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Proudly serving all the towns in Carver County ~ Chanhassen to New Germany!
Happy Thursday everybody!
I hope this week's newsletter finds you all well, rested, healthy and happy. We have winners to announce in the Elizabeth Grace Photography contest, a new local business to tell you about (moms, you will want to take a looksie to simplify this one area), and fun LOCAL events to take in over the next week.
I am waiting on garage sale info...SEND IT IN! Also, anyone interested in a Carver County Macaroni Meet Up aka playdate at local parks, venues once or twice a month? I am hoping for something to appeal to kids of all ages tots to teens. I would love your feedback!!
It's beautiful out there ~ get out and enjoy it! 
Business Spotlight
Macaroni Kid Recognizes Local Business ~ Automotive Paint Protection & Detail Center
Automotive Paint Protection and Detail Services is independently owned and operated by Chad Theimer. Conveniently located in Eden Prairie, MN, business has been good and customers continue to drive away happy.
Happy customers are no accident. Chad’s work speaks for itself, and the individualized attention customers receive is second to none! Chad has been in the automotive industry for over 16 years. With a deep background of reconditioning, detailing, parts, service, sales and customer service, Chad does his work with the greatest of ease and professionalism. As one of ...
Second Annual Aviation Inspiration Day
Is Cleared For Takeoff!
Non-Profit Girls With Wings, Inc. Aims To Inspire Young Girls Through Flight (South St. Paul, MN)
Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. One woman has made it her mission to help young girls dream with their heads in the clouds - literally. Girls With Wings, a Cleveland, Ohio, based non-profit organization, will host its second annual Aviation Inspiration Day at historic Fleming Field in South St. Paul, Saturday, May 26, 2012. The event will teach the general public about the different facets of the ...
Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. One woman has made it her mission to help young girls dream with their heads in the clouds - literally. Girls With Wings, a Cleveland, Ohio, based non-profit organization, will host its second annual Aviation Inspiration Day at historic Fleming Field in South St. Paul, Saturday, May 26, 2012. The event will teach the general public about the different facets of the ...
May 19th through May 21st
Saturday, May 19 - Open Gym @ Laketown Gym
Open gym for the whole family!
Where: Laketown Gym, 654 Industrial Blvd., Waconia, MN 55387When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Ages 6 and upHow: Preregister at 952-368-FLIP for discount or just show upCost: $10 at door, $8 if call ahead by previous Thursday.For more info: http://laketowngym.org/
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Monday, May 21 - Eat, Play, Grow: Seeds and Shoots
Come see how easy it can be to teach you child healthy habits at Gale Woods Farm! Promote physical activity through play and experiment with farm-fresh recipes that inspire healthy eating. Each class will include games, play, and a meal you and your child help create!
Where: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W. MinnetristaWhen: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMWho: Children age 4 to 8. Maximum 3 children per adult.How: Reservations required by the Friday prior, phone only. Call 763.559.6700.Cost: $12.00
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Monday, May 21 - Drugs, Community & Family Town Hall
Hear from, and ask questions of, Chaska police, County deputies, chemical dependency counselors (Five Stars Recovery/Hazelden/The Haven), County Attorney, County Mental Health, District 112 and Waconia schools, and others.
Childcare will be provided, at no cost. Reserve your child's/children's spot today by contacting Sona Schneck or 952.448.4200.
Childcare will be provided, at no cost. Reserve your child's/children's spot today by contacting Sona Schneck or 952.448.4200.
Where: Chaska Community CenterWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Teens & ParentsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
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May 19th through May 24th
Saturday, May 19 - Bird Banding
Close encounters with wild birds! See wild songbirds being safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Learn how to identify birds in the hand. You may get a chance to hear a bird's heartbeat and help release it. Drop in anytime.
Where: Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Drive, VictoriaWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Particpants 4 & UpHow: Just show upCost: FREE!
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Saturday, May 19 - Saturday Mornings On The Farm
Explore the Gale Woods Farm barn where you can meet animals, assist a Gale Woods Farmer with chores, and participate in other seasonal farm activities. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch outside on your own.
Where: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W. MinnetristaWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up! Reservations not required.Cost: $4.00For more info: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events.aspx
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Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, May 20 - Weekend Family Fun @ The Arboretum: Knot in the Kitchen; Pretzels!
Turn that crank, twist that dough-into the oven and out for a flavor-filled homemade snack! While your pretzel is baking, find out about Minnesota's grain growing and milling history. Take a close look at grains and discover the differences in the grains we use to bake everything from cakes to hearty whole wheat bread.
Where: Minnesota Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Free with admission ($9 non-member, children under 15 free)For more info: http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/familydropinactivities.aspx
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Sunday, May 20 - Head to Toe Women's Show
Head to Toe Women's Show ~ Over 25 different home based business vendors/crafters Door Prizes given away every hour Full Bar and Menu available.
Where: Chanhassen American Legion, Chanhassen MinnesotaWhen: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Macaroni Mama's & FriendsHow: Just show upCost: FREE!
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Monday, May 21 - Tot Time Play Time - Chanhassen
Do you have a child age 5 or younger with energy to burn? Our open gym for toddlers is a convenient social time for children (and parents) to get out of the house and play with toys and run in the gym. All children must be accompanied by parent.
Where: Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen, MNWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and underHow: Just show upCost: $2.50 per child/ $5.00 per family - or use punch card (non-resident add $1)For more info: http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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Monday, May 21 - Art Time - Chaska
Children and parents will enjoy a fun arts and crafts project together.
Where: Chaska Community Center (Wet Craft Room), 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Just show upCost: Parent is free! Child cost - CCC Member: Free; Non-Member:Daily admission rate (Chaska resident $5.00, regular $6.75)For more info: www.chaskacommunitycenter.com
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Monday, May 21 - Preschool Drop-off: Bumbling Bees
Drop off your preschooler to learn what all the buzz is about! Learn what makes honeybees and bumblebees special, why they are different from hornets and wasps, search for busy bees on the flowers outside, and pretend to be a bee on some big flowers! We will taste real honey made by the bees at Lowry Nature Center. Make a craft and end the day with a story. Reservations required.
Where: Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Drive, VictoriaWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Children ages 4 to 5.How: Register Online!Cost: $10.00
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Tuesday, May 22 - Gym Time - Chaska
Special tot toys provided for climbing and crawling. Excellent opportunity for socializing and play.
Where: Chaska Community Center - Upper Gym 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318When: 8:45 AM - 10:45 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Just show upCost: Parent is free! Child cost: CCC member: Free; Non-member:Daily admission rate (Chaska resident $5.00, regular $6.75)For more info: www.chaskacommunitycenter.com
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Tuesday, May 22 - Preschool Drop Off: Lil' Farmhands
Drop off your preschooler to dig right in to the day-to-day life of the farm. Every day your child lend a hand with farm chores and prepare a fresh snack. Program activities will focus on New Life for the first six weeks, and Pulling Weeds & Sprouting Seeds for the second six weeks. Sign up for the whole series or each class individually.
Where: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W. MinnetristaWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Preschoolers age 4 to 5.How: Reservations required by the Thursday before.Cost: $10.00
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Tuesday, May 22 - Wild and Wacky Olympics
A silly evening filled with fun and giggles!
Where: Bayview Elementary Track, WaconiaWhen: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: $4.00/per childFor more info: http://www.waconiacommunityed.org/
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Wednesday, May 23 - Tot Time Play Time - Chanhassen
Do you have a child age 5 or younger with energy to burn? Our open gym for toddlers is a convenient social time for children (and parents) to get out of the house and play with toys and run in the gym. All children must be accompanied by parent.
Where: Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen, MNWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and underHow: Just show upCost: $2.50 per child/ $5.00 per family - or use punch card (non-resident add $1)For more info: http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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Wednesday, May 23 - Skate Fun - Chaska
Great chance for preschool age kids to try ice skating. A few small skates are available for rental for $1.50.
Where: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318When: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Just show upCost: Parent is free! Child cost: CCC Member: Free; Non-member: Daily admission rate (Chaska resident $5.00, regular $6.75)For more info: www.chaskacommunitycenter.com
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Thursday, May 24 - Book Nook Storytime @ Creative Kidstuff
Come enjoy storytime at all Creative Kidstuff locations - reading from favorite preschool books.
Where: Creative Kidstuff - closest locations: Wayzata - 1135 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 West End - 1665 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Edina - Galleria, 3555 69th St., Edina, MN 55435When: 10:00 AMWho: PreschoolersHow: Just show upCost: Free!For more info: http://www.creativekidstuff.com
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Thursday, May 24 - Gym Time - Chaska
Special tot toys provided for climbing and crawling. Excellent opportunity for socializing and play.
Where: Chaska Community Center - Upper Gym 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Ages 2-5How: Just show upCost: Parent is free! Child cost: CCC member: Free; Non-member:Daily admission rate (Chaska resident $5.00, regular $6.75)For more info: www.chaskacommunitycenter.com
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Thursday, May 24 - Teen Time - Chan Rec Center
On Thursdays in September and October, kids in Grades 7-12 have exclusive use of the Chan Rec Center gym! We offer a safe and fun environment for teens to hang out after school. Play or watch a game of basketball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, soccer, or dodgeball; listen to music, or just chill with friends after a long day of school.
Where: Chanhassen Rec Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen, MNWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades 7-12How: Just show upCost: $1 with student IDFor more info: Get more info here
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Sunday, May 20 through Saturday, May 26 - National Prevention Week
Monday: Underage Drinking Prevention, Tuesday: Prescription Drug Use Prevention, Wednesday: Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Thursday: Suicide Prevention, Friday: Promotion of Well Being
Where: EverywhereWhen: n/aWho: Kids 11 & UpHow: ParticipateCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/
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May 19th through May 26th
Saturday, May 19 - Trista Day
Join us at the Minnetrista City Campus for an afternoon filled with family fun! Teddy Bear Band, Vendors, Health & Safety Information, Bounce House, Sale Items FREE FOOD, And much more!
Helicopeter Landing at 11:30, Canine Demo at 1:30, Fire Dept Demo and Rollover Simulator.
Where: Minnetrista City Campus, 7701 Co Rd 110 W, MinnetristaWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FREE!For more info: www.ci.minnetrista.mn.us
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Saturday, May 26 - Puddle Jumper Pool Time
We are opening the pool early just for you! Come enjoy the leisure pool without the big kids around. The pool will only be open to kids aged 6 years and under with parents. Only the zero-depth pool with be open; water slide will be closed.
Where: Safari IslandWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Kids aged 6 years and under with parents.How: Just show upCost: Free for members; non-members pay the daily entrance fee.
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Saturday, May 26 - Minnehaha Creek Canoe
Canoe through rippling currents on this fun and challenging paddle down Minnehaha Creek. Picnic at the Burwell House in Minnetonka and go for a historic stroll around the grounds. Intermediate paddling skills are required. All equipment provided. Reservations required.
Where: Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, 4610 County Road 44, MinnetristaWhen: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Tweens & Teens 12 & UpHow: Register Online!Cost: $30.00
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
And the winner is....
- Margit W.
- Sarah W. C.
- Trudy H
Please contact Jen at Elizabeth Grace Photography
to claim your $200 Gift Certificate!
Congrats Mama's and enjoy! ;)
Carver County Library Storytimes
Find them here!
Storytimes occur at the same time every week - in order to help keep our Newsletter Events section shorter, we're listing them only in the calendar going forward. (So if you're looking for something to do that day, you'll still find it on the calendar.) Below are the standard storytimes for all libraries in Carver County. Special library events will still be listed both in the newsletter and in the calendar.
You can visit the Carver County Library website here.
Carver County Storytimes
Chanhassen Library:
Toddler Storytimes Tuesdays ...
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Peace, Love & Macaroni -
Kelley
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