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MMFF Golf Tournament When: May 21, 11:30 a.m. registration; 1 p.m. shotgun start Where: Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park About: Minnesota MIlitary Family Foundation Northwest Open is a charity scramble event to benefit the MMFF. More Info: Website
Hugo Hamburger Night When: May 22, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Cragun's Family Fun Days When: May 24 to 27, 2013 Where: Cragun's Resort, Brainerd About: This military appreciation event features a three-night package stay for $129 and family-friendly activities offered throughout the weekend. More Info: Flyer
Memorial Day Dedication When: May 27, 2 p.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield About: Dedicating the Honoring All Veterans Memorial with featured speaker Minnesota Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash. More Info: Flyer
Memorial Day Cruise When: May 27, noon and 2:30 p.m. Where: Harriet Island, St. Paul About: Padelford Riverboats is once again offering free sightseeing cruises to active military members, veterans and military families on Memorial Day. More Info: Website
VFW Ride for Healing When: May 27 to June 1, 2013 Where: Throughout Minnesota About: The VFW Ride for Healing is a week-long event that begins with a ceremony at the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Motorcycles and classic cars will leave St. Paul and travel to all four corners of the state, and recognition rallies will be held in more than 60 communities over the four-day period. More Info: Website
25 Veterans' Voices Award When: Nominations must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2013 About: Award will highlight veterans who have made exceptional contributions to the community, in business, health care, public safety, education, the arts, government or any other endeavor which merits recognition. Selected veterans will be officially recognized on Sept. 11.
Trolling for the Troops When: June 6-7, 2013; applications due April 1, 2013 Where: Mille Lacs Lake and Mississippi River About: An opportunity for all disabled veterans and recently-deployed Soldiers to fish with some of the best anglers in the Midwest! More Info: Flyer
Take a Vet Fishing When: June 9, 2013 Where: Babcock Park, McFarland, Wis. About: Each veteran who participates in the event will be recognized with gifts, giveaways and raffle prizes after a morning of fishing. More Info: Website and sponsorship flyer1 and flyer2
Build a Burger for the Troops When: June 10, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Night to Unite MMAF Fundraiser When: June 11 to 13, 2013 Where: Plymouth Creek Athletic Club About: Fundraiser, offered at no cost, in the form of a tennis clinic for children ages 5 to 15 and adults of all skill levels. Event includes free food, chair massage and a raffle and silent auction. Registration starts at 10 a.m. daily, and proceeds will benefit the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund. More Info: Flyer
Hillsong United When: June 17, 7 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis About: Use the military offer to save $4 on regularly-priced tickets to see the worship band perform its latest released album, "Zion." More Info: Flyer
Mormon Tabernacle Choir When: June 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis About: Use the military offer to save $5 on regularly-priced tickets to see the choir, with its 300-plus members, perform a broad range of music. More Info: Flyer
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ride When: June 22, 10 a.m. Where: South St. Paul VFW About: Military-escorted Twin Cities ride open to all riders and public. Event includes a live band, food, door prizes, silent/live auction and vendors with proceeds to benefit local Beyond the Yellow Ribbon efforts.
Trap & Skeet Competition for Veterans! When: June 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Minneapolis Gun Club About: Competition for military veterans includes two boxes of shells, one round of trap, lunch and more for $10. More Info: Flyer
MMFF Golf Tournament When: June 22, 2013 Where: Victory Links Golf Course, Blaine About: Men's Auxiliary Golf Benefit for the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. More Info: Website
MMFF Golf Tournament When: June 23, 2013 Where: River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove About: 4th Annual "Women On Track" Golf Tournament for the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. More Info: Website
Benefit Concert featuring Rockie Lynne When: June 23, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Where: North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills About: The concert will benefit the Tribute to the Troops Fallen Heroes' Education Fund and is hosted by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Suburban Ramsey County. More Info: Flyer
Hugo Hamburger Night When: June 26, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Fishing for our Heroes When: June 29 and 30, 2013 Where: Horseshoe Bay Resort, Leech Lake About: The first Fishing for our Heroes event is a walleye and bass fishing tournament. The two-day event offers cash awards totalling $7,500, and other proceeds go to support veterans with financial scholarships. More Info: Flyer
American Idol Live! When: July 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis About: Military members save $10 to get up close and personal with American Idol Season 12 Finalists. More Info: Flyer
Freedom 5K When: July 4, 8 a.m. Where: Fairmont National Guard Armory About: Martin County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon 5K fundraiser features a run, walk or bike event. Register before May 15 and a shirt will be included. Additionally, there will be a free will offering for pancake breakfast. Contact: Tam Plumhoff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Weekend Camp for Military Moms and their Children When: July 5 to 7, 2013 Where: Kiwanis Scout Camp, Marine on St. Croix About: During this special weekend of fun - held to strengthen the relationship between military mothers and their children ages 6 to 11 years - many opportunities will be available for family bonding as well as for the military women to share experiences with each other in a group setting. More Info: Flyer
Build a Burger for the Troops When: July 8, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Living and Learning Series for Women Veterans When: July 9, 5 p.m. Where: 207 S. 9th St., Minneapolis About: The third meeting, "Inner Healing," of a four-part series focusing on topics important to women who have served in the military. More Info: Flyer
City Steak Fry When: July 10, 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Crystal VFW About: Show your support for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad by purchasing tickets for the steak fry, which will include baked potato, coleslaw and garlic toast. More Info: Flyer
Ben Kopp Memorial Ride When: July 12 and 13, 2013 Where: Apple Valley About: Bogarts Place in Apple Valley is hosting a memorial ride in honor of Ben Kopp, U.S. Army Ranger. Pre-registration, along with a silent auction and Italian style buffet, will be held on Friday night followed by a memorial ride on Saturday. More Info: Flyer
Men's Summer Golf Instruction When: Every Tuesday July 16 to Aug. 20, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: St. Cloud About: Free golf lessons for applicants receiving care from the St. Cloud VA Health System - equipment will be provided. More Info: Flyer and application
Women's Summer Golf Instruction When: Every Thursday July 18 to Aug. 22, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: St. Cloud About: Free golf lessons for applicants receiving care from the St. Cloud VA Health System - equipment will be provided. More Info: Flyer and application
St. Cloud Air Show When: July 20-21, 2013 Where: St. Cloud Regional Airport About: Each day of the show will feature the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels and performances by the world's best military and civilian pilots. More Info: Website
Hugo Hamburger Night When: July 24, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Tee It Up for the Kids When: July 25, 2013 Where: Majestic Oaks, Ham Lake About: Last year's event raised $13,700 for the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, and organizers are looking for golfers, sponsors and participants to make this year's event another success. Golf package, costing $89, includes dinner, silent auction, raffles and more. Registration for the shotgun tournament begins at 10 a.m. More Info: Sponsor/golfer flyer (four pages)
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Aug. 12, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Tennis Clinic Fundraiser When: Aug. 14, 2013 Where: National Sports Center, Blaine About: Fundraiser in the form of a tennis clinic for children ages 5 to 15 and adults of all skill levels. Event includes free food, chair massage and a raffle and silent auction. Registration starts at 10 a.m., and proceeds will benefit the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund. More Info: Flyer
3rd Annual Gold Star Family Weekend When: Aug. 23 to 25, 2013 Where: Camp Ripley About: Honoring military fallen heroes of all wars and their families. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 651-442-7211
Hugo Hamburger Night When: Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
25 Veterans' Voices Award When: Sept. 11, 2013 About: The Minnesota Humanities Center will recognize 25 veterans, nominated earlier in 2013, for their contributions to the community in several areas.
Operation Welcome Home When: Sept. 13-15, 2013 Where: Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, Stewartville About: Faith-based weekend to provide encouragement, hope and inspiration to veterans and their spouses. More Info: Website
Hugo Hamburger Night When: Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Cirque Du Soleil AMALUNA When: Oct. 4, 11 and 13, 2013 Where: Grand Chapiteau About: All new show! AMALUNA invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. AMALUNA will be performed under the Grand Chapiteau in the Mall of America North Parking Lot this Fall. This pre-sale offer is for the Oct. 4, ll and 13 performances and runs through June 3, 2013. More Info: Website
Living and Learning Series for Women Veterans When: Oct. 8, 5 p.m. Where: 207 S. 9th St., Minneapolis About: The final meeting, a Women's Resource Fair, of a four-part series focusing on topics important to women who have served in the military. More Info: Flyer
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Hugo Hamburger Night When: Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Hugo Hamburger Night When: Nov. 27, 5-8 p.m. Where: Hugo American Legion About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all proceeds go to support military members and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Suburban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Disney on Ice When: Dec. 12 to 15, 2013 Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul About: Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure. Embark on the ultimate sightseeing vacation with all your favorite Disney characters in Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure. This pre-sale offer expires Dec. 3, 2013. More Info: Website
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