Events

Barbara Felix from the Bavaria region of Germany will present the next free Cultural Thursday program on May 5 at noon in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. Barbara has been at the Brainerd campus through the year-long exchange program, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals. …

The Staples campus of Central Lakes College on Friday, April 29 hosted a Career Exploration Day for more than 200 students from area high schools. The students were allowed to choose three career areas to explore during sessions led by instructors, lab assistants, or students at the college. Programs featured …

Erich Heppner, director of student life at Central Lakes College, reports that the Staples Student Senate held a very successful Egg Hunt for students, faculty, staff, and their families on Saturday, April 23. “We had a total of 60 children at the Staples Campus searching high and low for over …

The Central Lakes College Earth Day Fair was held Wednesday, April 20 on the Brainerd campus. Dozens of displays lined the Cafeteria Commons area, many supplied by students in the CLC Natural Resources, Horticulture and Environmental Studies classes. Student Sharia Merten of Brainerd brought in a few of her reptiles, …

On Wednesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College will host its second annual Locks of Love. Last spring’s inaugural Locks of Love event was very successful. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that accepts donated hair and resources to provide …

The 2011 Central Lakes College Juried Student Art Show runs through May 5 in the CLC Gallery on the Brainerd campus. Artist and educator Andrew Nordin of New London judged the entries in this annual exhibit. Luke Grittner of Pillager received Best of Show with untitled earthenware. Merit Awards went …

Fulda High School athlete Brittany Hulstein will play volleyball and basketball for the Brainerd-based Central Lakes College Raiders of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. The 5-10 standout, who graduates this spring after an illustrious high school career, will be welcomed by Coaches Jane Peterson in volleyball and Dennis Eastman in …

Central Lakes College Child Development students on Tuesday, April 26 will sponsor Old-Fashioned Game Day from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Commons area and outside the south entrance (weather-permitting) onthe Brainerd campus. This free event includes kite making and flying, Go Fish, Slap Jack, and other card games, …

The Staples Campus Student Senate of Central Lakes College is sponsoring the Tour de Staples 5K Walk/Freedom Run Saturday, May 7 to benefit the CLC Veterans Resource Center. Community veterans at this event will be on hand to accept donations for Staples All-Veterans Park.The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race for runners starts …

About 500 attended the second annual Celebration of Nations at Central Lakes College on Friday, April 1. The Brainerd campus gym was filled with activities, including games for all ages and exhibits, food, and performances showcasing cultures around the world. Hosting the program were students from the International Club, Diversity …