2013 Business of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Arts, Entertainment, Events . . . . . . 23-27Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 25Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Map of Monticello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22 Resident Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Update on Monticello . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

PUBlISHEDJUlY 2014 BY:

Publisher/Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele HertwigGraphic Design/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn ElliottContributing Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison MaassThank you to Lommel Photography, Monticello Community Center & Summer Hertwig for providing photos printed in this publication.

© 2014 MAJIRS! Advertising & Design • www.majirs.comP.O. Box 681 Monticello, MN 55362 • 763.295.4393

Information in this guide is deemed reliable but not guaranteed . Please be advised that information may change throughout the year .All RIGHtS RESERvED . No part of this magazine, including ads, may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher: Michele Hertwig, MAJIRS! Advertising & Design .

About the Cover...Lauren is enjoying a beautiful summer evening paddleboarding on Bertram Lake in Monticello.

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) offers a fun, relaxing way to play on the water . With a minimum of gear, you can paddle lakes and rivers—no waves required .

SUP delivers a full body workout and thus has become a popular cross-training activity .

This summer, the Monticello Community Center offers SUP events at Bertram lake for ages 16 and up, on July 29, August 6 and August 26, 2014 . Call MCC to register at 763-295-2954 or visit: monticellocommunitycenter.com

Paddle, Pedal, Play of Monticello offers paddleboard rentals . Call 763-295-5110 ext . 3 or go to: paddlepedalofmonti.com

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Cancer CenterMonticello cancer center1001 Hart Boulevard . . . 763-271-2800

monticellocancercenter.org

ChiropractorsGreat river Spine & Sport1260 State Hwy 25 . . . . . 763-260-8401

grssclinics.comStuder chiropractic, p.c.113 locust Street . . . . . . 763-295-4797

studerchiropractic.com

Clinicscentracare health - Monticello Medical Group1107 Hart Boulevard . . 763-271-2200

centracare.com Monticello clinic1001 Hart Boulevard . . 763-295-2921

monticelloclinic.com

urGent care of Monticello1001 Hart Boulevard . . . 763-271-3896M - Th 12-8 pm; Fri . 12-5 pm; Sat . 8 am-4pm

Akimbo PT Fitness will customize your individual fitness plan!Photo courtesy of Akimbo PT Fitness

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DentistsBrenner dental106-1/2 W . Broadway . . . 763-295-2905

smilebright.org

Monticello dental centerJust across the river onCounty Road 11 . . . . . . . 763-263-7100

monticellodentalcenter.com

Monticello faMily dentiStryCorner of Walnut Street &West Broadway . . . . . . . . 763-295-3676

monticellodentists.com

Fitness CenterakiMBo pt fitneSS542 Cedar St . . . . . . . . . . . 763-218-4799

akimboptfitness.com

Monticello coMMunitycenter 505 Walnut St . 763-295-2945

monticellocommunitycenter.com

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Hospitalcentracare health -Monticello1013 Hart Boulevard . . . 763-295-2945

centracare.com

Nutritional ProductsiSaGeniXFor information on products, upcoming health and wellness seminars (see page 7), call Michele at . . . . . . . . . 763-234-5341

or watch for updates atfacebook.com/ExperienceMonticellohttp://michelehertwig.isagenix.com

Optometristuptown eye care560 Cedar Street . . . . . . . 763-271-2020

uptowneyecare.com

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The following FREE seminars will be presented by tamara lidbom and Angela Jones of Balanced 4 life, and will be held at the Best Western Chelsea Inn & Suites in Monticello . balanced4lifecoaching.com

Watch for additional seminar dates atfacebook.com/experiencemonticello

SuGar - the unhealthy truthTuesday, JuLy 15 • 6:30-8pm

fatS & proteinS - Good & BadTHuRsday, auG. 14 • 6:30-8pm

•••laBelS - do you knowwhat you are eatinG?

THuRsday, sepT. 11 • 6:30-8pm•••

holiday eatinG - how to keep it healthier

THuRsday, OcT. 16 • 6:30-8pm

Nutrition Seminars for Healthy Living

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chin yuen1125 S . Cedar Street . . . . . . . . . 271-1688Order online, fax or call ahead and we’ll have your “Hot, fresh delicious chinese food” ready and waiting! chinyuen.com

cornerStone cafe & caterinG co.154 Broadway West . . . . . . . . . 295-3888Full service cafe & catering company featuring exceptional, made-from-scratch meals and desserts. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar service. cornerstonecafe.com

piZZa factory500 Cedar Street . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-565635 years of great pizza! Stop by our new location! Dine In, Take-out or Delivery.

von hanSon’S MeatS & caterinG9851 Hart Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-0310Large selection of meat products and menu ideas, ranging from casual gatherings to special occasions. WE CATER! Call Andrew for your next party, event or celebration!

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All area codes 763 unless noted

City of Monticellocity hall 505 Walnut Street . . . . . . . . . . .295-2711Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

ci.monticello.mn.uscoMMunity center . . 295-2954Hours: Monday-Thursday 5 am - 10 pm Friday 5am - 9pm; Sat . 7 am - 9 pm; Sun . 7 am - 8 pm Call for pool hours

monticellocommunitycenter.comdept. of Motor vehicleS 119 East 3rd Street . . . . . . . . . 295-2712Hours: M-F 8 - 4:30 pm; Sat . 9 - 1 pmfiBernet Monticello118 W . 6th Street . . . . . . . 763-314-0100Customer Phone Service: M-F 9 am - 9 pm Business Office Walk-In Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pmTech Support: 7 days a week 9 am - 9 pm

fibernetmonticello.comfire departMent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911non-emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 295-4111

food Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-4031Senior centerin the Community Center . . . 295-2000Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday 8 - 10:30am

ci.monticello.mn.usMn workforce center406 East 7th Street . . . . . . . . . .271-3700Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

cmjts.org

Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Hwy . 25 & Broadway . . . . . . . 295-2700monticellocci.com

Monticello tiMeS & Shopper540 Walnut Street . . . . . . . . . . 295-3131

monticellotimes.comMonticello townShip hall8550 Edmonson Avenue . . . . 295-3422Recycling for township residents is on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month . Items must be out at the end of driveway by 7am .

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northStar coMMuter rail line Big Lake Station located at

198th Ave. & Co. Rd. 43 NWmetrotransit.org/ride-northstar

police departMent . . . . . . . . . 911non-emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 682-1162pOsT OFFIce: 331 West Broadway . . . . . . . . .295-2213Window: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 11:30 amlobby: Monday - Saturday 6 am - 8 pm puBlic liBrary200 West 6th Street . . . . . . . . . .295-2322 Hours: Mon 10-8; tues . 1-8; Wed . 10-6; Thurs . 1-8; Fri . 10-5; Sat . 10-2

griver.orgtdS telecoM 316 Pine Street . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-2974

tdstelecom.com

Wright CountycoMpoSt & recyclinG center 505 Cty . Rd . NE, Buffalo 763-682-7338Hours: tuesday 9-3; Thursday 9-6; Second Saturday of month: 8am-NoonAppointment required for all household hazardous waste recycleables .co.wright.mn.us/162/Compost-Recycling-Facility

Gov’t. officeS: . . . . 763-682-390010 2nd Street NW, BuffalohuMan ServiceS aGency1004 Commercial Drive, BuffaloPublic Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682-7456Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . 682-7414Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682-7400

co.wright.mn.us

To report Electric emergenciesor outages call: 1-800-895-1999

Natural Gas emergencies:1-800-895-2999

Call Before You Dig!651-454-0002

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Update on Monticello Article courtesy of Allison Maass

The City of Monticello is experiencing an exciting time as redevelopment and new development plans have started to advance! With this comes many benefits to the community, as new commercial opportunities are arising, along with improvements to roads and parks.

“We are seeing a lot of retail interest starting to come back in,” Monticello Mayor Clint Herbst said. This year, Monticello welcomed Quality RV, Marshalls and Runnings Farm & Fleet. Aldi, a discount supermarket chain, will be opening later this year and Goodwill has just broken ground for a new store.

DowntownMonticello’s downtown is looking to be revamped, also. Herbst said that the city has plans to redevelop parts of the downtown area, and rebuild in areas where the buildings have reached the end of their lifespan. Empty stores, have been left empty for a purpose, Herbst has said. These buildings have been acquired by the city, and developers have shown interest in purchasing. The city plans to remove the old buildings and use tax increment financing so the new developers can buy down the cost of the land and more money will be available to go into the business.

“Monticello is really emerging as the main commercial development area between St. Cloud and Maple Grove,” City Administrator Jeff O’Neill stated.

BriDge crossingMonticello and surrounding cities have begun planning for another crossing over the Mississippi River. “It’s a safety issue only having one bridge, and it’s a long way around if something was to happen to it”, Mayor Herbst remarked. Citizens will have to wait at least 20 years before they will see the finished product due to all of the planning and money that goes into a project this size. Continued on page 13

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roaD constructionEvery year comes a new round of road construction, and this year is no different. Reconstruction on I-94 began this spring and is expected to be completed in November. This project will impact traffic with narrow lanes, lane shifts, 55 mph speed limit and short-term and long-term ramp closures. The intersection of Highway 25 and Broadway will also be undergoing changes as the city plans to add turn lanes and pedestrian access as well as making it wider to ease congestion. To stay current on I-94 construction details go to:

mndot.gov/d3/monti/

ParksMonticello is known for it’s 28 beautiful parks and miles of trails. River Mill Park will be getting new playground equipment, and a nature trail will be added at Rolling Woods Park.

Being on a major river, Monticello has always been a great location for businesses to grow and people to live. O’Neill has stated that housing in the city has been picking up, “We are seeing more and more interest in Monticello as a place to live since the recession.” What O’Neill loves most about the city is the Mississippi river, and he is happy to see that more businesses and people are coming to notice what an amazing place Monticello really is.

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Congratulations to John and Tara Thurber, of All Elements, Inc., on being chosen the 2013 Chamber Business of the Year! Each year the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry chooses one business and/or industry to receive this prestigious award. Listed below are the past recipients:

n 2000 - Maus Foods n 2001 - Flicker’s TV & Appliance n 2002 - MAJIRS! Advertising & Design n 2003 - Studer Chiropracticn 2004 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel n 2005 - Electro Industries n 2006 - Cub Foodsn 2007 - Dahlheimer Distributingn 2008 - State Farm Insurance n 2009 - River City Extreme & Cargill Kitchen Solutions n 2010 - Preferred Title n 2011 - Wes Olson Electric, LLC n 2012 - Lommel Photography

Business of the Year: All Elements, Inc.

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Monticellocommunity education

763-272-2030 • 302 Washington St._________________________________diStrict 882

2014 - 2015 School calendarFirst Day of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tuesday, Sept . 2, 2014No School- Fall Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 16-20 2014Thanksgiving Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov . 26-28, 2014Winter Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec . 22, 2014 - Jan . 2, 2015No School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan . 19, 2015No School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb . 13, 2015No School - President’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb . 16, 2015No School - Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . March 30-April 3, 2015No School - Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25, 2015last Day of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, June 4, 2015Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 5, 2015__________________________________faith chriStian acadeMypre-SchoolContact: Ann Royalty . . . . 612-787-8265__________________________________puMpkin patch pre-School9225 Jason Avenue NE . . . . 763-295-5040__________________________________Swan river MonteSSoricharter School500 Maple Street . . . . . . . . . 763-271-7926

swanrivermontessori.org__________________________________wriGht technical center1400 Hwy 25 N ., Buffalo . . 763-682-4112

wtc.k12.mn.us__________________________________north hennepin coMMunity colleGe 7411 85th Avenue NWBrooklyn Park, MN . . . . . . . . . . . .763-488-0391

nhcc.edu__________________________________

iSd 882

Our district mission is to focus on the learner by...

Clearly defining the knowledgeand skills necessary to functionin today’s society

Motivating all learners toreach their maximum potential

Providing participatorydecision making

Creating and sustaining aclimate for change

Modeling democratic principles

...and thereby instilling a lifelong learning in everyone.

_________________________________district office: . . . . . . .763-272-2000

302 Washington St ., Monticello, MN 55362Jim Johnson, Superintendent of Schools

Joe Dockendorf, Assistant Superintendentvisit our website at:

www.monticello.k12.mn.us_________________________________eaStview eleMentary

faMily centerEarly Childhood Family Education

(ECFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-272-2900Early Childhood Special Education

(ECSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-272-2050

Head Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320-963-6500_________________________________little Mountain elementary (K-5)

763-272-2600 • 9350 Fallon Ave.lm.monticello.k12.mn.us

pinewood elementary (K-5)763-272-2400 • 1010 W. Broadway

pw.monticello.k12.mn.us

Monticello Middle School (6-8)763-272-2100 • 800 E. Broadway

ms.monticello.k12.mn.us

Monticello high School (9-12)763-272-3000 • 5225 School Blvd.

turning point (9-12)Alternative Learning Program

763-272-3200 • 1240 Edmundson Ave .alp.monticello.k12.mn.us_________________________________

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Monticello coMMunity center505 Walnut Street . . . . . . . . . . . 295-2954Leisure pool with children’s play area, 70’ indoor climbing wall, gym, expanded fitness center, children’s daycare and various rooms for meetings and events. Fitness classes and swimming lessons are offered. Day passes and annual memberships are available. Free public use of indoor walk/jog track.

monticellocommunitycenter.com

Monticello coMMunity ed302 Washington Street . . . . . . 272-2030Variety of classes and programs

monticello.k12.mn.us

Monticello country cluB1209 Golf Course Road . . . . . . 295-4653A semiprivate golf course inviting both membership and public play. 6400 yard 18-hole championship course. montigolf.com

Monticello rod & Gun cluB1821 W . River Street . . . . . . . . . 271-8104Shooting range and trap leagues.

monticellorodandgunclub.com

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Monticello SportSMenS cluB 7959 State Hwy 25 NE . . . . . . . 271-8727Shooting range, trap leagues, and gun certification programs.

monticellosportsmenclub.com

Monticello trailBlaZerSSnowMoBile cluBA family oriented club interested in having fun and making snowmobiling better for everyone. montisnow.com

MooSe Sheritt ice arena800 East Broadway . . . . . . . . . . 272-2300Open hockey and skating for the public.

mooseicearena.com

paddle pedal playof Monticello

118 Oakwood E . . . . . . 295-5110 ext 3Canoes, kayaks, tubes, and bikes for rent.

paddlepedalofmonti.com

wriGht county SnowMoBile aSSociation wcsatrails.com

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Arts & Entertainment Monticello

coMMunity theaterThere are opportunities for everyone in our area to participate in the Monticello Community Theater, whether on the stage, behind the scenes or in the seats . All shows are held at the Best Western Chelsea Inn & Suites . Please visit us on facebook, blog or call Jacque at 763-295-4826 for more information .

Storytime with MctPerformances of family story time favorites

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014dInneR THeaTeR:

dec 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13: Forever Plaidfacebook.com/MonticelloCommunityTheateror monticellocommunitytheater.blogspot.com

Events

thurSdayS May thru octoBer3:30 - 7pm • library Parking lot

The Market will feature locally grown vegetables, fruits, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and more! For vendor information, call Sara at 763-271-7124 .

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July 10 - July 13, 2014Thursday night 5:30-8pm: Family fun at Pioneer Park with Car Show, concessions, petting zoo and more .Friday night: talent show 7:30-9:30pm at the MHS auditorium (admission $4) and FIREWORKS at dusk, after the showSaturday: 5K race starts at 8:30am followed by Kid’s Fun Run at 9:15am, Art in the Park/taste of Monticello: 8am-3pm - Shuttle service available on Saturday from 7:30am-4pm, and street dance at the Monticello Community Center from 7-11pm . This year’s band is The Fabulous Armadillos.Sunday: 9am community worship service at Ellison Park, Parade at 12:30pm, Ellison Park celebration from 2-5:30pm with duck race, chicken dinner, Miss Monticello coronation, live band, and more! Shuttle service will be available on Sunday from 1:45-6pm . For information go to:

monticelloriverfest.com

teen accident avoidance drivinG courSe

Sunday, July 20, 2014 • 8 - 1:30pmSunday, auG 10, 2014 • 8 - 1:30pmMonticello Rotary is interested in keeping our young drivers alive and our roads safe and therefore instituted a “teen Accident Avoidance Driving Course” . For information contact Alejandro Sanchez at asanchez@sherbtel.net

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Movie in the park - free!saTuRday, JuLy 26, 2014 • dusk

at pioneer park sponsored by Monticello Community Center

“The LEGO Movie” Rated PG Concessions will be available . Bring a lawn chair or blanket . (No smoking or alcohol permitted) Sponsored by Omni Vision Learning Center & Uptown Eye Care

monticellocommunitycenter.com

paddleBoard on BertraM lakeTues, JuLy 29, 2014 • 6:30 - 8pmWed., auG. 6, 2014 • 6:30 - 8pm

Tues., auG. 26, 2014 • 6:30 - 8pmNo equipment necessary . Preregistration is required . Call MCC to register at 763-295-2954 . Cost is $20/person . Register online at

monticellocommunitycenter.com

3rd Annual Monti lionS BrewfeStsaT., auG. 16, 2014 • 3 - 7pm

weSt BridGe park A craft beer sampling event with over one hundred flavors of craft beer, local food and live music! tickets are $25 ($35 day of) . All proceeds go to local charities . Must be 21+ .

montilionsbrewfest.com

Senior centerpie & ice creaM Social

Wed., auG. 20, 2014 • 2 - 8pmMonticello community center

Skip the diet today and come have a slice of delicious, homemade pie ala mode! Held in the Mississippi Room .

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Movie in the parksaTuRday, auG. 23, 2014 • duskat pioneer park sponsored by Monticello Comm. Center

“FROZEN” Rated PG Concessions will be available . (No smoking or alcohol permitted) Sponsored by Schlenner Wenner & Co.

monticellocommunitycenter.com

5th Annual taSte of the townSA Fantastic, Fun Food & Beverage ExperiencethurSday, SepteMBer 11, 20145:30 - 8:00pm • commuter Lot

(by the Monticello Movie Theater)Proceeds go to benefit community projects. Admission is $25/person and includes samplings of culinary food items and beverages, chopped chef contest, and more! You must be 21+ to attend . tickets are available from any Rotarian, or online:

rotarytasteofthetown.com or facebook.com/TasteoftheTowns

BowleraMaFRIday, sepT. 19, 2014 • 6 - 9pm

at river city extremeGet your team of four together and enjoy two games of wacky bowling, food, silent auction, raffle and door prizes . Contact the Monticello Chamber at 763-295-2700 .

monticellocci.com

3rd Annual party for a purpoSe 5ksaT., sepT. 27, 2014 • 10am - 4pm

at the vfwAll Proceeds go to the Monticello Cancer Center for patient and family support . Race registration is open now . Race fee is $25, includes t-shirt & lunch . to register or for more information go to pfapmonti.com

tiMBerdaSh 5k run, walksaTuRday, OcT. 4, 2014 • 8am

lake Maria State parkProceeds benefit the Crisis Nursery serving Wright County . to register or get more information please visit timberdash.com

2014 fall harveSt eXpoSunday, oct. 5, 2014 • 4 - 8pm

Monticello high SchoolArea businesses will be showcasing their company’s products and services .

monticellocci.com

Senior center BreakfaStsun., OcT. 19, 2014 • 8am - 12:30pm

Monticello community center

trick or treat downtownthurS., oct. 23, 2014 • 4 - 7pm

trick or treat the businesses located in downtown Monticello . monticellocci.com

halloween paradeSaturday, octoBer 25, 2014

10:30am - 12:30pmKids! Parade down Walnut Street (start at former Walgreen’s/Snyder’s parking lot)in your costumes and end at the Community Center for trick or treating, activities and costume judging. monticellocci.com

or monticellocommunitycenter.com

Senior center craft & Bake SalesaT., nOv. 1, 2014 • 9am - 3pmMonticello community center

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My Mn weddinG Bridal eXpoSat., nov. 8, 2014 • 1 - 4:00pmMonticello community center

Planning your wedding? visit with the area’s top wedding professionals! For information call Michele at 763-295-4393 or visit myminnesotawedding.com

vintaGe SnowMoBile ShowsaT., Jan. 10, 2015 • 8am-3pm

On the grounds by Moon Motorsports . kid’S fiShinG conteSt

sun., Jan. 11, 2015 • 10-11:30amHeld on Bertram lake .

fiShinG conteStsun., Jan. 11, 2015 • 12-3pm

Held on Bertram lake .For more information on these and other Frostbite Challenge events call the Chamber at 763-295-2700 or monticellocci.com or frostbitechallenge.org

rotary fiSh fryFRIday, maRcH 6, 2015 •4:30-7pm

pinewood elementaryRaffle Drawings and Door Prizes! tickets are available from any Rotarian and at the door . facebook.com/MonticelloRotary

walk n’ rollCoordinated by the Monticello Community Center, City,

Chamber and CentraCare Health Monticello

June 2015 • 9am - 1pmBegins at the hospital and travels along River Street to West Bridge Park . visit booths of area businesses and organizations . Drawings for bicycles and fun activities at the park . Concessions are available .

monticellocommunitycenter.comor monticellocci.com

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All area codes 763 unless notedPlease call individual churches for worship times.

a GloriouS church300 Riverview Drive . . . . . . . . . 295-2499

agloriouschurch.org

alive! lutheran church lcms 121 West Broadway . . . . . . . . . 295-1749

aliveinmonticello.org

BridGeview aSSeMBly of God20500 Cty Rd 11, Big lake . . . 263-6274

bridgeviewchurch.org

coMMunity unitedMethodiSt church9225 Jason Avenue NE . . . . . . 295-2652

commUMC.org

faith lutheran church12449 Clementa Ave NW . . . 878-2092

lutheran-faith.org

firSt BaptiSt church419 4th Street East . . . . . . . . . . 295-3552

webpages.charter.net/fbcmonti

hope evanGelical free church513 4th Street West . . . . . . . . . . 295-8886

monticellohope.com

Monticello covenant church8585 Highway 25 North . . . . . 295-2112

monticov.org

Quarry coMMunity church(Meets at the Middle School)100 Chelsea Road . . . . . . . . . . 295-2039

quarrychurch.org

reSurrection lutheran church9300 Jason Avenue NE . . . . . . . 295-5511

resurrection-mn.com

river city chriStianconnection Meets at the CommunityCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-4984

rivercitychristianconnection.org

riverSide church20314 County Road 14Big lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-2410

myriversidechurch.com

St. henry’S catholic church1001 East 7th Street . . . . . . . . . 295-2402

sthenrycatholic.info

St. peter’S evanGelicallutheran church wels413 East Third Street . . . . . . . . 295-5315

member.godinmonticello.com

trinity lutheran church elca449 West Broadway . . . . . . . . . 295-2092

tlcmonticello.org

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Great river areafaith in action13074 Edgewood St .Becker, MN 55308 . . . . . 763-263-4277Faith in Action provides professional and volunteer services to help meet gaps in services for the elderly, poor, sick and disabled living in our communities.

gra-fia.com

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There are miles upon miles of paved trails and pathways linking the city from east to west, and 28 city owned and maintained parks. View the map found on pages 16 and 17 for park locations or visit the “Park Directory” link at: ci.monticello.mn.us

elliSon parkLocated on East River Street,

along the banks of the MississippiEllison Park is the site of Monticello’s annual Riverfest celebration and Riverside Art in the Park in July . This 4 .2 acre park includes a shelter, rest room facilities, play areas, gazebo, several picnic tables, benches, and barbeques, as well as a boat launch and plenty of parking .

otter creek park PictuREd abovE

Located along the city pathwayon the west end of broadway

With the assistance of the Rotary Club, the City has created a beautiful creekside park with sitting bench and gazebo .

eaSt and weSt BridGe parkLocated along the Mississippi River & River

Street- just off the Hwy. 25 river bridge

eaSt BridGe park has a beautiful arboretum with benches to enjoy the river views and peacefulness . Come winter, sledding down the hill becomes a popular recreation . A pathway extends under the bridge, connecting both parks .weSt BridGe park has a warming house with restrooms for children and families to use while skating on the ice rink during winter months . It also has a large playground, basketball court, shelter and picnic area .

Photo courtesy of Lommel Photography

Park RentalFacilities at East Bridge, Ellison, West Bridge,Groveland, Otter Creek and Pioneer Parks are available to rent for private use . Simply complete a rental form which is submitted to the City, along with the rental fee . Call tricia at 763-271-7123 for questions regarding rental policies or email: mccinfo@ci .monticello .mn .us

view rental fees and download forms at: ci.monticello.mn.us

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pioneer parkLocated on School blvd.

This 16 acre park was developed by the City with the assistance of the lions Club . Play area, community building with rest rooms, picnic area with shelters, off-street parking, volleyball court, and nature trails .

Groveland parkThis park is accessible from the Groveland neighborhood via a pathway on Park Place drive. outside the neighborhood, the park can be reached from the School blvd. trail,

which connects to a trail along Redford ave.Park amenities include a basketball court, natural open area, picnic area, playground, and a shelter/gathering space .

MiSSiSSippi drive park“Swan Park” is on Mississippi Drive

view over 1000 trumpeter Swans in Monticello from mid-November through February . Please abide by the posted park rules when you visit .

monticellocci.com/Swans.cfm

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neiGhBorhood parkS4th Street 4th Street EastBalBoul Hedman lane, west side of townBattle rapidS Cty . Rd . 39 & River Mill Dr .cardinal hillS across from high schoolcardinal hillS tot lot Mockingbird lncity/Xcel BallfieldS River Street West country cluB Fairway Dr . & Eagle Cir .fallon Fallon & E . 7th Street freeway fieldS Meadow Oak AvenuehillcreSt W . River StreetMeadow oakS Meadow Oak Driveoak ridGe park Oak Ridge DriveparkSide park Oakridge Drive Npar weSt Kevin longley Driveriver Mill River Mill Dr .rollinG woodS Bakken StreetSunSet pondS 95th Street

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Area ParksMontiSSippi county park

is located on the west end of Monticello, just off Hwy . 75, next to the Mississippi River . There’s something to suit most everyone’s interests: radio controlled model airplane field, cross country ski trails, boat launch, fishing pier, picnic areas, play area, paved trails for hiking, biking and rollerblading .

www.co.wright.mn.us

lake Maria State parkis seven miles west of Monticello at the corner of Cty . Rd . 39 and 111 . vehicle permits are required and can be purchased on a daily or seasonal basis . Secluded backpack campsites, 14 miles of trails for hiking and cross country skiing, six miles of trails for horseback riders, and much more, makes this park ideal for all outdoor enthusiasts! Call 763-878-2325 or:

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_maria/index.html

BertraM chain of lakeS reGional park

The Friends of the Bertram Chain of lakes is a grass-roots volunteer group working to support efforts to acquire the Bertram Chain of lakes for use as a public regional park and recreational area to explore, experience and enjoy. 

friendsofbertramlakes.org

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