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Light Up The Park 2024!

Event Start Date:
November 16, 2024		Event End Date:
November 16, 2024		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park

Join us on November 16th at 6 PM (lights on around that time) for a magical evening to kickstart your holiday spirit!

Full event details and share with friends from the Facebook Event page!

🌟 Experience the park glowing like never before!

We’re back and ready to celebrate! Last year, we had a blast with caroling and cocoa, and we can’t wait to do it again!

🎅 Special Guests: Mr. Grinch, Santa, and more friends will be joining us!

Caroling Stroll through the park with MSU Choral Society and Western Plains Children’s Choir.

Here’s a revised announcement that includes all those details:

This event is free to attend, and there will be free goodies for kids while supplies last! Central Brew will be onsite, offering delicious hot drinks to keep you warm, so bring a little cash if you’d like. Here’s the drink menu:

  • Coffee: $2.50
  • Apple Cider: $3.00
    Hot Chocolate: $3.50
  • Chai Tea: $4.00

Plus, we have even more holiday surprises in store!

Stay tuned for announcements that will make your season unforgettable! 🎄

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Let us know if you can make it and share this event with friends, Facebook Event page.

Mid Summer Festival 2024

Event Start Date:
June 21, 2024		Event End Date:
June 23, 2024		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park

The Scandinavian Heritage Association along with it’s partners and sponsors will hold the Mid Summer Festival Friday June 21 (3pm – 10pm), Saturday June 21 (10am – 10pm), and Sunday (11am-12:30pm)

Note: Please park at the Jim Hill School or Town & Country Shopping Center parking lot and walk to the park as parking is extremely limited.


On Friday June 21st at 4pm – Join Us for the John Sinn Community Service Award Dedication
Date: Friday, June 21st
Time: 4:00 PM

We are thrilled to honor the legacy of John Sinn, a man whose dedication to volunteering left an indelible mark on our community. John lived by the mantra of giving 101% to everything he did, and fittingly, he lived to be 101 years old. His life exemplified his belief, giving his all until his final days.
John’s volunteer work spanned numerous organizations in Minot, including: Scandinavian Heritage Association, Golden Kiwanis, First Lutheran Church, Minot State Athletics, Norsk Hostfest.

In the spirit of his unwavering commitment, we are proud to introduce the John Sinn Award for Community Volunteering, also known as the “101% Club.”

Criteria for the John Sinn Award for Community Volunteering:
Must be nominated by an organization in Minot
Must volunteer at a nonprofit organization in Minot
Must give 101%
Join us in celebrating those who embody John’s spirit and dedication to making our community a better place. Let’s honor those who give their all, just as John did.Just a friendly reminder to fill out the link to nominate someone for the John Sinn Award for Community Volunteering. Your input is greatly appreciated as we honor those who give 101% to our community!
NOMINATE HERE: https://forms.gle/pACeCsDneh6D1D5t7

We hope to see you there!