Storyteller Pati Kachel
of The Parable Fund
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Scheduled Performances
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Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Senior's Fellowship Luncheon
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Calvary Church
2120 Lexington Avenue N., Roseville, MN 55113
Contact: Pastor Ralph Gustafson 651-308-9053
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meeting of North Memorial Retirees
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
North Memorial Training Center
3500 France Avenue N., Robbinsdale, MN
Contact: Carolea Nord 763-561-6443
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sisters in Spirit Winter Retreat
Conversations with Corrie & Yes, I am His (2 Sessions)
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343
Contact: LaRee Shebeck 952-210-9186
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Friends of Hauge Memorial Public Library Program
The Glad Hatter
Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
50351 Harmony Street, Osseo, WI 54758
Contact: Gina Waters 715-597-3444
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Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Salt of the Earth Storytellers
A Very Irish Day, Indeed!
New City Church Church
3104 - 16th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: Tony Wentersdorf. 612-872-0233
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Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
TLC Seniors Fellowship
Irish Tales & Other Blarney
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
11000 France Avenue S., Bloomington, MN
Contact: Marilyn Erickson 612-360-7066
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Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sons of Norway Nortonna Lodge Dinner
That My Children May Know
VFW Hall
135 Oakdale Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
Contact: Gloria Coulter 507-676-6537
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Bloomington Federated Women's Club
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Minnesota Valley Country Club
6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN 55438
Contact: Arlene Nordberg 952-888-8468
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Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10 AM - 4:00 PM
STORYFEST 2025
Exhibit Table to promote The Parable Fund
Bloomington Center for the Arts
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Contact: Julie Gustafson at storyartsmn.org
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Festival of Tables Luncheon
Laura Angles Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
St. Philip's Lutheran Church
6180 Highway 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Contact: Kara Ruwart 612-819-8247
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 luncheon at 11:00 AM & program at 12:00
Tuesday Open House
A Story Portrait of Hans Nielsen Hauge
The Mindekirken Church
924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Marilyn Sorensen 612-308-5484
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Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Zion Women's Ministry Spring Gathering
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Zion Lutheran Church
1601 S. 4th Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Contact: Carolyn Townsend 763-434-5650
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Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Spring Salad Luncheon
Meet Miss Beatrix Potter
Trinity Lutheran Church
449 W. Broadway Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Contact: Linda Ray 612-281-5227
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Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Community and Homeschool Family Event
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
First Covenant Church
1374 N. Main Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Contact: Lanette Harsdorf 715-425-2138
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Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mother-Daughter Tea
Father Knows Best, But Mom Knows Better
Cross of Life Community Church
770 East Highway 95, Princeton, MN 55371
Contact: Bev Severson 763-213-3002
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Mother's Day Tea
Father Knows Best, But Mom Knows Better
Folkestone Presbyterian Home
100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391
Contact: Jennifer Simpson jsimpson@preshomes.org
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Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Mother's Day Program for Residents
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Village Shores Senior Living
601 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Contact: Brad Ray 612-861-1186
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Springtime Program for the Community
Father Knows Best, But Mom Knows Better
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
W5706 WI-72, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Contact: Ruth Baumgartner 715-821-1553
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Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mother's Day Program for Residents
Father Knows Best, But Mom Knows Better
The Sycamore Senior Assisted Living Campus
745 Sycamore Street, River Falls, MN 54022
Contact: Georgie McDonald 715-817-4767
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Spring Storytelling Event
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Milltown Public Library
61 W. Main Street, Milltown, WI 54858
Contact: Rachel Mielke, Youthservices Librarian 715-825-2313​​​​​
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Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Show & Tell Night
Showcasing Songwriters, Visual Artists & Performing Artists
ART HOUSE NORTH
793 Armstrong Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Contact: Naomi Gamble Zupfer arthousenorth.com
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 luncheon at 11:00 AM & program at 12:00
Tuesday Open House
That My Children May Know - The True Story of Norwegian Immigrant Woman
The Mindekirken Church
924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Marilyn Sorensen 612-308-5484
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Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Seniors (55+) Fellowship
Corrie ten Boom - Yes, I am His!
Redeemer Covenant Church
7801 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, MM 55445
Contact: Judy Naus 612-209-4164
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Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Story City Scandinavian Days Festival
Cookin' vit de Norskies
Immanuel Lutheran Church
604 Layfayette Avenue, Story City, IA 50248
Contact: Janee Christian 515-460-6555
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Sunday, June 8, 2025
Pati travels back home from Iowa today
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Life Enrichment Program for Residents
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norwegin Luteran"
St. Andrew's Village
240 East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Contact:Tammy Medin 651-762-4142
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Life Enrichment for Residents
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Village Shores Senior Living
601 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Contact: Brad Ray 612-861-1186
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Pati travels up to Moorhead today
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Friday, June 20, 2025 - two shows today
Hjemkomst Festival
That My Children May Know
Hopperstad Stave Church
202 1st Avenue N., Moorhead, MN 56560
Contact: Marit Hordvik marit.hordvik@gmail.com\\
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Saturday, June 21, 2025 - two shows today
Hjemkomst Festival
That My Children May Know
Hopperstad Stave Church
202 1st Avenue N., Moorhead, MN 56560
Contact: Marit Hordvik marit.hordvik@gmail.com
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - all day
Daughters of Norway 2025 National Convention
HASTEN TO THE HEARTLAND
Sioux Falls, SD
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - all day
Daughters of Norway 2025 National Convention
HASTEN TO THE HEARTLAND
Sioux Falls, SD
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Friday, July 18, 2025 - luncheon program
Daughters of Norway 2025 National Convention
HASTEN TO THE HEARTLAND
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center
1211 West Avenue N., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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Saturday, July 19, 2025 - all day
Daughters of Norway 2025 National Convention
HASTEN TO THE HEARTLAND
Sioux Falls, SD
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Sunday, July 20 2025 - all day
Pati at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in DeSmet, SD
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Monday, July 21 2025 - all day
Pati travels back to the Twin Cities today
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Synodical Women of the ELCA Retreat Day
Hanging On To Hope!
Trinity Lutheran Church
1250 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI 54015
Contact: Linda Nestrud 715-386-4475​
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Monday, September 15, 2025
Pati travels to Marshall today to set up for tomorrow's program
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Historical Society Presentation opens the public
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Lyon County Historical Society Museum
301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN 56258
Contact: Jennifer Andries 507-537-6580​​​​​​
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Pauline Fjelde Lodge #51 Daughters of Norway
That My Children May Know - The True Story of a Norwegian Immigrant
Norway House
913 Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Contact: Karen Weiberg 612-900-6485
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Friends of the Library Presentation
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Osseo City Hall
13712 8th Street, Osseo, WI 54758
Contact: Gina Waters 715-597-3444
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Life Enrichment Program for Residents
A Story Portrait of L. M. Montgomery - Author of Anne of Green Gables
Village Shores Senior Living
601 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Contact: Brad Ray 612-861-1186
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Friday, October 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Saint John Lutheran Homeschool Co-op
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Saint John Lutheran Church
351 W. Jefferson Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Contact: Pastor David Shudy 715-299-0314
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Monday, October 6, 2025 all Day
WELCA FALL RETREAT
Programs to be determined
Luther Park Retreat Center
30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI 54830
Contact: Jolyne Peterson jolynepeterson@yahoo.com
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Crossings Cultural Program
That My Children May Know - The True Story of a Norwegian Immigrant
Norway House
913 Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Contact: Carstens Smith classes@norwayhouse.org
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
White Bear Lake Retired Teachers Association Meeting
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
Redeemer Lutheran Church
3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Contact: Leanne Patchen 763-753-2144​
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Friday, October 24, 2025
Pati travels to The Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, IA
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
Pati travels to Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring Grove, MN
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Sunday, October 26, 2025
Pati travels back hime to Shoreview today
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
LWML Rally Day
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Zion Lutheran Church
410 Main Street S., Pine City, MN 55063
Contact: Beth Dinger 612-963-5586
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Life Enrichment Program for Residents
Stories of Thanks Living
The Pillars of Lakeville, an Ebenezer Campus
17701 Glacier Way, Lakeville, MN 55044
Contact: Amy Shaw-Vanetin. 952-208-9983
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Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Scandinavian Friends of ASI Luncheon
A Very Victorian Christmas
The American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: Judy Ramgren 651-484-1541
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Luncheon for Members of MRTI
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Minneapolis Retired Teaches Inc.
The Eagle's Club of Minneapolis
2507 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Contact: Lorraine Spies 612-345-4997
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 (Time to be determined)
LWML Tea
Christmas with Corrie ten Boom
Saint John's Lutheran Church
6885 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN
Contact:Tammy Studenski. 320-309-4482
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thank Offering Service
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1097 Scott Road, Burkhardt, WI
Contact: Linda Nestrud 715-377-8849
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Saturday, November 29, 2025
Pati travels to Comstock, WI today
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Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Holiday Tea for the Community
Christmas Presence
The Apothecary Tea Room
1470 Webb Street, Cumberland, WI
Contact: GeGe O'Connell 715-645-0031
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Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Women's Fellowship Advent Night
Program to be determined
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Contact: Julie Gray 763-229-0322
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Yulefest Dinner for Sons of Norway Kristiania Lodge 1-47 of Rochester
Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
2124 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Contact: Carol Lucido 507-251-7388
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Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Seniors Fellowship Potluck Luncheon
Christmas Presence
Cornerstone Church
5000 N. Broadway Avenue, Crystal, MN 55420
Contact: Donna Kron 612-296-3555
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM - Program at 12:30-1:30 PM
Senior's Advent Fellowship Luncheon
Christmas Presence
Faith Lutheran Church
886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Contact: Pastor John Klawiter 651-464-3323
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Christmas Breakfast for MRW Members
Program to be determined
Mendakota Country Club
2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Contact: Margaret Flower margaret_flower@yahoo.com
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Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Daughter of Norway Annual Yulebord
Program to be determined
Norway House
913 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
55+ Life Enrichment Program
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Thompson Park Activity Center of West St. Paul
1200 Stassen Lane, St. Paul, MN 55118
Contact: Tim Johnson 612-268-9386
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
North Memorial Retirees
Florence Nightingale - The Lady with a Lamp
North Memorial Training Center
3500 France Avenue N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Contact: Sharon Youngbauer sharon.youngbauer@gmail.com
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
OWL'S Senior Fellowship
Irish Tales & Other Blarney
Lord of Life Church
14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Women's Spring Fellowship Luncheon
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
First Covenant Church
1374 N. Main Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Contact: Lanette Harsdorf 715-425-2138
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Young in Spirit Luncheon
Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Contact: Shirley Jordahl 507-358-4362
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Monday, June 29, 2026 - all day
WELCA Summer Retreat
Program to be Determined
Luther Bible Camp
944 24-1/4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728
Contact: Jacki Johnson jackii7@gmail.com
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - all day
WELCA Summer Retreat
Program to be Determined
Luther Bible Camp
944 24-1/4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728
Contact: Jacki Johnson jackii7@gmail.com
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