Friday, January 25, 2008
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Edna Wattier Memorial Bridge Party – Minervas
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. RE/MAX Spirit Lake and the Okobojis Chili Cook-Off
Dessert Bar by Spirit of Harmony Chorus – Dickinson County Expo Building
5:00 p.m. Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay
6:30 p.m. High School Basketball Games
Spirit Lake @ Cherokee
Okoboji @ George-Little Rock
Harris-Lake Park vs. Ruthven-Ayrshire
7:00 p.m. Big Nacho Karaoke – Okoboji Boat Works Fish House
7:30 p.m. ‘Love Letters’ – Pearson Lakes Art Center
8:00 p.m. FREE Rock the Roof Concert Sponsored by Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum and Northwest Federal Savings Bank – Dickinson County Expo Building
8:00 p.m. Damon Dotson – Okoboji Boat Works
8:00 p.m. The Fishheads – Captain’s Getaway
8:00 p.m. Murphy’s Law – The Ritz
9:00 p.m. Chrome Union – Murphy’s
9:00 p.m. Karaoke with TJ – Cocktails
9:30 p.m. Fork in the Road – The Ritz
9:30 p.m. Tim Horsman – Ruebins
9:30 p.m. Towncrier – The Gardens
Saturday, January 26, 2008
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – Okoboji Middle School
Sponsored by Milford Commercial Club/Milford Boy Scouts
8:00 a.m. *Broomball Tournament – Smith’s Bay
*Softball Tournament – Smith’s Bay
*Flag Football – Mau Marine
Winter Games Medallion Hunt – Lakes Region
8:00 – 1:00 Okoboji Summer Theatre Omelet Brunch – Arnolds Park Pavilion
8:30 – 1:00 *University of Okoboji Winter Games Cribbage Classic 2008 – Okoboji Middle School Gymnasium
9:00 – Noon Pinochle Tournament – Spirit Lake Senior Center
9:00 – Noon 500 Card Tournament – Spirit Lake Senior Center
9:00 – 4:00 American Graffiti Meets Okoboji – Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum
9:30 *University of Okoboji Chess Open – Arrowwood
10:00 *Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride – Okoboji Expedition Co.
10:00 Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay
10:00 *Bench Press Competition – Cardio Plus
10:00 – 11:30 Hot Chocolate & Goodies – Discovery House
10:00 – Noon Lakes Area Hockey Association Shoot Out – Smith’s Bay
10:00 – 4:00 Special Winter Display – Maritime Museum
10:00 – 4:00 **Snowmobile Poker Run – Okoboji Boat Works
Poker Run Drawing between 5-6
10:00 – 4:00 United Methodist Church Spirit Lake Food Booth – Smith’s Bay
10:30 Snowball Drop – Uptown Spirit Lake
Sponsored by Spirit Lake Mainsail
10:30 – 3:00 **Little Sioux OHV/ATV Ice Challenge – The Ritz
11:00 Winter Games Volleyball Tournament – Fox Plaza
11:00 *University of Okoboji Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament – Village West
11:00 – 3:00 Nature Center Soup Fest and Family Fun Programs Sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County – Arnolds Park City Hall
11:00 – 6:00 Family Fun at the Tube Hill – Horseshoe Bend (User fee free, tube rentals available)
11:30 *Red Hat Luncheon Sponsored by Okoboji Tourism – The Inn At Okoboji
Noon *Powder Puff Broomball – Smith’s Bay
Noon – 1:00 Boji Blizzard Mighty Mites v. Sioux Center Tornadoes Hockey – Smith’s Bay
Noon – 2:00 Ice Bowling, Mini Golf & Wienie Toss Sponsored by Standard Distribution – Okoboji Boat Works
Noon – 2:00 Golf Ball Long Drive Contest – Smith’s Bay
1:00 ArtsLIVE People Project – Iowa Lakeside Lab Dining Hall
1:00 – 3:00 *Chocolate/Sweet Classic Sponsored by Minervas – Arrowwood Resort, Wimbledon Event Hall
1:00 – 4:00 *Mah Jongg Tournament – Emerald Hills Golf Club
1:00 – 4:00 Art & Ecology Activities – Iowa Lakeside Lab Dining Hall
1:30 *University of Okoboji Road Race 5K/10K – Spirit Lake Middle School
1:30 *Broomball Second Round
1:30 ACE – Okoboji Boat Works
2:00 – 4:30 Bingo – Humane Society of NW Iowa – Arnolds Park Pavilion
2:00 Okoboji Summer Theatre 2008 Schedule – Okoboji Spirit Center
2:00 Okoboji Underwater Search & Rescue Demo – Okoboji Boat Works
3:00 Polar Bear Plunge – Okoboji Boat Works
3:00 Karaoke – The Ritz
3:30 Tim Horsman – Okoboji Boat Works
4:00 ‘Boji Splash Children’s Beachwear Contest – Bridges Bay
5:30 ACE – Okoboji Boat Works
6:30 p.m. 2008 Winter Games Extravaganza – Arnolds Park Green Space
National Guard Tribute—194th Field Artillery—Iowa Army Nat. Guard
Introduction of U of O Winter Games Cheerleaders
Awards Ceremony ** Burning of the Greens
Fireworks Display Sponsored in part by Liberty Bank, Alliant Energy, AmericInn, Bierl Carpet One,
Ramada & Super 8
7:30 ‘Love Letters’ – Pearson Lakes Art Center
7:30 The Senders – Okoboji Boat Works
8:00 The Fishheads – Captain’s Getaway
8:00 Murphy’s Law – The Ritz
9:00 Chrome Union – Murphy’s
9:00 Karaoke with TJ – Cocktails
9:30 Fork in the Road – The Ritz
9:30 Tim Horsman – Ruebins
9:30 Pianopalooza – The Gardens
Sunday, January 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. *Broomball Tournament – Shaw Paint, Glass & Locksmithing
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Waffles by Dad – Sponsored by the Lakes Area Senior Citizens – Spirit Lake Senior Center
10:00 Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay
11:00 & 2:00 *Snowshoe Hike for the Family Sponsored by the Conservation Board of Dickinson County (Weather Permitting) – Horseshoe Bend
11:00 – 3:00 **Snowmobile Radar Run – Oak Hill Marina
11:00 – 6:00 Family Fun at the Tube Hill – Horseshoe Bend (User fee free, tube rentals available)
Noon *Broomball Championship – Smith’s Bay
Noon – 1:00 Kids Ice Fishing Contest – Smith’s Bay
Noon – 4:00 American Graffiti Meets Okoboji – Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum
Noon – 4:00 Tour of Homes Poker Run – Nature Trails Clubhouse
1:00 *YMCA Dodgeball Tournament – Bedell Family YMCA
2:00 *Winter Follies Talent Show – Pearson Lakes Art Center
2008 EVENTS LIST
TEXAS HOLD EM TOURNAMENT
FLAG FOOTBALL
SOFTBALL
5K / 10K RUN
CHEERLEADER NOMINATION FORM
BROOMBALL
CHILI APPLICATION
CHILI INSTRUCTIONS
CRIBBAGE
MAH JONNG TOURNAMENT
WINTER FOLLIES TALENT CONTEST
*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
**Iowa DNR requires user permits for all non-resident snowmobiles and for ALL ATVs and dirt bikes. They are available for purchase online at www.iowadnr.com or anywhere hunting & fishing licenses are available.
Winter Games Winter Wear available at: ***The Chamber-Arnolds Park ***Winkleblacks-Spencer
***The Three Sons & Buy Rite-Milford ***Fareway & Hy-Vee-Spirit Lake ***Information Booth-Okoboji Boat Works
Information and maps available at the Chamber offices, Arnolds Park, RIDES shuttle service available Friday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., for daytime pick-up call 800.358.5037.
Friday and Saturday Late Owl Shuttles 8 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Ice Skating (rentals available) and $5 Ice Fishing in the “World’s Largest Fish House”
All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Okoboji Boat Works.
Check local media for detailed information. Events and locations subject to change.
For updated and further information on events and activities, contact the
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at the Okoboji Spirit Center,
243 West Broadway, P.O. Box 9, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Phone 800.839.9987 or locally 712.332.2107
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