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December 2, 2008 • (952) 492-2224
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Events
04 / 25
Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
The New Prague Antique Show will take place April 25-27 at the New Prague community center. Its hours are: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. An expert in the restoration business, Karen Maso of A Glimpse of Yesterday, will give free price appraisals on invisible China restoration and antique doll repair, according to the New Prague Times. Attendees are encouraged to bring damaged China and dolls to the show. Start: 5:30 pm
The Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women auction and dinner is scheduled for April 25 at the OK Corral in St. Lawrence Township, south of Jordan. A social hour and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50. For more information, call the SVABW at 952-873-4214. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
What: Youth Event, night of team games, music, and food Who: All ages Where: The Hub, 231 Broadway St. S. in Jordan Cost: Free For more information, call Mattea Gunderson at 952-212-3898. | ||
04 / 26
Start: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
The New Prague Antique Show will take place April 25-27 at the New Prague community center. Its hours are: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. An Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
We will be holding our April meeting at Brunswick Bowl in Eden Prarie. 12200 Singletree lane. Start: 10:30 pm
Do you remember making May Day baskets, filling them with wild flowers (or dandelions) and hanging them from neighbor’s doorknobs? Give your special girl a treat by making May Day baskets together and learning the history behind May Day, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:30am and again at 1:00pm. When the baskets are finished, we will don on our hats and gloves for tea and treats in the Stans house or garden (weather permitting). | ||
04 / 27
Start: 10:00 am
The New Prague Antique Show will take place April 25-27 at the New Prague community center. Its hours are: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. An | ||
04 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm
A meeting of the Jordan Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday, April 28. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings | ||
04 / 29
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04 / 30
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05 / 1
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05 / 2
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The second annual spring Jordan Ladies Night Out takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 2. | ||
05 / 3
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
“Girl Scouts Makin’ Tracks in Minnesota” Spring Fling 2008 WHO: Brownie and Junior Autumn Ridge Girl Scouts in from the Chaska, Victoria, Carver area WHERE: Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area- Lawrence Department of Natural Resources headquarters, 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan, 952-492-6400 WHEN: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to noon Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 3. This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On display are works by: Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Shawna Mullen, Cambridge | ||
05 / 4
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Shawna Mullen, Cambridge | ||
05 / 5
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 6:30 pm
A meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30 The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the | ||
05 / 6
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 10:00 am
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: | ||
05 / 7
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: Start: 2:00 pm
Between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is scheduled to arrive to restock fish in the Mill Pond. The public is invited to watch. For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/animals/mill-pond-officially-reopens-wedn.... | ||
05 / 8
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: | ||
05 / 9
End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/09/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 6:00pm
Kids First Garage Sale | ||
05 / 10
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 6:00 pm
Start: 05/09/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 6:00pm
Kids First Garage Sale Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/10/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/11/2008 - 5:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley | ||
05 / 11
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/10/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/11/2008 - 5:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley | ||
05 / 12
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley | ||
05 / 13
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 6:00 pm
A meeting of the Jordan Planning Commission is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings | ||
05 / 14
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 8:00 am
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 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. | ||
05 / 15
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley | ||
05 / 16
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 7:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Residents of the city of Jordan and Sand Creek Township can dispose of For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/jordan-sand-creek-township-hos.... Start: 7:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Residents of the city of Jordan and Sand Creek Township can dispose of For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/jordan-sand-creek-township-hos.... | ||
05 / 17
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 5:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 1:00 pm
Scott County celebrates Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial with a special event Saturday at Murphy’s Landing in Shakopee. Along with a day full of activities, there will be a special re-enactment of the Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858. Abraham Lincoln and Judge Stephen Douglas are actually performers Taber Akin and David Woodard – former Historic Fort Snelling staff. The debate takes place at 1 p.m. Admission to The Landing that day is free. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm
The Jordan Fire Department is marking its 125th anniversary this year with a citywide celebration. A parade through downtown Jordan begins at 1 p.m. Following that will be firefighter competitions, a fire truck display, games for children, and music from Zuhrah Pipes and Drums and the St. Peter Govenaires Drum Corps. From 8 p.m. to midnight, Bobby Vee will perform. Activities after the parade will be held at the fire station, 501 Varner St., and food and beverages will be sold throughout the day. For more information, call the city of Jordan at 952-492-2535. | ||
05 / 18
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 5:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley | ||
05 / 19
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 6:30 pm
A meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30 The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings | ||
05 / 20
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Start: 11:00 am
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. | ||
05 / 21
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. | ||
05 / 22
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: (all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. Start: 1:00 am
End: 12:59 pm
The newest adventure of intrepid, globetrotting archeologist Indiana Jones doesn’t have a title yet, but it does have a premier date – May 22. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women will meet on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Prior Lake Public Library, located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue South. This will be the last meeting before the chapter’s summer break. Meetings will resume in September. For more information, please visit our web site at www.mnvalleynow.org or email mnvalleynow@yahoo.com. | ||
05 / 23
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley (all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. | ||
05 / 24
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: End: 12:00 pm
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. They will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/24/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/25/2008 - 5:00pm
The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 3. This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On display are works by: Stephanie Buresh, Jordan Danny Blacker, Apple Valley Shawna Mullen, Cambridge | ||
05 / 25
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter. Art Specifications: Judging Criteria: | ||