over 40 vendors with live music and performances, cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and socializing all around. Free admission, kids activities. Serving lunch, beer and wine. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One Saturday each month: 2019: Jan 26, Feb 23, March 23, Oct 26, Nov 16, Dec 14 Local produce, eggs, meat products, baked goods, jams, preserves, fiber and soap. Original creations such as leather belts and wallets, woodwork, paintings, and jewelry. EBT, credit and debit cards are accepted. Come Shop FEBRUARY BOXES- One Act Play @ LPGE secondary school February 1, 2019 at 7pm Valentine's Day Quilt Bingo @ Clarissa Ballroom February 3, 2019 11am-1pm 3 meat buffet 12:30 Bingo card sales begin For more INFO click on pdf below
IF: Long Prairie
Where: First Baptist Church When: Friday, February 8, 2019 from 5-9:30pm - dinner included Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:30am-4:30pm includes light breakfast & lunch FREE (donation possible) Register online: https://longprairie.iflocal.com or call Rachel Anderson- 320 808 3087 
Staples Men’s Chorus Concert: SMAC’s Got Talent see attachment
February 16, 2019 $25.00 tickets- dinner included- ADVANCE SALES only @ Timberlake Hotel http://www.staplesmen.org/samc/ 
Mid-Winter Fest
The Chamber will be sponsoring a Mid-Winter Fest at the Thunder Lodge. It is our annual banquet and fundraiser event. Saturday, February 23, 2019 @ the Thunder Lodge This year it will be relatively informal. We will have indoor and outdoor activities. Please dress appropriately. We will still have a presentation that will celebrate the community activities, that were sponsored or organized by the Chamber. Please RSVP and pay for tickets by February 16, 2019. We hope to see you there. SEE BELOW for more info
MORE CALENDAR EVENTS: Click - Events Calendar
Welcome New 2018 Chamber Members !
Gustafson Law Office (November) Todd County Realty (October) Sprinkle of Joy Boutique & Salon (September) Chandler Industries (September) AJ Peters Consulting (September) Sprout MN (August) 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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