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Weekend Planner: Northfield Night at the Minnesota Lynx Game
The south metro has plenty to offer this weekend.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Adoption With Prairie’s Edge at Chuck & Don's NorthfieldAdoption With Prairie’s Edge at Chuck & Don's Plymouth
Prairie's Edge (formerly Rice County Humane Society) is dedicated to finding homes for animals throughout MN. Volunteers will answer your adoption questions and help you find a new furry friend to add to your family.
This family event is free and begins at 11:30 a.m. at 1500 Clinton Lane in Northfield.
Northfield Night at the Minnesota Lynx Game
Grab your friends, family and teammates and head up to the Target Center to be part of “Northfield Night” at the Minnesota Lynx!
The Minnesota Lynx have teamed up with the Northfield YMCA to provide an exclusive opportunity for Northfield kids! Twenty children ages 6-18 will get the chance to form a fan tunnel and high-five the Lynx players as they take the court for pre-game warm-ups!
Watch Lindsay Whalen highlight Northfield, the birthplace of Minnesota girls and women’s basketball, on the big screen.
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Stay after the game to get autographs from your favorite players.
The first 20 kids (ages 6-18) to register at the YMCA website will get to be a part of the pre-game FAN TUNNEL.
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Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: Game starts at 7 p.m. (Fan tunnel participants must arrive to the Target Center by 6PM)
Cost: $22 per ticket (same price for kids and adults)
To Register: Click “Registration”
For more information: Call the YMCA office at 507-645-0088 during Lyn Salaba’s office hours (Mon, Wed and Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Important Information:
- This is a family event that will not be staffed by the Northfield YMCA. All families must provide their own transportation and chaperones.
- The $22 registration fee covers the cost of one game ticket only, which is required by each person entering the Target Center on game night. Everyone attending this event must purchase a ticket.
- The Northfield YMCA will notify the winners of the Fan Tunnel experience soon after they register so they can plan accordingly. Fan tunnel participants must arrive to the Target Center by 6PM.
- Tickets and event details will be mailed to each registrant prior to the game.
Sunday, Sept. 15
Family Rock ClimbingThis is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to try outdoor rock climbing in a safe and fun environment. Staff will provide basic climbing instruction and belay you as you reach for the top! The climbs are typically about 40 feet in length and on a top-rope setup. Our climbing programs take place at Barn Bluff Park in Red Wing. Meet us there in the parking lot and we will get you on the rock! Climbing shoes, harness, and helmet provided.
Open to ages 7 & up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $65 ($50 for River Bend members).
To register: http://shop.rbnc.org/family-rock-climbing/.
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