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
Jan. 3
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 other information on adopting a homeless pet, (952) 368-3553, or visit the Web site: www.carverscotths.org.
Jan. 7
BELLYDANCE CLASS - Westonka Community Education is sponsoring a five-week pair of bellydancing programs at Shilrey Hills Primary School in Mound. Beneficial Belly dance Fitness begins at 7 p.m., Continuous Bellydancing begins at 8 p.m. For details call (952) 491-8040 or (952) 491-8055.
Jan. 6
SOCCER INFO NIGHT - The Westonka Soccer Club will hold a registration event from 5-8 p.m. at the Grandview Middle School Cafeteria. Open to youth ages 7-18 For more information about the WSC, contact interim president, Stacy Prouty (952) 353-4610 or visit the Web site: www.westonkasoccerclub.org. For registration information contact Westonka Community Education and Services (952) 491-8040 or visit www.westonkace.org.
DEPRESSION WORKSHOP - Freshwater Community Church in St. Bonifacius, (952) 446-9090, www.freshwaterchurch.org, will begin a free, eight-part video/book series, “Finding Hope Again,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m., addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual causes and cures for depression. Register by e-mai, SheavesOfJoy@gmail.coml with FHA in the subject line. Child care available.
Jan. 13
LADIES’ LUNCHEON - The Lake Minnetonka Women’s Connection will host a luncheon from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Lafayette Club. For reservation, call Mary, (952) 474-7636 or Margot, (952) 495-0012. Child care reservations (ages 6 mo to K) due by Jan. 8.
Jan. 24
SNOWBALL OPEN - The Orono Lions Club will be hosting their annual Snowball Open on-ice golf tournament on Long Lake. Tee times begin at 10 a.m.Proceeds from the event are utilized for local club projects. For event details and tee time reservation information visit the Web site: www.oronolions.org, or call Randy, (952) 472-7017, Ext. 16.
ON-GOING
MAPLE PLAIN LIBRARY - 5184 Main St. E., Maple Plain, (952) 847-5700.
Wednesdays, Jan. 7-28, 10:30 a.m., for children ages 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity - Jan. 17, noon, registration required; begins Dec. 20. Librarian Holly Jorgensen will share pictures, practical tips and philosophical keys to leading a joyfully frugal life. Learn how a green lifestyle can result in financial freedom and a smaller carbon footprint. Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Plain Library.
Game On! Gaming Fridays - Jan. 2-30, 3-5 p.m., for teens in grade 7 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library! Grab a friend, bring your favorite board or card game, or play those available at the library. Funded by grants and gifts to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County; sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Family Storytime - Mondays, Jan. 5-26, 10:30-11 a.m., for children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Baby Storytime - Tuesdays, Jan. 6-27, 10:30-11 a.m., for children ages birth to 24 months.
Teen Anime Club - Tuesday, Jan. 6, 3-5 p.m., for teens in grade 6 and up.Watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.
Funded by grants and gifts to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County; sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Dreams Unfurled - Jan. 19, 3 p.m., for kids in kindergarten and up. Jerry Blue, experienced Twin Cities storyteller, will inspire with stories related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African folktales that focus on families, cooperation and children working together to help save the day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Minnesota Crime Wave - Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m., mystery writers Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins and William Kent Krueger, known collectively as Minnesota Crime Wave, will discuss the foibles and follies of writing mysteries. Sponsored by the Friends of the St. Bonifacius Library, the Friends of the Westonka Library and the St. Bonifacius Library Friends Book Group
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.
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. Dec. 5-WeCAN Adopt A Family Day; Dec. 12-Richard Stebbins - "Life and How It Effects Us"; Dec. 18-Joint Rotary/Chamber lunch at Burl Oaks Golf Club; Dec. 26, no meeting. 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.
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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