Pure Water Days 2011

It's early, I know, but I'm excited. This morning, I was part of a very interesting meeting at the Visitor's Center during which several locals, including Dick Hebert of Parks and Recreation, Allyson Gommer of the Chippewa Chamber and Teri Ouimette of Main Street Chippewa all discussed the 34th Annual Pure Water Days celebration.

It's still in the planning stages, but several things were discussed, including the YMCA-sponsored foot race, the Leinenkugel's merchandise tent, and the team trivia contest we're having here at the library. It seems there is a lot of energy in the planning phase and the library is getting in on the ground floor this year, as opposed to last year, when we got involved a bit late. There was even discussion of the creation of a Facebook page for the event.

Well, just in case anyone out there is Googling the phrase "Pure Water Days 2011" or "Pure Water Days Chippewa Falls," it will be August 12th, 13th and 14th, 2011. There will be a parade and, if donations all happen as we hope, a fireworks extravaganza. The library's team trivia contest should be on August 14th--a Sunday--and teams will pre-register starting about a month in advance. If you have four friends who know things like, say, what the capital of Bimini Island is, let them know about the event. There will be prizes. It's really early, I know, but I want to make sure word is out this year.