Storyteller Pati Kachel
of The Parable Fund
2024
Scheduled Performances
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Annual Meeting & Dinner for Norway are Lutheran Historical Assoc.
Cookin' Vit De Norskies
East Norway Lake Lutheran Church
16720 - 68th Street NW, New London, MN 56273
Contact: Sue Ditlefsen Stenson 763-442-5569
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Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Minnesota Valley Christian Women's Club of Eagan
Love Stories to Warm Hearts
Lone Spur
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55121
Contact: Jan Morse tjmorse2@comcas.net
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Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Women's Valentine's Tea
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Mount Hope Lutheran Church
3601 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Contact: Karen Mueller bandkmuell@yahoo.com
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The Connection Luncheon
Oh Susanna Wesley!
Plymouth Covenant Church
4300 Vicksburg Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Contact: Pastor Dan Johnson 763-442-0649
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Primetimers Fellowship Luncheon
The Glad Hatter
Incarnation Lutheran Church
4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126
Contact: Marilyn Arny 651-484-2486
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Pati travels to Wisconsin Dells today
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 All Day
One Heart Women's Seminar
Mother to the Motherless - The Life of Amy Carmichael
Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center
60 Gasser Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Contact: onehartwomensconf@gmail.com
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Sunday, February 24, 2024
Pati travels back home from Wisconsin Dells today
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Friday, March 8, 2024 All Day - 2 workshop sessions
SET APART WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Corrie ten Boom: Yes! I am His!
University of Northwestern
3003 Snelling Avenue N, Roseville, MN 55113
Contact: Jane G/Events Office 651-631-5107
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Saturday, March 9, 2024 All Day - 2 workshop sessions
SET APART WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Corrie ten Boom: Yes! I am His!
University of Northwestern
3003 Snelling Avenue N, Roseville, MN 55113
Contact: Jane G/Events Office 651-631-5107
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM
SET APART WOMEN'S CONFERENCE VIDEOTAPING SESSION
Corrie ten Boom: Yes! I am His!
University of Northwestern
3003 Snelling Avenue N, Roseville, MN 55113
Contact: Jane G/Events Office 651-631-5107
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Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Pauline Fjelde Daughters of Norway Lodge Meeting
Cookin vit de Norksies
Norway House
913 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Karen Weiberg, Cultural Program Director 612-789-2769
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Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
W.E.L.C.A. Prayer Pal Reveal
Irish Tales & Other Blarney
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
2124 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Contact: Mary Ann Smith
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
Spring Vacation trip for Pati down in Tucson/Green Valley, AZ
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Saturday, April 20, 2024at 1:00 PM
Springtime Fellowship for Women & Men
Corrie ten Boom's Traveling Adventures
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
W5706 Wi-72, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Contact: Ruth Baumgartner 715-821-1553
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Nordstjernen Sons of Norway Lodge Meeting
Cookin vit de Norskies
Bass Brook Community Center
105 NW 5th Street, Cohasset, MN 55721
Contact: Sheila Brogger 218-244-9123
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Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Ladies Springtime Retreat
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
35568 Foxtail Lane, Cohasset, MN 55721
Contact: Sandy Evensen ronsandy@paulbunyan.net
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Life Enrichment for Residents
Corrie ten Boom: Yes, I am His!
Folkstone Presbyterian Home
100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391
Contact: Jennifer Simpson jsimpson@preshomes.org
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Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Bydelagenes Fellesraad
That My Children May Know - Portrayal of Anna Marie (Jakobson) Anderson
Mindekirken - The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Marilyn Sorenson 612-308-5484
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Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM
It's A Girl Thing
Bloom Where You're Planted
South Santiago Lutheran Church
14675 - 37th Street SE, Clear Lake, MN 55319
Contact: Barb Marsh. 320-248-2949
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Women's Salad Supper
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
700 Western Street, Anoka, MN 55303
Contact: Paulette Lenz 763-807-2338
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 (evening time to be determined)
WELCA Spring Celebration
The Glad Hatter
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
501 16th Street NW, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Contact: Diane Mangseth 218-398-8613
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Pati travels back to the Twin Cities from Grand Rapids today
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00 noon
Minnesota Christian Fellowship of the Blind Annual Banquet
Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran
Elsie's Private Party Room
720 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Contact: Carolyn Green 763-561-6955
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
Roseau County Historical Society Membership Meeting
Roseau County Museum
121 Center Street E., Suite 101, Roseau, MM 56751
Contact: Britt Dahl 218-463-1918
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
G.A.L.S. NITE
Mauston Methodist Church
420 Suszycki Drive, Mauston, WI 53948
Contact: DianÄ™ Kropiwka. 608-548-3334
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Monday, May 20, 2024
Pati travels back to the Twin Cities ​today
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Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Story City Scandinavian Days Festival
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Immanuel Lutheran Church
604 Layfayette Avenue, Story City, IA 50248
Contact: Pastor Allison Potratz. 515-733-4972
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Sunday, June 2, 2024 all day
Pati travels back to the Twin Cities from Iowa
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Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Vacation Bible School
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Parkview United Methodist Church
236 Maple Street N., Turtle Lake, WI 54889
Contact: Paula 715-986-2467
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Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Parkview United Methodist Church
236 Maple Street N., Turtle Lake, WI 54889
Contact: Pastor Adam Wood 715-986-2467
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM (Dinner at 6:00 PM)
Vestland Lag After- Dinner Entertainment
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Urland Lutheran Church
6940 County 9 Boulevard, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Contact: Ann Romo 507-990-6397
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Women's Mission Federation Salad Supper
A Story Portrait of Hans Nielsen Hauge
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
42947 County 1 Boulevard, Kenyon, MN 55946
Contact: Ann Romo 507-990-6397
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Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WELCA Event
Dad, Dementia & Donuts
Lake Edge Lutheran Church
4032 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Contact: Linda Nettesheim 608-228-0364
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
Pati in Madison visiting her family today
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Monday, June 24, 2024
Pati travels back to the Twin Cities today
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00 Noon
Oslo Sons of Norway Lodge Meeting
Cookin' vit de Norskies
Danish American Centre
3030 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Contact: Louise Bakken 612-802-1529
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Early Childhood Learning Opportunity
Meet Miss Beatrix Potter
Our Savior Early Learning Center
14980 Diamond Path W., Rosemount, MN 55068
Contact: Kate Horejsi 651-423-2580​
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 all day
LWML Minnesota North District Retreat
A Time For Everything Under Heaven
Luther Island Camp
45011 - 230th Street, Henning, MN 56551
Contact: Katie Gifford. 402-360-1503
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Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sons of Norway Banquet & Silent Auction
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Willmar Community Center
624 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN 56201
Contact: Earl Knutson eoknutson@gmail.com
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Monday, August 19, 2024 all day
Pati flies to Orlando, FL today
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 all day
Chapel Talk and Classroom Visitation
Corrie ten Boom: Yes, I am His!
Merritt Island Christian School
Merritt Island, FL
Contact: Denise Tuerlings
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 all day
Pati flies back from to Minneapolis from Florida today
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sons of Norway Lodge 1-601 Meeting
Cookin' vit de Norskies
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Contact: Martha Balfanz 612-508-9049
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Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall WELCA Gathering for the Apple River Conference
Conversations with Corrie Ten Boom
Faith Lutheran Church
421 S. Russell Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Contact: Sue Albright 715-554-3384
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Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12:00 Noon
Scandinavian Friends Luncheon
A Story Portrait of Karin Larsson
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: Judy Ramgren 651-484-1541
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Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9 AM
Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild Meeting
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Siren Senior Community Center
23943 WI-35, Siren, Wi 54872
Contact: Rita Kroening rita.oaklakequilts@gmail.com
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
CCW of Saint Paul Deanery Meeting
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
The Presentation of Mary Catholic Church
1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood, MN 55109
Contact: Gail Dickhausen 651-777-8623
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Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Traditional & Contemporary Worship Service
Stories of Faith Sermon Series - Matthew 13
Christ United Methodist Church
400 - 5th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Contact: Pastor Jenny Cannon 240-205-5000
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Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
CCW Meeting
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Church of St. Peter
2600 Margaret Street N., North St. Paul, MN 55109
Contact: Kathryn Morgan 651-230-4414​
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Widows of Faith Meeting
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Faith Lutheran Church
11115 Hanson Boulevard NE, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Contact: Nancy Bjornlie â€(612) 709-0254‬
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Lutheran School Chapel Assembly
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Little Author on the Prairie
Trinity Lutheran School
611 W. Main Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Contact: Principal Scott Johnson 725-536-7501
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Dorcas Society 50th Anniversary Celebration
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
Trinity Lutheran Church
107 N. State Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Contact: Jeanne Wangen 715-536-8695
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Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
S.A.L.T. (Seniors All Learning Together)
Florence Nightingale - The Lady with a Lamp
Church of the Risen Savior
1501 County Road 42 E, Burnsville, MN 55306
Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714
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Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM & !0:45 AM
Reformation Sunday Children's Sermon & Coffee Hour Presentation
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Elim Lutheran Church
20971 Olinda Trail N., Scandia, MN 55073
Contact: Pastor Seth Perry 651-433-2723
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:00 Noon
Senior's Fellowship Luncheon
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Como Park Lutheran Church
1376 Hoyt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Contact: Jonathan Nye 612-839-2527
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Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Private Cousins Gathering
Stories of Thanks-Living
Hosted at the home of Pam Groves
Contact: Pam Grode: grodes@q.com
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Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Life Enrichment for Residents
Stories of Thanks-Living
Harmony Gardens Senior Living
1438 County Road C East, Maplewood, MN 55109
Contact: Michael Albrecht 651-272-4509
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Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Thank Offering Sunday Worship Service
A Patchwork Quilt of Heartwarming Stories
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1097 Scott Road, Rural Hudson, WI 54016
Contact: Linda Nestrud dlnestrud@sbcglobal.net
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Excerpts from Stories of Thanks-Living
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
11000 France Avenue S., Bloomington, MN 55431
Contact: Pastor Elise Pokel 952-884-2364
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Women's Advent Brunch
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
St. Michael's Lutheran Church
1660 County Road B, Roseville, MN 55113
Contact: Sandy Gibson 651-329-8220
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Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Women's Fellowship Advent Brunch
Christmas with Corrie ten Boom
Joy Lutheran Church
1155 Joy Circle, Cambridge, MN 55008
Contact: Sara Elmstrand 651-674-8765
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Sons of Norway Lodge Yulebord
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran"
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
1669 Arcade Street, St. Paul, MN
Contact: Jean Knaak 651-357-6139
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Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00 Noon
Minnesota Valley Christian Women's Club of Eagan
Christmas Presence
Lone Spur Golf Club
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55121
Contact: Jan Morse tjmorse2@comcas.net
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Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Ladies Christmas Dinner
Christmas Presence
Real Church (meeting at Elmwood Church)
3615 Chelmsford Road NE, St. Anthony Village, MN
Contact: Colleen Smolonski jcsmo@usfamily.net
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Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Metro Republican Women Breakfast
A Merry & Martha Stewart Christmas
Mendota Country Club
2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Contact: Margaret Flowers 651-260-7126
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Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Private Norwegian Family Christmas Gathering
A Story Portrait of Hans Nielsen Hauge
Home of Jeff & Karen Greseth
18170 Jamaica Path, Lakeville, MN 55044
Contact: Karen Greseth 952-457-8193
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2025
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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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 12, 2025
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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Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025
Spring Women's Luncheon
Move Over, Martha Stewart
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
173141 WI-153, Bevert/Hatley, Wi 54440
Contact: Susan Zajackowski 715-446-3165
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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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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 Hme
100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391
Contact: Jennifer Simpson jsimpson@preshomes.org
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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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Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Story City Scandinavian Days Festival
Progam to be determined
Immanuel Lutheran Church
604 Layfayette Avenue, Story City, IA 50248
Contact: Pastor Allison Potratz 515-733-4972
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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 travels back to the Twin Cities today
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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
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Pati travels back home from Marshall today
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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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