Archive for December, 2009
Holiday Happenings in the Minneapolis Metro
No Comment |Posted by: tkapaun on December 8, 2009
Looking for some fun things to do during the holiday season in Minneapolis? Well, here are some of the things that I have come across. Now that the snow is falling it is really beginning to look like Christmas!
The Holidazzle Parade - Downtown Minneapolis Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 p.m. between 12th and 4th streets on Nicollet Mall. Runs through December 20th. Bundle up the family and head downtown! www.holidazzle.com or call 612-376-snow for more information!
Before or After the Parade be sure to visit the “Day in the Life of an Elf” at the Macy’s 8th floor auditorium. Runs through December 31st and it is free! http://www.macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=search&storeId=902
Macy’s is also celebrating National Believe Day on December 11th. In honor of the movie Yes, Virginia - if your name is Virginia you can get at $10 gift card for Macy’s! Visit http://www.macys.com/r61×45_virginias_popup.jsp?cm_sp=NONE-_-ABOVE_NAV_POOL-_-ADVERTISEMENT%20–%20510004%20–%20120809_gna_call_virginias for more details!
Nature Hike with Santa - for ages 3-9. cost is $3-$6. Decorate your own letter to Santa and and ornament. Make an edible ornament for the squirrels. 1-3 p.m. Sat. Dec. 12 and Sunday Dec. 13th. Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park. 763-559-6700 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Folkways of the Holidays - discover the holiday traditions of the 19th century! Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. December 13th. The Landing in Shakopee. www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Winter skate Ice Skating Rink - Rice Park St. Paul - Free. 651-266-6400
Interested in a little holiday dinner theater - try the Season’s Restaurant at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Blaine. This year’s holiday production is “Lets Scrap Christmas” - This is a dinner theater so dinner is included in the price of the ticket. Visit http://www.theseasonsatbunkerhills.com/dinner-theater/purchase-tickets for more information and to order tickets.
Check back often for more additions to the list!
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Welcome to Katia!
No Comment |Posted by: tkapaun on December 3, 2009
Katia arrived to Maple Grove in November and will be caring for newborn twins! Katia is originally from Poland but came to the United States through our Cultural Care offices in Sweden. Katia is 20 years old and enjoys music, reading, swimming and movies. Katia has studied five different languages! Welcome to MN Katia, we look forward to getting to know you this year.
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