Tag: Gary Pines

Zombies at the Gary Pines 

The City of Gary will be holding its 2nd annual Zombies in the Pines event this Saturday, and all are invited to come and show off their survival skills. Event representative Wendy Bennefeld gives us a preview of the event.  Bennefeld says they also have activities planned after the event in Gary.  More information about…
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October 21, 2025 0

New statues unveiled at Gary Pines 

If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last couple days, you may recognize some new statues out on display. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about these new statues, and where they came from.   Bennefeld says Gary Cares will be doing a special giveaway to celebrate the new additions, and she…
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June 16, 2025 0

Improvements being made to the Gary Pines 

If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last few weeks you may have realized some work, or changes being done. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks, and she tells us what they’ve been doing.  Bennefeld says they have more Gary Pines projects that…
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May 29, 2025 0

Survive the Apocalypse at Gary Pines 

Community members are invited to the Gary Pines on Saturday, October 26 to put their survival skills to the test. Gary Pines representative Wendy Bennefeld tells us more about this new event they’re calling “Zombies in the Pines”.  Tickets for Zombies in the Pines are currently available, and Bennefeld says people looking to attend are…
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October 15, 2024 0

Cancer Color Run Saturday In Gary

Young people with Shock and Awe in Norman County are sponsoring a color run Saturday to fight cancer.  Cassidy Abraham, a senior at Norman County East, talks about the run. Abraham tells us where the color comes in. The Cancer Color Run is free will offering and starts at 10am at the Gary Pines.  There’s…
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September 20, 2023 0

Dekko Foundation Awards Gary Pines $4,000 Donation During Visit to Norman County

Ada, MN — The Dekko Foundation celebrated their 40th anniversary this week by visiting the communities and projects they’ve supported in Norman County, and also gave one of those projects a nice boost to continue their support for future development. The Gary Pines, located one mile north of Gary, was surprised with a $4,000 donation…
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May 19, 2022 0