Rothsay, Pelican communities celebrate 125th

By Tom Hintgen (Contact) | The Daily Journal

Published Wednesday, July 9, 2008

This coming weekend will be special for Pelican Rapids and Rothsay. Each community is holding its 125th anniversary celebration.

In Pelican Rapids the anniversary is being combined with the annual Turkey Fest. Rothsay residents are including an all-school reunion with their 125th anniversary celebration. Volunteers in both communities have been hard at work for several months.

In Pelican Rapids the annual Rotary Turkey BBQ will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Peterson Park near the suspension bridge. The 12th anniversary Grand Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday.

In Rothsay, many exciting opportunities for fun and reminiscing with friends and family are being planned. Volunteers always are needed. People who want to help with planning or event coordination can contact any member of the planning committee.

For more information contact Shane Balken at 218-867-2748 or Julie Brenden at 218-867-2490.

Pelican Rapids celebration events

Thursday

• Car tours (Classic cars, dinner and Visitour), 5-8 p.m.

Friday

• Used book sale, public library, 9 a.m.

• Historic photos, public library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Old-fashioned bingo, downtown, 5-8 p.m.

• Little Miss Pelican Pageant, 6-8 p.m.

• Ice cream social, heath center, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Youth street dance, 8 p.m. to midnight

Saturday

• Pancake breakfast, health center, 7:30-10 a.m.

• Flea market, farmers market, near city pool, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Used book sale, public library, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Historic car show, Sherin park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Historic photos, public library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Kiddie Parade, 10:15 a.m.

• Rotary Turkey BBQ, Peterson Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 125th anniversary Grand Parade, 11 a.m.

• Girl Scout Carnival, city pool, noon to 3 p.m.

• Jaycees/fire department water war, West Mill, 2 p.m.

• Community worship service, Sherin Park, 6 p.m.

• JC’s Street Dance, West Mill, 6 p.m., music by Martin Zellar & The Hardways

Rothsay celebration events

Friday

• Ouse Museum Tours, 1-7 p.m.

• Welcome and Registration at the High School, 1-7 p.m.

• Quilt display at the Baptist Church

• City-wide garage sale, 3-7 p.m.

• Community night at the American Legion Memorial Park

• food, music, and reminiscing!

5-8 p.m.

Saturday

• 5 K fun run/walk at the park, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

• Kiddie parade followed by the all-city parade, 9:30 a.m.

• All city parade, 10 a.m.

• Rothsay High School Tours, 1-4 p.m.

• Classic Car Show, All Day

• Tractor & Farm equipment display at the Johnson Blacksmith Shop, All Day

• Wagon train, TBD

• City-wide garage sale, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.

• Co-Ed Softball tournament, TBD

• Community Choir practice for Sunday’s community worship service, 1 p.m.

• Kid’s Fun Run (ages 0 to 12), 2 p.m.

• Quilt display at the Baptist Church, 12 - 4 p.m.

• All-school Reunion Social, 5-6 p.m.

• All-school reunion supper served, 6-7:30 p.m.

• All-School Reunion Program, 8 p.m.

• Rothsay Town & Country Club Street Dance, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. at Powerhouse

Sunday

• Pancake Feed at the Rothsay Community Center, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

• Community worship service at the Si Flan Memorial Gymnasium, 11 a.m.

• Quilt Display at Baptist Church, All Day

• Games & entertainment at the American Legion Memorial Park, Noon - 5 p.m.

• 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 1 - 5 p.m.

• Ouse Museum Tours, 1:30 - 4 p.m.