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Events
Nov. 30
COFFEE HOUSE AT GROUND ZERO - "Freshly Brewed, Homegrown Talent in Mound" is the theme of The Revolution Coffee House event - an open mic venue for local teen musicians - at 7pm., at Mound Assembly of God Church, 5595 Westwood Ave. For more information, visit the Web site: www.revolution4life.org.
Dec. 1
MARKING 50 YEARS - Calvin Presbyterian Church of Orono will celebrate 50 years in the Long Lake Community with a 9:30 a.m. worship service, followed by a celebration throughout the church and a luncheon. Everyone who has been part of the Calvin family throughout the years is invited to join in the celebration. For reservations, call (952) 473-5419, or e-mail: sandy@calvinchurch.net.
JULEBORD DINNER - Lyndale Lutheran Church, located on the corner of County Roads 6 and 92 in Independence will host their annual annual Julebord dinner from 2-6 p.m. ($15-adults, $5-children, under 3-free). Gilmer Lee and the Fiddlers from the Minnesota State Fiddlers Association will play from 2-3 p.m. A concert by the Reach Out Singers will be presented from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the church office, (763) 479-1719.
SAFE KIDS & SANTA - Mound Masonic Lodge 320, 2372 Commerce Blvd., Mound, will host a visit from Santa from 9 a.m. to noon. Santa will be arriving at the Lodge with and escort from Mound firefighters. There will be toys and cookies for the children. Each child will receive a photo with Santa as well as a free Safe Kids/ID DNA kit. For more information call (952) 472-3473.
GIRL SCOUT BOUTIQUE - The Waconia/St. Boni Girl Scouts will sponsor its annual Children’s Holiday Boutique from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 E. 2nd St., Waconia. Proceeds to benefit the Minnesota River Valley Girl Scout service unit. For more information, call Michelle at (952) 442-6215.
OPEN HOUSE & BAKE SALE - The 100th anniversary edition of the Western Hennipen County Pioneer Association’s annual open house and bake sale will be from 3-6 p.m. at the Long Lake Pioneer Museum, 1953 West Wayzata Blvd., in Long Lake. For more information call, (952) 473-2557.
HOLIDAY MARKET/BUSINESS EXPO - The Orono Discovery Center and West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a holiday market featuring local arts and crafts vendors and a business expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center, 5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain. In addition to hand-blown tree d/cor, table arrangements, food caterers, gift items, and decorating tips, special guest Santa will be on hand for pictures with the Maple Plain Fire Department. A schedule of speaker presentations will include: Decorating for the Holidays (3:30 p.m.); Local Lakes-Lost Treasures (2:30 p.m.); Safe Food Preparation in the Holiday Season (1:30 p.m.); I Don’t Want to be a Millionaire…I HAVE to be a Millionaire! (12:30 p.m.); Natural Remedies for the Cold & Flu Season (11:30 a.m..); Winter Activities-How to Dress for Success (10:30 a.m.); Holiday Fires & COD Dangers (9:30 a.m.). Contact Lynette, (763) 479-6732, for more information or visit the Chamber or Discovery Center for a flier.
Dec. 1-2
ART SHOW - The annual 9 Friends art show will be held at Gale Woods Farm, 7210 CR #110, Minnetrista, featuring original works from 17 artists. The event is free and will be open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday. Visit the Web site www.9friendsartshow.com or call (612) 616-0460 for more information.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR - The 9th Annual Christmas Home Tour sponsored by Our Lady's Council of Catholic Women features five area homes decorated in holiday splendor. Buses will leave the OLL parking lot at 1 p.m. and return at 4 p.m. Tickets ($20) will be available after Sunday Masses and in the church office (952) 472-1284 or by calling Marilyn at (952) 471-1023.
Thru Dec. 2
GILLESPIE CENTER BOUTIQUE - The annual Holiday Boutique at The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound will be open Saturdays… 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., featuring crafts, jewlery, knitted items, books and other holiday gift ideas from more than 50 vendors, food, and a raffle. For more information contact Linda, (612) 720-6012.
Dec. 3
ECFE PARENT DISCUSSION - “Dealing with Disappointment: Helping Children Cope When Things Don’t Go Their Way,” will offer practical strategies that can help with children’s meltdowns and frustrations. Held from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at the Westonka School’s Early Childhood Education Center, 5241 Shoreline Drive, in Mound. For fee, registration, or other information, call (952) 491-8048.. CEU’s offered.
Dec. 6
BLOOD DRIVE - There will be a community blood drive from noon-7 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3745 Shoreline Dr., Navarre. Prospective donors can sign up for the drive at their church, or, contact Dave Mesick, (952) 472-1583.
HOT DOG BENEFIT - ‘Hotdogs for the Homeless’ a benefit for the homeless organized by Orono High School’s Youth in Action Service Club and Orono Community Education is helping “The Sleep-Out” raise funds for Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners with a hot dog sale from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Orono Discovery Center, 5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain. Suggested minimum donation: $5. Funds raised will be matched up to $500 by the Rotary Club of Orono, and total funds raised will be matched by Coldwell Banker Burnet in Wayzata. Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners ‘IOCP’ provides services in the communities of Plymouth, Hamel, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Medina, Medicine Lake, Orono, and Wayzata. Those unable to attend can make a donation by making a check payable to: Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners or IOCP; and mail to Orono Community Education: 705 Old Crystal bay Rd, Long Lake, MN 55356 IOCP is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information go to: http://www.iocp.org or http://www.bobssleepout.com.
Dec. 7
FREE MUSIC - Heavenly Blend Coffeehouse at Fairview Covenant Church, 1175 Co Rd 19 (just south of Red Oak Golf Course), will feature The Rotators from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rotators play original music that has a bit of blues sound. Organizers will be serving Minnesota comfort food (hot dishes and jello). All the food and music is available for a free will offering. For more info call, (612) 849-3487.
Dec. 8
ECFE GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP - For children ages 30 months to 5 years with their parent. Build your own graham cracker gingerbread house together. Bring a bag of store-bought candy or cookies for class. Held from 10-11:15 a.m. at the Westonka School’s Early Childhood Education Center, 5241 Shoreline Drive, in Mound. For fee, registration, or other information, call (952) 491-8048.
SANTA VISIT & FOOD DRIVE - Snata and his West Hennepin Public Safety helpers will be handing out candy to area youngsters along a route that traverses Maple Plain. Reserves will be collecting voluntary donations of non-perishable food for area food shelves. Non-perishable food donations can also be left at the Maple Plain City Hall, 1620 Maple Avenue, or the Independence City Hall, 1920 County Road 90, by Dec. 7. For those who prefer donating cash, the money can be mailed to or dropped off at the West Hennepin Public Safety office, 1918, PO Box 309, Maple Plain, MN 55359, by Dec. 7.Santa will take a break in his travels and be available for photos at Maple Plain City Hall, 1620 Maple Ave., from 5:15-5:45 p.m. Santa’s route and schedule for the event is:
3:40 p.m. - Fieldstone Pl.
4 p.m. - Providence Cove
4:35 p.m. North Budd Ave and Maple Plain Community Church
4:50 p.m. - Independence St., Howard Ave., Drake St., Perkins Lane, Main St. E.
7 p.m. - Main St. W., Halgren Rd, Parkview Rd., Rainbow Ave., Three Oaks.
For more information regarding this year’s program, contact WHPS, (763) 479-0500.
Dec. 8-9
Youth Snowmobile Safety Training - The South Tonka Snowmobile Club will host a youth snowmobile safety training certification program at the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Facility, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. (classroom), and Dec. 9, (time to be announced in classroom) practical exam. Youth ages 11 -15 are eligible to complete the course. Students must pre-register at South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Facility, 24150 Smithtown Road, Shorewood. A parent or legal guardian signature is required on the registration card. Snowmobiles will be provided for the practical exam. For more information please contact South Tonka Snowmobile Club, (952) 474-5043, or e-mail: Ddgeorge87@msn.com.
Dec. 9
BENEFIT BREAKFAST - The Mound American Legion will host an omelete breakfast to benefit the Mound Westonka girls fastpitch softball team, 9 am.-noon. Tickets are $7 per person. To purchase a ticket in advance, call Sue Mason, (952) 472-1491.
Dec. 10
HOLIDAY CONCERT - The Mound Westonka High School and Grandview Middle School choirs will present a joint Holiday Concert, Monday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mound. The performance will feature the MWHS Concert Choir and Eighth Grade Choir as well as the Grandview Middle School Seventh Grade Choir in a program of seasonal music, both traditional and non-traditional. There will be caroling by the MaddJazz vocal group prior to the concert, which will also feature various instrumentalists, including handbells. Admission to the concert is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors with a maximum of $10 per family. Parking will be in the large lot behind the OLL complex and the only entrance to the concert will be through the doors to the church’s Gathering Space.
Dec. 11
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON - The Lake Minnetonka Women’s Connection will sponsor a Christmas luncheon from 12:30-2 p.m. at the Lafayette Country Club, featuring talk show host and vocalist Joyce Harley and historian and storyteller Bob Gasch. For reservations, call Margot (952) 495-0012, or Mary (952) 474-7636. Reservations for free childcare (6 months-K) must be made by Dec. 6.
ECFE MACY’S HOLIDAY DISPLAY FIELD TRIP - Walk through the wonderland of “The Nutcracker”, a traditional children’s story. Santa will be on-hand for a visit. Bring a snack or bag lunch for the bus ride home. Bus leaves Shirley Hills at 9 a.m. and returns at 12:15 p.m. For fee, registration, or other information, call (952) 491-8048.
Dec. 12
COMMUNITY ED SIGN-UP - Westonka Community Education & Services Winter/Spring class registration begins. For more information, to receive a catalog, call (952) 491-8040 or visit www.westonkace.org. Online registration will be also be available. The Community Ed office is located in the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Rd East, Minnetrista.
Dec. 13
HOLIDAY SMORGASBORD - Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 East main St., Maple Plain, will hold its traditional St. Lucia smorgasbord beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets will be pre-sold for four seatings (hourly 4-7 p.m.) For advance tickets or more information, call (763) 479-2373.
ECFE MAKE A GIFT WORKSHOP - For children ages birth to 5 years. Create a special memory together with holiday gift-making. There be busy projects for all ages with parents. Snack, songs and circle time will round out the morning. Held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Westonka School’s Early Childhood Education Center, 5241 Shoreline Drive, in Mound. For fee, registration, or other information, call (952) 491-8048.
Dec. 15
HOLIDAY CONCERT - Carpe Diem Vocal Ensemble wilol present “Making Spirits Bright,” at 7:30 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 Main Street East, Maple Plain, featuring musical guests CLC’s Bell Canto Youth Bell Choir and the CLC Women’s Trio. Those who arrive early will be treated to a Charlie Brown Christmas pre-show. For advance tickets ($10-adults, $7-seniors and children under 17), call (952) 926-6927 (tickets at the door are $12 and $8, resepctively)
SANTA’S HIDDEN TREASURE - The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound will host Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos and children’s shopping from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call the Center, (952) 472-6501 for more information.
Dec. 15-16
Pop Singer Holiday Shows - Join the MWHS Pop Singers for the some of the best-loved sounds of the holiday season at their holiday performances, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.16 at 2 p.m. in the Little Theater at the high school. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The Holiday Shows are a benefit for the Westonka Food Shelf. Non-perishable food items will also be collected.
Dec. 16
HOLIDAY MUSICAL - The Chancel Choir and congregation of the Bethel United Methodist Church will present “The Living Light”, a musical drama depicting the birth of Christ, at 9:30 a.m. as a part of the worship service at Bethel United Methodist Church, located at 2116 Commerce Blvd. in Mound.
Dec. 29
OHS ALUMNI HOCKEY - The l7th Annual Orono Alumni Hockey Games will be held at the Orono Ice Arena. Alumni hockey players from the 1991 to 2007 era will play at 6 p.m., while their counterparts from the era 1968 to 1990 will play at 7:30 p.m. The hocky event is the annual fund-raiser for the Leo and Cherie Goslin Scholarship Fund.Any former male or female varsity or junior varsity player is welcome to participate. For more information, call (612) 309-7975, or send an e-mail: oronoalumnihockey@gmail.com.
ON-GOING
SPAGHETTI & BINGO - Long Lake Assisted Living, 345 N Brown Rd., Long Lake, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch and Bingo on the first Tuesday of each month. The event will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Lunch will be at 1 p.m., followed by Bingo at 2 p.m. For more information call (952) 473-2527.
ARTHITIS PROGRAM - The Arthritis Foundation’s self-help program will be taught in a six-week course by Jeanne Tempero, an Arthritis Foundation certified leader. This free class is offered on six Wednesday afternoons, from 1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 24-Nov. 28 at Trinity Lutheran, 2060 6th Ave N, Long Lake. Class size is limited. To register or for more information, contact Jeanne Tempero, (952) 473-8577, Ext.118.
COFFEEHOUSE - The Heavenly Blend Coffee house is open the first Friday of every month from 7-9 p.m., in the lower level of Fairview Church at 1175 Co. Rd 19 (just south of Red Oak Golf Course). The church kitchen will be serving supper during the coffee house. There is no charge, however a free will offering for food and entertainment will be available. For more information call, (952) 472-3128.
AWANA - Minnetrista Baptist Church, 8325 Kennedy Memorial Dr. in St. Bonifacius, hosts Awana Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., for children ages 3 through 6th grade. For more information, call (952) 446-9998 or 446-1285.
Mound/Westonka Rotary - Now at a new location, with a new meeting day and a new meeting time, the Mound/Westonka Rotary Club, gathers for their weekly sessions at Lord Fletcher's in Spring Park at 11:45 a.m., on Fridays. Nov. 21: Wednesday, 11:45, Annual Reunion with all former Rotarians; Nov. 23: No meeting; Nov. 30: Meet Lori Poehler. Persons considering membership are always welcome. For more information contact club president, Jim Smith, (612) 210-1462.
Orono Rotary - Weekly meetings of the Rotary Club of Orono are held on Fridays at 7:15 a.m. at the Red Rooster in Long Lake. New members are welcome. Contact Zoe Vaughter, (952) 404-0011 for more information.
KIDS STORY TIME - Thursdays 10:30-11 a.m., Retro Roast & Fountain, Loretto, located at the intersection of Co. Rd. 19 and the railroad tracks. Call (763) 479-1000 for more information.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS - The Tri-County Toastmasters’ Club meets every Fri., 7 a.m. at Finnegan's Restaurant, 248 N. River St., Delano. For more information, contact John Norman, (763) 682-5441, or online: www.Toastmasters.org.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AA MEETINGS - Every Monday, 7 p.m., St. Martin’s by the Lake Episcopal Church, 2801 Westwood Rd., Minnetonka Beach, (952) 471-8429; Every Wednesday, noon, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Ln., Mound (non-smoking); Thursday Morning Big Book, 9-10 a.m. at Minnetonka Alano, 2760 Fox St., Long Lake, on the corner of Old Crystal Bay Rd. and Fox St.; Saturdays, 9 a.m., at Presbyterian Homes, 4527 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park.
TONKA ALANO - 12-step recovery program meets at 5098 Three Points Blvd., Mound. For meeting times and dates, call (952) 472-7700.
CANCER SUPPORT - Second Tues. of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Ln., Mound, in the Fireside Room. For more information, call Sandy, (952) 472-1416.
CHRONIC FATIGUE - The Mound Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Support Group meets monthly at 3:30 p.m. at The Gillespie Center. Call Bill Wheeler, (952) 908-0855 if you plan to attend.
CODA - Co-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step program. Group meets each Mon., 7-8 p.m., in the Fireside Room at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Blvd., Mound. Parking is behind the church. For more information or directions, call Katie, (952) 472-1517.
MOMS’ CLUB - Non-profit support group for mothers at home with their children during the day. Children are welcome. They meet the 3rd Wed. of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Ln., Mound. For more information, call Melissa, (952) 472-7057.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), for moms of children from birth through 5 years, meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m., Fridays at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior. For more information, call Tina, (612) 986-9817, or visit www.oslcs.org.
WEST SUBURBAN GRIEF COALITION - Regular weekly meetings fwill be at Messiah United Methodist Church, 17805 Co Rd 6, Plymouth, (763) 473-6968, through Nov. 29. The program is the combined effort of 16 West Suburban area churches, and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Meetings are held on Thursdays, with an optional social time from 4-4:30 p.m., speaker from 4:30-5 p.m. - featuring Dick Obershaw, founder and director of the Grief Center, Aug. 23 - and group breakout sessions from 5-6 p.m. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators, at (763) 475-7124, (763) 545-1108 or (612) 801-2491.
West group of RSD/CRPS - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), meets the first Sat. of the month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd., in Mound. For more information, e-mail: facilitators@rsdsmn.org.
NETWORKING GROUP - PNG West gathers Tuesdays, 7-8:15 a.m. in the Wells Fargo-Wayzata Community Rm., 2nd floor (park in rear of building), 900 E. Wayzata Blvd. For more information, contact Mike Stulberg, mike@cassidyinc.net, or (651) 776-6060, or visit the Web site: www.pngwest.com. Call first to confirm meeting location and time.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE - People with PD and those who share their lives, are invited to attend a monthly Struthers Clinic sponsored event at The Gillespie Center, each third Thurs., 3 p.m. For more information, call (952) 472-2785.
T.O.P.S. - Take Pounds Off Sensibly is a non-profit support group. They meet every Mon., 6 p.m. For more information, call Ingrid, (952) 472-7200 or Andrea, (952) 472-2869.
West Metro Homeschool Co-op - Christian parent support group and teacher-led classes for children offered every Wed. from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Maple Plain Community Church, 1815 Budd Ave., Maple Plain. For more information, call Annie, (612) 940-3794.
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