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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

Nov. 14-16

MWHS MUSICAL - Mound Westonka High School’s drama department will stagel “Into the Woods”, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. in the high school Little Theater. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Advance tickets go on sale Nov. 5 and can be ordered in person at the high school Activities Office. Payment is due at the time of the order and pre-ordered tickets will be available to pick up at the door. Ticket orders will not be taken over the phone. Other questions can be directed to Lynne Peterson, (952) 491-8197. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door, an hour before each show. A Theater Gala Evening is planned Nov. 15. A limited number of tickets are available for $20 and include priority seating, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. For information on the Gala call Carol Shukle, (952) 472-6928.

Nov. 14-16

FESTIVAL OF TREES - Gillespie Center fundraisers will host a three-day Festival of Trees holiday event. To open the event, Gala Night, emceed by WCCO personality Roger Erickson, will begin at 7 p.m. and will include a wine tasting, appetizers, desserts, and a live auction of designer and themed trees created by a variety of area nurseries, florists and designers. Day two, themed “A Cup of Christmas Tea,” gets under way at 1 p.m. and will feature a reading of the story by Erickson and will include Swedish Fiddlers and The Gillespie Singers. The festival wraps up on day 3 with Family Day from 1-4 p.m. and will include cookie decorating activities and entertainment by Mound Westonka Pop Singers. For ticket prices or other information call The Center, (952) 472-6501.

Nov. 15

TURKEY BINGO - The Our Lady of the Lake Knights of Columbus will host a Turkey Bongo fund-raiser beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the the Pace Center at Our Lady of the Lake.

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 fees or more information on adopting a homeless pet: (952) 368-3553, or visit the Web site, www.carverscotths.org.

Nov. 16

CONCERT/PIE SOCIAL - Faith Community Church of Independence will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving concert and pie socia at 6 p.m., featuring a gospel music and drama team. A free event. Faith Community Church is located at 1796 Co. Rd. 90, at the intersection of Hi-way 12 and county Rd. 90, one mile west of Maple Plain. For more information, call Pastor Steve Lagoon, (651) 307-6375 or e-mail sslagoon@juno.com.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - The Our Lady of the Lake Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon at the the Pace Center at Our Lady of the Lake.

Nov. 18

SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB - Sign night for Venturers Ski and Snowboard Club will be held at 7 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School cafeteria. All youth, young men and women, in grades 8-12 are eligible and welcome to join. The group will meet Sundays from Dec. 7, through Feb. 22. For more information contact Fred Feik (763) 479-2657 or visit the Web site: www.snowventurers.com.

TURKEY BINGO - The Mound Fire Department Auxiliary will host a Turkey Bongo fund-raiser beginning at 6 p.m. at the first station on Wilshire Boulevard. Proceeds will go to the fire department and community outreach.

Nov. 20

OPEN HOUSE - Open House for Presbyterian Homes’ Transitional Care Unit, 4527 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, from 3- 6:30 p.m. The event includes a Christmas Bazaar, entertainment, refreshments, dedication and tours of TCU, and prize drawings. For more information, call Stephanie Alen, (952) 471-4404 or e-mail: salen@preshomes.org.

MEMORIAL DINNER - A memorial service and dinner will be hosted by the West Suburban Grief Coalition and held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 - 6th Ave N (County Rd 6), Long Lake. The general public is invited to attend with service beginning at 6 .m. A dinner ($7-adults, $3-children under age 10. Dinner reservations need to be made no later than Nov. 18, by calling (763) 478-6875.

Nov. 22

FOODBASKETS DISTRIBUTED - The Westonka Food Shelf will distribute food baskets to families in need from 10 a.m.-noon at the Our Lady of the Lake School, 2385 Commerce Blvd., Mound.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE - St. George Catholic Church of Long Lake, 133 N. Brown Road, will hold their 32nd annual holiday-themed boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring over 200 homemade pies and a large variety of holiday cookies. The event also includes a silent auction, raffle, crafters, and homemade soup, chili, sloppy Joes, desserts and beverages for lunch. For more information call Janet, (952) 473-1247.

BAKE SALE - Mound Free Evangelical Church’s Compassion Team will hold a fund-raising bake sale from 9 a.m.-noon at the church, 2117 Commerce Boulevard. Proceeds will suport the group’s community outreach efforts.

Nov. 23

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - St. George's Catholic Church, 133 North Brown Road, Long Lake, will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30a.m-noon, (adults - $7, Children 5-12 - $6, children 4 & under - free.) For more information, call, (952) 473-1247.

Nov. 24

KINDERGARTEN INFO - Parents of children eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall 2009 are invited to attend a free Kindergarten Information Night sponsored by the Westonka School District at Hilltop Primary School from 7-8:30 p.m.; pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Hilltop (952) 491-8500.

Nov. 29-Dec. 7

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE - The Gillespie Center’s 14th annual gathering of area crafters and vendors featuring Christmas decorating and gift items will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., weekdays; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun.- 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call the Center, (952) 472-6501 or Beverly, (952) 475-6656.

Dec. 1

INFANT MASSAGE - Offered by the Westonka School District’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program from 6:30-8 p.m. and led by Meagan Loken, a certified Infant Massage Instructor. Class is held at the Early Childhood Ed. Ctr. 5241 Shoreline Dr. The fee is $5/person or $8 couple. To register, call (952) 491-8048.

Dec. 2

OPEN HOUSE - Hill School, a private K-8 grade school 2107 North Shore Dr., Wyazata.,from 6-8 pm. For more information, visit www.hillschoolmn.org or call (952) 475-3107.

Dec. 6

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP - For children ages 30 months to 5 years with their parent. Build a graham cracker gingerbread house. Bring a bag of store-bought candy or cookies for class, other materials supplied. Held from 10-11:15 a.m. at the Westonka School’s Early Childhood Education Center, 5241 Shoreline Dr. The fee is $9 one child and $5 each additional. Call (952) 491-8048 to register.

LUTEFISK & MEATBALL JULBORD - Lyndale Lutheran Church will host its annual Julbord dinner from 2-6 p.m. ($15-adults, $5-children, under 3-free) featuring a traditional Swedish menu. Gilmer Lee and the Minnesota Fiddlers will play from 2-3 p.m. A Christmas carol sing-along will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Reservations required, call the church office, (763) 479-1719. Lyndale Lutheran Church is located on the corner of County Roads 6 and 92 in Independence.

Dec. 6-7

ART SHOW - The annual 9 Friends Art Show will be held at Gale Woods Farm, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature the work of 15 artists in such mediums as pottery, photography, glass, painting, jewelry, and baskets. Free admission. For more information, cal: (612) 616-0460 or (952) 472-0951, or, e-mail: murph156@umn.edu, or visit: www.9friendsartshow.com.

YOUTH SNOWMOBILE TRAINING - The South Tonka Snowmobile Club is hosting a two-day snowmobile safety training certification course for youth ages 11 -15. Students must pre-register at the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety facility, 24150 Smithtown Road, in Shorewood. A parent or legal guardian signature is required on the registration card. Snowmobiles will be provided for the practical exam.

Dec. 11

OPEN HOUSE - Hill School, a private K-8 grade school 2107 North Shore Dr., Wyazata.,from 6-8 pm. For more information, call (952) 475-3107.

Dec. 12

FIELD TRIP - To Macy’s 8th Floor Holiday Display at Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for ages birth to 5 years and parents. Walk through the wonderland of “A Day in the Life of an Elf”. Santa will be on-hand for a visit. Bring a snack or bag lunch for the bus ride home. Bus leaves Shirley Hills Primary School lot at 9 a.m. The group meets up at 11:30 a.m. returns at 12:15 p.m. The fee is $5/person for ages 2 through adult and under age 2, free. Call (952) 491-8048 to register.

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.

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. 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 Thursdays 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.

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.