2008 Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail Events Events are outdoors at the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area\, Eden Prairie 18700 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie\, MN 1/6 mile past Lions Tap Restaurant
Each Event is $20 per person -- Families with children $20.00 per family
To pre-register send checks to\: Writers Rising Up (WRU) 16526 W. 78th St #163 Eden Prairie\, MN 55346
Your donation is tax deductible. WRU is a 501-(C) (3) non-profit.
A workshop on emergency preparedness planning in Heritage Rooms of Eden Prairie City Center\, 8080 Mitchell Road\, starts for council members at 5 p.m.\, but normally discussions on topics don’t begin until about 5\:30 p.m. Regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber. Residents can discuss city business with council members during the city’s open forum from 6\:30 p.m. to 6\:50 p.m.\, and open podium from 6\:50 to 7 p.m. Those who wish to take part in the open forum need to contact the city manager’s office (949-8412) by noon the day of the meeting.
The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition is hosting a town hall meeting regarding highway and transit issues in Carver County. The agenda will include information on Highway 212\, Highway 5 and Southwest Metro Transit service. The meeting is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 7\, at the Chaska Community Center\, Community Room\, 1661 Park Ridge Drive\, Chaska.
Speakers will include local government officials\, area legislators and representatives from organizations including Bob Stevens\, President of Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Destination ImagiNation sign up has begun for the 2008-2009 season! Destination Imagination is beginning its 25th anniversary. Join the group in celebrating creative thinking and another winning season. Come and see why Eden Prairie continues to provide an amazing program. All are invited to Parent Information Night for grades K-12 this Thursday\, Oct. 9\, at Oak Point School's Performing Arts Lab from 7 to 8\:30 p.m.
A CD Release Concert for \\"Reflections...songs for the heart and soul\\" by Mary Beth Carlson and Mark David Williams with guest instrumentalists is set for 7\:30 p.m. Friday\, Oct. 10.
The concert is at North Heights Lutheran Church\, 1700 W. Highway 96\, Arden Hills\, MN 55112. Tickets are $12.50. For information or tickets\, visit www.nhlc.org\, www.marybethcarlson.com or any Northwestern Book Store.
Information\: 651-797-7080.
Remaining tickets will be sold at the church beginning one hour before the concert.
The Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission and Community Education are co-sponsoring three guided tours to congregations representing Eden Prairie’s religiously diverse community. Each of the tours will culminate with a hospitality time with a light beverage and snack including a time for questions.
These events will culminate with the All City Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service in November.
The first tour is to the Hindu Temple of Minnesota
Eden Prairie's citywide open house\, featuring entertainment\, tours\, refreshments\, demonstrations and fun\, is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday\, Oct. 11\, at various city facilities.
Sheaves of Joy\, a Fresh Start Support Group ministry of Freshwater Community Church in St. Bonifacius\, MN has broadened the scope of resources to help people overcome personal crisis in their lives.
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The Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission and Community Education are co-sponsoring three guided tours to congregations representing Eden Prairie’s religiously diverse community. Each of the tours will culminate with a hospitality time with a light beverage and snack including a time for questions. These events will culminate with the All City Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service in November.
The following is the second tour\:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust will celebrate the completion of the Rapids Lake Unit of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday\, Oct. 19. Festivities will include the dedication of the new Education and Visitor Center\, educational activities for all ages\, demonstrations and self-led tours.
The Hennepin County Board\, acting as the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority\, has scheduled three scoping meetings to receive public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Southwest Transitway proposed light-rail line from Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis\:
* 6 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 23\, at Eden Prairie City Hall\, 8080 Mitchell Road.
A meeting was also planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, at St. Louis Park City Hall\, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
The Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission and Community Education are co-sponsoring three guided tours to congregations representing Eden Prairie’s religiously diverse community. Each of the tours will culminate with a hospitality time with a light beverage and snack including a time for questions.
These events will culminate with the All City Third Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service in November.
The following is the third tour\:
Abu-Khadrah Masjid
Family friendly Ballet for all ages “The Great Pumpkin Rescue” Halloween Adventure will perform by the “Academy of Russian Ballet” at Eden Prairie High School\, Saturday October 25th at 2pm
Story and choreography by Svetlana Gavrilova and Kirill Bak
When\: 2pm Saturday\, Oct. 25
Where\: Eden Prairie High School\, small Auditorium\, North Entrance
Starring\: Students of the Academy of Russian Ballet
Cost\: Adults-$15\; Seniors-$11\; Children 12 and younger-$8 no charge for kids 4 and under
Information\: www.academyofrussianballet.com or call\: (612)636-3167
“The whole point about the Eck (Life Force\, Divine Spirit) teachings is to help you help yourself in life\, in all areas. Because the spiritual life takes in everything\,” says Harold Klemp. See Harold Klemp speak in person from 7-9 p.m. Saturday\, Oct. 25\, at the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Ave. S.\, Hall B\, Level One). The 2008 Eck Worldwide Seminar is Oct. 24 to 26. Visit www.eckseminars.org or call 952-380-2222 for information.