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Events for the Community

Governor's Radio Show
Be in the audience during the Governor's weekly radio show "Good Morning Minnesota" on WCCO. This will be broadcast live from the Pequot Lakes - Breezy Point area from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning, May 9, 2008.

Community Picnic
The public is invited to attend the traditional free community picnic, held at the Pequot Lakes Bobberland Park on Friday, May 9th, 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a free picnic dinner (roasted turkey sandwich, potatoe salad, baked beans, beverage, and icecream sundae) and a welcome from Governor Tim Pawlenty.

2:30 p.m.Shuttle bus from the Pequot Lakes High School will start. Shuttle service will also be offered from Breezy Point Resort. Shuttle service will end at 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Park opens
Prelude: Drew Hines, guitarist
3:30 p.m. Governor Tim Pawlenty will arrive
3:30 p.m. Dru's Garden Remembrance
4:00 p.m. Salute at the Veteran's Memorial
4:30 p.m. Program under the tent
4:50 p.m. Unveiling of the Ox Trot
5:00 p.m. Community Picnic
5:15 p.m. Fish Cleaning Demonstration with the First Lady and DNR
5:30 p.m. By The Way Players Skit
6:00 p.m. Governor news interviews

Other Free Activities and Displays During theCommunity Picnic at the Park:
Unveiling of the Oxtrot, Classic Boats, MN Aqua Fish Cleaning Demonstration, Minnow Races, MN National Gurad's Rock Climbing Wall / Inflatable Obstacle Course / Radar Pitching Game, Kemp's Moo Mobile, and Shoreline Preservation Display. The Historical Society will be open for tours from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Events for Invited Media Attendees
Thursday, May 8
Registration

Friday, May 9
Media events including golf, shooting and local tours
Community Picnic
Pairing event to meet your fishing host

Saturday, May 10
Fish Fish Fish!
Shore lunch and Governor's Press Conference
Celebration Dinner