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« January 08, 2008 - February 07, 2008 »
 
01 / 8
Start: 9:00 am

The Scott County Board meets at 9 a.m. Jan. 8 in Shakopee. For more information, call 952-496-8100.


Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Struggling with depression can feel like a lonely battle, but you are not alone! We may tell ourselves that "normal" people shouldn't be depressed. The reality is, that for whatever reason, some of us have experienced it at one time or another. Sheaves of Joy is here to help you discover hope and encouragement on the road to recovery.

https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmemberconnect.net/home-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=...

Beginning January 8, 2008:
Fresh Start Ministries presents
Sheaves of Joy
A support group for recovering from depression.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

With 10 straight wins to its credit, the Jordan Jaguars basketball team looks to run the streak to 11 tonight when Jordan hosts Belle Plaine.

Game time for the varsity is set for 7:30 p.m.


01 / 9
Start: 8:00 am

The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center within the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. Meetings are open to the public. For more information please contact Shelly Tietz at (952) 492-5412. Visit our website at www.scottswcd.org.


01 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This Toastmasters group meets in New Prague the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month at New Prague City Hall.

All are welcome. We have members who are residents of Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, and Northfield.

Contact Mary Swanson at 952-492-3688


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

The Jordan Hubmen basketball team hosts Norwood-Young America at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 10 at the high school.


01 / 11
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan girls basketball team travels to Norwood-Young America tonight for another Minnesota River Conference game.

Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.


01 / 12
01 / 13
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:30 pm

The Belle Plaine Ambulance Association's pancake breakfast is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in the Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School cafeteria.

Ridgeview Medical Center will have an information booth set up a the breakfast, and free blood pressure test will be given. 

The cost of the breakfast is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-11, and $2 for children ages 5 and younger. 

Deliveries can be arranged by calling Tina at 952-873-5478 by Friday, Jan. 11.


Start: 8:22 pm
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


01 / 14
(all day)
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


01 / 15
(all day)
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan boys basketball team is on the road Tuesday night. The Hubmen travel to Le Sueur-Henderson for a game at 7:30 p.m.

They have won two games in a row.


01 / 16
(all day)
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


01 / 17
(all day)
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


01 / 18
End: 7:00 pm
Start: 01/13/2008 - 8:22pm
End: 01/18/2008 - 7:00pm

JCT Auditions
Wed 1/16 - Fri 1/18
5-7pm
JHS Auditorium


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan boys basketball team travels to Montgomery-Lonsdale tonight, Thursday, Jan. 18 for a Minnesota River Conference contest.

The game time is set for 7:30 p.m.


01 / 19
Start: 7:00 am
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 20
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 21
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 22
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 23
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will meet on Wednesday, January 23, at the Prior Lake Public Library, located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue South. A general business meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. and all MN Valley NOW members are welcome to attend.


01 / 24
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

The Jordan Commercial Club's monthly meeting takes place Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Ridges of Sand Creek golf club, 21755 Ridges Drive in
Sand Creek Township.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan Hubmen basketball team looks to keep the good feelings going tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24 with a Minnesota River Conference game against Sibley East.

The Hubmen are coming off an impressive victory at Le Center on Tuesday. Jordan hosts Sibley East at 7:30 p.m.


01 / 25
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 5:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The third annual Scott West Wrestling Extravaganza takes place Friday evening, Jan. 25 at Jordan High School.

The Panthers will be wrestling complete lineup of present and future Scott West wrestlers in one venue.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan girls basketball team plays at Belle Plaine tonight, Friday, Jan. 25. The varsity game starts at 7:30 p.m.


01 / 26
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Jordan High School will be the site of the Scott West Duals wrestling meet.

The Panthers will invite Simley, Owatonna, Le Sueur-Henderson, Delano, and Minneapolis Patrick Henry to town for the dual-meet format.

Wrestling action begins at 9 a.m.


Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

The Jordan Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26.

A social hour will begin at 6 p.m., and the meal and meeting will ensue at 7 p.m.

The meeting includes installation of new officers and the presentation of the business of year award and the Anna Sandey Award. 

For $15, the menu consists of beef tips Bordelaise or chicken Marsala, along with a garden salad, potatoes, vegetables, rolls with butter, and a dessert.

RSVPs are due Tuesday, Jan. 22, by calling 952-492-2355 or e-mailing president@chamber.org.


01 / 27
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 28
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 10:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Winter Texans from Jordan, New Prague, Belle Plaine and surrounding area will hold their annual luncheon on Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Junction Cafe, 11 So Cage Blvd, Phaar, Texas at 10:30 AM, serving starts at 11:00 AM. For more information call ****** Eischens 952 217 9919.


Start: 6:30 pm

The Jordan School Board will hold a workshop meeting in the district office in Jordan Middle School, 500 Sunset Drive. For more information, call the district office at 952-492-6200.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan girls basketball team hosts a non-conference game tonight at the high school.

The Jaguars host Minneapolis Roosevelt tonight at 7:30 p.m.


01 / 29
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 9:00 am

The Scott County Board meets for a workshop at 9 a.m. Jan. 22 in Shakopee. For more information, call 952-496-8100.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan boys basketball team hosts Belle Plaine tonight at the Jordan High School. The varsity game is slated to start at 7:30 p.m.


01 / 30
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


01 / 31
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


02 / 1
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm

The Scott West wrestling team doesn't get the chance to wrestle near home very often in a season.

Tonight, they have to travel again. They aren't close to home, but they aren't far either.

The Panthers are taking part in a triangular tonight at New Prague. The teams will be Scott West, New Prague and Windom.

The meet starts at 5 p.m. with New Prague and Windom facing each other.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Jordan boys basketball team is at Norwood-Young America tonight.

The Hubmen and Central Raiders varsity begans at 7:30 p.m.


02 / 2
(all day)
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


02 / 3
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 01/19/2008 - 7:00am
End: 02/03/2008 - 11:59pm

It's Girl Scout Cookie time again! Beginning Saturday, January 19, the Jordan Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies.

New this year are Lemon Chalet Creams (a lemon sandwich cookie) and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (a sugar free chocolate chip cookie that doesn't taste sugar free). The old favorites (Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and All Abouts) are back as well.

Not only do cookie sales allow troops to raise money to support their activities, it gives girls the opportunity to set goals, develop self-confidence and build self-esteem.


02 / 4
02 / 5
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The DFL, Republican and Independence Parties will hold precinct caucuses 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Attend to make resolutions to party platforms and select delegates for candidate endorsing conventions. The DFL and Republican parties will also hold presidential preference polls. 

We weren't able to obtain meeting spots for all caucuses. If your city or township isn't listed below, look up your caucus location by plugging in your address at caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us.


Start: 7:30 pm

The Jordan girls basketball team travels to Montgomery-Lonsdale for a game tonight. The varsity starts at 7:30 p.m.


02 / 6
02 / 7

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