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Dec 05 05 08:21a Paul Pierce 76342 P. 1857 - 2007 years es ?uicentenniaf ANOKA COUNTY It's Anoka County's Sesquicentennial Let's celebrate! • Sesqui — what ?? • Anoka County will celebrate its 150th birthday, known as the Sesquicentennial, in 2007_ The Anoka County Historical Society, Anoka County, and community leaders from across the county are planning an integrated program of community events to commemorate and celebrate 150 years of the place that we call "home." • A Year To Remember • The year 2007 will be one to remember with a year filled with community events across Anoka County. The Sesquicentennial Executive Board (SEB) and the Anoka County 1 50 Committee (AC150) are organizing tours, lectures, exhibits, contests, drawings, and events that will bring the county's history alive for people of all ages. Event participants can also take home a piece of history with souvenirs like a "Then and Now" photo book, CD, or reproduced historic postcards. • Goals for the Celebration • The Sesquicentennial will be an integrated series of activities with the intent of: • Fostering a sense of community and county identity in the citizens of all Anoka County communities; • Educating Anoka County's citizens about their communities' history and instilling re- spect for our shared heritage; • Inspiring our citizens to seek greater knowledge of and understanding about our County's past and engaging them in collecting history for the future; • Creating festivity around the celebration of 150 years of Anoka County's history. • Get Involved • Want to be a part of this countywide event? Partnering with municipalities, nonprofit or- ganizations, local businesses, and community groups will ensure this celebration's success and its countywide focus. Increase recognition of your program or product by sponsoring a Sesquicentennial event. Become a volunteer and be a part of history in the making! Contact the Anoka County Historical Society at (763) 421 -0600 to find out more or check out our website at www.ac - hs.org. It's the biggest birthday party of the year —come join in the celebration!