Upcoming seasons, activities

Where did summer go? Did it miss Becker County all together? Well, except for that small window in July. Hopefully it just means a longer-lasting fall.

Just because the month of August is about over and school will be starting soon doesn’t mean the activities are done in Detroit Lakes and the surrounding area.

Businesses are taking advantage of the end of one season and moving into the next with End of the Summer Luau (Holiday Inn) and Farewell to Summer (The Lodge on Lake Detroit). Forest Edge Gallery near Vergas is hosting a customer appreciation event as well.

September hosts walks (for Alzheimer’s and Let’s Go Fishing), runs (Dick Beardsley Half Marathon) and other physical activities to encourage people to get out and enjoy the fresh air. While it’s still warm enough to enjoy anyway.

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, which will be remembered and honored locally as well. The Historic Holmes Theatre is hosting country legend John Berry as he does a tribute the historic event.

When it gets too chilly to stay outdoors long, or when you just need to sit and rest, the Historic Holmes Theatre has released its list of performances coming this fall and winter, and the list is long and impressive. Kathy Mattea, a tribute to Duke Ellington, Zorongo Flamenco (a Spanish party) and the Butch Thompson Trio to name a few.

Just north, the Shooting Star Casino has plenty of big name entertainment as well, including Frank Caliendo, Wynonna Judd and Ronnie Dunn and Gordon Lightfoot.

And moving into October, consumers can still enjoy fresh produce at area farmers markets before the season completely ends.

Once the chill is really in the air, it must be time for hunting season, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Even though some may wonder where summer went, try to enjoy each season, long or short. After all, that’s what Minnesota and its changing weather is all about. — Pippi Mayfield

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