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CLUES ACROSS 1. Therapeutic resort 4. Kilometers per hour 7. Women’s undergarment 10. Aicts 12. Geological times 14. House title (abbr.) 15. Hints 17. Type genus of the Ranidae 18. Tool handle 19. About blood 20. Muscat is the capital 21. 7th Hindu month 22. Our star 23. Wife of Saturn 25. A European Soviet 27. Women’s briefs 30. Islands 31. No. French river 32. Tax collector 33. Author Ernest’s moniker 39. Distant 40. Cr_____logy: police studies 41. Smart _____: annoyingly clever 44. Bar-rooms 47. New Army enlistee 50. Can be cut or cabochon 51. Tributary of the Rhine 53. Not Mama 54. Actor ___ Malek 56. Metrical foot 58. Long nerve ďŹ ber
59. Tehran is the capital 60. Advertising awards 61. Go for and obtain 62. Withered and dry 63. Small social insects 64. Point midway between E and SE 65. Comedian Ceasar 66. Young women’s association
CLUES DOWN 1. Meistersinger author Hans 2. 3 car + collision 3 One who has a degree 4. Lamp fuel 5. A baby carriage 6. Grimm brothers birthplace 7. Capital after Rio
8. Plant for purifying a crude substance 9. Appositeness 11. 3rd largest rorqual 13. Dropped below the surface 16. Nova ______, province 18. Most common CA avocado 24. Bird call used by birders 26. Rhode Island 28. Small sleep 29. Slang for big trucks 33. Axes for cattle slaughter 34. Short account of an incident 35. Formed a mental picture 36. World’s longest river 37. About gnome 38. Romance 39. Total cloth purchased 42. North Sea ďŹ shing unit of measurement 43. Kings unit 45. Supplying a moniker 46. Wooden shoes 48. Goddess of the rainbow 49. Vetches grown for forage 52. Kittiwake genus 55. Ancient city in Syria 57. Winglike structure
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thisweekend briefs Local symphony presents ‘20th Century Delights’ The Dakota Valley Symphony kicks off its 25th anniversary season with a program of “20th Century Delights� at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The concert features Burnsville composer Linda Tutas Haugen’s “The Fable of Old Turtle� narrated by Tutas Haugen with special guest Keith Bear performing improvisational solos on American Indian flute. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for students and can be purchased at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, (952) 895-4680, at www.DakotaValleySymphony.org or at www.ticketmaster.com.
Auditions set for mystery theater The Rosemount Area Arts Council will hold auditions for its third annual mystery dinner theater – “Dead Ja Vu� – from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at the RAAC office, 14450 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Rehearsals will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 with a walkthrough on the performance date, Nov. 6, starting at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to the auditions; no prior acting experience required. “Dead Ja Vu� will be performed Nov. 6 at the Steeple Center. Visit www.rosemountaac.org, and click on “Arts Council/Events� for tickets.
Cultures combine in dance and music Japanese and Indian dance and music will be combined in a 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, performance of “Rhythm of Life� by nationally recognized companies Ragamala Dance and Mu Daiko at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. The show is filled with elaborate costumes, stunning Indian dance and exhilarating Japanese drumming. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for students and seniors 55-plus. Children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, via Ticketmaster by calling (800) 982-2787 or through ticktetmaster.com.
Mystery writers workshop Oct. 30 Mystery writer Marilyn Jax will present the Mystery Writers Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Barnes & Noble, Apple Valley. Jax will talk about how she went from a fraud investigator to a mystery writer, and will read from her new novel, “Road to Omalos.� After the reading, Jax will share her expertise with aspiring writers. Hands-on exercises will help reinforce what students learn. Space is limited. RSVP to Rachel M. Anderson at (952) 240-2513 or rachel@ rmapublicity.com. Barnes & Noble is located in the Fischer Marketplace at 14880 Florence Trail. The store phone number is (952) 997-8928.
History Theatre comes to Lakeville
“American as Curry Pie,� a new production by the History Theatre of St. Paul, will be previewed at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Heritage Library in Lakeville. It features first-generation immigrant and local artist Aamera Siddiqui, who will guide the audience through her 30-year journey to become an American citizen. Told with honesty and humor, it is her story about immigration, assimilation, and trying to find the balance between holding onto her Indian heritage and her Muslim faith while growing up in a predominantly Christian culture. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. dakotacounty.us/library or call (952) 891-0362. The Photo submitted Heritage Library is located After a standing-room-only show at the Lakeville Art Festival at 20085 Heritage Drive in in 2009, the folk duo Patchouli is returning to the south metro Tickets are now on sale this month for a concert at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Lakeville. for “An Evening with Tra- The 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, concert will have musicians vis Tritt on Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli performing original Acoustic compositions on Spanish and classical guitar as well as folk Guitar� at favorites such as “Sounds of Silence.� Tickets are $15 and are To submit an item for the Groups 8 p.m. Oct. Calendar, send it by e-mail to available at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., by calling reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. 13 at the (952) 985-4640 and online at www.lakeville-rapconnect.com. Burnsville Miscellaneous Performing The Eagan Garden Club Arts Cenwill meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, ter, 12600 Travis Tritt The Minnesota Symphon- Oct. 13, at the Eagan Municipal Nicollet Ave. ic Winds will perform at the Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The Peter Pan Project, in Burnsville Performing Arts Mary Beth Gulickson will presTwo-time Grammy-winconjunction with The GA- Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, ent “Decorating for the Holidays.� ner Tritt has charted more Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, than 30 singles on the U.S. RAGE, will hold auditions Oct. 30. Billboard charts. He has re- for “Pinocchio� for students Spooky selections by Bach, e-mail egc1972@gmail.com. ceived three CMA Awards age 18 and younger from 1 Grieg and others will be per- Family and is a member of the to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, formed. Halloween attire is Mothers of Preschoolers at The GARAGE in Burns- welcomed, but not required. (MOPS) meet the second and Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $42 and $37 ville. After the concert, there will fourth Mondays of the month E-mail PPPtheater@ be music and dancing in the (September through May), 9:30and are available at the box 11:30 a.m., at Faith Covenant gmail.com to sign up for an second floor atrium. office, by calling (800) 982Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., audition time. Tuition for 2787 or through ticketmasTickets are $25 and can be Burnsville. MOPPETS children’s the program is $225 (scholter.com. purchased at the box office, program is included. For more arships available). Perfor- via Ticketmaster at (800) 982- information, e-mail faithMOPS@ gmail.com or call (952) 890-3110. mances are scheduled Dec. 2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Moms in Touch — Mothers 3, 4, 10 and 11. of children in Burnsville-EaganVisit www.peterpanproSavage School District 191 who would like to make a difference Frightmares at Buck ject.com for more informaHill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, tion. Burnsville, is home to ghosts, Tickets are now on sale ghouls, screams and scares for the Burnsville Civic Light through Halloween. Opera’s Nov. 5-7 limited en- Saturday, Oct. 9 Fest from noon to 4 Four attractions are feagagement of “Mame� at the p.m.October at Lakeville VFW Post 210, tured: The Victorian OrChameleon Theatre Cir- Burnsville Performing Arts 8790 Upper 208th St. W. Dancing, chard Manor Dead and cle will present “School for Center. brats and beer. Breakfast, Bellharm-Love- Scandal� Oct. 8-24 at the Orchestra tickets are $25 Oct. 10 joy Asylum, The Fright Fac- Burnsville Performing Arts for adults, $20 for seniors, Sunday, Pedal the Parks hosted by tory and Haunted Hollow. Center. Performances will and $15 for students. Balco- Lakeville Friends of the EnvironBonfires and entertainment be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays- ny tickets are $15 for adults, ment at 1 p.m. at Casperson Park. are offered every night. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sun- seniors and students. Ad- Features Will Steger, bike safety Frightmares is open the days. ditional service charges and check and a three- or 10-mile bike ride. Information: (952) 250-3320. following dates, weather perTickets are $15/adults handling fees may apply. mitting: Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-17, and $13/students, seniors Tickets are available at Thursday, Oct. 14 Free parent training class by Oct. 21-24, Oct. 28-31. and groups. Tickets can be Ticketmaster.com and at Tickets are $16 on Sun- purchased at the box office, the PAC box office, 12600 the National Alliance on Mental Ill(NAMI) of Minnesota from 6 days and $18 all other days. via Ticketmaster by calling Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. For ness to 8 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, Visit www.frightmares.com (800) 982-2787 or through more information, call the 4629 144th St., Apple Valley. The for more information. ticketmaster.com. box office at (952) 895-4680. topic will be “Building Family Ties.�
Travis Tritt at Burnsville PAC
‘The Nutcracker’ at BPAC Nov. 19-21 “The Nutcracker� will be presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota Nov. 19-21 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. This original full-length, professional production of “The Nutcracker� ballet – the first and only south of the Minnesota River – has become a cherished holiday tradition for many. The ensemble cast of approximately 120 performers include professional dancers from local and national ballet companies, area ballet students, and community members. Orchestra level tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children under 12 and seniors 65-plus; balcony level tickets are $16 and $12. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, via Ticketmaster by calling (800) 9822787 or through ticktetmaster.com. Group discounts are available.
groups calendar
‘Pinocchio’ auditions
Frightmares scares at Buck Hill
Spooky music
Tickets for ‘Mame’ on sale
‘School for Scandal’ at BPAC
The music of Patchouli
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in the lives of their children and their children’s schools may want to start or join a Moms in Touch group. Moms in Touch International is an interdenominational organization that brings two or more moms together for one hour each week to pray for their children and the schools they attend. For more information, call Alane at (952) 894-9029 or visit the website at www.momsintouch. org. Mothers of Elementary Students (MOES) is a Christian fellowship group that welcomes mothers of school-age children. MOES meets September through May, twice a month at Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville. Meetings include fellowship time, speakers, DVD parenting series, small group and panel discussions, prayer and service projects. MOES provides an opportunity for moms to get together, celebrate their faith, and build friendships. For more information e-mail: MOES@princeofpeaceonline.org.
family calendar Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Free. Register at www.FinancialPlanningDays. org/TwinCities.
Sunday, Oct. 17 Pancake breakfast by the Lakeville Knights of Columbus from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All Saints Church in Lakeville. A portion of the proceeds from the allyou-can-eat breakfast will go to the Kyle Malin fund. Ongoing Marriage Encounter Oct. 1617 at the Dakota Ridge Hotel on 35E and Yankee Doodle in Eagan. Information: www.marriages.org or (651) 454-3238. The American Red Cross will sponsor the following blood Child care available for ages 4-14. drives. For more information, call To register, contact Suzette at 1 (800) 448-3543 or 1 (800) GIVE(651) 645-2948, ext. 102. LIFE or visit www.redcrossblood. org. Saturday, Oct. 16 • Oct. 11, 1 to 7 p.m., St. Annual Fall Foliage Frolic Mary’s Church, 8433 239th St. E., hosted by Friends of the Eagan Hampton. Core Greenway from 10 a.m. to noon at Patrick Eagan Park and a Thisweek Newspapers acportion of Caponi Art Park, Eagan. cepts submissions for calMeet at the pavilion behind the endar events in Apple Valley, Eagan Art House for a nature Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, hike with naturalist Steve Weston. Lakeville and Rosemount by Light refreshments to follow. In- fax at (952) 846-2010, by e-mail formation: www.eagancoregreen- at reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc. way.org. com or by phone at (952) 846Twin Cities Financial Plan- 2034. Deadline for submisning Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at sions is 5 p.m. Monday.