Snow Fun Days scheduled in Littlefork

Folks in the area are invited to visit the annual winter celebration where a wide range of outdoor and indoor festivities are planned for the weekend.

For $2, a Snow Fun Days button not only admits people to all of the activities but also enters their names in “dozens and dozens” of drawings for chamber cash and prizes, say organizers. Buttons are for sale at Littlefork businesses.

A drive through Littlefork will feature snow sculptures designed by Littlefork-Big Falls students — displayed on the grounds in front of the L-BF School. The annual medallion hunt, with clues posted throughout the weekend at the Littlefork Community Building, will again be a feature of Littlefork Snow Fun Days. Wonderful prizes will be awarded to the one who finds the medallion, organizers say.

In addition, Littlefork business will be offering treats; and the Municipal Liquor Store will be offering drink specials.

Friday

• Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Texas hold ‘em is scheduled at the Littlefork VFW. Participants must be 18 or older. Prizes will be awarded.

• The Lion’s Club spaghetti feed is to be held 5:30 p.m. prior to Lion’s Club Bingo at 6:30 p.m., both at the Littlefork Community Center. Food shelf donations will be accepted.

• A high school dance for grades seven through 12 is scheduled at 9 p.m. in the Littlefork-Big Falls School commons.

Saturday

• Registration for Littlefork’s 5K Snow Fun Run begins at 8:30 at the Littlefork Community Building. The fee is $12 and the first 30 registrants get a free T-shirt. Contact Angie Williams at 218-278-4822 for information.

• The 5K Snow Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. Visit Northlandrunner.com for more information.

• A kids carnival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the community building where fun, games, prizes and carnival food are available for all children. Kids Bingo will follow at 12:30 p.m.

• A cribbage tournament is to be held at 2 p.m. at the Littlefork VFW. There is a $5 entry fee.

• The traditionally popular pizza-frizbee toss for youths will be held in the Love Lot (parking lot across from J&D Foods) at 2:15 p.m. Sponsor J&D Foods provides the pizzas for the contest. Divisions are grades 1-3, grades 4-6 and grades 7-12. The sawdust pile (search and find) will also be held in the parking lot.

• Polky’s egg toss is to be held at 3 p.m. in the Love Lot for teams of two kids in grade 6 and under. First place is two $20 gift certificates to Polkinghorne’s Hardware Hank.

• Canoe races, hosted by the Littlefork Fire Department are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Canoes will be provided and the race will be held on the road by the Fire Hall. Teams of five (three men, two women) include three pollers and two riders. Opposing teams gets to pick one rider for each canoe. First place wins $100 in chamber dollars; second $75 chamber dollars; third $50 in chamber dollars. Contact Loren Lehman for more information.

• A spaghetti dinner fund raiser by Girl Scout Troop No. 1180 will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Littlefork Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full meal priced $8 for adults; $5 for kids 5 and older; and free for preschoolers.

• An elementary dance line directed by Hannah Larson will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the L-BF School. Admission is $3 and includes admission to the Littlefork community play, “Is There a Doctor?” by Tim Kelly. The 7 p.m. production includes dozens of local players and is directed by Nancy McBride and Michelle Boelk. There is no charge for kids age 5 and under.

• Movie night for elementary students is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. at the Littlefork Lutheran Church. The featured movie is “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” and is sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Admittance is $5 and includes a beverage and snacks.

Sunday

• A basketball free throw contest is to be held 2-3 p.m. at the L-BF new gymnasium. The entry fee is $1 per person. No preregistration is required. Basketballs will be awarded as prizes for different age groups.

• The annual open sliding party is planned from 3-5 p.m. at the home of Mike and Steph Fairchild at 1300 Riverside Road in Littlefork. “Bring your sled; the hill has been packed and is ready for all those brave enough to try it,” say the Fairchilds. Hot chocolate will be served.

• Open skating is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. at the City Rink.

SNOW FUN DAYS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

For information on Littlefork’s 5k Snow Fun Run, contact Angie Williams at 218-278-4822 and visit Northlandrunner.com.

For more information on the Canoe Races, contact Loren Lehman at 218-278-4245.