THISWEEK October 22, 2010
Rosemount
Rosemount Briefs
Rosemount residents may have early door-ringers seeking treats
Upcoming events at Robert Trail Library
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Some local youths will be ringing Rosemount doorbells before Halloween this year, and the treats they’ll be seeking are for others. Youth groups from four area churches are joining forces on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to go door-to-door from about 6:40 to 8 p.m. asking for non-perishable food donations. Food collected by the students in grades 6-12 will be donated to the Rosemount Resource Center. Participating churches in Rosemount are United Methodist, Community
of Hope and Lighthouse Christian Church; volunteers with Eagle Heights Church, Burnsville, are also participating for their second year. Josh Corbett, youth pastor at Rosemount United Methodist Church, said the event, now in its third year, was birthed after local pastors met to organize more joint activities for their youth groups. “We’re trying to make it a bigger thing, so hopefully we can be able to help our neighbors. So often it seems like we go on mission trips (outside of the country). It’s nice to do something for
our own neighborhoods,� Corbett said. Last year, students collected more than 4,000 pounds of food, a feat Corbett called “amazing.� Before students involved in the initiative, which this year is called “Hunger Project,� set out into neighborhoods, they are first trained on safety issues, and hundreds of adult volunteers accompany them, driving alongside students as they ring doorbells. Those who are working with the churches will also distribute informational fliers about the project. Once the food is collect-
ed, it’s brought to the center, and the following day volunteers help stock the Rosemount Resource Center shelves. Although the volunteers are all part of church congregations, anyone can help out if they go to Community of Hope Church in Rosemount at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27. “We could always use help with the intake of food and filling the trailer,� Corbett said. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.
River Valley Church plays host to NFL star Photo courtesy of Jeff Hathaway Photography
Nearly 600 men and boys attended Guys’ Night on Oct. 11 at River Valley Church in Apple Valley to hear NFL Pro Bowler Kevin Mawae share the faith journey he began as an adult following the untimely death of his older brother, John. Mawae was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 1994, played for the New York Jets from 1998-2005, and finished his career in the NFL playing for the Tennessee Titans from 2006-09. Following his talk, the Vikings vs. Jets football game was projected on the big screens for the attendees. Mawae is pictured (at right) with River Valley lead pastor Rob Ketterling.
Dakota County Briefs Eagan Halloween Hodgepodge
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The Halloween Hodgepodge community event hosted by Eagan Parks and Recreation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Activities are primarily for children ages 2 to 12. Older children are encouraged to dress up and volunteer. Cost is $3 per child and a food donation item (cash or check accepted at the door). Adults and children under 17 months are free with a food donation item. Dakota Woodlands, a shelter for women with children, is the beneficiary of food donaPhoto submitted tions. Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz performed a ceremonial More information is at guitar-smashing during the Oct. 16 grand opening of the www.cityofeagan.com. Twin Cities’ newest School of Rock franchise. The school is located at 14300 Buck Hill Road.
Community shred-it event set Nov. 13 ESL classes for A free community shredit event will be held from 9 women a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 13, at Keystone Communities of Eagan, 3810 Alder Lane, Eagan. MetLife will be on site providing information on identity theft protection. Hot apple cider, coffee and treats will be served inside the Keystone Communities facility.
A free English as a second language conversation class for women is offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at Bethlehem Baptist Church South Campus, 501 Highway 13, Burnsville (across the highway from Burnsville High School). Classes seek to improve
brary’s Westmeath meeting room. Online Job Search will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the computer lab. Both classes are free, but registration is required. Registration begins two weeks before each class. The Robert Trail Book Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 to discuss “The Florist’s Daughter� by Patricia Hampl. The group meets in the Westmeath meeting room and is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing books. New members are welcome. Call (651) 480-1200 for more information on any of these programs or to register.
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by Laura Adelmann
Veteran journalist Gregg Aamot, author of “The New Minnesotans: Stories of Immigrants and Refugees,� will speak from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Aamot will lead a discussion and answer questions about recent immigrants to the state. This event is free and open to the public with no registration required. The Minnesota Workforce Center will lead two classes designed to help job seekers. Interviewing Skills will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the li-
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participants’ English speaking and reading skills and will include grammar practice, person-to-person talking exercises and exploration of confusing American sayings. For more information, contact Martha at (952) 891-2782, e-mail jhmdpohl@charter.net or Marcie at (952) 270-8280, e-mail marciesmith2@gmail.com.
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