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Events

Thursday May 15, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 4:15 pm

Jordan at Minnesota River Conference championships, 4:15 p.m.


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Le Sueur-Henderson, 5 p.m.


Friday May 16, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

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


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

Residents of the city of Jordan and Sand Creek Township can dispose of
unwanted household items during the annual spring cleanup day at the
Mini-Met ballpark parking lot.

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
unwanted household items during the annual spring cleanup day at the
Mini-Met ballpark parking lot.

For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/jordan-sand-creek-township-hos....


Start: 3:30 pm

Farmington at Jordan, 3:30 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

Union Hill at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


Saturday May 17, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 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


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. 


Start: 4:00 pm

Jordan Alers at Webster, 4 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.


Sunday May 18, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 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


Start: 6:00 pm

Victoria at Jordan, 6 p.m.


Monday May 19, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Montgomery, 5 p.m.


Start: 6:30 pm

A meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30
p.m. Monday, May 19. A work session
will follow.

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
city hall.


Tuesday May 20, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

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


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.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at St. Peter, 7:30 p.m.


Wednesday May 21, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

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


(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: 8:00 pm

Alers vs. Webster Rookies, 8 p.m., Mini Met


Thursday May 22, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

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


(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.


Friday May 23, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

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


(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: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.


Saturday May 24, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


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

Jaguars vs. Waseca, 1 p.m., Caswell Park in Mankato


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


Start: 5:00 pm

Jaguars vs. TBD, 5 p.m. Caswell Park, Mankato


Sunday May 25, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 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


Monday May 26, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Memorial Day services are planned to celebrate Jordan's fallen soldiers and deceased firefighters.

For the full program, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/memorial-day-program-2008-7680.  


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 6:00 pm

Chaska at Jordan, 6 p.m.


Tuesday May 27, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 8:30 am

A meeting of the Jordan Public Safety Committee is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27.

The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E.
Generally, city meetings that are open to the public take place in the
city council chamber in the basement of the
city hall.


Start: 5:00 pm

Hubmen vs. Holy Family, 5 p.m., Mini Met


Wednesday May 28, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan Alers vs. Union Hill, 7:30 p.m., Mini Met


Thursday May 29, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Volunteer Bob King retiring from Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Mounted Reserve Unit After 10 Years.

Please join the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Reserve Unit in a retirement celebration for Bob King on Thursday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Dangerfield’s Restaurant (1583 E. 1st Ave., Shakopee, Minnesota).


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Arlington, 7:30 p.m.


Friday May 30, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

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


Start: 7:30 pm

Green Isle at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


Saturday May 31, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/31/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 06/01/2008 - 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


Sunday June 1, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/31/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 06/01/2008 - 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


Start: 2:00 pm

Jordan at Belle Plaine, 2 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan Alers vs. Webster Katz, 7:30 p.m., Mini Met


Monday June 2, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

A meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30
p.m. Monday, June 2.

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
city hall.


Tuesday June 3, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m.


Wednesday June 4, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 8:00 pm

Jordan Alers vs. Prior Lake, 8 p.m., Mini Met


Start: 8:30 pm

Jordan Alers vs. Prior Lake, 8 p.m., Mini Met


Thursday June 5, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 7:30 am

Minnesota State High School League Class 2A golf tournament

Jordan girls tee off at 7:30 a.m. 


Start: 7:30 pm

Le Sueur at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


Friday June 6, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 7:30 am

Minnesota State High School League Class 2A golf tournament

Jordan girls tee off at 7:30 a.m.


Start: 8:45 pm

New Prague Tournament

Jordan at Cannon Falls, 8:45 p.m.


Saturday June 7, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am

Jordan at New Prague Tournament, TBD


Sunday June 8, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 1:30 pm

Jordan Alers at Minnetonka, 1:30 p.m.


Monday June 9, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

The Jordan School Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the district office of Jordan Middle School, 500 Sunset Drive.

On the agenda for the regular monthly meeting is discussion of the district’s police liaison officer, approval of an integration plan, a summary of the 2008 Minnesota legislative session and its impact on school districts, and more.

For more information, call the district office at 952-492-6200 or go to www.jordan.k12.mn.us.


Tuesday June 10, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 6:00 pm

A meeting of the Jordan Planning Commission is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10.

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
city hall.


Start: 7:30 pm

St. Patrick at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


Wednesday June 11, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 8:00 pm

The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 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.


Thursday June 12, 2008
(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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Friday June 13, 2008
End: 7:00 pm
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:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 10:00 am
Start: 06/13/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/15/2008 - 6:00pm

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Reschedules Quilt to Remember Display
Cancelled for Mother’s Day Weekend, Set for Father’s Day Weekend
WHAT: A display of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Quilt to Remember, originally planned for May 9-11, has been rescheduled for Father’s Day weekend, due to unforeseen circumstances at the exhibit venue.
WHEN: New dates: Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14-10am-9pm
Sunday, June 15-11am-6:30pm

WHERE: Mall of America-Macy’s Court, 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN

WHY:


Start: 11:00 am
Start: 06/13/2008 - 11:00am
End: 06/14/2008 - 6:00pm

The 51st annual invention expo, held at the Redwood Area Community Center (901 Cook Street) in Redwood Falls MN, will showcase inventions from throughout the world. Spend the day in the Minnesota River Valley. Stop in to see the latest products coming into the marketplace. Hours 11:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tatanka Arts Festival. Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame exhibit. Student exhibitors are in their booths from 1 until 4. Saturday enjoy the 3M Visiting Wizards on the MIC stage at 1 and 3. Stop by the KSAX booth to learn about free digital TV access.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Green Isle, 7:30 p.m.


Saturday June 14, 2008