"Infinitely more important than sharing one's material wealth is sharing the wealth of ourselves - our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and, above all, our love." - William E Simon
Special Events This Weekend:
4th Annual Chaska Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Gobbler Races- Sat. Nov 15 7-10a register online at www.active.com or call Mary Anderson 651-688-9143 All proceeds support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Chaska Students. Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska.
Guardian Angels - Discover a little bit of Central Europe right here at GA. One of the oldest buildings in Minnesota will be open for guided exploration. Nov. 15, 22, and 29. Doors of the church and friary will open from 2:30-4:30pm. During that time there will be two guided tours.
Knights of Columbus - Pancake & French Toast & Sausage Breakfast. Nov 16. 8am-noon. Guardian Angels School Gym, 1st & Cedar St. Adults $7, children 5-12 $3.
Capital Civil War Tour - State Capital, Saturday 1-2:30. www.mnhs.org/statecapitol
The Arts:
Chaska High School - West Side Story- Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30; Nov 16 @ 2, Adults $10, Students $8. Order tickets online at www.cvft.org
Craft Festival - Canterbury Park, Thu/Fri 11a-9p; Sat 9a-7p, Sun 10a-5p. Adults $8, Seniors $7 www.canterburypark.com
Chaska Valley Family Theater - A Christmas Carol: Dec. 4-7, The Sound of Music: Feb. 12- Mar 1, 2009, www.cvft.org
Entertainment:
The School II Bistro & Wine Bar- Fri: Jimi "Prime Time" Smith & the Chicago Flavor. Sat: Tex Pistols. 8pm-midnight. 600 Market Street, Chanhassen www.schooofthewise.net
Jonathan Earl Band - Fri, 8:30, $3. No Exit on Sat. 8:30 $5 Floyd's, 1758 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria, 952-443-9944
Sports:
Gopher Men's Hockey vs. Michigan Tech- Sat @ 1:07pm; Marriuci Arena; www.gophersports.com
Gopher Mens Basketbal vs. Concordia St. Paul - Fri @ 8p; Williams Arena; www.gophersports.com
Timberwolves vs Portland - Sat @ 7p; Target Center, www.nba.com/timberwolves
Wild vs. Blue Jackets - Sat 7p; Xcel Energy Center, wild.nhl.com
Movie releases:
Quantum of Solace (PG13)
The Dukes (PG13)
Faded Memories (PG13
Upcoming Special Events:
Community Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service- Wed., Nov. 26 Chanhassen @St. Hubert's @ 7:00pm-freewill offering for the CAP Agency. Victoria @ St. Victoria @ 7:00-freewill offering for the CAP Agency.
Tree Lighting Ceremony-Sat, Dec 6, 5pm, City Center Park, Chanhassen. Come and enjoy the lighting of the holiday tree, refreshments, and of course, a special visit from Santa Claus.
Breakfast with Santa-Sun, Dec. 7, 8am-1pm. Adults $8, Seniors $4, kids under 12 $4. Profits go to local charities. 952-361-3391.
Christmas Concert- Sun., Dec. 14 @ 5pm, 12th annual Advent/Christmas Concert @ St. Victoria Church. Free. Donations accepted for the CAP Agency Food Shelf. Featuring Adult Choir, Handbell Choir, and the Praise and Worship Band. Cake and coffee reception following concert.
Macy's 46th Annual Animated Holiday Show and Santa Claus: Nov 8th-December 31. "A Day in the Life of an Elf at Macy's Santa Land" will tell the story of Santa's elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas. Guests will enjoy seeing what happens in a elf's life from waking up and getting Santa's mail to teaching the reindeer how to fly and learning about Christmas traditions. At the end of the display, guests will find Mrs. Claus' holiday bakery and Santa's Toy Stores. Free. Downtown Minneapolis, 8th Floor Auditorium. See their website for hours www.macys.com
Holidazzle Parade-Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun @ 6:30pm. Nicollet Mall between 12th & 4th Street. 612-338-3807 or www.holidazzle.com
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