Listings for the community calendar are free, but not guaranteed. We encourage you send us your listings of upcoming events and we will do our best to include them.
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. 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. 3
OPEN HOUSE - The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) will hold an open house at the organizations’ new location, 23505 Smithtown Rd., Shorewood, from 4 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Dec. 5
SPIRITUAL MUSIC - Praise Groove will appear at Heavenly Blend Coffeehouse from 7 to 9 p.m, performing songs from spirituals to gospel. Dinner, desserts, beverages and music, for a free will offering. Located at 1175 Co Rd 19, Minnetrista (just south of Red Oak Golf Course). For more info call (612) 849-3487.
TOYS FOR TOTS BENEFIT - At the Narrows Saloon on Shoreline Drive in Navarre beginning at 6 p.m. and featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in attendance (posing for pictures); along with members of the Marine Corps Reserve. All donations collected at the annual benefit are kept in the lake community.
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.
TOY & FOOD DRIVE - The LLFD Slow Burn Brigade, a recently-formed group of spouses that acts similar to an auxiliary to the Long Lake Fire Department, will host a toy and food drive event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 340 Williow Dr. in Long Lake. Event will feature photos with Santa, a silent auction and a bake sale. Proceeds benefit Interfaith Outreach.
VISIT WITH SANTA - The Mound Masonic Lodge #320 will hold their annual Visit with Santa from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the lodge located at 2372 Commerce Blvd in Mound. Children can visit with Santa and receive a photo, gift and cookies. There will also be a free safe Kids ID clinic. The event is free. For more information call (952) 472-3473.
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 Reach Out Christmas Carol Sing-along will be presented from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lyndale Lutheran Church is located on the corner of County Roads 6 and 92 in Independence. Reservations required, call the church office, (763) 479-1719.
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, visit www.hillschoolmn.org or 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.
Dec. 13
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 until 11 a.m. at Mound Olive Lutheran Church in Mound located at 5218 Bartlett Boulevard. The cost for the event is a free-will donation.
ON-GOING
MAPLE PLAIN LIBRARY - 5184 Main St. E., Maple Plain, (952) 847-5700 will hold Family Storytime activities Wednesdays, through Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Game On! Gaming Fridays - Dec. 5-26, 3-4:30 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library! Funded by grants and gifts to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
Teen Anime Club - Dec. 9, 3-5 p.m. For teens in grade 7 and up. Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.
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 - The Orono Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) meets each Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1 pm in the community room of Lake Community Bank in Long Lake. For more information call, (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.
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.
FAMILY NIGHT - Minnetrista Baptist Church, 8325 Kennedy Memorial Dr., St. Bonifacius, has Family Night Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. The children’s ministry includes Bible stories, memory verses, games and crafts and a series on the Ten Commandments. For adults, “The Truth Project” will be presented by Focus on the Family. For mor information, call 446-1285. Free.
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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