Summer Fun!

     It seems like summer and festivals go hand in hand. This weekend, Bemidji is celebrating with the Dragon Boat races, Crazy Days and the Beltrami County Fair.  What would summer be without the local festivals, fairs, etc.  It’s a chance to discover or re-discover something about the community.  Recently, I had a chance to visit the Headwaters at Lake Itasca and saw it again through someone else’s eyes who hadn’t been in northern Minnesota since they were 8 years old. It reminded me of my first visit to Lake Itasca, two years ago, and my wonderment at how something so small can grow into something quite large.  The trip provided a renewed sense of joy and re-discovering a fond memory.  It also reminded me of how perseverance can pay off.   Just as the mighty Mississippi once forged its path to the Gulf of Mexico, the journey is continued every day.   As we think about the summer festivals and fairs, the organizations and volunteers who make these events happen each year, work at it each day of the year so all may enjoy the event.  My applause to you!  Your perseverance each year create memories for folks and enhance the community.  The summer fun continues each year because of your committment. Thank you!

     Of course the BSU Beavertails are paddling again and have entered the Dragon boat race for a third year.  If you are out and about this weekend, stop by to cheer on the team!   Discover or re-discover Bemidji this weekend; it has a lot to offer.

Summer fun . . .

Well, I realized I haven’t been keeping up to date with keeping everyone informed on the happenings’ in HMU.  Summer programming is the place to be!  Lots of fun activities at BSU and in Bemidji occur all summer.  This week, we’ve been bowling and celebrated the upcoming holiday at the Red, White & Blue Bash.  Last month, it was a trip to Duluth, wet Wednesday’s, a movie night and many more events.  Join the HMU facebook group to get the latest updates on events.

As you can tell, I do not have the same gift for writing as our spring intern Traci, but I’m going to “make it work” ala Tim Gunn!  I can’t wait for Project Runway’s new season to return.  I admit; it’s my guilty summer pleasure.  I enjoy watching the designers squirm under that Tim Gunn gaze, when he gives that look of “what is going on here?”  : ) 

Another one of my summer pleasures is the Bemidji Water Carnival. I just have to indulge in some cheese curds, checking out the art fair and the fire works.   It reminds me of the lazy summer days when I was a kid and the excitement of the local festivals.  If you are around Bemidji this week, check out all the activities and booths at the Water Carnival.  Hope to see you there!