Date: June 16th 2010

North Star Ski Touring Club (NSSTC) On-line Newsletter, Volume 12, Issue 23, June 17, 2010

Contents this week:

Upcoming Events
All-club, All-club with kids, Wednesday Wanderers SINGLES AND SNO News and Events
Trip and Event Notes
Club News and Announcements

Scheduled club events for the next week (or longer) are included in this section. A complete listing of the club's trip and activity schedule is on the website: www.north-stars.org/Schedule/Schedule.pdf.

Abbreviations: {A}all-club event, {AK}all-club event suitable for kids, {S}singles event,{WW}Wednesday Wanderers, {SNO}Singles Night Out.

June 17, Thu {A} Velodrome Spectator Event. ONE GEAR. NO BRAKES. PURE SPEED. Join us for a evening of outdoor bicking track racing at the National Sports Center Velodrome in Blaine. Bring a picnic supper to eat in the bleachers as we watch these amateur racers in many different types of races. Racing begins at 7 and lasts till about 9. Five dollars donation suggested. NSCSports.org for directions and an update in case of rain. Eric Ramstad, 612-721-7643 ramstaderic@aol.com or Bob Julian 651-484-9414 julan.robert10@gmail.com

Jun 17, Thu {AK} Hike - Lake Harriet. Join us for a hike around Lake Harriet starting at the band shell at 6:30 p.m. We'll walk around the lake (possibly including the bird sanctuary) and stop at Sebastian Joe's for treats on the way back to our cars. There may be a concert to enjoy as well. Remember if you park in the lot there is a fee for parking, but free if you can find a spot on the street. Inez Wick 612-825-3596 Dana Siskind 612-929-0205 danasiskind@ureach.com

Jun 18, Fri {A} Bike ride leaving from the Krautkremer Park and Ride lot in Brooklyn Park. Meet at 9:00 am so that we can ride at 9:15. This basically flat ride will cover about 32 miles and will accommodate the stronger Monday Easy Social Riders. We will go out to eat after the ride, but where we go, will be a surprise to everyone including myself.

Dir: Head north on MN 252 from where I-94, I-694 and MN 252 intersect. Go north on 252 and exit at 73rd Ave. Go east for one block to W. River Road and turn left. The Park and Ride lot will be on your left across from 73rd Way. FFI: Al Mayer 952-545-4232 or on my cell 1-hr before the ride 612-817-6814

Jun 19, Sat {A} Bike Minneapolis / St. Paul / Ft. Snelling. 'Three Bridges, a Cemetery and a Park. 35 miles. Meet at 9:30 am, bike at 9:45am at Parking Lot North of Minnehaha Falls Pavillion and South of Minnehaha Parkway. Park in lot for .50/hr or for free on neighborhood streets nearby. Route will follow Mississippi River on both sides, historic Summit Ave. and go into Mendota Heights via the High Bridge. Rest stop in Mendota Heights. We'll bike across the 494 bridge and into Ft Snelling State Park and return via Lake Nokomis / Minnehaha Parkway. Route map available on message board www.north-stars.org/phpbb under "Maps". [Webmaster Note: This is to be an extraordinary event and should not be missed!] FFI: John Schorer (Webmaster), 651-227-6406, john.schorer@gmail or cell: 651-335-3876.

Jun 21, Mon {A} Easy, Social Bike Ride. See Monday May 3 in Loype for details.

Jun 22, Tue {A} Volunteering for the Emergency Foodshelf Network. One day a month a group of North Stars volunteer for the Emergency Foodshelf Network in New Hope. We usually work on the third Tuesday of each month and work for three hours stating at 9:00 am. Directions to the EFS facility: If heading toward New Hope via 1-94/694 take the Boone Ave exit and head south on Boone to 54th Ave N. Turn left onto 54th, the building will be on your right. If coming via MN 100, head west on CR 9 (42nd St) go north on Boone to 54th and turn right. If coming via US 169, take the 49th Ave N exit and head east to Boone, go north to 54 th and turn right. FFI: Al Mayer 952-545-4232 or on my cell 1-hr before 612-817-6814 Al Mayer 952-545-4232 a.h.mayer@att.net

Jun 22 - 24 Tue - Thurs {WW} Mid-week Getaway Midweek Getaway. Escape the city for a few days and head up to Paul Bunyan Country! We will be biking on parts of the Heartland and Paul Bunyan Trails as well as some roads. First and last days will be 30 to 40 miles with some hills and middle day will be around 45 flat trail miles with an additional optional road loop. Make your own reservation by June 1 at the Country Inn and Suites in Walker, MN, at 1-218-547-1400 be sure to mention Wednesday Wanderers. Email Jeanne or Ella to let us know you're coming. We'll send final details to participants the week before the ride. Ella Mogilevsky 612-922-2623 ellamo1@msn.com Jeanne Papin 952-285-2817 jeapap@gmail.com.

Jun 25, Fri {A} This"B" ride covers approximately 30 miles. Meet at 6:45 am and ride at 7:00 sharp, leaving from the Marriott Inn, northwest corner of US 169 and I-394 in St. Louis Park. Breakfast will be at a surprise location at about 9:00. FFI: Al Mayer 952-545-4232 or on my cell one hour before the ride 612-817-6814 Al Mayer 952-545-4232 a.h.mayer@att.net

Jun 26, Sat {A} Bike to Delano. Join us for a bike ride to Delano, where we'll stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Round trip distance approx. 40 miles. Check the e-loype for meeting time and location. A great way to enjoy countryside and quiet roads! Fran Howley 612 869 8971 Franhowley@aol.com Julie Nelson 612 927 8423 jujnelson80@msn.com

Jun 27, Sun {A} Cycle Hudson to River Falls (and Beyond). Back by popular demand! This is the same fun 45- to 50-mile route from Hudson to points east of River Falls and back. A nice, rolling country "B" ride with little traffic -- and the hills really ain't all that bad. Trust ol' Mel. Be sure to bring along food and plenty of water since we pass through no towns the last 30 miles of the ride. We'll meet at Riverside Park in downtown Hudson (at 1st and Vine) at 9:15 a.m. and leave at 9:30 sharp! Dinner options after the ride. FFI: Mel Peterson, 651-776-4330 melpeterson52@att.net

Jun 28, Mon {A} See Monday May 3 in Loype for details.

Jun 30, Wed {WW} East Metro Lakes, Parks and Trails Bike Ride. Meet at 9:45 am ready to ride at 10:00 am at Julie's for our annual ride into Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake and back to St. Paul for lunch at Julie's. We'll pass many local lakes and enjoy riding regional parks and trails. Only one humorous bike portage Bring a bag lunch and Julie will offer mineral cold water, beer and dessert. She lives two blocks west of Dale Street and two blocks north of Maryland at 1341 North Saint Albans Street. (Two miles north of Interstate 94, A mile and a half south of highway 36, about two miles west of 35E and perhaps three miles east of 35W) Phone: 651-489-1173 Julie Holmen jholmen@ties2.net Will Short 612-728-1911

Jul 3, Sat {A} Bike the Grand Round, Potluck in the Garden (Main club trip) Join us for an approximately 35-mile bike ride on the wonderful Twin Cities parkways. Meet at Mike & Julie’s, drop off your potluck item, then bike from our house near the lakes. We’ll return for dinner in the garden – or enjoy it from indoors if need be! There will be coolers to hold your favorite beverage; we’ll provide soft drinks and dessert. Appetizers, salads and main dishes encouraged! The ride will start at 10 am. Please RSVP. FFI: 612 927 8423 or jujnelson80@msn.com.

SINGLES AND SNO NEWS AND EVENTS

COORDINATOR
Chris Shaffer is now scheduling SNO events. 612-870-9126 or shafferc10@gmail.com . She’s eagerly awaiting your ideas for events for the summer...

{SNO} refers to night activities; {S} refers to daytime activities

Jul 3, Sat {S} Minneapolis Bike Tour & Pot Luck. Join North Star singles for a city bike ride and pot luck on Saturday, July 3rd. Come dressed to celebrate July 4th. Meet at Pat's house, 5015 Bruce Ave, Edina 55424, at 9:30am for coffee and rolls, and then we'll start biking at 10am sharp! Our usual route: Minnehaha Creek to the falls, our 1st rest stop. We'll then continue along the Mississippi to St. Anthony on Maine and the Stone Arch bridge for our 2nd rest stop (and maybe a refreshing cervaza!). The last leg is along the Cedar Lake and Greeway trails and city lakes for a total of approximately 32 miles. Pat will provide brats and chips. Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, and your favorite beverage (I'll have coolers). To RSVP, call Pat at 952-922-3090, or Patlawrence@visi.com no later than Friday morning July 2nd. See you then! Pat

Jul 16, Fri {SNO} Sommerfest and Peavey Plaza Fun. ADVANCE TICKET SALE. An annual tradition continues, with a gathering to dine and enjoy music on the outdoor stage at Peavey Plaza and a Sommerfest concert at Orchestra Hall. The MN Orchestra will play selections from the ballets of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev at 8 PM. The á capella vocal group Up ‘til 2 performs on the plaza before the concert, and fabulous jazz with vocalist Charmin Michelle and guitarist Joel Shapira follows the concert. To reserve your group discount concert ticket, send your check for $25 made out to Anne McKinsey to 45 Thomas Ave So, Mpls, MN 55405. FFI: Anne, 218-663-7490 or amckinsey@boreal.org.

WORKSHOPS offer citizens an opportunity to help chart future of Minnesota’s parks and trails system

Participate in one of 17 workshops to be held around the state in May and June. (See schedule of Metro Area meetings below). The meetings will provide a chance to influence the Parks and Trails Legacy Plan that will guide funding decisions for regional and state parks and trails. Minnesotans passed the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment in 2008 that enacted a three-eighths percent sales tax increase for natural resources and the arts. Of the money collected, 14.25 percent is providing funding for state, metro, and Greater Minnesota regional parks and trails projects. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the Citizens League, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, in the workshop planning effort. The plan will offer a vision, set priorities, and develop funding criteria. The plan will also identify gaps and needs in the current regional and state system, and make recommendations to address them. It will be presented to the Minnesota L egislature by February 15, 2011.

The workshops will focus on vision, priorities, and future opportunities. For workshop meeting details and for more information about the Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, visit www.patl.intergov.mn.gov. People unable to attend a workshop, can provide input on the Citizen’s League Web site at www.citizing.org.

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