Annual Craft Sale
Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Maple Lake Elementary Gymnasium

A selection of quality items will be offered by area crafters at the Annual Craft Sale. For more information contact coordinators Betty or Dawn Gordon at 320-963-5351.

 Irish Scamper
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The Scamper is hosted by the Irish track & field team and will feature two races, winding through the "old town" of Maple Lake.
The 5K run will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a Fun Run to follow (beginning at approximately 11:45 a.m.). Race day registration is at 9:00 a.m. in the Maple Lake High School Commons Area and an awards ceremony is set for 12:15 p.m. at the high school.
More information, including registration forms, can be found at www.raceberryjam.com/scamper. See below for a direct link to the website or pick up registration forms in person at the Maple Lake High School office.

The Grande Day Parade is slated to begin at 2:30 p.m. near the St. Timothy's Catholic Church parking lot on Division Street. Parade lineup will begin at 1:30 p.m., and registration can be made by calling the Messenger at (320) 963-3813. See the direct link below to the parade sign up form.

The coronation of the new Miss Maple Lake will take place at 4:30 p.m. with ten candidates competing for the title. Candidates are: Brittany Andersen, Lindsey Becker, Carrie Blake, Kelsey Clark, Deanna Lamont, Andrea Rachel, Ashley Remer, Molly Schaufler, Shanna Weber, Brittany Wurm. Admission for the coronation is $3 and parade awards will also be presented during the program.

During the day, the Maple Lake Lions' Club will serve Mulligan Stew and other refreshments at the American Legion Club. In addition, other civic organizations, restaurants and businesses will be offering St. Patrick's Day specials.

**Any questions about the St. Patrick's Day Festival can be directed to the Maple Lake Messenger at 963-3813.