Events for October 2014
Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 2    Farmer's Market
Shop weekly on Thursdays starting June 26 through October 2 from 2-6 p.m. in downtown Elk River next the Elk River Meat Market.

New free kids programs during the market this year! The Parks and Recreation Department will be providing a fun and unique craft project for the first 50 kids a the market each week.

Children 12 and under can also enjoy the "Market Sprouts" program. Pick up a "Passport to Health" at the Parks and Recreation table and complete the challenges to turn in for a fun summer surprise!

Sponsored by The Bank of Elk River.
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.elkrivermn.gov
Location: Downtown Elk River
Contact: City of Elk River
Date/Time Details: Thursdays from June 26 - October 2
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Produce and products from over 30 vendors available for purchase
Oct 2    Look Good Feel Better - Helping Women with Cancer
Are you or someone you know going through any kind of cancer treatment?
 
Join us and learn at this free awareness event sponsored by Avalon Salon, ReNew You Medical Spa and Club Euphoria.
  • Pink hair chalk
  • Eyebrow waxes
  • Chair massage
  • Reflexology/Massage
  • Hair stying touch ups
  • Pink paraffin dips
  • Product specials
  • Cancer care skin line
  • Free skin care samples (limited number)
  • Healing hands facials
  • 21 day cleanse program
  • Digestive health info
  • Free samples
  • Enter to win prizes!
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 706 Main Street, Elk River
Contact: To RSVP call 763-645-3313 or email kayla@renewyoumedical.com
EMail: kayla@renewyoumedical.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 2, 6-8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free awareness event
Oct 4 - Oct 5    6th Annual Craft Show and Bake Sale
Elk River American Legion's 6th Annual Craft Show and Bake Sale, featuring a variety of hand-crafted items, including woodworking, knit and crochet, doll clothes, embroidered towels, bird feeders and more! Bake sale featuring many delicious pastries, breads, cookies and other home-made treats.
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Elk River American Legion at Railroad Drive and Main Street
Contact: American Legion 763-441-3150
EMail: sharhack1@charter.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Sunday, Oct. 5 from Noon until 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: free admission
Oct 4    Thumbs Up High 5K Run/Walk/Bike/Blade Event

The 1st annual Thumbs Up High 5K race will begin in the Historic Downtown Elk River at McCoy's Irish Pub. The course will run along beautiful Lake Orono during the peak of autumn. There are no major hills and just a few curves as the course follows the lake and back to Downtown Elk River.  The event also includes a free t-shirt, wrist band, and post-race festival complete with live music, kids bounce houses, face-painting, crazy hair, many local vendors and a 1K run for the kiddos!   Let's join together to support mental health and suicide awareness in our community.  All of the funds raised will go to the Yellow Ribbon Group at the Elk River High School - which supports mental health and suicide awareness to the youth in our community.

Together we can #Run4MentalHealth

Event Schedule:

Day of Registration:  7:30am-8:30am

Registration Check-in:  8:30am-9:30am

Opening Ceremonies & Guest Honorary Speaker Joe Schmit:  9:30am - 10:00am 

Heat 1 - Bikers:  10:00am

Heat 2 - Rollerbladers: 10:05am

Heat 3 - Runners:  10:10am

Heat 4 - Walkers:  10:15am

1K Run for Kids:  11:30am 

Live Band & Post Race Festival:  11:30 - 3:00pm

Course will Run from Historic Downtown Elk River Main Street towards Lake Orono, turn left onto Mississippi Road NW, turn right onto Boston Street NW, Right onto Orono Road NW, then a left onto Mississippi Road NW, and finally a right back onto Main Street towards Downtown Elk River.  The finish line is at the intersection of Main Street and Jackson. 

There will be ample parking downtown and if we feel the need for shuttle buses we will let you know!

Please bring your event pre-registration receipt if you register online.  

Dress for the weather, wear layers.  

* Race cancellation and weather policy:  Event may be dalayed, shortened or in rare circumstances cancelled, in the event of inclement weather including lightening, wind, heat, snow, or the threat of eminent severe weather which may harm or injure participants, staff, set up crew, and bystanders.  Event time frame includes setup, race and tear down.  All possible attempts will be made to contact those involved by email, website, and social meda.  No refunds or transfers allowed.

- See more at: http://thumbsuphigh5k.com/pages/race-day#sthash.wStpgtmt.dpuf
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.thumbsuphigh5k.com
Location: McCoy's Pub, Downtown Elk River
Contact: For questions about vending, sponsorship or any other general questions please contact: Katie Shatusky Phone: 763-772-5912 Email: ThumbsUpHigh5K@yahoo.com For REGISTRATION questions, please contact: Sarah Bohrer Phone: 763-381-2583 Email: sarahjbohrer@gmail.com For questions regarding the YELLOW RIBBON GROUP at the Elk River High School, please contact: Annie - Co-President Yellow Ribbion Group Phone: 612-616-3798 Email: achristensen2965@gmail.com OR Myah - Co-President Yellow Ribbon Group Phone: 612-865-9336 Email: myah654@hotmail.com - See more at: http://thumbsuphigh5k.com/pages/contact#sthash.0vV9LqaH.dpuf
EMail: thumbsuphigh5k@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4th from 10am until 3pm
Fees/Admission: Cost to register: $25 for adults 19+ $10 for 18 & Under $5 ages 12 & under (this price includes the kids FUN RUN 1K) - See more at: http://thumbsuphigh5k.com/pages/register#sthash.7Z8RNVAq.dpuf
Oct 4    21st Annual Fall Wildlife Festival
A free event celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week

Presentations by Stan Tekiela: Uncommon Facts About Birds at 11am; Intriguing Owls at 1 pm

First ever 5k walk/run - Running in the Wild. Starts at 9 am. Register online at www.exploresherburne.org

Booths & Activities (ongoing throughout the day)
  • Archery
  • Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota
  • Eagle's Nest Nature Store
  • Explore the Refuge on your own
  • Face Painting
  • Friends of Sherburne NWR
  • Geocaching Scavenger Hunt
  • Habitat Management
  • Handke Nature Explore Center
  • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
  • Meet & Greet Live MN Raptor
  • MN Herpetological Society
  • Music Performance by Roy & Lee
  • National Wild Turkey Federation - Jakes BB Shooting Range
  • Nature Crafts
  • Northern Exposures Photography Club
  • Pollination Station
  • Prairie Restorations, Inc.
  • Prairie Seed & Tea
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Silent Auction
  • Turn in Poachers Wall of Shame trailer
  • Wildlife Discovery
Concessions will also be available
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.exploresherburne.org
Location: Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located on Sherburne County Road 9, five miles west of Hwy. 169. Watch for signs.
Contact: 763-389-3323
EMail: info@exploresherburne.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4, 2014 10 am-3 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Event
Oct 4    Community Blessing of Animals
Animals of all kinds will be blessed in a special service open to anyone who is a pet owner. There will be a short service of scripture readings and each animal will be individually blessed. One doesn't need to be a church member or affiliated with any church. There is no fee for this special event.
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.holytrinityelkiver.org
Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1326 4th Street NW Elk River, MN
Contact: Call Pam in the church office at 763 441-5482.
EMail: rcavanna@midco.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4, 2104, 11:00 am
Fees/Admission: No fee. Free.
Oct 6    National Noodle Day
Date: October 6, 2014
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 6
Oct 6    American Legion Monday Burger Night
Join us for Family Burger Night at the Elk River American Legion. Quarter-pound burger, French fries, and a 12 oz. tap beer or soda for $5.50.
Date: October 6, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Elk River American Legion at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Drive, one block off Highway 10
Contact: Elk River American Legion 763-441-3150
Date/Time Details: Every Monday
Fees/Admission: $5.50 for a burger basket
Oct 7    $1 Sale October 7, 2014
ONE DAY ONLY!  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
JOIN FOR ONLY $1.00!!

ALWAYS OPEN, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT AND FRIENDLY SUPPORT!

HMO REIMBURSEMENTS, CLASSES AND MUCH MORE!
Date: October 7, 2014
Location: ELK RIVER 19437 EVANS STREET NW
Contact: JENNIFER @ 763-633-4999
EMail: elkriver@anytimefitness.com
Date/Time Details: OCTOBER 7 10AM TO 8PM
Oct 9    ROCKIN' THE RED CARPET

 

Click the image for your invitation

 

We're rolling out the red carpet for the event of the year, Rockin' The Red Carpet. Join us for an evening of glitter, glam and glitz, dressed in your Hollywood best or as your favorite Hollywood star because paparazzi will be snapping photos.

Hand your car keys to the valet, take a walk down the red carpet, pose for a photo, and enjoy an evening of gourmet food and a floor show featuring the sweet strains of "The Sound Exchange".

More details to come, but here's what's on the dinner menu: your choice of a Prosciutto-Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast or Grilled Block-Cut New York Strip Steak with Peppercorn Demi-Glace complete with all the trimmings and finished off with a delish surprise dessert.

 

 
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Crown Room Banquet Center
20500 S. Diamond Lake Road, Rogers
Contact: Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce (763 441-3110)
EMail: eracc@elkriverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 9, 2014
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $50.00 per person
Oct 11    Family Spooktacular
Family Spooktacular

Mark your calendars today because you won't want to miss our annual Halloween event, formerly known as Fright Night. More details to come.
Date: October 11, 2014
Oct 11    CANDIDATE FORUMS
8:30 am Candidates for Wards 1, 4 & Mayor
10:00 am Candidates for Congressional District 6

Candidates will answer questions posed by a moderator.  There may be time for questions from the audience.  All questions will be asked by the moderator.

 
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:  City of Elk River, City Council Chambers
13065 Orono Parkway
Contact: Debbi Rydberg
EMail: debbi@elkriverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11, 2014
8:30 - 11:30
Oct 11    5th Annual ECFE Family Fun Run / Grand Re-Opening of Handke Center's North Wing
Join us for our family oriented, 5th annual 5K run/walk or 2K walk followed by free snacks, outdoor and indoor activities, live music, Scholastic Book Fair and stay for the grand re-opening of The Handke Center's North Wing!
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/FamilyFunRun
Location: The Handke Center 1170 Main Street Elk River, MN
Contact: ECFE office - 763-241-3524 OR Laura Rike, chairperson and ECFE PAC member info@laurarike.com
EMail: info@laurarike.com
Date/Time Details: October 11th / Race starts at 10 am (same-day registration from 9-10) with activities following until 1 pm.
Fees/Admission: Sign up to run or walk - $15 per individual or $25 per family. (1 t-shirt for individual, 2 t-shirts for family) Other events following the run/walk are free
Oct 11    Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin Fest mission: To provide a "pumpkin themed" family friendly event in the Big Lake Community, while raising awareness and dollars for a specific cause. " I am the True vine" John 15:1

Net Proceeds benefit the Big Lake Food Shelf & Disabled American Veterans, St. Cloud Chapter 9

Family Fun and activities including 5K & 2 mile Run; Lil' Squash Run, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Rolling, Pumpkin Carving/Sculpting Contest, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Chuckin' * More
Tickets are $10 per person - includes pumpkin and activities.
Chili Cook-off and food concessions available
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.lordofglorylutheran.org
Location: BIG LAKE LIONS PARK
21960 Co. Rd. 5
Big Lake, MN
Contact: Lord of Glory Lutheran Church
EMail: office@lordofglorylutheran.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11, 2014
Noon - 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $10 per person - includes pumpkin and activities.
Chili Cook-off and food concessions available
Oct 11    City of Elk River Spooktacular
15th Annual Family Spooktacular. Fun for all ages. There will be food, hayride, games, dancing, trick or treating, costume contest, and much more! Be sure to dress up in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume. This event is rain or shine.
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.ElkRiverMN.gov
Location: Lions Park Center 1104 Lions Park Drive, Elk River
Contact: City of Elk River Recreation 763-635-1150
EMail: recreation@elkrivermn.gov
Date/Time Details: Saturday October 11th from 5-8pm.
Fees/Admission: Early bird registration on or before October 10th by 4:30pm $6 per child Registration at the door $10 per child. Parents/Guardians are Free!
Oct 13    American Legion Monday Burger Night
Join us for Family Burger Night at the Elk River American Legion. Quarter-pound burger, French fries, and a 12 oz. tap beer or soda for $5.50.
Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Elk River American Legion at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Drive, one block off Highway 10
Contact: Elk River American Legion 763-441-3150
Date/Time Details: Every Monday
Fees/Admission: $5.50 for a burger basket
Oct 14    MAKING THE CASE FOR MOBILE
Making the case for Mobile: Tips for Sales & Marketing that is mobile friendly
Presented by Jeff Ferrazzo, Constant Contact

Many consumers today are using mobile devices to find what they need, assess their options and then make decisions and purchases.
 
  • 75% of mobile users are looking for real-time, location based information on their phones.
  • 90% of those mobile searches lead to an action
 
Small businesses and nonprofits who start embracing mobile now will be the ones best able to compete.  We'll help you understand this mobile transition so you don't get left behind.
In this seminar, we'll cover:
1. Why you can't ignore mobile even if you think your customers aren't using it
2. How mobile is the new reality for small businesses and nonprofit organizations
3. What you can do today to become more mobile-friendly...and more!
 
Join us to learn more about building an effective mobile marketing strategy!
   
Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Minnesota School of Business Elk River Campus
11500  193rd Avenue NW, Room 214
Contact: Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, (763) 441-3110
EMail: eracc@elkriverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
8:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Presentation
Fees/Admission: No cost to attend
Oct 16    BYOB.byol
Boost Your Online Brand, bring your own laptop.
 
Attend this free working info session to take full advantage of your Chamber web features on our  new platform. We will help you maximize your online presence on the Chamber website, including photos & logos. You will also see how to post deals, jobs and events.  Learn how you can  access reports that show you  how many people visit your page. Bring your laptop and 4 graphic files (3 pictures and your logo - jpg is best) to post. Reserve your seat by calling (763) 441-3110. Seating is very limited.
 
 
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.elkriverchamber.org
Location: Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
509 Highway 10, Elk River
Contact: Karen Barta
EMail: karen@elkriverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16
9:00-10:00 am
Fees/Admission: Free for ERACC members. Space is very limited, so RSVP is required.
Oct 18    Sherburne Lodge Oktoberfest Night
Sherburne Lodge #95 is Happy to Announce that it will be having an Oktoberfest Night at McCoy's Pub in Elk River on Saturday October 18th beginning at 6 PM. A Free Cigar will be given to all active service persons that come in with their Military ID. Please join us for a night of Fellowship and Fun at McCoy's Pub. Events will include: A charity raffle, Fundraising for Scholarships benefiting local area High school students, Custom Mugs and Cigars available. Post or Tweet about our event while you're there for additional discounts.
Date: October 18, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: McCoy's Irish Pub 651 Main Street NW Elk River, MN 55330
Contact: For more information Contact Kyle Scott 763-203-1975 in reference to Oktoberfest 2014
EMail: kylescott@rawintelligence.org
Date/Time Details: October 18th 6PM to 11 PM
Fees/Admission: A Free Cigar will be given to all active service persons that come in with their Military ID. Post or Tweet about our event while you're there for additional discounts at this event.
Oct 20    American Legion Monday Burger Night
Join us for Family Burger Night at the Elk River American Legion. Quarter-pound burger, French fries, and a 12 oz. tap beer or soda for $5.50.
Date: October 20, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Elk River American Legion at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Drive, one block off Highway 10
Contact: Elk River American Legion 763-441-3150
Date/Time Details: Every Monday
Fees/Admission: $5.50 for a burger basket
Oct 21    CANDIDATE FORUM - State House of Representatives
Candidate’s Forum for State House of Representatives.  Area Representatives that impact District 728 are also invited. Check back often for more details.

This forum is in cooperation with ISD 728 Legislative Action Team (LAT)
Date: October 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Elk River City Hall
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Oct 26    Halloween Open Spook
Fun for the whole family! A Halloween themed open skating event with free glow sticks(limited quantity) and a chance to meet our Learn to Skate mascot, Snowplow Sam!
Date: October 26, 2014
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Website: http://www.ElkRiverArena.com
Location: The Elk River Arena 1000 School Street Elk River, MN 55330
EMail: lestby@elkrivermn.gov
Date/Time Details: Sunday, October 26 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $4/skater or wear your costume and it's free!
Oct 27    American Legion Monday Burger Night
Join us for Family Burger Night at the Elk River American Legion. Quarter-pound burger, French fries, and a 12 oz. tap beer or soda for $5.50.
Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Elk River American Legion at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Drive, one block off Highway 10
Contact: Elk River American Legion 763-441-3150
Date/Time Details: Every Monday
Fees/Admission: $5.50 for a burger basket
Oct 27    The ERHS Band Program presents: One Wicked Halloween Concert!
The Elk River High School Band Program invites the community to their 1st Concert of the year: One Wicked Halloween Concert! The night will feature spooktacular music, along with a special guest performance by the North Suburban Concert Band. The event includes a costume contest for all ages. Contestants will walk the stage to win fun prizes. This is a family friendly event and is free.
Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.erband.org
Location: Elk River High School, Zabee Theater
Contact: For more info, visit us at www.erband.org.
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 27, 7pm
Fees/Admission: The event is FREE and open to the public.
Oct 29    Going Beyond Talent: Get Extraordinary Results in Your Business

Talent and Ability are only part of the equation…

Success develops daily – not in a day.  What are you doing today that is going to get you closer to your goal tomorrow? 

JOIN US as we dive into the common denominator of success – DISCIPLINE.   Individuals don’t accidentally stumble upon greatness – it’s the habit of doing things that the vast majority of people neglect to do. 

We’ll go through the key areas critical for leaders to be successful and really stand out!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

7:30am Networking
8:00-10:00am Workshop

Investment:  FREE ($195 Value)

For more information and registration:  
http://businesscoachmn.com/event/goingbeyondtalent/
Date: October 29, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.businesscoachmn.com
Location: ActionCOACH MetroNorth Office 6575 141st Ave NW, Suite 100 Ramsey, MN 55303
EMail: carmenmorehead@actioncoach.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:30am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 30    Trunk or Treat
You are invited to participate in MSB's
TRUNK OR TREAT

This year's theme (optional) is "Scary Movies"

Please RSVP by October 15th

Each trunk is allowed two spaces - let us know if you need more space
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Minnesota School of Business - Elk River 11500 193rd Ave. NW
Contact: Nicole Rasmussen 763-367-7003
EMail: nrasmussen@msbcollege.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 30 4-7 pm
Oct 31    Downtown Trick-or-Treating



Trick-or-treat at participating businesses in Downtown Elk River with Kid's activities at River's Edge park.

All dressed up with no place to go? Please join us on Friday, October 31 from 11 am-5 pm! Participating businesses will have treats for kids (up to 12 years old), the City of Elk River Parks and Recreation is decorating Rivers Edge Commons for SPOOKY photos and our Annual Pumpkin Roll is from 3 pm-5 pm. Cost is $5 per roll and the BEST roll will win prizes from downtown businesses! Proceeds go towards future downtown events.

There will also be face painting and games in the park- hope to see you there!
Date: October 31, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1570644379818172/
Location: Downtown Elk River
Date/Time Details: Friday, Oct. 31, 11-5 pm
Oct 31    Rockwoods 2nd Annual Costume Party
Medieval Hollows-Eve
​Rockwoods 2nd Annual Costume Party is Friday night

Beer Bust starts at 7:00 pm
Cash prizes for winners in 3 categories
Live Music by Shane Martin Band
Date: October 31, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://tinyurl.com/kf6b64s
Location: Rockwoods
9100 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego
Contact: call for more details 763-441-6322 or 441-6375
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 31, 2014
7:00 pm 
Winners announced at 11:30 pm