Upcoming Events

CURE 20th Annual Meeting & Progressive Party

Saturday, February 11, 2012, Noon - 10 p.m. (Meal served at 6:30 p.m.)
Hollywood Theater, Main Street, Montevideo
To see a flyer for the event with more information, click here.

Cost of the meeting is $25 per person (includes local foods banquet, door prizes and entertainment). To reserve your spot, mail in your reservations, call or e-mail Dixie Tilden at 1-877-269-2873 or e-mail cure@cureriver.org. We are hoping for a sell out crowd, so don't delay in reserving your seat today!

Speakers, Art, Music & Entertainment:

  • Scott Sparlin - Founder of the clean up the Minnesota River movement
  • Dennis Frederickson - DNR Region 4 Commissioner
  • Jon Olson - from the Board of directors of the Mississippi Market Food Co-Op in St. Paul.
  • Malena Handeen will be joined by artists and musicians from throughout the state to put on a special show. Don't miss it!

CURE Annual Meeting Adventure Travel Talks

Hudson Bay WomenHUDSON BAY WOMEN
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012, 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Montevideo/Chippewa County Public Library

Listen to Ann Raiho and Natalie Warren as they recount their epic journey as the first women to complete the 2,250 mile journey from Fort Snelling to Hudson Bay by canoe. (You must be registered for the CURE Annual Meeting and have a wristband to attend this event). To register for the meeting, call 1-877-269-2873 or e-mail: dixie@cureriver.org.

 

Tom BarryWYOMING TO MEXICO - 82 DAYS ON THE GREEN-COLORADO RIVERS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Montevideo/Chippewa County Public Library

International river guide Tom Barry of St. Paul wants to make connections with CURE's network of paddlers.  Tom has dedicated his life to getting handicapped people, wounded warriors, veterans and underprivileged people to explore the great rivers of the world --- let's welcome him into the growing family of the Minnesota River!  (You must have a CURE Annual Meeting wristband to attend this event). Register: 1-877-269-2873 or e-mail: dixie@cureriver.org)

 

CURE Annual Meeting Speakers & Topics for Discussion

Jon OlsonCONNECTING CONSUMERS WITH CLEAN WATER
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
CURE Office, Main Street Montevideo

The Feds are cutting CRP & Farm Bill conservation programs. The state can’t seem to move forward with meaningful non-point source pollution regulation. What can consumers do to help us achieve clean water in our lifetime?
Jon Olson, Board member of Mississippi Market Food Co-op will talk about opportunities in this emerging marketplace.

 


Scott Sparlin THE GRASSROOTS HISTORY OF THE MN RIVER MOVEMENT
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Java River Cafe, Main Street Montevideo

Scott Sparlin of New Ulm, founded the Clean Minnesota River movement more than 20 years ago. Chat with him about the highlights of our movement and the progress that has been made.

 

 


Dennis FredericksonTHE CLEAN WATER ACT - WHERE WE’VE BEEN, WHERE WE’RE GOING
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hollywood Theater, Main Street Montevideo

When he was a State Senator, Dennis Frederickson (R - New Ulm) was a respected champion of legislation designed to bring Minnesota into compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. Now in his role as Governor Dayton's DNR Region IV Commissioner, Fredrickson oversees the management of state owned land in the Minnesota River watershed. Look for him at the Hollywood Theater to tap into his vast reservoir of experience and political insight.

20th Annual Meeting Celebration Open Stage: "Alpenglow"

AlpenglowSaturday, February 11, 2012, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Java River, Main Street Montevideo

Alpenglow is a new collaboration between singer/songwriter/poet Brian Laidlaw and Dusty Porch Sister front woman, Ashley Hanson. Their style is lyric and harmony driven, falling somewhere between folk and americana. They are comprised of acoustic guitar, electric ukulele and often joined by cello and drums to add to their haunting, rhythmic style. The Minneapolis-based duo have performed at venues such as the Fine Line, Kitty Cat Klub, Republic, Turf Club, 7th Street Entry and more. Alpenglow will be releasing their first album spring of 2012 and is proud to be a part of the Minneapolis based Yes!Lets Collective of artists and musicians. 

For more information on Alpenglow or the artists' independent projects, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/alpenglowmusic
http://www.charliemccarron.com/songaweek/2011/10/week-10-alpenglow-mountain-man/

And the link to their video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF-volP1b3c

Open SpaceCURE Listening Sessions

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012, 5 - 9 p.m.
West Central Research and Outreach Center
46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN

Free home-style meal followed by an Open Space Format Meeting.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 20 by calling 1-877-269-2873 or e-mailing: dixie@cureriver.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012, 5 - 9 p.m.
Bootleggers Supper Club
1940 11th Avenue, Granite Falls, MN

Free home-style meal followed by an Open Space Format Meeting.
Please pre-register by Friday, March 16 by calling 1-877-269-2873 or e-mailing: dixie@cureriver.org.

Art of HostingArt of Hosting Training

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 9 & 10, 2012, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Prairie's Edge Resort & Casino
Granite Falls, MN

The Art of Hosting is a training session for all who aspire to learn and find new ways for working with others to create innovative and comprehensive solutions. This retreat is for leaders, managers, teachers and pioneers from all walks of life. The training is being provided free of charge, courtesy of InCommons.

To register, call Dixie at the CURE office at 1-877-269-2873, or e-mail dixie@cureriver.org. There is room for 100 trainees on a first come, first serve basis.