Buhl Beach Blast is today

BUHL—A variety of fun is planned for the Beach Blast in Buhl.

The annual summer outing is from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Stubler Beach.

New to this year’s event is sailboat racing, whereby participants race sailboats made of foil.

Other activities include games, raffles, and rock painting. Free hot dogs, along with chips and lemonade is available while supplies last.

“It’ll be a fun activity for the community, and whoever wants to get involved,” Taryn Burnett Youth Program Coordinator for St. Louis County Youth in Action said in a phone interview.

Colleen Port, a member of the Buhl Parks and Recreation Board talked about the collaboration between the Rec Board, St. Louis County Youth in Action.

“It’s a blessing to be able to work with the community on events like this, and with Youth in Action to provide an event for the citizens of the community and show support for one another,” Port said.

There’s also support from the community in the form of donations from individuals and businesses, and volunteers who help out with the event, she noted.

The Parks and Recreation Board and Youth in Action also work together to co-host an annual Halloween party that also has strong community support, Burnett noted.

About St. Louis County Youth in Action

Youth in Action (or YIA) is a St. Louis County program that promotes leadership by getting students involved in school and community projects that make a positive impact, according to information published online.

There are nine school districts on the Range and 17 in the region that are served by Youth in Action, according to Burnett.

Youth in Action opportunities are available on the Iron Range for students in grades seven-12. It is free to join.

For more information you can contact Taryn Burnett at 218-966-9061, or via email at burnettt2@stlouiscountymn.gov