North Eastern Minnesota's 2008 Iron Range Getaway Guide - (Page 21) Town of White The Town of White encompasses a beautiful segment of the Iron Range and boasts several lakes, rivers and scenic nature trails. The Loon Lake Community Center is also situated in the Town of White. This multi-use facility, located in the community of Palo, hosts the annual Laskiainen (Finnish Sliding Festival). Every year during the first weekend in February, the Town of White celebrates this festival featuring crafts, winter sports, a marketplace, music, a museum, ethnic foods, skating, Vipu Kelkka (whip-sled), and of course, sliding down the iced hill. The spirit of family fun truly dominates this “festival for all ages.” Town of White Events Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival A traditional Finnish sliding festival held in February, comes complete with ethnic foods, music and snow sledding. Loon Lake Community Center, Palo 218.638.2551 Oktoberfest Brunch & Craft Show October Loon Lake Community Center, Palo 218.638.2551 or 218.638.2375 Bikers – ®IRTB, Kayakers – ©IRTB, Sledders – ©IRTB Town of White Recreation Twin Lakes Recreation Area & Campground 218.229.2813 21
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