Upcoming Outings and Tours

American Swedish Institute and Bachman's

Thursday, March 23, 9am-3pm, $75

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a historic museum, a cultural education center, a café, a destination store, a historic mansion, and more. Located in Minneapolis, ASI presents art and cultural exhibitions and offers innovative educational programming. It is home to the historic Turnblad Mansion, FIKA Café, and ASI’s Museum Store. Following ASI will be a lunch from Patrick’s Bakery and Café, located within Bachman’s. State your meal preference at time of registration from the following options: classic ham sandwich on a croissant, turkey sandwich on bacon cheese bread, chicken ranch wrap, bistro salad with greens, chicken, cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette, or chicken caesar salad. Choose a cookie for dessert, chocolate chip or craisin oatmeal. Shop the many quality items on display after lunch. Registration deadline is March 2, no refunds thereafter.

Sidekick Theatre Comedy

Show and Minnesota Heritage Center

Thursday, April 27

9:45am-4:15pm, $88

A volunteer guide will tell us about the Heritage Center, then you will have time to explore the exhibits and learn about its rich history. Lunch will be served before the 1PM show.

“Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual

Help” is a family comedy that will keep audiences laughing from start to finish. When young Linda’s mother instructs her to tell her sister about the birds and the bees, things quickly snowball into a potential crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. Registration deadline is March 27, no refunds thereafter.

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery Tour

Thursday, May 25

9:30am-4:30pm, $90

Our first stop is in St. Peter, MN for lunch at 3rd Street Tavern. Choose between beer battered fresh Alaskan cod or slow smoked pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, french fries, and a non-alcoholic beverage are included. Following lunch, we head to the Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery in Kasota, MN. Enjoy a tour of the property and the production floor. The trip will include seeing the vines that produce the amazing grapes, tastings on the patio, and seeing the barrel room. Registration includes transportation, guided tour, lunch, and wine tasting. Registration deadline: April 21.

Registration required for all events. For questions and to register call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister