Seven Things to Do This Weekend In and Around St. Michael

Here's a look at a few events happening Sept. 21 and 20. Click on the bold headline for more event information.   

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"Kick it" for Elli Kickball Tournament

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

St. Michael Recreation Center

Elli Hofmeister is a 15-year-old St. Michael youth who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD). The tournament will raise money for modifications needed for Elli’s home, medical expenses and “to fulfill some of Elli’s dreams,” according to organizers.

Although registration spots for the kickball tournament are full, community members are invited to stop out to watch and bring children to the carnival onsite with inflatables, games and raffle. Donations continue to be accepted.

Rock the Land MusicFest Fundraiser

9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

Alleluia Lutheran Church land (along 30th Street NE in St. Michael, west of County Road 19

A 5K run starts at 9 a.m. followed by a kids run.  Starting at noon and throughout the day, eight local bands will be performing, see a custom motorcycle show, carnival games, inflatables, hay rides, silent auction, beer garden and food, according to organizers.

$10 per person at the gate, children 12 and under free. A portion of event proceeds will go towards supporting a local non-profit organization in St. Michael, Neighborhood Connections, and Alleluia’s ministries.

2013 Crow River Innovation Fair

9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

St. Michael City Center

Bring your family and friends to a morning full of activities: middle school kids' Innovation Fair projects; vote for your fan favorite, face painting, a question and answer booth with an inventor from the community, hands on activities from the Bakken museum, robotics demonstrations from the Monticello FIRST Tech Challenge team, refreshment and more, according to organizers.  This is a Girl Scout Silver Award event sponsored by St. Michael Rotary Club, FYCC, Highland Bank, Health Source, St. Michael-Albertville Health Clinic, Buffalo Rotary Club, and Coborns.

The Arc United 3rd Annual Style Show and Brunch

9 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. brunch Saturday, Sept. 21

St. Albert Parish Hall, Albertville

Style show, raffle, brunch and silent auction to benefit Arc United.

Cost is $30 at the door, if space available.

More information: 612-237-9359 or www.thearcunited.org

Kids Race Against Cancer

10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

Preserve Park, St. Michael

Big Woods 4th grader, Haley Roth, is organizing the second annual Kids Race Against Cancer at Preserve Park in St. Michael. No preregistration required. Donations for St. Jude Children’s Research will be accepted the day of the event, according to organizers.

STMA High School Volleyball Tournament

7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

St. Michael-Albertville High School - Activity Center

101 Market Corn Maze Discount: Bring a Hunting or Fishing License

Kids and adults who have a 2013 Minnesota hunting or fishing license can get free and discount admission for the 101 Market Corn Maze in Otsego Saturday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Oct. 31, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

To receive the offer, people should show their 2013 hunting or fishing license at the time of purchase. Discounts include either free maze entry (a $6 value) or $3 off a $15 dollar unlimited activity package. All tickets purchased under that license will receive the discount with a limit of six free admissions per license. Additional discounts cannot be used.