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Sign Up for 2013 Hudson Booster Tackle Football
Hudson Booster Football registration is now open for kids going into third through sixth grade this fall. Also, the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra will play at Lakefront Park Thursday night, and the annual Halos of Hudson event is this weekend.

Registration for Hudson Booster Football is now open for kids going into third through sixth grade this fall.
The deadline for fifth- and sixth-graders is Monday Aug. 5. Deadline for third- and fourth-graders is Aug. 19.
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Note that there is no off-line registration option this year, so click here to register.
Cost of the third and fourth grade program is $100. The fifth and sixth grade program costs $120.
From the Hudson Booster Football website:
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"Parents are expected to help with this program. We need to rely on parental involvement if we are to have a successful program.
If you are interested in helping out the program, please indicate so within your child's registration form.  In order to coach or assist with the football program there is a requirement to fill out an additional background check form.  A link to that background check form will also be included in your receipt email."
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The Minnesota Jazz Orchestra will play at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at Lakefront Park.
The third annual Halos of Hudson 5K Run and Family Fun Day event is happening Saturday, Aug. 3 at Lakefront Park.
The event includes a 5K, Memorial Walk, Kids' Fun Run, balloon release, awards ceremony, silent auction, vendor booths, live music, a kids' carnival with fair hair, face painting, a bounce house and a dunk tank.
“Proceeds benefit the Halos Of Hudson non-profit foundation. The mission of Halos Of Hudson is to provide ongoing support, encouragement, and assistance to families who are grieving the loss of a child. We want to promote C.A.R.E. (Compassion, Awareness, Remembrance and Education) Together we will give families hope through healing and help them keep their child's memory alive. To also help provide support to siblings grieving the loss of their brother or sister."
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