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Monday, Nov. 16
> Card Marathon, Delano Middle School Media Center, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC of Delano. For more information, call Pat Sawatzke (763) 972-3939 or Norma Wandersee (763) 972-2068.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Annandale Senior Center, City Hall, 41 Cedar St. E., for senior citizens, blood pressure check, trim toenails, $15 fee for foot service, 9:30 to 11:30 am, (763) 682-7456.
> Maple Plain MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 East Main St., Maple Plain. For more info. Call Tracy (612) 760-3701 or visit www.lutheran-mapleplain.org.
> Caregiver discussion group, Squeaky’s, Hwy. 7, Hutchinson. Use the main door of Hutchinson Bowl. 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
> Home Stretch seminar at Citizens State Bank, Montrose. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call (320) 963-6500. $25 per household. Home Stretch is a first-time home buyer’s seminar which covers topics related to the home buying process.
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue Note, Winsted.
Friday, Nov. 20
> Movie Night, featuring “Flywheel” at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:15 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free admission. Popcorn and soda provided.
> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.
> Holiday Sale, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rockford Senior Housing, Behind Nortog Meats, Hwy 55.
Saturday, Nov. 21
> Bake sale hosted by HLWW After-Prom Committee at the Art Expo and Craft Fair, Howard Lake Middle School. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
> Art Expo and Craft Fair at Howard Lake Middle School. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
> Holiday Shopping Spree, St James Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 1000 6th Ave., Howard Lake. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
> Men’s Community Breakfast, Fellowship Hall, St John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake. 7:30 - 10 a.m. Admission is free. Food, Fellowship, and Faith.
> Movie matinee at the Blue Note, hosted by WHAT UP. 1 p.m. Free admission and popcorn. Bring your own chairs. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gardian.
> Holiday Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rockford Senior Housing, Behind Nortog Meats, Hwy 55.
> Blood drive at VFW, 66 Maple Ave., Maple Lake. 1 - 7 p.m.
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.
> Annandale Holiday Home Tour. Tickets available at Snooty Fox, Annandale. Proceeds for the Arts in the Park music series.
> Toy tractor and car show at the Buffalo Middle School, 1300 Hwy 25 N. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults $3, and children 8 and under free.
Sunday, Nov. 22
> St. Mary’s Care Center Christmas sale in Winsted. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Silver tea 1 - 3 p.m. Everyone welcome.
> Toy tractor and car show at the Buffalo Middle School, 1300 Hwy 25 N. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults $3, and children 8 and under free.
> Faith Community Church of Independence Annual Thanksgiving Concert and Pie Social with special guests Doug and Karin Wickman. 6 p.m. Free. For more info. contact Pastor Lagoon at 651-726-4675.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
> Blood drive, Ridgewater College, Hutchinson. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26
> Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Howard Lake American Legion Post 145. 1 p.m. Offered without cost to families or individuals who have fallen upon hardships and cannot eat a Thanksgiving meal elsewhere.
> Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner at Montrose United Methodist Church. Noon. Everyone is welcome. Call (763) 675-3422 for reservations. Local rides available.
> Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner at Our Father’s Lutheran Church, 3903 Gilbert Ave. SE, Rockford. Free. Reservations required, (763) 477-6300.
> Usual Suspects, Finn’s Place, Mayer 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29
> Christmas program, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, presented by Immaculate Conception Church, 109 Angel Ave. NW, Watertown. 1 p.m. Free-will offering designated for Love Inc. Ministries. Dessert served following the program.
> Betty Rydell & Friends Christmas Show at the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 21+ (763) 478-6661.
Monday, Nov. 30
> Blood drive, Municipal Liquor Store, 300 Dorans St., Biscay. noon- 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
> Blood drive, City Hall, Lester Prairie. 1 - 7 p.m.
> Pregnancy and infant loss support group, Rosemary Home, 724 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. 7 p.m.
> Maple Plain MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 East Main St., Maple Plain. For more info. Call Tracy (612) 760-3701 or visit www.lutheran-mapleplain.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
> Holiday lighting contest in Winsted. To participate, turn on the lights in the early evening for judging by St. Mary’s Care Center residents and members of the Winsted Area Chamber.
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue Note, Winsted.
> Learn how to cope with grief and loss during the holidays. Chaplain Michele Rosha, from St. Cloud Hospital Hospice, will discuss grief and loss from 2-3 p.m. at The Village, 1305 East Seventh St., on the campus of St. Benedict’s Senior Community, Monticello.
Thursday, Dec. 3
> Blood drive, Riverside Assembly of God, 20924 St. Hwy 7 W., Hutchinson. 1- 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4
> Blood drive, Riverside Assembly of God, 20924 St. Hwy 7 W., Hutchinson. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.
> Dinner and Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Winsted. $30, or concert only for $10. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m.
> Christmas Concert featuring the Land of Lakes Choirboys, hosted by the Elim Rehab and Nursing of Watertown at the Watertown High School performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. $10 per person with proceeds to benefit residents of the nursing home.
Saturday, Dec. 5
> “The Sounds of The Season” Annual Advent Brunch, St John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake. Country store opens at 8:15 a.m., program at 9 a.m. Music by Prairie Fiddlers of Dassel. (320) 543-2227.
> St. Mary’s Boutique and Cookie Walk, St. Mary’s Fellowship Hall, Winsted. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chili lunch will also be available.
>Christmas Concert by Monroe Crossing, Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center, 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-adults, $10-Youth. Reserved seating. (320) 286-4120.
> Immigrant’s Christmas at Minnesota Pioneer Park, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit Santa and have a sleigh ride. (320) 274-8489.
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.
Sunday, Dec. 6
> Share Your Christmas pancake breakfast, hosted by Annandale Kiwanis Club at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale. 9 a.m.- noon. Proceeds go to the local Share Your Christmas project. Kids under 5 eat free. Tickets available at the door.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Cokato Edgewood Gables Apartments, 600 E. 3rd St., for senior citizens, blood pressure check, trim toenails, $15 fee for foot service, 9:30 to 11:30 am, (763) 682-7456.
> Medicare presentation on “What’s New in 2010” at the Hutchinson Event Center. 9 - 11 a.m. (800) 333-2433.
> Cardiac and Diabetes Support Group at Meeker Memorial Hospital Prairie Winds Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Music by Terry Shaw.
> Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children, Wright County Human Services, 6-7:30 p.m. For information call (763) 682-7477.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
> Stroke Support Program at Buffalo Hospital Rehab Center. 1 to 2 p.m. For information call (763) 684-7121.
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue Note, Winsted.
Friday, Dec. 11
> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.
Saturday, Dec. 12
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.
> The Apollo Male Chorus Christmas concert, Annandale High School Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. Proceeds go to Youth First. (320) 274-3058.
Sunday, Dec. 13
> Holiday Bell Choir Concert, Montrose United Methodist Church. Beef stew dinner and candy/cookie sale. Seats are limited, for reservations call (763) 675-3364. Local rides and child care provided.
> Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Annandale Lions Club. 8 a.m. - noon at Lampi Auction center. Kids receive a present and photo with Santa.
> Pregnancy and infant loss support group, Rosemary Home, 724 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. 7 p.m. Worldwide candle lighting in memory of all children who have died.
Monday, Dec. 14
> General Federated Women’s Club, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Sawatzke at (763) 972-3939.
> Arthritis and Fibromyalgia support group, Meeker Memorial Hospital, Conference Room, 612 South Sibley Ave., Litchfield, 2 p.m.
> Christmas Holiday train to stop in Annandale, Buffalo and Loretto. The Canadian Pacific Railway’s lighted holiday train is crossing the country to generate donations for food banks.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
> 60+ and Healthy Clinic Maple Lake Maple Manor West, 555 2nd St. W., for senior citizens, blood pressure check, trim toenails, $15 fee for foot service, 9:30 to 11:30 am, (763) 682-7456.
> Maple Plain MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 East Main St., Maple Plain. For more info. Call Tracy (612) 760-3701 or visit www.lutheran-mapleplain.org.
> Caregiver discussion group, Hutchinson Library, 50 Hanssan St. SE, Hutchinson. 10:30 a.m. (320) 222-9271.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue Note, Winsted.
Friday, Dec. 18
> Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue Note, 5 p.m. Proceeds to support extra-curricular events at Holy Trinity School.
Saturday, Dec. 19
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.
Monday, Dec. 21
> Card Marathon, Delano Middle School Media Center, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC of Delano. For more information, call Pat Sawatzke (763) 972-3939 or Norma Wandersee (763) 972-2068.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue Note, Winsted.
Friday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 26
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, light lunch available.
Thursday, Dec. 31
> Torchlight parade and fireworks at Powder Ridge Ski Area.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
> Pregnancy and infant loss support group, Rosemary Home, 724 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
> Cardiac and Diabetes Support Group at Meeker Memorial Hospital Prairie Winds Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Topic, Exercise and Stress Reduction with Tai Chi.
Saturday, March 13
> Maple Lake’s Grande Day Parade, downtown Maple Lake.
Sunday, March 14
> Daylight Savings Time. Set your clocks ahead one hour before falling asleep Saturday night.
Sunday, April 4
Easter Sunday.
Saturday, April 17
> Annandale Business Expo. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Annandale High School.
Friday, April 30
> Maple Lake Jazz Festival.
Saturday, May 1
> Annandale city-wide garage sales.
Sunday, May 9
> Mother’s Day.
Monday, May 31
> Memorial Day.
Saturday, May 29
> Chili cook-off, Annandale.
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