Happy Birthday Dad (Al) & Rachael.  Best wishes to you
both on your special day.  

Congrats to Rachael on her 2nd anniversary of Rachael's.
On behalf of the Winky band and family members we'd like to
extend our gratitude for all your kindness to us, Rachael.
Its our honor to help you celebrate this special event. 
We hope you and your guests had a fun evening.  
 

 

Congratulations Cindi & Mark on your new granddaughter..
Weighing 8.5lbs...21 inches long. Our congrats to Mom,
Dad and "big sister, Bella". 

Wow, its September.

Last night we played in Spring Valley Wisconsin @
the Iron Horse Bar. What a blast!.  Spring Valley 
was celebrating Dam Days.  The Iron Horse
was a ROCK-EN...  It was so packed
you couldn't have gotten one more person in there
if you tried.  It didn't matter though, the 
dance floor was a hopping and the beer a flowing.
We came to play & the town came to party.  
Its a great town and fun bar. The guys have a blast
playing for the Iron Horse.  See you in the Spring.

Winky news: 
**Friday September 25th  is Sparkmans birthday.
**This week Mark & Cindi are going to be grandparents.
   Congrats to them from all of the Winky family. Congrats
    to Bella as she is going to be a big sister.
**Sunday September 20th, Bob's twin grandsons
    were baptized.  Two special little guys.  You guys
    need to see Robbie whose named after Bob.  Its unreal
    how he's so much like his grandpa. 

September birthdays - band member,
Marky Sparky  "Sparkman" wishing you a
very special day on your birthday.  
Mike W, aka- Johnni  our drummer for many
years. Once a Winky always a Winky. 
DT, celebrating his 60th. Cheri, & Jman hope your
day is grand. Happy birthday to all of you.   
 

To my dear companion of 18yrs, "Bubbles".
There are things in life that make us happy,
and you were one of them. I miss you daily!.
No matter how far or how long I search there
will NEVER be another like you. You were double
the fun.... Life is important,live today to the fullest
because tomorrow is not promised.   

Special thanks to Mona & Bob for a great party.
Mona as always, you out did your self.


Happy  birthday Tequila Sheila.  Enjoy!!.

Breakaway Bar & Grill - Robbinsdale  Friday Aug.  14
9:30pm - 1:30am   cover at the door

Happy 21st birthday Dennis.  Have fun and be safe...

Happy 25th anniversary Dave & Peggy Sue.

Congrats to Dino & Theresa on your 25th.
Wishing both couples many more years of happiness and good health.

Friday August 7  Mr.Winky is playing at: Arizona's Bar
On Canterbury Rd  in Shakopee    Cover charge $5.00
9:30pm -  1:30am

Sending a special message to a dear friend JB. 
Hang in there, I hope things work out well for your Father.

Hey, were has the summer gone!. There's only two days
left of July.  Unreal...  With that being said you need to
make the best of whats left of summer.  Come out to
see Mr.Winky play this week end at: Inn Kahoots in Hamel. Its a fun place. You can always smell  pizza cooking,hear the laughter of the crowd. 
No cover, just plain fun. Band starts  9:30 pm - 1:30 am   

 Mr. Winky t-shirts for 10.00  

Looking for something fun to do on  Friday July 10th
come to The Breakaway Bar & Grill
4080 West Broadway   Robbinsdale    763- 531-8411
No Cover. 
Billy Thayer's, All Star Band. It's A Rock Anthology.   
Opening act is Red on Red.

Music starts 9PM    Rock Anthology  starts @ 11:00 

Core band is:  Billy Thayer(Knight Crawler); on drums, Eric Wright (Liquid Lunch); bass guitar, Marco Francs (bonediggers); Guitar, fiddle.   Zoot (Stud Bros.); saxophone, Rob Steinberg (Face First); keyboards.

Various guest vocalists:  Tom Baden; Chameleon,
Buddy Hughes; Gibraltar,
Featuring our own: Bob Arndt - aka, Mr.Winky....... 
Nikki Nelson; Psycho Babble, Rianna; Free Fallin
(tom petty tribute), Elvis Impersonator,
Rick Gingerelli-Knight Crawler, and more TBA's..... 

THE BEST OF THE BEST WILL BE THERE.......... 
The Breakaway is celebrating its 9th year in business. Congrats to them!.  

Robbinsdale is celebrating Whiz Band Days. July 9-12th.
Over 60 yrs of celebrations. My Grandfather 
a "very special person" in my life  rode in his
delivery truck for many yrs in the whizbang parade.  
He owned the Red & White Grocery store in
Robbinsdale on 4041 West Broadway. Located 
across the street from the Coast to Coast store.  
From 1930 - 1945  He owned two Red & White
grocery stores. His other store was located
on Penn Ave. 3701 Penn Ave    From 1925 - 1945  

Come out and enjoy the Whizbang celebrations. 
Hope to see at the Breakaway Bar & Grill Friday July 10.

Organized by Mark Thayer. Sound & lights: Mark Thayer.

Welcoming Max David.  8.2 lbs   Looks just like his dad!.
Congrats to Max's parents, grandparents and
great grandparents. He's a great addition to the family.

Hello & Happy 4th of July.....
My thanks to all who have  served
and for those who still serve today.
USA -  is still the best country to live in.
Have a safe, fun filled week end!.
From all of us in the Mr.Winky Band.

Our thanks to all who came out to Fridley 49er Days
despite the weather.  Of course as were breaking down
the sun starts to come out. 

Fabulous turn out for Tommy Rehbine's benefit. It was
great seeing so many people for this worthy cause.
Tommy's health issues are getting a little better. Putting
a benefit together is never an easy ordeal.  It takes
many to help organize and run it.  For all of those
involved you did a fabulous job.... 

I'd like to extend a special thanks to my guys
and Mark Thayer.    Lots of fun having Mark sit in
with the guys.  Mark accompanied my guys 
by playing fiddle. He played some lead with Dave
and a few keys as well.

You guys blew the doors off  Rostomo's. 
                        Great job guys!.  
The Mr.Winky band musicians are very talented. 
Its times like this that make me proud when they 
jump in to help out. In the past the Mr.Winky band 
played at Rostomo's for years.  During that time they
meet Tommy.  You could always find Tommy
at the side of the dance floor waiting to dance or
moving back and forth to the music.  I'm glad we
were able play his benefit to help aid him in this
worthy cause.        

You can always find Mark Thayer at the Breakaway
Bar & Grill in Robbinsdale running sound & lights.
Friday & Saturday nights.  

And of course thanks to  Brenda & Dick for
having a huge heart to get this thing started. 
Dick you make a mean Goulash....

We hope all of you had a fun day at this sad event. 
Much thanks to all of you who came and participated.
Hope to see you all again soon. Our best to
Tommy & his family. 

Happy Fathers day, Bob aka- Mr.Winky, Dave,
Marky Sparky and Johnny G.

Happy Fathers day to my husband and my father. 

Happy Fathers day to all fathers. 
 

Hi, lots of fun events this month: June

Birthdays,Fathers  Day,  special events and a benefit.

Birthdays: Patty P, the Dude, Bella- 5,Evan turns 21.
Happy Birthday. Here's hoping your day is as special as each of you are!.

Special events:  waiting the arrival of Max David. 
Congrats to the 2009 Senior graduates: Jenna ( Princess)
and Michael Mann. Wishing you  all lifes best. 
Happy Anniversary to my husband of 31 years!!.

Mr.Winky Band is playing our 2nd year at
Fridley 49er Days. Saturday June 27  Noon - 4pm 
Lots of fun to be had, come join us that day.
 

Benefit for Tommy Rehbine at Rostomo's Bar & Grill - Crystal    
763-537-7431
Sunday June 28  3pm - 9pm.    
Donations  $5.00 includes food.. Silent Auction, Raffles.  
Band starts at 3pm - 6pm   Come out and have  some fun for this worthy cause.   

Tommy Rehbine -  CRYSTAL, Minn. -- Authorities in Crystal are asking for the public's help after a man was found badly injured. Officers found Thomas Rehbine of Brooklyn Park  around 5 a.m.  May 14th. He was lying in the middle of the street in the area of Lombardy Lane and Florida Avenue. The 55-year-old had serious injuries to the front and back of his head. He is in the hospital, but police say he is unable to talk to investigators. His condition is not known.

Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area or had contact with Rehbine earlier that day to call police at 763-531-1020.  

Tommy would never hurt anyone or anything. This is such a terrible thing. Its so senseless. The police have no leads. Who ever did this left him in the street
to die.....  I'm sure he couldn't imagine how someone could do this to him.

Tommy loved music. He would stand off to the side of the dance floor rocking back and forth till one of the girls would ask him to dance.  If Tommy knew a benefit was being put on for him he would like it.

Come join us Sunday June 28th to raise money for Tommy.  Tommy, your in our thoughts and prayers. 

Thanks to Dick & Brenda Rostomo
for opening their establishment and hearts to help
Tommy Rehbine and family. 
Thanks to my guys for playing for this worthy cause. 
Many others have  contribued and asked how they can
help or offered their help too. Thanks. It takes many with
big hearts  to put on a benefit.  Hats off to all of you...