Events Calendar

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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Weekly Events

Mondays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Mary’s Care Center, resident dining hall, Winsted, 8 pm; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Watertown, 8 pm

• Cokato Senior Citizens, Apartment 1, 1 pm

• Overeaters Anonymous, everyone welcome, Light of Christ Church, 3976 Co. Line Rd. SE, Delano, Room 106, 7-8 pm

• Al-anon and Al-ateen, Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano, beginner's meeting 7 pm, regular meeting 7:30 pm

Tuesdays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, Howard Lake, 7:30-8:30 pm; and Lester Prairie City Hall, 8 pm; and Cokato City Hall, community room, 8 pm

• Celebrate Recovery, Freshwater Community Church, St. Boni., 7 pm, (952) 446-9090

• Boy Scout Troop 273, Heritage Center, Delano, 7 pm

• Overeaters Anonymous, everyone welcome, call (320) 485-2544, Holy Family Church School, Silver Lake, 6 pm

Wednesdays
• Al-anon group, “Never to be Organized,” basement of Distinctive Dental Services office, 7:15 pm

• Narcotics Anonymous, Holy Trinity Church basement, Winsted, 7:30 pm

• Montrose Seniors Group, activities and games, community center, 1 pm

• Dassel Senior Citizens, Dassel Senior Center, 2-4 pm

Thursdays
• Hutchinson Toastmasters II, Ridgewater College, enter door 420, room 475, 7 am

• Business Network International, Network Masters, B’s on the River, Watertown, 7:30 pm. For more information, call Randy (320) 485-2535

• Dassel TOPS Club, Dassel City Hall, 5:30 pm; weigh-in 5 pm

• Cokato TOPS Club, Cokato City Hall, 6 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm meeting, (320) 286-5755

• Weight Watchers, HL Community Center, Howard Lake, 6 pm

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 8 pm

• Delano Helping Hands Food Shelf, Delano Community Education Center, 2-4 pm

• Network Masters/Business Network International, Orono Discovery Center, Maple Plain, 7:30 am

Fridays
• Meat raffle, Blue Note of Winsted, 5 pm

• Howard Lake Senior Citizens, 1 pm or Noon (changes weekly)

• Narcotics Anonymous, Cokato City Hall, 7:30 pm

• Tri-County Toastmasters, Crow River Coffee Co., Watertown, back room, 7 am, for more information call Deb (320) 485-4398

Saturdays
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano, 9:00 am, men and women step group