Mississippi River Challenge Calendar
Keep any eye on this page for upcoming events related to the Mississippi River Challenge — A kick-off party, paddler training opportunities, and more!
Saturday, May 17 — around 8:15 a.m.
KARE11 News Saturday
The Mississippi River Challenge will be featured during KARE11’s News Saturday, which airs from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Watch us!
Thursday, May 22 — 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Pre-kickoff Bike Ride
In honor of our inaugural Mississippi River Challenge bicycle option, we are kicking of the Kick-off party with a little bike ride along the river (weather permitting). Meet us at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Circle in St. Paul with your bike and helmet to join us for a nice little loop and be back for the start of the Kick-Off party at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 22 — 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Kick-off Party for the 2008 Mississippi River Challenge
Join us for a fun and informative party to kick off the 2008 Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge at the Summit Brewing Company in Saint Paul. We will have lots of information about the Challenge including footage of the Challenge in our video; and time to meet with Challenge organizers to ask those burning questions you have (How am I going to raise the pledges?), as well as see the the Current Designs Kayak you could win if you raise $500 in pledges. Food and Summit Brewing Company refreshments provided along with the live bluegrass music of Hello Stranger. (Brief program at 7 p.m.)
Please RSVP through our contact form (please note “Kickoff RSVP” in the Message & Questions box).
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Circle
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
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Saturday, May 31
Last day to receive a Hoigaard's $10 Gift Certificate with registration.
Sunday, June 1
Grand Old Day Parade
Look for us and Freddy the Catfish!
Tuesday, June 10 — 7:00 p.m.
Fundraising Tips and Helpful Hints
At Hoigaard's 5425 Excelsior Blvd., Saint Louis Park. Please RSVP through our contact form (please note “Fundraising workshop” in the Message & Questions box).
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Tuesday, June 17 — 7:00 p.m.
Paddle Workshop
At Thomas Beach at Lake Calhoun. Please RSVP through our contact form (please note “Paddle workshop” in the Message & Questions box).
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Monday, June 30
Early bird registration discount ends!
Tuesday, July 8
Safety Boat Captain Training
Thursday, July 10 — 5:00 p.m. newscast
KARE11 News, Backyard segment
The Mississippi River Challenge will be featured during KARE11’s Backyard segment on the 5:00 news. Watch us!
Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27 — Mississippi River Challenge!
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