MEMORANDUM. DATE: February 16, Mayor & Council Members. Mike Anderson, Assistant to the City Manager. City Manager s Report

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1 MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 2018 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Mayor & Council Members Mike Anderson, Assistant to the City Manager City Manager s Report Discover Waseca Tourism The 2018 Spring/Summer event guide is out! Please see attached. Veterans Memorial Update Come learn about the two proposed sites for the memorial on February 22. Please see attached flyer for more information. Waseca Area Events Feb 17 Kruger Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Race, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Clear Lake by the BOAT HOUSE GRILL & BAR Outdoor Ice Rink Warming Houses, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hartley Elementary & Trowbridge Park Feb 18 Open Gym & Swim, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Waseca Jr/Sr High School Feb 22 Veterans Memorial Public Informational Meeting, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Building Auditorium, 501 E Elm Ave Sleigh & Cutter Events: Please see website for more info Additional Attachments Upcoming library activities and events February City Calendar Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Events can be seen here:

2 Event Guide SPRING/SUMMER South State St. Waseca MN : discoverwaseca.com * info@discoverwaseca.com Life is Better Here

3 Mar 17 50th Annual St. Patrick s Day Celebration May 12 Fishing Opener May & A Touch of Country Class May Waseca Specialty Shops Open House Jun 1 Waseca Waterpark Opens Jun 12 Taste of the Farm Jun 16 Jammin in June Music Festival Jul 4 Lakefest & Fireworks Jul 14 Farmamerica Ice Cream Social Jul Waseca County Free Fair Jul 18 Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota Aug 1 National Night Out Aug 5 Waseca Garden Walk Aug 30 Farmamerica Meat-a-palooza Aug 30 Sep 3 Waseca Sesquicentennial Thu Business & Industry Day Fri Government, Education & Arts Day Sat Parks, Recreation & Reunion Day Sun Day of Faith Sep 8 & 9 Farmamerica Fall Festival Waseca County Historical Society Self Guided Waseca Tour (Ongoing) Half Pint Farm Brewery Opening March 2018 Kieslers Campground Open Apr Oct Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm Open May Oct Toners Lake Karting Open May Sep Farmamerica Tours farmamerica.org Life is Better Here

4 ATTEND THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7 P.M. WASECA CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 501 EAST ELM AVENUE, WASECA Q COME LEARN ABOUT THE TWO PROPOSED LOCATION SITES FOR THE MEMORIAL ON THE WASECA COUNTY COURTHOUSE CAMPUS AND PROVIDE INPUT FOR CONSIDERATION BY WASECA COUNTY AND THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.

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7 WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN * Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2018 Level Up: Inventor s Lab Invent toys using Hanz Inventors Lab kits at Montgomery Public Library on February 26 at 4 pm. This free event is geared for ages Due to limited space, registration is required. Stop by the Library to register or call Sponsored by the E.F. Johnson Foundation. MEDIA: Please contact Montgomery Public Library ( or nnoffke@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. Zen Coloring Enjoy treats and relaxing music while coloring adult coloring pages. Let the quiet work stimulate your senses and creativity while reducing your stress. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided. This free event will take place at Le Center Public Library on Monday, February 26 at 4 pm. Please contact Le Center Public Library ( or libtlc@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. 3D Printing Lab for Adults Learn how a 3D printer works on Tuesday, February 27th at 6 pm at Waseca Public Library. Make a simple 3D printed block with your name in it, and while it is printing, draw in the air using 3Doodler pens, creating 3D-printed shapes and designs that you can take home. Test out these amazing printers and pens at this free event.

8 MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library ( or with questions. Dr. Seuss Extravaganza Celebrate the world of Seuss with painting, games, and Seussical characters at Le Center Public Library on Tuesday, February 27th at 5 pm. Free and open to the public. MEDIA: Please contact Le Center Public Library ( or libtlc@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. Elephant and Piggie Party Celebrate Mo Willems s Elephant and Piggie series with stories, games, crafts, and fun at Le Sueur Public Library on Friday, March 2nd at 6 pm. Wear something pink if you're Team Piggie, something grey or light blue if you're Team Gerald. Free and open to the public. MEDIA: Please contact Le Sueur Public Library ( or dpinne@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. Lego Story Time Kids ages 4-6 can join Waseca Public Library s monthly creative Lego-building group, with an adult. This month s Lego Story Time will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 10 am. Each event will include a story to inspire the builders. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call to register for this free event. MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library ( or bbleeker@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. Lego Club

9 Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join Waseca Public Library s creative Lego-building club. This month s Lego Club event will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call to register for this free event. MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library ( or bbleeker@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions. Level Up: Marble Run Legos Use Legos and other materials to create a creative marble run at Elysian Area Library on Saturday, March 3rd at 10 am. Registration required. This free event is geared for ages Stop by the Library to register or call MEDIA: Please contact Elysian Area Library ( or jrezac@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.