Workshops and Entertainment

August 1 - 3, 2008    Public Days, Gates open at 10 a.m.

 (Closed dates are Tuesday, Wed, Thursday), Public Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Wed. Eve "Opening Camp Meeting" at 6 p.m. in the Public Picnic area up front, prior to the annual Potluck supper, with the Annual Cribbage Tournament taking place in Dad's Tavern for those over age 21 starting at 8 p.m. 

All day set up and preparations going on Monday. Gates opened to check in between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., then locked. 

Tuesday and Wednesday drive-in times are 7 - 10 a.m., and again at night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.  We want to respect participants' need for quiet camp and small group activity times. 8 p.m. - Midnight marks the opening of Dad's Tavern with  both wine and beer available, and also the Family Bon-Fire & S'mores Night.  Bring your kids and met your neighbors at the bon fire. Participants are sure welcome to offer entertainment for the families.

We do need to respect longer setup times for big traders like Ray & Rosie, Two Eagles Kitchen, Hannibal, etc. If you feel you may have difficulty, please talk to us. We'd rather have you wait with driving in, as many people have taken their yearly vacation during this time and really appreciate the quiet days. If it isn't possible, we need to respect that need, but please don't abuse this option. Very few should be in that category. We do have a big wagon that guys can help you with to at least get your tent in and set up early, until the 7 P.M. drive-in for the rest of your unpacking.

Also starting  Wed., Thursday and Friday are Hawk Range classes for all ages and beginning skills from 10 to 11 a.m., Supervized "Open Family Hour"  from 11 - 12 noon, and from 12 -12:30 practice for ages 14 and under, 12:30 to 1, women 14 and up, 1-1:30 Men ages 14 and up. All these supervised, scheduled times are with Wes Walberg.

Conclusion of planned & supervised Hawk Range Times: the range will  be supervised by a planned White Oak assigned person between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily,  and outside of these planned activities, adults and supervised children can use the range for their own enjoyment, but stressing supervision and being responsible!!!!! If anyone sees anything else going on that shouldn't be, please step up to help out, so everyone is safe. NO UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN ALLOWED ! Parents need to be responsible for their children & be with them.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Blackpowder range will offer scheduled beginner classes,  supervised practice times, and planned competitions. Bill (Swill) Polchow and Steve Mc Namara will hold the beginner classses at the far "Novelty Shoot" area, and Dennis Hill will be offering the Experienced Range Activites and Competitions. The plan is to offer alternate times, so not to mix the noise level of either section, for everyone's best concentration and safety!

(There will be available to purchase a variety of shooting items you may need.)

Thursday drive-in times are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., as everyone is scurrying to arrive for the three public days. Vehicles will be in for first time unloading only.

Friday and Saturday Morning drive-ins are being added 7 - 9:30 a.m. We had many requests of arrivals at those times, and to accommodate these, we voted at our July 21 meeting to add these two morning times. BUT,everyone must be ready for the 10 a.m. Public Opening all three days.

(Pictured is the Wednesday Pot-Luck. All family participants are welcome, enjoy the great food, good conversation and friends old and new around the camp pot.)

Broken Toe will prepare Chicken/Wild Rice at her Camp, and Steve McNamara is again donating venison, bear, etc. for your enjoyment.  Bring a dish to share - we ran out last year, so please bring according to your size group. We ask that you be extremely careful in this heat for keeping food safe. Eating starts at 6:00 p.m., so food shouldn't be brought up until you are ready to stay and line up. Please feel free to offer music, storytelling, and whatever.

Wed. after Pot Luck will be the Cribbage Tournament at Dad's Tavern beginning at 8 p.m. We have that same beautiful cribbage board being made from wood & the White Oak Logo burned in. There is a $3 entrance fee. Open only to 21 and over, as it is during the "Beer & Wine Garden" hours and the taven will really be open for service and watching the tournament!

Thursday  will be the Colonial Formal dinner at 5:30 p.m. for line up on porch. Be sure you close up your camps if you are attending.  We can only hold 50 maximum. The tickets can be called in at 218-246-9393 or send in with your preregistration. Adults are $25 and Children 12 and under are half price. This is an all inclusive evening price! One very exciting addition this year is bottled beer and wine will be available. This is meant for Period Appropriate Attire.

Saturday Night at 8:30 sharp- 9 p.m. will be a Camp Meeting at the main stage before the evening music begins! Winners and Activities of the week, and prizes will be awarded for the Hawk Range Competitions by Wes Walberg, Shooting Range Competitions by Dennis Hill, and Archery Competitions by Tim Ewert, and Children's Hour Competitions by Ron Fassbender. If there is Lost & Found or other messages, let the office know. NorthWinds Crossing  is ready for the Paddle Dancing! The Dad's Tavern Beer & Wine Garden will be open! Bring your mugs, or buy one there!

Space provided courtesy of Paulbunyan Net

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