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Upcoming Events
Ibsen Fest in Lanesboro
April 13-15 Enjoy Norwegion Heritage, "Pillars of Society"at the Commonweal and great many deals around town
Local Motion Dinner and Silent Auction on April 21, 2012
Earth Day on April 28
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New Items and Old Favorites @ the Lanesboro Local Marketplace
Did you know the Lanesboro Local Marketplace is stocked with local food? Here's a sampling of what's new in the store:
The 2012 Annual "Do It Green" magazine - the ultimate sustainable Living Toolkit
Worm-castings to improve your soil
Seeds from Seed Savers Exchange
Coffee Creamers and Hot Chocolate Mix from Jenny's Country Kitchen
Liz Belina's
Fresh Greens
19 varieties of local cheeses!
Water Cress
Honey Crisp Apples
New Flavors of Potter's Crackers
Fresh every Wednesday: Kappers Milk and Cream, Fresh Cheese Curds
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Marketplace Hours
207 Parkway Ave N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
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April Hours:
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Wednesday 12-6
Thursday 10-1
Friday 12-6
Saturday 10-6
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 Lanesboro Local Newsletter March 2012 - Issue # 84
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Spring...
right into the manic action of mowing lawn, raking up the depleted remains of the winter to make room for the new -forever hopeful- sprouts of a new year. Are we really in Zone 4? Defying the seed packet warning to sow after all danger of frost ...(what do meteorologists really know?)... the race is on for the earliest spinach, radish, lettuce, peas, etc.
Not to be gleeful, but my spinach is 2 inches tall - as of today!
Even if you are not sowing seeds yet (probably much safer!), we do have a great selection of Seed Savers Exchange seed packets for you to have on hand, so you can sew whenever you feel like it. Check out the seed catalog and Coupon at the bottom of newsletter.
Happy Gardening!
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Earth Day on April 28 Join Karen Schmidt and others on Earth Day for interesting activities such as activities and games, quest for Local Loot, Farmers Market, Plant & Seed Exchange, informational exhibits, build a Rain Barrel and our very own Lanesboro Local member Karen Schmidt will teach participants how to convert those heavy duty plastic pet and bird food bags into funky carrying totes! If you have extra bags, please consider donating them. Bags can be dropped off at the Marketplace during business hours.
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Lanesboro Local presents
LocalMotion
Saturday, April 21 from 5 - 8:30 pm
at Eagle Bluff Environmental Center
28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro MN 55949
Live Music by "The Pumper, the Peddler and the Politician" (Tim Penny's band)
Wine and Dine on Local Food
Enjoy bidding on a wonderful array of
Live and Silent Auction Items and Fun Experiences
Tickets $ 25
Contact Lanesboro Local for tickets
207 Parkway Av N, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507.467.2944 info@lanesborolocal.org
A Sampler of Local Motion auction items:
- Fly Fish with KTTC Chief Meteorologist Randy Brock
- Interior decorating consultation with Tracey Lambrecht from Drury's Furniture
- Accordion Serenade by Barb Keith and Bill Swanson
- Kayaking on the Root River with John Carlin. Kayak, lunch & drinks supplied
- Fly fish with local expert Paul Lambrecht (rod and flies supplied)
- 9 holes of golf with Greg Davids on his tab
- Produce one hour of jazz with John Gaddo to be aired on Wisconsin Public Radio
- Canoe or kayak in the backwaters of the Mississippi with Sue Scheurer
- A "Bee" experience with Joe Deden
- Private yoga class with Nancy Martinson
- Private tour of Seed Savers with Director John Torgrimson
- Beguiling guided wild flower walk and terrific lunch by L.Slindee & L. Kemp
- Outrageous juggling lessons by dueling jugglers Peter Torkelson & Tom Barnes
- 2-hour tour and tea hosted Rev. Shoken Winecoff, founding teacher & abbot at Ryumonji Zen Monastery, Dorchester, IA
- Expert quilter Liz Belina will host a private quilt show in her rural home
- Two Old Buzzards, Jeff Kamm and Joe Deden will lead a 2-hour birding tour
- Ray Howe, a professional sleuth and master Finder-Outer will research a topic of your choice
- Attend a Quilting Retreat with Liz Belina near Peterson, MN
- A fabulous Dinner hosted by Dick and Diane Haight
- A chef dinner at Riverside on the Root
- Pharmaceutical consultation by pharmacist Eric Slindee
- Historic tour of Lanesboro with Gene Bergstrom
- A "black walnut experience" by Frank Wright and Peggy Hanson
- A one-year membership in the 44 club - not to be underestimated!
- Cheese-making class with Teresa Cerling
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Ice Cream CSA - Can it get any better?
Kapper's Big Red Barn offers CSA shares (Community Supported Agriculture) to finance their move into delicious premium ice cream. The public can buy half, full or bonus shares at $55, $100 or $200. Over the next few years shareholders receive many pints of premium ice cream. The CSA help the Kappers to buy state of the art ice cream making machinery. At the moment, Kappers produce milk, cream, egg nog, and chocolate milk in returnable glass bottles and cheese curds. For more info please follow these links:
Kapper's website
Post Bulletin Article
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 Green, greener, greenest! Want to go green all the way or even just do a little bit? This magazine has an abundance of suggestions and answers. 144 pages of directories, informational articles, check lists, links and how-to's. Do It Green magazine is an ideal companion for your nightstand, next to your recliner and even a handy bathroom reader. While you could browse all these subjects on the Internet, the ease and handy layout of this magazine makes it a first choice reference. Available at the Marketplace for $ 8. More about Do It Green
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Welcome new members!
Heather Robinson - Simply, Joy "I am excited for the opportunity to sell a variety of products at Lanesboro Local. Over the past few years, I've really been personally involved with buying local items and trying a variety of all natural items. Over the past year, I started making personal care products. Simply, Joy offers a variety of all natural beauty care products made in small batches. I really wanted to make something that was effective, natural, simple, and affordable. I'll have a variety of items for sale in the store, as well as other items available from my facebook page (*Like* me at: Simply, Joy by Heather Robinson). Items to be sold at Lanesboro Local include: cuticle cream, eye serum, facial toner, dry skin cream, baby powder, bath tea, body butter, and a variety of homemade barrettes and clips. Outside of Simply, Joy, I work full-time at the Rochester Center for Autism as a one on one behavior therapist and love my job. I look forward to meeting new people through the Lanesboro Local community! -
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Existing Member News
John Carlin- brings the legendary Kokopelli to the Midwest! Navajo legend considers Kokopelli a God of harvest and plenty. In other legends throughout the American Southwest, Kokopelli, the flute player was the symbol of happiness and joy, fertility god, prankster, healer and story teller. No matter what the legend, a Kokopelli sure would make your garden a lot more interesting and maybe even more fertile.
 Root River Lures: While the Winter trout fishing season is in full swing the Spring catch and release season is right around the corner (4/1 - 4/13), with the regular season starting 4/14. Now is the time to dig out the trout fishing tackle from last year, reminisce about last years catches, re-organize, and replenish the tackle. Root River Lures makes the perfect inline spinner to add to your trout fishing arsenal. The spinner comes in several sizes with multiple combinations of spinner color, type, and hook color. You can purchase individual lures or pick up a Plano box of 5. They also make great gifts! One more reminder, don't forget to renew your fishing license. Your current license is good until 4/30. Hope to see you on the stream! Wayne Carrigan Veterinarian Dr. Jan Schilling, owner of Vet-Energy in Viroqua, WI, has recently become licensed to practice in Minnesota. She is seeing dogs and cats for chiropractic care and acupuncture at A Dog Spot in Lanesboro, MN.  Dexter (pictured) is receiving an adjustment from Dr. Schilling. He is a 12 year old English Mastiff who has been receiving chiropractic care for many years, but for the past 2 years has been seeing Dr. Schilling. Dex
ter weighs 130 pounds and takes no medication for pain. Chiropractic care and acupuncture may relieve pain, improve mobility and enhance overall health for many animals.
These services are great for athletic dogs, geriatric animals, or as part of post-injury rehabilitation. For more information please visit the Vet-Energy web site. Dr. Schilling has worked on Dogs, Cats and Horses at "A Dog Spot" but will also work on other animals.
To schedule an appointment please call Shalise at (507) 875-2600. Dr. Schilling is scheduled to be at "A Dog Spot" on , April 21st, June 2nd, July 14th, August 25, October 6th, November 17th and December 29th.
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Sue Pariseau Pottery is offering a wood firing pottery workshop the weekend of May 26 - 28. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn more about this dynamic firing method in a group environment. For more information about the workshop visit Sue's blog for all the details. Sue's Blogspot
Also don't forget the upcoming Bluff Country Studio Art Tour April 27 - 29 where you can visit Sue's studio at 40051 Country Road 12, Lanesboro and attend her kiln opening party on April 28th at 5:00pm to see new pots fresh out of the kiln.
LANESBORO FARMERS MARKET
WANTED:
Local Growers & Producers:
fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, maple syrup,
flowers, plants, herbs, meat products,
home baked and preserved foods and more.....
Must live in Fillmore County or within 20 miles of Lanesboro.
ALSO WANTED:
Restaurants, B&Bs & Other Businesses looking for fresh, local or "signature" food sources
Volunteers who would like to be involved with market activities
There's never been a better time
to grow, produce, sell and consume local foods.
Please join us in planning for a bountiful year.
For questions or copies of 2012 application packet
call Jerilyn Eddy at 467-2358 or e-mail eddyvill@acegroup.cc
Lars, the Food Safety Guy: Acting upon the "Church Lady Bill", Lars offers courses to get the necessary license. FoodSafetyGuy offers a Manager certification class in Lanesboro on Thursday May 3, 2011. Be sure to visit the website to find out about registration and other details! The class runs from 8am -5 pm and the certification exam immediately follows. Save time by getting it all done in the same day and save money by not having to drive for hours to get to a class. Other classes in the area: |
Tuesday
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April 10, 2012
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Rochester
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Monday
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April 16, 2012
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Albert Lea
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Monday
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April 30, 2012
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Redwing
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Thursday
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May 3, 2012
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Lanesboro
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Monday
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May 14, 2012
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Rochester
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Tuesday
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June 5, 2012
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Rochester
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Monday
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June 11, 2012
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Austin
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July 9, 2012
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Rochester
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Wednesday
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July 11, 2012
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Winona
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Call or email me! Lars Johnson 507-990-5129 |
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News from Around the Area
 Bluff Country Studio Art TourTHE PARTICULARS
WHO: Regional artists working in a wide range of genres, and galleries offering a variety of items for sale.
WHEN: Three full days, April 27-29, 2012 10am -5pm
WHERE: Artists' studios and galleries all over Southeast Minnesota, Southwest Wisconsin, and Northeast Iowa
HOW: In cooperation with the S. E. MN Arts Council Inc. through funding from the MN State Legislature.
 15th Annual Ibsen Festival
April 13-15, 2012 Don't miss the 15th Annual Ibsen Festival, featuring a world premiere adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher of Ibsen's powerful Pillars of Society. Secrets from the past threaten to engulf a prominent buinessman about to embark on the greatest project of his career. As always, the festival will include lectures, fine art, music, post show discussions and many other events to put this Ibsen's work into context.
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