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Thursday
OCT. 13 LUNCHEON The Daughters of Isabella will have a hotdish/salad luncheon. Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 Cost: $8 Location: St. Francis Hall, Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 W. Second St., Chaska
MEAT RAFFLE Chaska American Legion Post 57 holds a Meat Raffle every Thursday. Open to the public. Time: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12 Location: 102 W. Fourth Street, Chaska
Friday
OCT. 14 VFW MEAT RAFFLE The Chaska VFW holds a meat raffle every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Time: 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14 Location: Chaska VFW, 620 Creek Road, Chaska
COMEDIAN MICHAEL THORNE Audiences love Michael Thorne’s energetic style, his insightful jokes and his cartoon-like vocal delivery. Comedian Rio Hillman will also perform. Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m. Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 1st Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee
Saturday
OCT. 15 FALL PHOTO HIKE Experience the final days of fall colors and the first signs of winter approaching. The group will start by the visitors’ center and explore the Rapids Lake Unit including the ruins of the old barn and mansion. Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
Time: 12 noon Location: Baylor Regional Park, 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America Cost: $10 registration fee Info: (952) 466-5250
COUNTRY FARE East Union Lutheran Church hosts a Country Fare with handmade crafts, collectibles, quilts, garden produce, baked goods, homemade desserts and a country store. The Country Fare is the church’s annual fund raiser. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Location: East Union Lutheran Church, 15180 Co. Rd. 40, Carver Info: (952) 448-3450; eulc.org
INVESTING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
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The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, directed by Philip Brunelle, will be performing in Waconia on Oct. 22 as part of Music By The Lake.
The program “Investing in Uncertain Times: Avoiding Costly Mistakes,” will teach 10 principals to guide people in challenging times. Hear testimonials from investors who are following these principles. Learn about Bogleheads. org, a resource for anyone who wants to take control of their financial future. This event is being is sponsored by the Minnesota Bogleheads, an all-volunteer group dedicated to providing free information, based on academic research, to help individuals make the best possible investment decisions. Preregister. Time: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Boulevard Info: bogleheads.org; westsubbog@ yahoo.com to register
VOCALESSENCE IN WACONIA
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usic By The Lake presents VocalEssence Ensemble Singers at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, as part of its Music By The Lake 2011- 2012 concert series. “We are honored to host this ‘polished, bright and bril-
liantly balanced’ 32 voice professional ensemble, founded and directed by Philip Brunelle,” said Charley Streiff, chairman of the Music By The Lake committee.
Waconia VFW Post 5462 hosts Bingo every Saturday. Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Location: 125 First Street West, Waconia
FALL COLORS KAYAK TOUR Paddle the quiet backwaters of Whaletail Lake and soak up the fall colors. Stop for a short hike at Gale Woods Farm. Previous paddling experience required. All equipment provided. Reservations required; reference activity #427512-02. For ages 16 and older. Time: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: $45 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Sunday
OCT. 16 FARMERS MARKET
BIRD BANDING
Every Sunday through October there See wild birds safely trapped, studied will be a farmer’s market at The and tagged with numbered rings. Hear Mustard Seed. a bird’s heartbeat and help release it. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 Location: The Mustard Seed For ages 4 and older. Landscaping and Garden Center, Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 15 6055 Highway 212, about 4 miles Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver west of Chaska Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (952) 361-9954; farmersdaughters2@yahoo.com Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
The program in entitled “Hail Minnesota” and focuses on
CHILI COOK-OFF Carver County Parks will be having the 8th Annual Baylor Campground Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 15. All are welcome to make their best chili and enter it for judging at 12 noon on Saturday in the Community Room of the Barn.
BAR BINGO
Tuesday
OCT. 18
Copper Street Brass Quintet will be in concert on Dec. 11 and
WILD THINGS Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Where the Wild Things Are” Tuesdays, Oct. 18 through Nov. 15th from 3:55 - 5:10 p.m. at Victoria Elementary School in Victoria. Kindergarten through second graders will learn creative dramatics and movement with fun and focus; theatre games; and pantomime. Students will develop individual imagination and group cooperation acting out of children’s literature. “Cups for Sale,” “Three Billy Goats Gruff,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “The Three Little Pigs” and Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” and perform a small play at the end of the class for family and friends. Time: 3:55 – 5:10 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 18 – Nov. 15 Location: Victoria Elementary School, 9300 Red Fox Dr., Victoria Info: School District 112 Community Education at (952) 556-6200
Upcoming
OCCASIONAL SALES
TACO NIGHT
Check out vintage wares, antiques and seasonal fall décor during the
Chaska American Legion Post 57 hosts Taco Night, the first and third
OF CHASKA
series a non-profit organization in its seventh season. The
Dominick Argento and Bob Dylan.
Join the cities of Chaska and Eden Prairie for fun-filled no school day adventures. Each day will be filled with fun activities and a special outing. All activities prices include: chaperones, lunch, transportation, ticket, and admissions, and an afternoon snack. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 21 Cost: $40 Ages: 6 - 12 Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska Info: chaskacommunitycenter.com
The Chaska VFW hosts Bar Bingo every Monday from 6-8 p.m. Time: 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17 Location: Chaska VFW, 620 Creek Road, Chaska
The World Learner School
The performance will include pieces by Stephen Paulus,
SCHOOL’S OUT
OCT. 17
PUBLIC ENROLLMENT MEETINGS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
info, call ll (800) 838-3006. Two more concerts are planned for the Music By The Lake Lake,
Tuesdays of the month. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57. Public is always welcome. Time: 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 Location: Chaska American Legion Post 57, 102 West Fourth Street
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PET ADOPTION Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption Saturday, Oct. 15 from 12 – 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO, in Eden Prairie. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. Time: 12 – 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Location: PETCO, 8020 Eden Glen Road, Eden Prairie
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singer-songwriters and the folk songs of our grandparents.
The event is at Faith Lutheran Church, 800 Waconia Park-
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the state’s musical heritage, including Minnesota composers,
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Spotlight
“Occasional Sales of Carver & Chaska.” Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct 21 and 22 Location: Downtown Chaska and Carver Info: Facebook: Occasional Shops of Carver & Chaska
BEAD BAZAAR The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar’s fall show will have 45-plus vendors from 10 states coming to sell beads, pearls, silver, findings, beadwork kits, bead storage, vintage beads, crystal and jewelry, pressed glass beads, handmade lampwork, blown and fused beads, ceramic faces, porcelain cameos, beadwork supplies, stone beads and cabs and much, much more. This event is for anyone interested in beadwork or making their own jewelry. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 Cost: $3 admission, good for both days Location: Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins Info: beadsbydee.com; (952) 492-2493; dcoghill@frontiernet.net
SCRAP DAY Chaska Scrap Day will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The day includes scrapbooking, snacks and meals, goodie bags, and prizes. During the afternoon vendor fair, there will also be non-scrapbook related vendors such as Thirty One, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple and Tupperware. Preregister. Time: 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 Cost: $35 Location: Chaska VFW Post 1791, 620 Creek Road, Chaska Info: ScrapnTime.com
BLOOD DRIVE The Red Cross holds a blood drive. 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
Neal and Leandra return on April 14, 2012.
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. Time: Noon-6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 Location: Chaska VFW Post 1791, 620 Creek Road, Chaska Info: (800) 733-2767; redcrossblood.org
ROCK ON ICE Join us at the Chaska Community Center for a themed skating party! A disco ball and great music will make good family fun. Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $5 per skater Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska Info: chaskacommunitycenter.com
MAD HATTER PARTY
COLLECTION BOUQUET
Let’s celebrate Halloween at this month’s Brick City Brewers. Wear a hat. It can be funny, fancy, or practical. You could even make your own. Awards will go to the best hats. There will be a special gift for all those who wear a hat! Be entertained by the Stomp-n-Dixie Trio. Time: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 Cost: Free Location: The Lodge, Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska Info: chaskacommunitycenter.com
In the Collection Bouquet, participants will learn a new way to display gathered treasures. Starting with the beaded wire collar, we’ll end up with a casual autumn design filled with gatherings from a walk through a field or garden. Annette Hentz, owner of Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, and Roberta Smith, will demonstrate. Any supplies you may need to duplicate this design will be available. Refreshments provided. RSVP. Time: 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: Free Location: Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, 109 3rd St E, Carver Info: (952) 681-7582; carverflowers@gmail.com
RESCUE ROUNDUP The Carver-Scott Humane Society holds its 9th annual fall fundraiser, “Rescue Roundup,” to help homeless animals. Food includes steak sandwiches, steak fries and cowboy beans. There will also be a silent auction and beer and wine available. Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 Cost: $25 at door; 20 in advance Location: The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center, west of Chaska off Highway 212 Info: carverscotths.org; (952) 368-3553, line 4
HALLOWEEN PARTY/ ADOPTION Join Southwest Animal Rescue at the Lucky Dog Pet Lodge Halloween Party and Adoption Event. Time: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 Location: 1067 American Blvd. East, Bloomington Info: swmetroanimalrescue.org; (952) 368-7297
HALLOWEEN LIVE!
LITTLE GOBLINS PARTY
Come to the Chaska Community Center for a spooktacular time with many activities planned including family entertainment, a haunted house, ghostly games, spooky crafts, treats and more! No registration. Time: 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska Info: chaskacommunitycenter.com
Halloween is such a fun time of year so join in the fun and come show off your costume as we trick or treat throughout the Chaska Community Center. We will have some spooky crafts and ghoulish games too! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Time: 9:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31 Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska Info: chaskacommunitycenter.com
OCTOBER 22-23
OCTOBER 22-23
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 10AM – 5PM
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 10AM – 5PM
Meeting dates are
October 18 & November 15 7:00 – 8:30 pm 112050 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska Attendance is strongly urged at both meetings prior to enrollment.
Montessori Public Charter School, NO TUITION Individualized, Multi-Level Classrooms Hands-On Materials; Montessori Philosophy Integrated Spanish, Music, Art and Phy. Ed. Serving Grades 1st through 8th Highest Level of Parent Involvement!
Limited space available for students entering 1st – 8th grade, Fall of 2012. Please call 952-368-7398 for more information or to schedule an observation.
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