WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Fireflies We’re headed to the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of creamy chicken breast with roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw, dinner rolls, assorted desserts, coffee or hot tea. (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head to the theatre for Fireflies! Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Able Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Able isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking. Date: Wed, Oct 22 Fee: $101 per person Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Waconia 10:30 AM-4:00 PM

I Am He Said: A Celebration of Neil Diamond We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for I Am He Said: A Celebration of Neil Diamond. “We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, music industry veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid 60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkees’ classic, “I’m A Believer.” Thur, Aug 21 Fee: 105 pp Pick Up and Drop Off Locations (please arrive 15 min early) Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Winsted 10:00 AM-4:45 PM

Mississippi Lock & Dam Boat Cruise It’s been a couple of years, and lock and dam tours are on very limited dates. We are so fortunate to once again enjoy this tour… four hours of relaxation and a great buffet meal! We’re headed for Harriet Island in St. Paul where we’ll take in the beautiful sites along this historically narrated cruise, which travels through the Ford Lock and Dam - Lock #1, from St. Paul into Minneapolis then returning to Harriet Island. It truly is amazing how the riverboat is raised and lowered to get through the lock. Kids will love it, and we’ll most probably see eagles (and many dogs playing) along the river! We’ll be treated to an included buffet lunch of BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green chili cheddar corn bread, potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon wedges, cookies and coffee. Sat, July 26 Fee: $99 pp ($83 pp ages 3-12) Pick Up and Drop Off Locations (please arrive 15 min early) Waconia 9:15 AM-4:15 PM Winsted 8:15 AM-5:15 PM

Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Cruise This has become an annual favorite event. It is so relaxing and also a reminder that our seasons are changing. Hopefully, we’ll see some beautiful fall colors. I am so impressed with the included deli buffet lunch. You could build your own sandwich with all sorts of ingredients and add warm entree’ selections and dessert. Fee: $95 per person Pick Up and Drop Off Locations Winsted 8:15 AM-4:30 PM Waconia 9:15 AM-3:30 PM

The Lovin’ Spoonful We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for the 1960’s hit band – The Lovin’ Spoonful. The Lovin’ Spoonful were America’s answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first seven singles soaring onto Billboard’s Top 10 charts virtually overnight. Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts and was followed by an unprecedented string of hits including: “Daydream,” “Younger Girl,” “Summer in the City,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Jug band Music,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Lovin’ You,” “Didn’t Want to Have to Do it,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Six O’clock,” “Nashville Cats,” “Coconut Grove,” and “She’s Still a Mystery (to Me).” Tues, July 15 Fee: 109 pp Pick Up and Drop Off Locations (please arrive 15 min early) Waconia 9:00 AM-5:45 PM Winsted 10:00 AM-4:45 PM