Check Out What’s Happening
in Mason City & North Iowa!
February 10-11, 2017
Jack Helgren Memorial Race - The weekend is filled with
family friendly snowmobiling fun. Friday evening starts with the Cruise around
beautiful Clear Lake and DJ at the VFW.
Saturday features snowmobile racing including LeMans "Style".
Racing and Radar Runs. The races consist of vintage to brand new sleds. There
are many classes including a class where the age of the rider and age of the
snowmobile must add to 80 (the older you are- the newer the sled you can ride
and also includes a Ladies only class. Additionally there will be concessions,
vendors and Saturday night events include the award banquet and a band at the
Clear Lake VFW. The event is a memorial to Jack Helgren, an area businessesman,
avid snowmobiler, former dealer/racer and promoter of the sport and the area.
Visit: www.thejackrace.com
to get all the latest info, details and pre-registration.
February 10, 2017
Fantastic Fridays Roller
Skating - Roller
City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller
skating from 7pm-10pm. Check Roller City's Facebook page for weekly themes and
events! www.myrollercity.com
February 10, 2017
North Iowa Bulls Hockey vs.
Rochester - North Iowa Ice Arena at North Iowa Events
Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625). Starts: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 adults; children
under 18 & seniors 65+ $6; military/college student (ID required) $8. For
more information: www.northiowabulls.com
February 11, 2017
Cupids Undie Run - Music Man Square, 308 S.
Pennsylvania (641-424-2852). This Valentine's Day weekend, come put the
hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets
in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation. The
1-mile fun run starts at Music Man Square. Doors open at noon. Run will start
at 2pm. Awards Ceremony at 3pm. www.cupidsundierun.com/city/mason-city
February 11, 2017
FREE Concert - Southbridge Mall, 100 S.
Federal Ave (641-423-6688). Come out and enjoy a good time with fellow members
of the community. The Orchards Mall is hosting a free concert from 5pm to 9pm,
located inside entrance 2.
February 11, 2017
Films in February: Frozen River
- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. S.E. (641-421-3666). Featured film
following a woman's struggle as she helps smuggle children across the
U.S./Canada border. This film is rated R. Sponsored by a Friend of the Film
Series. Admission is FREE and opened to
the public, popcorn will be provided. Films are shown at the Charles H.
MacNider Art Museum's Salsbury Room on Saturdays in February at 2pm. www.macniderart.org
February 11 & 12, 2017
Say YES to the (Prom) Dress- Central Gardens of North Iowa
(Pavilion Building), 800 2nd Ave N. Donations of prom (and
homecoming) dresses are needed for a fundraiser for the upcoming play “Our
Town”. Jody Hamilton is hosting this fundraiser to collect prom (and homecoming
dresses), shoes, jewelry and also men’s formal wear. Dresses will be resold at
$50 each with proceeds going to Central Gardens. Dresses, men’s formal wear and
accessories can be dropped off at the Clear Lake High School Counselor’s office
or at Central Gardens. Central Gardens hours of collection will be Wednesday –
Feb.1, 8 & 15 from 3pm to 5pm; Thursdays- Feb. 2, 9, & 16 from 3pm-5pm;
and Sundays Feb. 5 & 12 from 1pm-5pm or by appointment by
calling Jody at 402-213-4225. Shopping time: 10am-4pm.
February 11, 2017
Live Music - Lorados, 18 S, Federal Ave
(641-424-8060). Live Music featuring Gin
Mill Hollow - 7pm
February 11, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
NW (641-423-2000). Morning Skate: 10am-12pm
- A slower pace geared towards younger families, $10 per family. Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most
popular session for parties and larger groups, $6 per skater. Night Skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular
skating session with Jackpot Dice Game and much more, $7 per skater. www.myrollercity.com
February 11, 2017
Art FUNdamentals: Sun Images – Clear Lake
Arts Center, 17 S 4th St, Clear Lake
(641-357-1998). Participants will create "Sun Images" in anticipation
of a CBS Sunday Morning film crew coming to the Color the Wind Kite Festival.
Art FUNdamentals is offered the second Saturday of each month. Fee is $8 per
child. Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Open to all ages, including adults, and children
under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested,
but not required. To register, call or email the Clear Lake Arts Center or
email clac@cltel.net.
February 11, 2017
Art Bugs - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum,
303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Art Bugs ages 2-4 is an art class for
the smallest of artists. Explore a variety of mediums in these classes.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver, from 10am-11am:Be My Valentine. http://macniderart.org
February 11-12, 2017
Iowa Yellow Bass Bonanza Ice
Fishing Tournament - Welcome to one of the largest Ice Fishing tournaments in the
Midwest! Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at
the Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr,
Clear Lake 6-9 pm with
dinner, product demos, seminars, tips & techniques, and much more. Single
man ice fishing tournament on Sunday. Be at Macintosh State Park to get
registered 6:30-7:30AM. The tournament will take off from Macintosh boat ramp
at 8am. www.yellowbassbonanza.com
