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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
TOUR DE TONKA BIKE RIDE – Minnetonka Community Education’s sixth annual Tour de Tonka bike ride will be on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Minnetonka High School with same-day registration available until 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help with the event. Volunteers are needed to serve as corner guards and parking lot attendants and to work 2- to 4-hour shifts. This year Tour de Tonka is offering five rides: 17, 23, 40, 70 and 100 miles. For more information, call (952) 401-6800 or go online at www. tourdetonka.org. SW METRO AD/HD SUPPORT GROU P — Families with attention issues face challenges that friends might not understand. This group provides an opportunity to meet others like you and to learn, discuss and share strategies. It’s free, fun, informative and helpful for parents and adults. The next meeting will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Eden Prairie Schools Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Michael V. SeSanctis, PhD, will speak on “ADHD and Sleep Disorders.” For more information, call Cindy Lea at (612) 965-3052. W ISDOM ON R ELATIONSHIPS — Learn how to strengthen bonds of love, keep your balance, and see others as your spiritual coaches. This free session at Eckankar will be on Wednesdays, Aug. 10–24, 7 –8:30 p.m. Eckankar is located at 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. For more information, call (952) 380-2200. R ED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE — The American Red Cross is planning a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Road in Chaska. To donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood. org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. BENEFIT FOR EIGHTHG R A D E WA S H I N G T O N TRIP — The eighth-graders
of St. Therese School will be holding a one-day garage sale on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 581 Big Woods Boulevard, Chanhassen, 55317. The eighth graders will also offer homemade baked goods for sale. All proceeds will go toward the eighth-graders’ May 2012 class trip to Washington, D.C., where they will visit the White House, Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, the Smithsonian museums, the Holocaust museum, all major memorials, and more. SCHOOL SUPPLY COL LECTION — LearningRx in partnership with The Caring Tree is collecting school supplies for kids in need now through Sept. 9. Donations of school supplies may be dropped off at LearningRx, located at 600 Market Street, Suite 120, between Cub Foods and the Chanhassen Ci nema. T he Caring Tree will distribute the supplies to area children in need. Donors will receive a certificate for a $49 Cognitive Skills Assessment from LearningRx (valued at $199) and a copy of the book Unlock the Einstein Inside. Call (952) 949-6900 for details. MCGT 112 COFFEE CHAT — MCGT coffee chats — open to anyone interested in the gifted and talented (PAC) program in Eastern Carver County Schools — will be at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at School of the Wise II, 500 Market St., Chanhassen. For more information, e-mail mcgt112@gmail.com. S O U T H W E S T M E T RO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. For more information on the group, call Becki Johnson at (612) 865-9178. CHAMBER MEMBER ORIENTATION — The Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce invites any prospective or new members to a member orientation session to learn more about the chamber’s programs, benefits and services. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call Brad Gruhot at (952) 448-
LIONS - The Chanhassen Lions meet every fourth Monday at the Chanhassen Legion. The monthly meeting starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. chanhassenlions.org or call Gary Haberman at (952) 2002993. ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the American Legion Post on Highway 5. For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.
5000 or e-mail brad@swmetrochamber.com. FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more information, go to www.atgrace.com/fresh-start. NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE ST U DY — A men’s (all ages welcome) Bible Study meets every Thursday from 7:15-8:15 a.m. at Millie’s Deli in Chanhassen (545 W. 78th St., Chanhassen). During the year the group studies both Old Testament and New Testament books. For more information, call John at (763) 458-5985. MEDITATION CLASS — A meditation class led by a Buddhist monk occurs from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Chanhassen Library. Classes are open to all regardless of level of experience. There is no charge; donations are welcome. For more information, call Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail info@triplegem.org.
Carver and Scott counties, has a telephone and mobile crisis response ser vice available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach the Mental Health Crisis Program, call (952) 4427601. W ESTWOOD JOB SUPPORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change. Meetings will consist of curriculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build relationships a nd bu si ne s s c on ne c t ion s through networking, sharing, listening and supporting each other. Employers who have open positions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend. Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group meetings are on the fi rst Monday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Room A112 at Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive,
Chanhassen. No sign up is required; everyone is welcome. For more information, contact
CHANHASSEN SAL MEETING — The Chanhassen Squadron 580 of the Sons of the American Legion meet monthly at 6 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the month at the Chanhassen American Legion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365.
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AUGUST SCHEDULE August 5 & 6 Tommy Thompson SHOWTIMES: August 12 & 13 Friday 8:30 pm Matt Fugate August 19 & 20 Amber Preston
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Locally owned and operated movie theaters in the Twin Cities, MN
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511 N. Walnut Street Chaska
30 Minutes or Less (R) special midnight show!; No Passes Allowed Thu: 12:05 AM The Help (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Wed & Thu: (12:45), (4:00), (6:50), 9:40 The Change-Up (R) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:30), (2:50), (5:10), 7:40, 10:05 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:10), (2:25), (4:35), 7:00, 9:15
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:15), (2:35), (4:55), 7:20, 9:40
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Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:05), (2:25), (4:45), 7:10, 9:30 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:20), (2:40), (5:00), 7:25, 9:45
Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:15), (2:35), (5:05), 7:30, 9:50
The Smurfs (PG) No Passes Allowed Fri - Thu: (12:10), (2:20), (4:40), 7:05, 9:20
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Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13) Fri - Thu: (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:35), 7:00, 9:25
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Playing Friday – Thursday August 5 – 11 THE SMURFS (PG) (Sorry No Bargain Tuesday or Other Discounts Accepted)
12:20, 2:25, 4:55, 7:05, 9:10 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS (PG-13) Ends Tues. 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Aug. 9 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13) (Sorry No Bargain Tuesday or Other Discounts Accepted)
12:25, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20 COWBOYS AND ALIENS (PG-13) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:35 CAPTAIN AMERICA (PG-13) 12:15, 2:35, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 CRAZY STUPID, LOVE (PG-13)
vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes Aug. 5: Let's set the World Record for High 5's presented by High Five Beverages. Plus, it’s Friday Night FIREWORKS presented by Xcel Energy (7:05 p.m.) Aug. 6: “Saints” Side Story as we relive the Jets vs. North Stars hockey rivalry (7:05 p.m.) Aug. 7: A Day of Champions presented by St. Croix Orthopaedics. Kids run the bases and get autographs after the game on S&W Beans and Butter Kernel Family Sunday (1:05 p.m.) vs. Wichita Wingnuts Aug. 8: We celebrate the Year of the Bert. Ride safely on Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Monday (7:05 p.m.) Aug. 9: Weekday Matinee! Stay connected on TDS Tuesday (12:05 p.m.) Aug. 10: The Signs They Are A-Changing with post-game Star Gazing on Walser Wednesday (7:05 p.m.) Aug. 11: 125th Anniversary of Bosch with a Wooden Airplane Giveaway. Enjoy $1 Beer on Old Chicago Thirsty Thursday (7:05 p.m.)
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ARBORETUM DAY AUG. 5 — Chanhassen and Carver County Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be Friday, Aug. 5. On this special day, Chanhassen/ Carver County residents will be admitted free of charge to the Arboretum (upon showing proof of residency at the gatehouse). Arboretum Director Ed Schneider will welcome Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong and city and county officials at a public welcoming ceremony, with complimentary refreshments, at 10 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center. Immediately following, free gift bags will be distributed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.