Tuesday, Feb. 11

  • Orientation for GED & Adult Diploma, 9am-3pm, M State; to register, call 218-844-5760 or email afish@detlakes.k12.mn.us
  • Hospice Lunch & Learn – Moral Distress, noon, Hospice of the RRV; free & open to all health care professionals.  Space is limited.  Questions, email lunchlearn@hrrv.org , 218-847-9493.
  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • Ice Palace Viewing & Sledding Hill Open
    • Noon Rotary Polar-ific Spaghetti Feed, 4:30-7:30pm, M State Cafeteria; fee charged
    • Trees & Climate Change in MN, 7pm, Detroit Mountain Lodge; presented by Dr. Lee Frelich of the U of MN; free event sponsored by the Izaak Walton League & West Central Climate Action.  218-844-7669, www.detroitmountain.com

Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 12-14

  • Chocolate Fantasy Fundraiser for the Museum, pre-order your cholate treats for $5 delivery to your office on the 14th.  Small & large trays available.  If you prefer to make your own tray, go to the Museum on Feb. 14, 5:30-7:30pm.   218-847-2938
  • Sweetheart Grams, order your sweetheart a hand-stamped keepsake with your special message.  Pick up or delivery in time for Valentine’s Day.  Prices start at $10.  Call the Museum for information, 218-847-2938.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

  • :45 Fill-up Member Meeting, 8:15-9am, Starboard Point Luxury Condominium; use the front door of the Fairfield  by Marriott.  Join us to see this property, hear Chamber news, local updates & have treats!  218-847-9202
  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • Polar Putt, 11:30am-1pm, Washington Square Mall
    • Brown Bag Lunch, noon, Becker County Museum; Kevin Mitchell will present on the 1900 Power Struggle between Mike McCarthy and E.G. Holmes in Detroit Lakes.  Both men agreed the city should have electricity, but they agreed on absolutely nothing else!  Hear the details, including the court case records.  Call the museum at 218-847-2938 to reserve a box lunch.
    • Polarpalooza Tubing Races, 5pm practice runs, 6:15pm race starts, Detroit Mountain Tubing Park.  218-844-7669, www.detroitmountain.com

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 13-15

  • Valentine’s Day Event, leela & lavender; sips, snacks, giveaways & discounts.  218-844-3826

Thursday, Feb. 13

  • Giving Hearts Day, www.GivingHeartsDay.org –  a 24 hour online giving event to support a number of local nonprofit organizations.  These organizations will be in the Washington Square Mall from 10am-1pm. 
  • Memory Café of the Lakes, 3-4:30pm, Community Alliance Church.  A free place to gather for those with mild to moderate memory problems and a care partner.  Questions, call Brenda at 218-847-4486, brendalabine@ecumen.org
  • ULTRA General Membership Meeting, 7:30pm, Sandbar II
  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • Snowmazing Adventure, 4:30-6:30pm, Lincoln Education Center; for kids from birth to age 5 & their families, visit indoor story land adventures.  Each child will receive a book & pizza.  Questions, 218-847-4418.
    • Polar Fest Break-a-thon, 4:30-7pm, Washington Square Mall; half the money raised goes to the Becker County Food Pantry & the other half to in-house scholarship fund.  Questions, call Lucas at 218-234-5890, Detroit Lakes School of Tae Kwon Do & Kumdo.
    • Chocolate Fantasy, 5:30-7:30pm, Becker County Museum; purchase a tray of chocolate treats or create your own.  218-847-2938.

Friday, Feb. 14

  • Last Day to bring entries for the Lakes Area Photography Show, enter up to five 8 x 10 photos.  Call Dawn at 218-847-1679 for more information.
  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • Snowmazing Adventure, 10-11:30am, Lincoln Education Center; for kids from birth to age 5 & their families, visit indoor story land adventures.  Each child will receive a book & pizza.  Questions, 218-847-4418.
    • Ice Tee Golf, noon registration & lunch, 1pm start, Holiday Inn.  For more information, contact LaCarra at 218-844-4221 x116 or lacarra@dlccc.org
    • Comedian Tom Papa , 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre; for information & tickets, call 218-844-7469 or www.dlccc.org
  • Open Mic Night, 6:30-9pm, Detroit Mountain; an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent.  218-844-7669, www.detroitmountain.com
  • The Romantics, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino; 800-313-7469 or www.starcasino.com
  • Music by Smokin’ Amp DJ, 9pm, Holiday Inn; 218-847-2121, www.dlinn.com
  • Live Music by Jerry Schmitt Band, 9pm-1am, Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge; 800-453-7827, www.starcasino.com  

Saturday, Feb. 15

  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • ULTRA Vintage Snowmobile Rally, 7am swap meet, 8am registration, noon ride, Little Detroit Lake in front of Zorbaz
    • Freeze Your Buns Run, 8am registration, 9am run, DLCCC; 218-844-4221, www.dlccc.org
    • Fat Bike Demo, 12:30-3:30pm, corner of Rossman Ave. & West Lake Drive; an opportunity to try riding a fat tire mountain bike.
    • Polar Fest Plunge, 1pm, Little Detroit Lake near Lakeside Tavern; questions, call the Boys & Girls Club at 218-847-5700
    • Beer Quaffing Competition, 2pm, Hub 41
    • Frozen Fireworks, 7pm, Little Detroit Lake
    • Stovepipes,  8pm, Backstage at the Holmes Theatre; for information & tickets, call 218-844-7469 or www.dlccc.org
  • You Betchapalooza Cornhole Tournament, 11am-5pm, on Detroit Lake; 21+ event.  Register through the You Betchapalooza facebook page or the Holiday Inn facebook page.
  • Non-Medication Options, 1-2pm, Pelican Landing; presented by Val Meyers, MS, LPDD.  Covers a wide variety of wellness, including behavior, attention, digestion, sleep, emotions & more.  Free; no pre-registration required.  Questions, call 218-847-7777
  • Live Music by Mike Morse, 6-9pm, Long Bridge Bar, Grill & Marina; 218-847-1949, www.longbridgedl.com
  • Live Music by 32 Below, 9pm, Zorbaz; 218-847-5305, www.zorbaz.com
  • Live Music by Ultrasound, 9pm, Holiday Inn; 218-847-2121, www.dlinn.com
  • Live Music by Jerry Schmitt Band, 9pm-1am, Shooting Star Casino Mustang Lounge; 800-453-7827, www.starcasino.com 

Sunday, Feb.16

  • Polar Fest, see complete schedule of events at www.polarfestdl.com
    • Kids Pan Fish Derby, 12-1:30pm, Little Detroit Lake –straight out from Rossman Avenue; free for all kids ages up to 13.
    • Live at The Lodge, 5-8pm, The Lodge on Lake Detroit; music by the Deb Jenkins Band
    • Candlelight Cross Country Ski Night, 6-8pm, Detroit Mountain XC Ski Trails

Ice News Desk Available for your Broadcast….
The Ice Harvest DL Committee announces a media desk made of ice!!  We invite local media, schools, businesses, and individuals to reserve time to broadcast from the Sn’Icecast Desk! You can even insert your own logo by bringing a 12” x 22” weather proof sign! (ask Carrie for details). This is a first come, first serve opportunity; to ensure availability you MUST schedule your time with Carrie at 218-847-9202Visit www.iceharvestdl.org or on Facebook!


Traveling Exhibit – “Electrifying Minnesota”

  • Thru February 22, Becker County Museum; this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in MN through film, photography & interactive activities.  218-847-2938.