Events

April

April 1- Anoka Ramsey Community College Music Department invites  the public to enjoy a FREE recital by Pavia Winds, April 1st, at 7:30pm  in the Coon Rapids Campus Performing Arts Center. Contact person Mary Jacobson 763-433-1315.
 

April 10 & 11- North Artists Studio Crawl-10th Annual North Artists Studio Crawl April 10& 11th from 10:00am-6:00pm both days.  www.nascrawl.org

April 17 - Spring 2010 Restoration Event -Uncas Dunes Restoration Event Big Lake, MN 8:30am-12:30pm-Volunteers:100, Supervisors:20. Volunteers  are needed to help restore Uncas Dunes Scientific  and Natural Area to its pristine glory. Natural plant communities  found here include oak savanna, oak forest, and wetland. Register online at www.greatrivergreening.org under "volunteer" or contact Mark Turbak, Volunteer Programs and Events Manager at mturbak@greatrivergreening.org or 651-665-9500 ext. 11. 

 April 18 - Framing the Mind - A fundraiser benefiting Bridgeview, a drop-in center for adults with serious and persistant mental illness. This will be held at Hells Kitchen at 80 South 9th Street,Mpls  5:00pm-6:30pm Silent Auction and finger food buffet-6:30pm-7:30pm -poetry, music, personal stories of Bridgeview members.     Reserve tickets at 763-230-7836 or order online at www.leecarlsoncenter.org  by April 12th. Tickets are $30 per person ($15 tax Deductable) visit www.leecarlsoncenter.org for directions,transportation and parking options.     

May

May - Recycle day- Ramsey

May - Clean up day/ pet clinic - Dayton

Diva Days - Anoka

May -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

 

June

June - Andover Business Appreciation Day

June -  Saturday Community Picnic - Central Park - Ramsey

June -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.June - Pioneer Days - St. Francis

June - Father Hennepin Festival - Champlin

June 12 - Party in the Park - held in Central Park in Ramsey (7925 161st Ave NW) from 3:30pm-11:00pm. This is in conjuction with St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church.

June 12- Dancing with Our Local Stars- June 12th from 7-8pm  at Fridley High School. A silent auction with food and treats will precede the program from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Local stars learn to strut their sfuff to raise dollars for mental health agency. Dollars raised at the event benefit the mental health programs and  services provided in Lee Carlson Center Clinc  as well as the programs the center provides to youth in area schools.

June 20th - Andover City Appreciation Day

St. Stephens Summerfest - Anoka

July

July - Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

July -Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair in downtown Anoka from 9 AM to 5 PM.  Go to www.anokariverfes.com for more details.

July -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

July - Andover Family Fun Fest


July - Anoka Home and Garden Tour  
               (Tickets are available for $12.00 from ACHS
                or may be purchased at Riverfest.)

July - Anoka County Fair

Late July - Sidewalk Sale - Anoka

July - Farmers Markets held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

August

August-Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.

August 21 - The Best of Broadway-An evening of Musical Theatre Mega Hits! SHOW DATE- TIME Saturday, August 21st  7:30pm at  the Anoka High School ,Tickets are $12. General seating, checks payable to Anoka Community Theatre.

August  - Kiddy Carnival - Champlin

August  - Ramsey City Appreciation Day

August - Jaycees Corn Fest - St. Francis

August - Farmers Market held on Wednesday in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

September

September -Anoka Classic Car Show in downtown Anoka from 5 PM to Dusk.  $3 admission charge for cars allowed in the show that are 1978 and older.  Call the Chamber office for show dates that run from May to September.ber - Happy Days - Ramsey

September  - Heritage Days Festival - Dayton

September - Women of Today Garage Sale - St. Francis

September - Anoka City Appreciation Day

September - City of Champlin Appreciation Day

September-Farmers Market held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

September 26, 2009-The 5^th Annual Trott Brook Benefit Bash will be held on Saturday, September 26^th, 6 pm at the Rum River Central Regional Park.  Hosted by Jim & Lisa Steffen, all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ann Talle Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.  Catered dinner by Wells Catering, live music from Kurt Jorgensen and entertainment by magician Matt Dunn. For more information, contact Trott Brook Financial at 763-213-1000.

October

October - Farmers Markets held on Wednesdays in Champlin and Thursdays in Anoka

October 1st, 2010- Anoka County Historical Society Sock Hop- 6:30pm-10:00pm, Cost $15. The event to be held at the Anoka Armory, is a fund raiser for the Historical Society. The TC Cats will play 50s and '60s doo wop and rock music, as attendees can bid on silent auction packages, beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres.

October 23rd, 2010 - Light up the Night Parade - Anoka

October 29th, 2010 - Big Parade of Little People

October 30th, 2010 - Grand Day Parade / For more information about Anoka Halloween activities go to: www.anokahalloween.com

Octoberfest - St. Francis

November

Nov 6th-8th,12th-14th - Guys and Dolls-presented by Anoka High School, 3939 Seventh Ave. N Anoka, MN 55303. Reserved seating: Adult  tickets $10 each, Student/Senior tickets $8.  All Shows at 7:30pm except Sunday November 8th is at 2:00pm. Contact Anoka High Box Office for more info at 763-506-6439. Please see play discription following:
How could a bunch of rough and tumble gangsters end up singing about "boat to heaven" in a Times Square mission? Anything's possible when love is on the line,and never more so than in Guys and Dolls, one of the greatest American musicals of all time. Based on Damon Runyon's gritty tales of the 1930's  NYC underworld, bursting with colorful characters, and with a score that features iconic hits like "Lucky be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You"re Rockin' the Boat," Guys and Dolls promises to light up the night.                                       

 Nov 19th & 21- American Girl Julie Tea - Women and girls looking for  a holiday experience to share across generations, will be delighted with the American Girl Teas hosed by the Anoka county Historical Society. Thursday evening, November 19th, 2009 beginning at 6:30pm, and  Saturday, November 21, 2009 beginning at 10:00am and 1:00pm. All the teas will be held at the History Center, located at 2135 Third Ave. North Anoka. The Cost is $10 for adults and $7.00 for girls. Pre-registration is required.

 Holiiday Promotion-Downtown Anoka Merchants.  Go to www.rediscoveranoka.com for complete details

December

Holiiday Promotion-Downtown Anoka Merchants.  Go to www.rediscoveranoka.com for complete details

Dec 5th - Experience a Civil War Camp-The Coon Rapids Historical Society along with the Anoka County Historical Society, invites the public to travel back in time to celebrate Christmas in the camps of Civil War soldiers. This event will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2009, at the Coon Rapids City Center, located at 11155 Robinson Drive. The event
starts at 11:00am and lasts until 5:00pm Admission is only $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 6 to 17.

Dec 11th-13th,17th-18th - White Christmas - Presented by Anoka High School, 3939  Seventh Ave. N, Anoka, MN  55303. Reserved seating: Adult tickets $10 each, Student/Senior $8 each. All shows 7:30pm except Sunday December 13th at 2:00pm. Contact Anoka High Box Office for  more information at 763-506-6439. See play discription following:
Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a pictuesque Vermont Inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of  dancing
,romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written including "Count Your Blessings", " Happy Holiday", "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and the unforgettable title song White Christmas promises to be  a merry and bright experience for the entire family!