Pine City enjoyed some beautiful weather as the community came together and celebrated “Freedom Fest” week from June 26th – June 30th with 5 days of fun-filled activities. We don’t pack in the tourists, and we don’t make a lot of money, but we do have a lot of fun and we have a lot […]
Category: Community Event
Solid Rock in the Park, June 30th
Solid Rock in the Park will be held this Sunday, June 30th beginning at 1:00 PM. As one of the final events of our Freedom Fest weekend, we wanted to invite Mike & Patrice Palmer – event coordinators – to share the highlights of what will be happening on Sunday afternoon. Some of you know that Patrice […]
The “Amazing Race” returns to Freedom Fest
The 2019 Freedom Fest weekend begins next Wednesday, June 26th and runs through Sunday, June 30th. The 5-day schedule includes a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy exploring the community. You can find a full line-up of events on our website on the Freedom Fest page on our website. We have one event that requires […]
Early-Season and Pain-Free Gardening Workshop, June 17th
What should you do once your garden is planted? Pick up early season gardening maintenance tips at this month’s garden workshop at the Pine City Community Garden on Monday, June 17th at 6 p.m. The garden located at 10 S. E. 3 rd St. in Pine City in Challeen Park near to the fishing pier […]
Pine County 4-H Hosts Breakfast at Freedom Fest
The tradition continues this summer with an all-you-can-eat breakfast hosted by the Pine County 4-H Dog Project on Saturday, June 29th from 7:30 – 10:30 am. Community members and visitors to Pine City can enjoy breakfast of pancakes AND french toast this year, along with sausage and a beverage. Tickets will be sold in advance […]
ECRL Special Event: Space Travel & Model Rocketry
Kids are going to have a blast learning about space travel and model rocketry at East Central Regional Library Pine City on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 2 p.m. Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Join us as we take a close look at model rocketry including how to prepare a model […]
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Pine City began the process of becoming a Yellow Ribbon City soon after being recognized by Central Minnesota’s “Initiative Foundation” as the “Outstanding Community” in the region in 2009. A year later, the Pine City Area Yellow Ribbon Community began with the support of the City Council and has expanded to include all key areas […]
ECRL Presents: MN in the Vietnam War
East Central Regional Library is pleased to welcome back Minnesota history reenactor Arn Kind for a presentation on one of the most fascinating yet controversial eras in the history of our nation and world. Kind, a teacher of 42 years, will don the uniform of a typical American soldier in presenting Minnesota in the Vietnam […]
ECRL Celebrates 60 Years!
The community is encouraged to join in the celebration of East Central Regional Library’s 60th anniversary, a diamond of an occasion this year with fun things to do for all ages. East Central Regional Library began in 1959 with just five branch libraries in three counties: Isanti, Mille Lacs and Pine. This was a milestone […]
Quilts Through Time follows Batty for Bats at Pine City Library
Bats. Are they heroes, or are they villains? Learn all about these mysterious and often misunderstood creatures from 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 6 at the East Central Regional Library in Downtown Pine City. In this family-friendly class, presenter Lorrie Cashman will dispel myths and highlight the important role bats play in every environment in which […]