Friday, June 28, 2019

Finalized Schedule and other information!

We are officially less than a month out from the reunion events! Details are being finalized, and excitement is building!

Here are a few important pieces of information to note, as well as the finalized schedule!

  • Bring your own beverages!

    • Some water and coffee will be provided throughout the weekend. For our out of town guests, Hallock has a grocery store, Dollar General, convenience store, and a liquor store.

  • Bring a lawn chair or two if you have extra!

    • We know some of you are traveling far distances, and some by plane and it is not possible to bring a lawn chair. There will be some extra chairs available.
  • Bring your silent auction items when you register!

    • Bidding will take place throughout the day on Saturday! We have hand made items, food items, old family photos, scenic photos, clothing, items coming from Sweden, etc!

Finalized Reunion Schedule

Upon registering at the Reunion Site, you will receive a printed copy of this schedule to keep with you throughout the weekend, as well as a listing of Hallock area information and businesses. Directions to reunion: From Cenex in Hallock, go 4 miles North on Highway 75, then 1.5 miles West on County Road 65. There will be signs!

Friday, July 19
         
·       6:00 pm
o   Registration and Social Hour—Reunion Site

§  Groovy Grub Food Truck on site. Pay on your own.

Saturday, July 20
·       9:00 am
o   Golf Scramble at Two River Golf Club
§  9 holes
§  Pay your own green fee/cart--$18
§  Teams will be drawn at random—all ages, skill levels, and cheerleaders welcome!
o   Socializing for all ages at Gilbert Olson Park shelter
§  Playground equipment, baseball diamond

·       10:00 am
o   Registration begins at Reunion site

·       12:00pm-1:30pm
o   Lunch served at Reunion site—included in registration fee

·       2:00pm
o   Trap Shoot at Jim Younggren Farm
§  2174 280th St, Hallock
§  Bring your favorite gun (some available for those not able to bring), ear protection, and any extras you may have to share. Shells and targets will be provided.
§  Bring lawn chair
o   Various activities set up at Reunion site
§  Volleyball, corn hole, other lawn games, kids activities, etc. Perfect time for more visiting, and Silent Auction bidding!

o   Far North Spirits tour and tasting—transportation available
§  2045 220th Ave, Hallock
§  The northernmost distillery in the contiguous United States, Far North Spirits makes premium, heritage spirits inspired by Minnesota’s character and agricultural abundance. Located just 25 miles from the Canadian border, we are one of only a handful of estate distilleries nation-wide to also grow our own grains.
§  Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey
§  Special Naomi Younggren drink & Swedish Mule

·         3:00/3:30 pm
o   Revelation Ale Works tour (bus will stop here after Far North)

§   Revelation Ale Works is an ultra-rural craft brewery, focused on doing beer and business a bit differently. Founded in 2017 in Hallock, MN, a town of 981 people, the revelation that craft beer can build communities is what drives us. Our family-friendly taproom has a constant rotation of 10 taps plus a couple more for house-made pop and Deanne’s Kombucha in the completely remodeled historic Johnson Standard building in the heart of downtown.

§   Special reunion growlers and our very own beer flavors available for purchase!

·       5:00pm
o    Family group photos at Reunion site!
o   Silent auction bidding

·       6:00pm
o   Catered meal (included in registration fee) & short program
·       7:30pm-1:00am
o   DJ Dance and Karaoke
·       Dusk
o   Fireworks!
·       Groovy Grub Food Cart on site from 9:00-11:00pm

Sunday, July 21
·       9:00am-10:30am
o   Brunch—included in registration fee
·       10:30am
o   Church service at Reunion site

Monday, June 3, 2019

Souvenir Shirt Pre-Order!

Shirt time!


Souvenir shirts are ready for Pre-Order!! Shirts will be available to pick up when you register at the reunion site! Sizes are available for infants-3XL, and short sleeve, long sleeve, sweatshirts, etc! This shirt order form will be available until July 1st, so get your orders in!! Please assist your non-tech savvy family members in completing their order!



Thanks for modeling, Alaina & Elsa!
**shirts are not required to be purchased**




If you have not registered yet, here is the link:


https://forms.gle/3mLaowH2WhXAZoVK9


**Check out the previous blog posts for all the most recent reunion information!**

Monday, May 6, 2019

RSVP Information and FAQ's!

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/3mLaowH2WhXAZoVK9



  • The form will take less than a minute to fill out, so please do so when you have a moment! We realized that not all of our family members are computer-savvy, so if you could please help those members of your family RSVP, that would be appreciated!

What is the cost to attend the reunion?



  • $35 per person, $100 household maximum
    • This includes Saturday lunch, Saturday catered evening meal, and Sunday brunch, as well as to cover other gathering costs
    • Additional non-family guests (e.g., college age child brings a friend, etc) are separate from household maximum.

  • Groovy Grub food truck will be set up at the farm site on Friday night--pay on your own
  • Saturday morning golf scramble will be on your own to cover green fees/cart rental. Final cost for that will be updated as soon as we get a total from the course!
  • Bring cash/check to shop the Silent Auction! (see below for more info!)
  • Bring you own beverages for the weekend! Some water and coffee may be provided at times.

How do I pay?

  • Checks can be written out and mailed to:
    • Amanda Younggren
      514 3rd St SE
      Hallock, MN 56728

      Please include a note with the names of those you are paying for.

  • Venmo: username @Amanda-Younggren

  • PayPal: amanda.l.younggren@gmail.com
  • Please pay when you are able, preferably before the reunion, but we do not want to cause financial hardship for anyone.

What if I am not 100% certain I am able to attend yet?
  • Please go ahead and fill out the registration form if there's a chance you'll be there! If something changes closer to the event, you can fill out the form again, or contact Amanda Caillier to update your RSVP.

What is the Silent Auction, and where will the money go?
  • Do you have a knack for canning, baking, writing, or drawing? Are you a seamstress or a knitter? Do you have an item that was made by an old relative, or an old photo that would be treasured by our family? Is there something unique you could bring from the area you are joining us from? We want to showcase talents of our family members, find treasures from years past, and have fun sharing them with everyone! Time to get creative!!
  • Please bring your Silent Auction items with you when you register at the reunion site, and they will be set out for everyone to browse and bid on throughout the day on Saturday! We will announce the winners on Saturday evening! Cash and check will be accepted.
  • Proceeds will go to offset reunion expenses

Will we be ordering t-shirts?
  • Yes!! Shirts are in the process of being designed, and a link will be provided soon so you are able to pre-order souvenir t-shirts, sweatshirts, youth shirts, etc! Shirts will be available for pickup when you come to register at the reunion site! Stay tuned for that information!
    • Shirts are not required to be purchased!

What if I am interested in making a donation to the Reunion fund?
  • We have been so fortunate to have received some wonderful donations to help keep costs down for everyone to be able to attend. If you are still interested in making a donation, please send to:
    • Amanda Younggren
      514 3rd St SE
      Hallock, MN 56728
We are still in need of your family photos!
  • We are looking for family photos to go on our family tree display. Your immediate family, your parents, grandparents, etc. Please email any photos you may have by June 1st to: simonterwee3@gmail.com.

Monday, April 1, 2019

Tentative Schedule

*Tentative Schedule* Will update this page as more specific info is determined!


Thursday  July 18(no official reunion events)

Presbyterian Pie Social at Presbyterian Church 2-4

Friday, July 19

6 pm Registration and Social Hour. Groovy Grub food truck will be on site with tasty food! 


Saturday, July 20

9 am 

Golf Scramble at Two River Golf Course

Shelter at Gilbert Olson Park reserved for socializing for all ages if you're not a golfer! Playground equipment, ball diamond, and lots of space to visit!

10 am Registration begins at the Farm

12-1:30pm Lunch at the farm

2 pm

Trap Shoot at Jim Younggren's
  • Bring your favorite gun (some will be available for those not able to bring), ear protection, and any extras you may have to share! Shells & Targets will be supplied.
Far North Spirits tour and tasting--Far North Spirits Distillery

Various activities set up at farmstead--volleyball, corn hole, other lawn games, kids activities, etc. Perfect time for more visiting! More info to come!

5 pm 

Family group photos at the farm--please wear your tshirts!

Silent Auction

6 pm Catered meal & short program

Evening DJ dance and Karaoke

Dusk Fireworks!


Sunday, July 21

9:30 am Church service at the Farm followed by brunch


Sunday, March 31, 2019

Hotel & Camping Accommodations


HOTELS

Budget Host Caribou Inn
Hallock, MN
218-843-3702
1-800-BUD-HOST

Gateway Motel
Hallock, MN
218-843-2032

Motel 66
Drayton, ND—25 miles
701-454-6464

North Star Motor Inn
Karlstad, MN—25 miles
218-436-2494

Elm Crest Motel
Warren, MN—40 miles
218-745-4721

Cedar Inn Motel
Cavalier, ND—40 miles
800-338-7440

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Thief River Falls—65 miles
218-681-4411

America’s Best Value Inn & Suites
Thief River Falls—65 miles
1-888-890-9568




C’Mon Inn
Thief River Falls—65 miles
1-800-950-8111

Grandstay Hotel & Suites
Thief River Falls—65 miles
1-888-805-9162

Quality Inn
Thief River Falls—65 miles
1-877-424-6423


Seven Clans Casino
Thief River Falls—74 miles
800-881-0712

AmericInn
Crookston, MN—73 miles
800-634-3444

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
Crookston, MN—73 miles
218-470-1111

Crookston Inn
Crookston, MN—73 miles
866-460-7456

Several Hotels in Grand Forks, ND—73 mi

AirBnB—The Scandinavia (Hallock)


CAMPING
Gilbert Olson Campground
Hallock, MN
218-843-2737

Horseshoe Park Campground
Hallock, MN
218-843-2737

Kittson County Fairgrounds
Hallock, MN
218-689-8336

Lake Bronson State Park
Lake Bronson, MN—19 miles
866-857-2757

David Lindegard cabin (electrical camper hookups)
Lake Bronson, MN—19 miles
218-843-1050




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