Saturday, October 17 at RAM

THIS WEEK
The weather this weekend should finally feel like fall. It should be a great day to take a walk along the river. Vikings will descend upon RAM this weekend to celebrate Viking Week. We'll have a 10th century replica fjord utility boat on display. The Sons of Norway will also be there. Some will be dressed in full Viking regalia, while others will dressed in Bunads (native Norwegian dress). You'll be able to purchase Nordic delights including jars of lingonberries, Norwegian chocolate bars and lefse. And what kind of market would we be if we didn't have plastic Viking helmets so everyone can get in on the act?

The Jaguars are back again. They are home against the Rams this weekend and need everyone's support. There is also the regular assortment of amazing artisans and talented performers to entertain.

COMING UP
October 31 is Halloween and we are encouraging everyone to come in costume. We will be having a contest with multiple categories for best costumes. Don't forget about your four-legged friends! We are also encouraging the vendors to have treats for the kids so they can trick or treat while you do a little shopping. We'll be helping the city celebrate the Week of Valor on November 7. RAM will be honoring our local police, fire and rescue heros with many activities and cool equipment/displays. And on November 21 we'll be celebrating Biketoberfest. Did you know the we are the only large market in the country with FREE BIKE VALET. This is courtesy of BikeJax! Of course there is more, there always is and there are always a few surprises.

The holidays will soon be upon us. Isn't it time to start purchasing those gifts?

VOLUNTEERS
We always need new volunteers! Shannon has a new e-mail, so update your address book and while you're at it, let her know when you want to join the best volunteer group in the nation! Our vols get the only currently available RAM t-shirts and invites to exclusive special events. Not to mention the awesome feeling one gets helping us pull off the best thing to happen since the river.