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Send your event information with the date, time, place, ticket prices or fees, and a point of contact with a phone number. The deadline is one week prior to publication, but the sooner we receive the information the better - we recommend submitting your information two-three weeks prior to the event or activity.
Send your event or activity listing to: The Laker and The Pioneer newspapers, P.O. Box 82, Mound, MN 55364, or fax: (952) 442-4428; or, e-mail (preferred):sunmound@acnpapers.com.
Events
Oct. 10
GILLESPIE OCTOBERFEST - The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, in Mound will celebrate Octoberfest with a brat and sauerkraut dinner beginning at 5 p.m. and featuring an Oom-pah band at 6 p.m. For reservations or ticket information, call the Center, (952) 472-6501. Proceed benefit the Center.
Oct. 11
HILLTOP OCTOBERFEST - Westonka’s Hilltop Primary School, 5700 Game Farm Rd., Minnetrista, will hold it’s annual Octoberfest event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring a silent auction, games, a bake sale. Proceeds benefit Hilltop Primary School education programs.
Oct. 12
FALL FESTIVAL - Faith Community Church of Independence, 1796 Co. Rd. 90, will be hosting its annual Fall Festival at 4 p.m., featuring food and faith-filled activities for all ages including an old-fashioned hymn sing around a campfire. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Pastor Steve Lagoon (651) 307-6375 or e-mail: sslagoon@juno.com
Oct. 14
SILENT AUCTION - The Lake Minnetonka Women’s Connection will sponsor a Country fair and silent auction (bidding begins at noon) at the Lafayette Country Club, 12:30-2 p.m., featuring baked goods and Christmas gifts. For reservations or other information (including an Oct. 9 luncheon), call Mary, (952) 474-7636 or margot, (952) 495-0012.
MOONLIGHT LABYRINTH - Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church will host a labyrinth walk of mediation and reflection from 8-10 p.m. at the church cemetery located at the intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Game Farm Road in Minnetrista.
Oct. 16
CANDIDATE FORUM - Residents of the Twin Cities west metro can learn where U.S. 3rd District congressional candidates stand on issues affecting people with disabilities a candidate forum hosted by the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD), froim 6:30 to 8 p.m.,m at Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka.
Oct. 18
HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION - Marc Doepner-Hove, Mound Westonka High School American history teacher, will share some of his lifetime collection of political campaign memorabilia and amazing stories about the campaigns of years past at the Gillespie Center, 9-11 a.m.Open to the public.
PET ADOPTION - Volunteers from the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. at PETCO, in Eden Prairie, located off of Singletree Lane, between Prairie Center Drive and Hwy. 212. All cats and dogs have been micro-ID-implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments, and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Call the Society for adoption fees or more information on adopting a homeless pet: (952) 368-3553, or visit their Web site, www.carverscotths.org.
Oct. 21
KIDS & CASH - Maura Steblay, MAEd, licensed parenting educator and president of Parenting Unlimited, will provide parents with information to help guide their decisions in educating their school-aged children about using money wisely. This free event is will be held at Ridgeview Medical Center’s Community Auditorium from 7 to 8 p.m. To register, call (952) 442-8084.
Oct. 23
FILM & DISCUSSION - West Lake Progressives will host a viewing of “Uncounted,” David Earnhardt’s controversial documentary about election fraud in the United States. Jennifer Jewell Thomas, a member of the Organizing Committee of Citizens for Election Integrity - Minnesota, a non-partisan, statewide group that advocates for verifiable and accurate elections, will lead a discussion following the film. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 5050 Independence Street, in Maple Plain. For more information, contact Ava Tamis (612) 799-1620, or e-mail: westlakeprogressives@gmail.com
Oct. 24-25
POP SINGERS PERFORMANCES - The MWHS Pop Singers Hello Shows ares set for both nights at 7:30 p.m.in the Little Theater at the High School. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The Hello Shows are the first official performance of the new season’s show by the 2008-2009 Pop Singer cast. This year’s theme is “Heart and Music” and the show will feature a line-up of popular favorites including a set from the movie “Mama Mia.”
Oct. 25
BAZAAR - The Bethel United Methodist Women will host their 83rd annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 2116 Commerce Blvd., in Mound. The event will feature a silent auction, baked goods and Scndanavian delicacies, and crafts. For more information, call (952) 472-1522. Proceeds from the bazaar will support the church’s local, national, and international mission efforts.
CHAMBER TRICK OR TREAT - The Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with The Long Lake Fire Department and local area businesses will host a trick or treating event for children ages 10 and under from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. Children dressed in their Halloween costumes will be provided with a map of local businesses that will be handing out treats that day. Participants will start at the Long Lake Fire Department where they can get their face painted, get a balloon, pick up a treat bag and their map of the participating businesses. Businesses interested in taking part in the event should call or e-mail: Deb Gadbois (95) 473-4266, diveusa@eschelon.com, or Roxie Albers (952) 473-0873, albersminis@aol.com.
FINDING ANCESTORS - Trudi Campbell, a librarian and genealogy specialist at Southdale Library, will give ideas to help participants find those parts of the family tree with relatives who came across the sea. Those with a specific question for her to answer, are encouraged to e-mail: pmyers@TIES2.net, or call (952) 472-9800 as soon as possible. The presentation will be held at the Gillespie Center, from 9-11 a.m. Open to the public.
Oct. 26
TREK TO THE DECK - To raise awareness of the needs of people in the Westonka area at risk of losing their homes and to help them get back on their feet, the Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN), will sponsor its second “Trek to the Deck” benefit walk, from 12:30-4 p.m. The “Trek” will begin at the Mound Parking Deck and follow a two-mile round trip circuit. At the conclusion of the walk, participants and community members at large are being invited to take in a variety of games, free entertainment, food and a silent auction at the parking deck. The event will take place, rain or shine. For more information, or to get a participant packet, contact WeCAN at 952 472-0742 or visit their Web site: www.wecan-help.org.
FALL FESTIVAL - St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Watertown, 3030 Navajo Ave., (three miles east of Watertown on Carver County 24), will be hosting a Fall Festival from 3 to 6 pm. It will feature The Praise & Country Gospel Ensemble, a silent auction, and a dinner serving pulled pork and chicken. Free will donation.
Oct. 27
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING - Ridgeview Medical Center will be offering a free prostate cancer screening from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Ridgeview Westonka Clinic at 4695 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park. An appointment is necessary for this screening and can be made by calling (952) 442-8083.
Nov. 8-9
BOUTIQUE, LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW - Our Lady of the Lake Church, 2385 Commerce Blvd., in Mound will host its annual Boutique, Lunch & Fashion Show Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A soup and salad luncheon will be served at noon. A $10 ticket, available at the door, includes the fashion show. The boutique, featuring traditional booths, guest vendors and artists will continue Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the OLL church office, (952) 472-1284.
ON-GOING
INVESTMENT CLUB - The Lake Area Ladies Investment club (LAFF), meets every second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mound American Legion, 2333 Wilshire Blvd. Open to any ladies.
CO-OP INFORMATION SESSIONS - The Harvest Moon Natural Foods Co-op Board of Directors will hold open meetings every Monday night in October and November from 5-6 p.m., at the Harvest Moon site, 540 Willow Drive in Long Lake. Members will be available to talk about the plan for the store and answer questions attendees might have.
WESTONKA SNOBLAZERS - The Westonka Snoblazers snowmobiling club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, through April, at 7 p.m. at Al & Alma’s, 5201 Piper Rd., Mound. For more information, visit the Web site: www.westonkasnoblazers.com or call, (612) 670-3731.
AT WESTONKA LIBRARY - The following free programs are scheduled in October at the Westonka Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd., Mound, (952) 847-6175
Game On! Gaming Fridays - Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, 3-4:30 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library! Grab a friend, bring your favorite board or card game, or play ours! Funded by grants and gifts to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
Used book sale - Saturday, Oct. 11, Monday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books, withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public, will be priced $1 or less. Funds raised will benefit the library.
Teen Anime Club - Tuesday, Oct. 14, 3-5 p.m. For teens in grade 7 and up. Can't get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.
Bite Me Gaming Tournament - Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3-6 p.m. For teens in grade 7 and up. Challenge your friends to an evening of biting fun! Play Pac Man and other Wii and PS2 games for a chance to win prizes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Authors Talk: Robin Herbst, Julie Miller - Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. "The Cheap Book" authors Herbst and Miller will share their story of writing a book on being cheap, along with their humorous and tip-filled ideas for saving money. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Family Storytime - Tuesdays, Oct. 21-28, 9:30-10 a.m. For children ages 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Vampire Bite Movie Night - Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. For teens in grade 7 and up. Enjoy a scary movie projected onto the big screen. Come dressed in costume for a chance to win prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
NETWORKING GROUP - Lakeside Business Connections, a Business Networking International referral group, meets Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at AmericInn, 521 N. Willow Dr, in Long Lake. For more information, call Dan, (612) 327-3546.
Mound/Westonka Rotary - Members gather for their weekly meeting at the Lafayette Club, Fridays, 11:45 a.m. Among up-coming topics to be discussed: Oct. 10 - Summer Institute students, introduced by Kevin Borg; Oct. 17 - Lighthouse of Hope, introduced by Craig Goodrich; Oct. 24 - TBD; Oct. 31 - an incumbent candidate for city council in Minnetrista, introduced by Bob Harding. Visitors are welcome. Contact Robin Pinegar, Club President, for more information, (612) 799-5086.
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.
WESTONKA JAYCEES - Westonka Jaycees’ General Membership meetings are the third Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the old St. Bonifacius City Hall, 8566 Kennedy Memorial Drive. For more information, call, (952) 472-6087.
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.
WESTLAKE PROGRESSIVES - Meet the fourth Thursday of each month at the Discovery Center, 5050 Independence St. in Maple Plain, to learn about current issues, meet candidates for public office, and discuss their concerns with elected officials. For more information, contact Ava Tamis at ava.tamis@gmail.com.
WESTONKA BNI - The Westonka chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) meets eachTuesday at 7:30 a.m. at The Gillespie Center in Mound. For more information, contact Jerry Sturm, President, (763) 479-1483.
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.
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 Bethel United Methodist Church, 2116 Commerce Blvd. in Mound. For more information, call Melissa, (952) 472-7057.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), for moms of children from birth through 5 years, meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 East Main St., Maple Plain. Contact Julie (763) 972-1076, or Tracy (763) 479-2170, for more information.
MOM'S GROUP - Meet for exercise, Bible study, and friendship. Fall session "Living Your Priorities" meets Tuesdays at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wayzata. Childcare included. Call Sara, (952) 426-9445, for more information.
WEST SUBURBAN GRIEF COALITION - Regular weekly meetings will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 - 6th Ave N (Co Rd 6) in Long Lake, (952) 473-8577, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m., through November.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - Meets Fridays, Noon to 1 p.m., at the Minnetonka Community Center’s Gray Bay Conference Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka. In Delano, a group meets Mondays, 7-8 p.m., at Light of Christ Church, Room 106, 3976 County Line Rd SE, in Delano. For more information, call Julie, (612) 616-0453 or visit the Web site: www.overeaters.org.
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.
TOPS - Medina TOPS #1268 meets Monday’s at 5 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church’s Fireside Room on CR 24. For more information, call Dorothy, (763) 473-7445, or Geri, (763) 559-7837.
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