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3rd Annual White Bear Township Day

White Bear Township, in conjunction with area sponsors will be celebrating the Township's Third Annual Township Day Celebration on Saturday, September 11, 2009 at Polar Lakes Park.
Come visit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society booth at WB Township Day! We will have historic house tour tickets available for purchase.

Schedule of events: White Bear Township Days
  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. TRICIA & THE TOONIES
  • 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ROCKIN’ HOLLYWOODS
  • 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. RUBBER SOUL’S BEATLES TRIBUTE
  • 8:30 p.m. GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS

Join us for these free concerts and more family fun including kids activities, Jaws of Life demos, local arts & crafts, farmers’ market, educational exhibits, summer time food and beverages and more! DON'T MISS THE FIREWORKS after dark! September 11 · 12:00pm - 9:00pm at Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township.

Are You Smarter Than the Average Bear? 

Test your knowledge of White Bear History by solving a series of riddles and bring your answers to the Township Day Celebration at Polar Lakes Park on September 11th to enter the prize drawing.  All entries with the correct answers will be advanced to the final two riddles at the park that day!

 Advance riddles can be found at:  http://www.ci.white-bear-township.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={A493218E-2A86-49E3-8330-78CCE1175D67}

ALL RIDDLES ARE BASED ON INFORMATION FOUND IN WHITE BEAR: A HISTORY.  You do not have to own the book to participate in the contest.  The local library has copies that can be checked out.  

White Bear Lake - Land of Lakes & Legends

Monday, September 13, 6 - 7 pm, Ramsey County Library, 4698 Clark Avenue, White Bear Lake, 55110. Join us to hear stories of local lore and learn which are true and which are myth.  Topics include the Geist Gazebo, the Legend of Manitou Island and Mark Twain's visit to White Bear. Free event but donations are always welcome.

White Bear Lake Area Historic House Tour 2010

Hour Tour

Yes, that's right! The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's Historic House Tour will be back for a fourth year and the date is September 26, 2010. Be sure to mark your calendar now so you don't miss it. September 26 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm, 10 homes throughout the White Bear Lake Area.

Tickets now available!

House Tour Tickets WBLAHS Members $20.00

House Tour Tickets Non WBLAHS Members $25.00

 

Tickets available the day of Tour for $30.00 for everyone.

White Bear's Golden Resort Era 1870-1910

Monday, October 18, 6 - 7 pm, Ramsey County Library, 4698 Clark Avenue, White Bear Lake, 55110. The arrival of the railroad also meant the beginning of White Bear's Golden Resort Era. Through this illustrated program we will explore the grandest of the resorts and recreation sites around the lake. Free event but donations are welcome.

Christmas Decorating Party

Christmas DecorationsJoin us for a fun morning decorating the Fillebrown House for all our upcoming holiday festivities! We will have refreshments, door prizes, and holiday music to help set the mood. Please call 651-407-5327 or email info@whitebearhistory.org if you plan to attend. December 4 - 9:00am - 12:00pm, at The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue. We look forward to having you join us for this holly jolly holiday tradition!

Quarterly Crop Scrapbooking Event

scrapbooking

Saturday, December 4, 2010 10am-10pm
$30/person includes lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes and fun!
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Children’s Story Time at the Fillebrown House

Christmas Story TellingChildren are invited to the Fillebrown House to sit by the magnificently decorated Christmas tree and listen to holiday poems and stories. Hot or cold cider and cookies will be served. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas if they wish. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. For more info, call 651-407-5327 December 9 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm at The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue.

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P.O. Box 10543
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651-407-5327
Fax: 651-407-5328

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