2023 Foley Fun Days

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June 16-21

Family Fun Night leadership makes slow, steady transition

Monroe works with new co-chairs to plan popular event

BY TIM HENNAGIR | STAFF

Foley Fun Days has several long-standing events that gain synergy from their scheduling proximity.

WRITER table on the afternoon of May 31, completing a Foley Fun Days committee meeting agenda packed with numerous to-do lists, game ideas and other logistics.

6 p.m................................................. Foley Ambassador Coronation Foley High School auditorium.

Sunday, June 18 8 a.m. to noon............................Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfast. American Legion Post 298. 2 p.m................................... Lemonade Fun Days Musical Concert Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church.

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For example, each year after the Kiddie Parade, its participants traditionally visit Family Fun Night.

One part of that community celebration tradition will change after this year’s event is completed.

Event chair Char Monroe has announced she will be stepping down after many years of organizing kid-friendly activities. She has been working with Karen Eherenman and Tiffany Neis on a transition plan.

Eherenman is a Foley Elementary School early childhood family education and early childhood special education teacher. Neis is an elementary school teacher.

“I couldn’t think of two better people to take over an event that’s been designed for kids,” Monroe said.

The trio sat around Monroe’s dining room

During that meeting, Monroe’s mantra of “be prepared” was evident as she showed off an emergency envelope filled with Band-Aids and a small packet of Kleenex, two items she always has available during the event.

And when it came to reviewing the nittygritty details of what is going in this year’s kid goodie bags, Monroe did not miss a beat when she breezed through pricing options for the different types of treats.

“It is time for me to get out,” Monroe said. “But deep down, I really don’t want to give it up. I’m going to be 77 years old, and it’s time for me to slow down. Tiffany is so qualified and so is Karen.”

Monroe said she started working with Family Fun Night in the 1990s, when daughter, Gina, was crowned Miss Foley.

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PHOTO BY TIM HENNAGIR Tiffany Neis (from left), Char Monroe and Karen Eherenman are leaders who are working on a transition plan for a popular Foley Fun Days activity. Monroe is serving her last year as Family Fun Night chair after a long history with the event.

Parade grand marshal does double duty

Kaproth also honored as citizen of year by chamber

BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: Benton County News editor Jakob Kounkel contributed to this article.

The Foley Civic Group, which organizes Foley Fun Days each summer, did something different this year with two community recognition honors.

The area’s citizen of the year and parade grand marshal selections were combined.

During the June 21 parade, resident Joe Kaproth will be recognized with both titles, said Juanita Beauchamp, a member of the Foley Civic Group.

When Kaproth accepted the Foley citizen of the year award, he was surprised, humbled and honored.

In a brief and impromptu acceptance speech offered May 18, Kaproth mentioned there are many Foley natives who are just as, if not more, deserving of the award.

He was honored at a Foley Area Chamber of Commerce event at Falcon National Bank in Foley.

Kaproth has lived in Foley for nearly his entire life. He has served on the city’s fire department for 38 years, 10 of which were as assistant fire chief and 10 as chief.

He is also a member of American Legion Post 298, serving as post commander.

Kaproth has stepped forward as a community volunteer in various ways, especially for CARE and St. John’s Catholic Church.

While the award puts a microscope on the past year of Kaproth’s life in Foley and the many ways he contributed to the betterment of the city and its people, it is also a reflection of his lifetime commitment to the community he loves.

“This man’s heart

and soul is embedded in our wonderful, rural community,” said Sharon Kipka, a lifelong Foley resident, who nominated Kaproth for the award. “During the past year, Kaproth has given hours and hours of volunteer services …, celebrating love of country, community and commitment to his fellow citizens.”

With a nod to community service, Kipka said Kaproth takes the lead on veteran memorial tours during Memorial Day for Foley Public Schools students – a volunteer effort that epitomizes his commitment to community.

“We look at community involvement in the past and now,” Beauchamp said, referring to the criteria used by the Foley Civic Group when it selects its parade grand marshal.

“We also look at the parade theme.”

The “Denim & Diamonds”

themed parade begins promptly at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. The start time is new this year, Beauchamp said, adding that parade units will start lining up at 5 that night. The parade theme describes casual and formal wear

worn together in an ostentatious way, similar to a costume that celebrates the best of both clothing worlds.

Jeans and gemstone jewelry, sequins and upscale pieces combine to give people a comfortable and creative option for dressing up.

Fashion shows and galas often use denim and diamonds as a theme, offering an alternative to typical formal wear that can become boring.

“I would say we have 60 parade applications right now,” Beauchamp said. “We have nine bands plus Foley.”

Monday, June 19

7:30 a.m. ..................................Medallion Hunt begins Clues posted each day at Foley City Hall at 7:30 a.m. Find the medallion and bring it to city hall for a $100 prize.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ........ Sidewalk Sales. Downtown.

1-2 p.m. ............................................................. Clothespin

Local band of student musicians. Downtown stage.

2 p.m....................................................... 500 card games American Legion Post 298.

2:30-4:30 p.m. ..... Trent Bergeron. Variety music. Downtown stage.

6 p.m.............................................................. 5K Run/Walk Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Kids K at 5:45 p.m. Race at 6 p.m. In front of Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic.

6 p.m........................................................... Midway opens

7-9:30 p.m. ..... Karaoke and open mic Night with Jonathan Clemons Music. Downtown stage.

10 p.m. ....................................................... Midway closes

Tuesday, June 20

7:30 a.m. ...................... Medallion Hunt clue posted Foley City Hall.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ........ Sidewalk Sales. Downtown.

Noon to 2 p.m....................... Minnesota Zoomobile Foley Public Library.

1 p.m. .......................................................... Midway opens

2:30 p.m. ............ Reading with the Ambassadors

For ages 3-12. Join the new reigning ambassadors for stories, crafts and snacks. Foley Public Library.

4 p.m. Skally Line.Folk music. Downtown stage.

5-8 p.m................................ Heavenly Hot Rod Show

No entry fee. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the CROSS Center. St. John’s Catholic Church parking lot.

5 p.m.......................................................... Midway closes

6 p.m........................................................... Midway opens

6 p.m........................................................... Kiddie Parade

Sign up at 5:45 p.m. Dress up in your favorite character. Register by downtown stage area.

6-8 p.m.................................................Family Fun Night Free activities and FFA petting zoo. Fourth Avenue North near city hall. In the event of rain, all activities will be moved to the American Legion Post 298.

7:30-10 p.m. ....................................... Sawyer’s Dream 1970s-styled vocal harmony Americana. Downtown stage.

10 p.m. ...................................................... Midway closes

Wednesday, June 21

7:30 a.m. ...................... Medallion Hunt clue posted Foley City Hall.

10 a.m.

Joe Kaproth holds his plaque for being awarded Foley Citizen of the Year May 18 at Falcon National Bank in Foley. Kaproth will also serve at Foley Fun Days parade grand marshal during the event Wednesday, June 21.

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Foley Area Chamber of Commerce representative Bill Kalton (left) hands the citizen of the year plaque to Joe Kaproth May 18 at Falcon National Bank in Foley. The award ceremony was held at the same time as the bank was celebrating its 20th anniversary alongside a chamber of commerce meeting.

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Meet the Foley ambassador candidates: &

Foley Ambassadors

Braelynn Kuperus

Sponsored by Foley Hardware Co.

Braelynn is the daughter of Henry and Amanda and Henry Kuperus and sister to Evangelia, 18. She is 16 years old.

Community and school activities: FFA (vice president), Minnesota Honor Society, prom committee, band and junior class treasurer.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and baking.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? I was crowned a junior ambassador in 2018-19, and it helped me get to know the community and grow as a person overall.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? How small it is and that you can go in any store and you might see someone you know.

How would you help others to feel welcome in our community? I would do more community activities that everyone can participate in such as game nights in the park or craft days at the library.

If you could start a business in Foley, what would it be? It would either be a bakery because every small town should have a good bakery, or a place for teenagers to go and play games, meet new people and have a safe place to go.

What is your favorite festival food to get at Foley Fun Days?

The deep-fried Oreos.

Allison Lewandowski

Sponsored by J &J Grain LLC

Allison is the daughter of Torrey and Amanda Lewandowski and sister to Abby, 18, Jordan, 15, and Jared, 13. She is 17 years old.

Community and school activities: FFA, Sunday school teacher and vacation Bible school assistant.

Hobbies: Outdoors, fishing, swimming, working and spending time with family and friends.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate?

I have gone through the program before as the 2017-18 Foley junior ambassador and enjoyed it very much. I liked what it has taught me and would like to experience it again.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? I enjoy going outside and seeing all of the people walking around and spending time with their family, using the parks and walking paths.

How would you help others to feel welcome in our community? I would bring them around town and show them everything we have. I would also introduce them to all the smalltown business owners and their friendly personalities. If you could start a business in Foley, what would it be? I would start a bowling alley or skating place. We need more of a fun place where people can go and hangout with family and friends.

What is your favorite festival food to get at Foley Fun Days?

A funnel cake. My family and I always share them during the festival, and it just brings so many good memories.

Danica Macho

Sponsored by Grand Champion Meats

Danica is the daughter of Nathan and Katie Macho and sister to Bradley, 13. She is 16 years old. Community and school activities: Dance team and Just for Kix assistant coach.

Hobbies: Outdoors, camping and fishing with my family.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate?

I was a junior ambassador from 2019 to 2021. Ever since, I have been interested and wanting to run for ambassador.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? I enjoy the people and how much support there is.

How would you help others to feel welcome in our community? I would invite them to community events and try and get them known to the community.

If you could start a business in Foley, what would it be? A community center for the kids because we don’t have a lot of things to do for the kids in Foley.

What is your favorite festival food to get at Foley Fun Days? The fried Oreos.

Ella Brown

Ella is the daughter of Justin and Shantel. She is sister to Trevor, 8, and Ryan, 5. She is 11 years old.

Tell us a little about yourself. I have two dogs, an axolotl (type of salamander) and a betta fish. I’m in softball, and I go to New Life Church.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? I heard about it from a friend, and I needed something to do over the summer.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? How friendly everyone is.

Describe your perfect summer day. My perfect summer day is in Florida, shopping and sightseeing with my favorite cousins.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Fun, friendly and close.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? I like the parade the most because it’s exciting, sitting there waiting for candy and seeing all the creative floats.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? Going with friends and family to spend time with both of them.

Ariah Erickson

Ariah is the daughter of Josh and Krystal and sister to Owen, 6, Brantley, 5, and Liam, 7. She is 12 years old. Tell us a little about yourself. I play softball, and I like reading and babysitting. What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? I wanted to be more involved in my community.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? It’s a nice small town and community where I feel safe.

Describe your perfect summer day. Reading outside, drawing and skateboarding.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Beautiful, nice and peaceful.

Hattie Gunderson

Hattie is the daughter of Lynn, Brandon and Veronica. She is sister to Alli, 21, Cyrus, 16, Brantley, 10, and Barrett, 8. She is 11 years old. Tell us a little about yourself. I am kind. I am smart. I work well with others. I also love to meet new people and make friends.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? The opportunities to get out and volunteer, meet new people and participate in fun events.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? It’s a nice small town and gives me a good opportunity to go out and meet more people in my community.

Describe your perfect summer day. Taking a bike ride to the park and possibly going to the pool and playing with friends.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Close, small and community.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? Rides, foods and friends. Everyone from the town comes together in a small area with lots of smiles.

Makenna Christopherson

Makenna is the daughter of Andy and Nancy and sister to Waylon, 5. She is 11 years old.

Tell us a little about yourself. I love dancing, shopping, going to the pool and playing outside.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? I want to help people in the community and be a good role model.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? Everybody is kind to one another.

Describe your perfect summer day. I would wake up, get ready, eat breakfast, go to the pool, play outside and then have a Popsicle.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Fun, thoughtful and caring.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? The parade because you can see so many different cool floats.

Allison Mae Flettre

Allison is the daughter of Marshall and Ashley and the sister to Mariah, 10, Maycie, 4, and Anthony, 1. She is 12 years old. Tell us a little about yourself. In my free time, I like to go on bike rides, play sports, hang out with friends and spend time with my family. Also, I like to attend church.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? I saw a flyer at school, and I knew it was something I would be interested in.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? All of the events and activities they have to offer.

Describe your perfect summer day. Going to the beach on a sunny day with a little bit of wind and then having a grill out right after.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Eventful, welcoming and friendly.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? The parade because it shows what our community is all about and what it has to offer. It also has so many different things to look at.

Kaydence Rudolph

Kaydence is the daughter of Craig and Alicia and the sister to Kraig, 10. She is 12 years old.

Tell us a little about yourself. I enjoy baseball and basketball. I enjoy helping others and teaching young ones how to do something.

What attracted you to become an ambassador candidate? Getting to know people and helping in things for the community.

What do you enjoy most about the Foley community? The people who live in our town.

Describe your perfect summer day. Temperature 76 degrees and at the Foley pool.

What are three words you would choose that describe the Foley community? Fun, nice and stunning.

What is your favorite event or aspect of Foley Fun Days? The parade because I can ride in the fire truck with my family.

Little Miss Foley

To be eligible for the Little Miss Foley Program, candidates must be at 7 by June 1. Candidates must be residents of Foley or its surrounding community. The Little Miss Foley program takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17. This is not a judged event. As a reigning Little Miss Foley, selected candidates will participate in Foley Fun Days events and the parade and represent Foley in other areas and events.

Hailey Bosshart

Daughter of Jon and Jackie Bosshart

What do you like to do in Foley? Go to the library and swimming pool.

Samantha Feierabend

Daughter of Sig and Sarah Feierabend

What do you like to do in Foley? Play at the park and go to school to do math.

Kenzie Pekarek

Daughter of Ben and Molly Pekarek

What do you like to do in Foley? I like to go to the pool. I love to get ice cream at Blue Ribbon Café and visit the library.

Rosalee Mendiola

Daughter of Amber Nelson

What do you like to do in Foley? Go to church.

Lane Pitts

Daughter of Jacob and Nicole Pitts

What do you like to do in Foley? Go to the pool and the parks.

Juliana Timpe

Daughter of Clayton and Christina Timpe

What do you like to do in Foley? Play at the parks, go swimming at the pool and go to the library.

Rolly Schyma

Daughter of Briana Schyma

What do you like to do in Foley? I am a big fan of the Champion Croissant and ice cream at Blue Ribbon Café. I love going to Foley pool in the summer and have done swim lessons there for the past three years. Foley Fun Days Parade is so much fun with the other activities. I enjoy all the parks around the neighborhood too.

Emelia Studenski

Daughter of Brad and Sarah Studenski

What do you like to do in Foley? That it’s a small community, and my sisters have had the same teachers as I have. My friends and family all go to the same school.

Foley Junior Ambassador

Lions Club booth a Foley Fun Days favorite a Foley Fun Days favorite

Hamburger, beer sales support community programs

BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER

Foley Lions Club members know an allhands-on-deck effort is required with Foley Fun Days booth staffing.

The popular hamburger shack requires multiple people working the four daily shifts.

“Most of our Lions work at least one shift,” said Lynn Pagel, a longtime stand organizer and committee member. “We start scheduling shifts a month before Fun Days. Some members work five or six shifts.”

It takes several hours to set up the stand, Pagel said. It is stored in a farm building owned by a Foley Lions Club member and brought in the day before the community celebration. It is then cleaned and organized.

“A four-person committee manages the logistics,” Pagel said.

Food and beverages are ordered weeks before and delivered the first morning of the festival.

The stand is currently getting an update with a new refrigeration unit and storage bins for pop and water.

Pagel said Lion Donna Woolard has worked at the food booth for 25 years. Pagel has been involved 21 years.

“We have always served burgers from Grand Champion Meats,” Pagel

said. “Dutch Maid Bakery in Sauk Rapids provides the buns. A burger with pepperjack cheese and our special sautéed onions is a favorite.”

Hamburger sales and beer proceeds support a number of Foley community programs.

“The stand provides funding for five graduating senior scholarships, lunch and supper for local law enforcement and the fire department, the school milk program, reading incentives, the marching band, the bike rodeo and local food shelf,” Pagel said. “Throughout the year, we also do other fundraising.”

Pagel said in past years, the hamburger

and beer stand used to be the community service organization’s main fundraising activity.

“It was very important to make enough to cover five $1,000 scholarships,” she said.

The Foley Lions Club was founded in 1958 and has 37 members.

When Foley Fun Days wraps up, members take inventory of booth supplies to see what is needed for next year’s celebration.

“We keep track of how many hamburgers are cooked and how many buns, pickles and onions are used so we can plan for next year,” Pagel said. “During the event, many people come daily and order burgers.”

The Foley Lions Club hamburger shack awaits hungry patrons at the 2021 Foley Fun Days in Foley. The booth requires multiple people working the four daily shifts that are scheduled each year.

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Donna Woolard (from left), Lori Landowski and Lynn Pagel take a break during their shift at the Foley Lions Club burger shack during the 2019 Foley Fun Days celebration in Foley. Proceeds from the booth are donated back to the community, including through five $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

Princess camp provides royal treatment

Foley Ambassador Program, community education host new event

BY TIM HENNAGIR | STAFF WRITER

Prospective princesses recently received the royal treatment at a first-ofits-kind community education event.

The Foley Ambassador Program teamed up with Foley Community Education to sponsor a princess camp May 17.

Guests attending the event were invited to wear their favorite dress.

“What little girl doesn’t want to be a princess?” said Amanda Lewandowski, ambassador coordinator.

Lewandowski said current royalty and this year’s candidates attended the event to promote future interest in the ambassador program.

She credited community education director Alyssa Stewart with the idea.

“Our program promotes volunteer work in the community,” Lewandowski said. “When the public sees our girls, someone may think of someone they know who may want to apply to be a royalty candidate.”

Stewart said she wanted to organize an event that would give the community the opportunity to learn more about the program. She used a princess camp in a Wisconsin school district as an event model.

“Foley Community Education helps advertise Foley Fun Days,” Stewart said, referring to local ties to the summer event and the community. “We partner

with Foley Police Chief Katie McMillin, running registration for the bike safety rodeo, and we host the Foley Ambassador Program at our high school auditorium.”

Lewandowski said candidates’ involvement in the event at the Foley Intermediate School cafeteria built communication and community event participation skills before coronation of new ambassadors Saturday, June 17.

“The candidates were required to interact with the young girls who signed up,” Lewandowski said. “It showed that volunteering can be fun and worthwhile.”

When the Foley Ambassador Program begins its preparations for a new year, Lewandowski said a key goal is giving prospective candidates a good taste of what it is like to become a program ambassador.

“We try to do a little bit of everything in a short time,” she said. “This provides feedback as to if they want to make a full-year commitment to the program. We really stress volunteering and community.”

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PHOTOS BY TIM HENNAGIR

(Above) Foley junior ambassador candidate Ella Brown (back, left) and ambassador Kassidy Beack help two princess camp attendees build tiaras May 17 in Foley. Prospective princesses received the royal treatment at the first-ofits kind event.

(Left) Foley ambassador candidate Allison Lewandowski paints the face of a princess camp attendee May 17 in Foley. The event featured activities related to royalty work.

During the princess camp, Lewandowski said she witnessed happy young girls who were enjoying activities such as making a royal treat, sash making, coloring, games, story time and a photo booth.

“The parents who stayed with their girls looked as if they were enjoying themselves as well,” Lewandowski

said. “After the event, we all felt it went over very well and look forward to next year.”

Stewart agreed and is excited for next year’s camp.

“We received positive feedback from parents and participants,” she said.

PHOTO BY TIM HENNAGIR

Current Little Miss Foley Alyssa Zulawski (from left), Foley ambassador Kaylie Kuschel (third, from left) and Little Miss Foley Megan Studanski help princess camp attendees May 17 during an event at the Foley Intermediate School in Foley. The camp was modeled after one hosted by a Wisconsin school district

5K Run, Walk

adds new event for children

Kid K registration fee includes T-Shirt, goodie bag, sunglasses

BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER

Two Brandons are better than one when it comes to Foley Fun Days 5K sponsorship innovation.

Brandon Voit and Brandon Tschida with Falcon National Bank are excited about a new race addition.

A Kid K starting at 5:45 p.m. has been added to the June 19 event for all children too young to complete in the regular race that starts at 6 p.m. in front of the Mille Lacs Vet Clinic on 310 Dewey St. in Foley.

Voit is market president and a business banker in the Foley branch. Tschida is a credit analyst.

The financial duo are active distance runners and are members of the 5K planning committee.

“This year, we wanted to see what we could do to get more involvement and more registrants,” Voit said.

Voit is participating in his third Foley Fun Days. His initial thoughts about adding a kids event began formulating after he visited or participated in a number of different 5K events with something similar.

“We went back and forth

(in committee) about whether or not to charge for it, and the only reason we’re asking $10 per participant is to cover the cost of the T-Shirts,” Voit said. “A small fee is common.”

Falcon National Bank employees get involved with the community, Voit said. He runs 5Ks and half marathons, and was naturally intrigued with helping after he started working in Foley 2.5 years ago.

“I was asked if I would chair the event, and I knew one thing I wanted to do right away was change it up a little bit,” Voit said. “We’ll have goodie bags for all the Kid K runners and a pair of sunglasses.”

Other bag items will include a coupon for a kids pizza and an ice cream cone from area businesses, snacks, candies and other goodies.

“The kids won’t be timed,” Voit said. “The route for their 10-minute race is less than a half mile, from the start line down to Norman Avenue North and back. It’s a nice, straight shot, so any parents who don’t want to go with their kids can easily see them and keep an eye on them without getting worried.”

When Tschida started

working at Falcon National Bank 6.5 years ago, he signed up for the 5K committee right away, he said.

“This year will be my seventh 5K,” Tschisa said. “When I was younger, I loved running and still do it to this day. I just love seeing everyone having a good time, especially the faster runners at the finish.”

Tschida ran when he was a Foley High School student. He said the running community is not similar to other sports. It is competitive but in a different way.

“You build friendships when you are running a race,” he said. “A lot of times you help each other out by pacing and just trying to get your best running time.”

Watching community members and customers run in the Foley Fun Days 5K is important, Tschida said.

“As a runner, it’s fantastic to hear people cheer you on,” he said. “For me, it provides a great boost. It’s great to have this event be part of the community.”

Race day registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Participants needed to register by June 5 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

The race course is a flat, fast loop on pavement that winds through the streets of Foley.

Race timing for the event will be provided by St. Cloudbased recreation management company Pickle Events.

Medals will be awarded for top male and female in

each category. The top three overall male and top three overall female participants will be recognized and awarded additional prizes. To register online, visit runsignup.com/Race/MN/ Foley/FoleyFunDays5K. Registration forms are also available at the bank.

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Brandon Tschida (left) and Brandon Voit, of Falcon National Bank, are excited about a new race addition to Foley Fun Days. A Kid K starting at 5:45 p.m. has been added to the June 19 event for all children too young to complete in the regular race that starts at 6 p.m.

The St. John’s Catholic Church parking lot at 621 Dewey St. in Foley will be filled with classic cars and hot rods from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. There is no entry fee for this event. Bring a nonperishable food item for the CROSS Center and pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Trophies will be provided by Tarpenning Rides & Metalwork. This event is sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church, Murphy Chevrolet and Foley Auto Glass LLC.

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