Spark

A Spark that still burns: The story of the Spark women's networking group

May 18, 2017

Editor’s note: When the Graphic learned that Liz Carlstrom was stepping aside as the organizer of Spark women’s networking group after eight years, we asked her to reflect on the group’s origins, its history and its future. As I neared the completion of my Bachelor’s degree in 2009, one of my...

Spark Hok-si-la potluck is May 1

Apr 26, 2017

Spark women’s networking group will meet at Hok-Si-La Park in Lake City for a potluck picnic on Monday, May 1. The meeting will be held in the large building near the beach area. There will be a nature hike around the park at 5:45 p.m. for those that want to participate. The potluck picnic will...

EDA director to talk ski jump, childcare, tourism, careers at March 6 Spark meeting

Mar 29, 2017

Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Lisa Babington will share information about Lake City’s childcare gap, the proposed ski jump at Mt. Frontenac, a local career fair and a new visitors app at the Spark women’s networking group on Monday, April 3, at Port 104 in Lake City....

'Make it OK' talk to address mental illness stigma

Mar 2, 2017

Due to a schedule conflict, the Spark women’s networking group presentation for Monday, March 6 has been changed. All women are invited to attend the “Make it OK” presentation by Anita Otterness and Lisa George of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha. “Make It OK” is an anti-stigma campaign...

EDA director to talk ski jump, childcare and philanthropy at March 6 Spark meeting

Feb 16, 2017

Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Lisa Babington will share information about Lake City’s childcare gap, the proposed ski jump at Mt. Frontenac and Babington’s partnership with the United Way at the Spark women’s networking group on Monday, March 6, at Port 104 in Lake City...

Next Spark meeting features direct sales panel

Jan 25, 2017

The Feb. 6 Spark meeting will feature a panel of local women who run direct sales businesses. Panelists will describe what direct selling is and how it works. People in attendance will learn about different compensation plans and gain insight into the time and commitment needed to successfully...

Photographer to speak to Spark

Nov 23, 2016

All women are invited to attend the Monday, Dec. 5 Spark women’s networking meeting at Port 104 in Lake City, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free of charge.Presenter Jeff Bartelt will share tips designed to help take photographs with more impact and visual appeal. Jeff has been a photographer for...

Beekeepers to enliven Spark

Oct 26, 2016

Women are welcome to the Spark women’s networking November meeting to learn about raising bees and making honey.Kari Dietrich and Sharon Anderson will share their experience and passion for beekeeping on Monday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Port 104.Kari and Sharon will bring some of their...

Spark returns to face roadblocks

Sep 28, 2016

Spark begins its eighth year with a financial presentation. Speaker Jill Minette from Waddell and Reed, Inc. will present “Mental Roadblocks: How Your Brain Can Keep You from Making Wise Financial Decisions.” Mental Roadblocks introduces the five cognitive processes hardwired into our brains that...

Over 60 guests attend Spark Spring Fashion Show

Apr 13, 2016

Over sixty guests were in attendance at the Spark Spring Fashion Show April 4 at Port 104. Debbie Lane from Corner Closet introduced local women as they modeled new styles from her clothing store. The stage was adorned with fresh flowers and plants from Lake Pepin Floral. The next Spark meeting...