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Anoka County
is
full
of history!
See and relive
it
at the
Anoka County History Center & Library!
Home of the
Anoka County Historical Society.
For more info,
Click Here
Give the gift of
music year 'round!
Call 651-291-1144
or
Click here
Anoka Women
of Today
Get involved with your community!
For more info,
Click here
Senior Dances
at the
Coon Rapids
American Legion
2nd & 3rd Wednesday of the month from
1:00 to 4:00 pm.
$4.00/person
For more info,
call 763-421-6260
There's always something fun
happening at
the Library!
For more info,
call 763-785-3695
or
Click Here
There are plenty
of things to do
and see at Springbrook
Nature Center!
For more info,
Click Here
FREE
Breast Cancer Screening
available for qualifying women who are over 40, meet income
requirements, and are either under-insured or have no insurance to cover
the cost of testing.
For more info,
call MN Dept of Health Sage
Program,
1-888-643-2584
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Serving over 113,000 young people across Central Minnesota & Western
Wisconsin. Our programs offer young men & women opportunities to be
active and grow through hands-on experiences, activities, and service
projects
in your community and across the globe. Scouting means Doing! Get
involved! For more information, call 763-231-7201.
www.northernstarbsa.org
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ACBC Food Shelf & Clothing: Give Back to
Your Community! They Need You! We accept non-perishable
food items, clean, in-season, ready to wear clothing, books, toys, linens,
household and miscellaneous items. Donations accepted Mondays &
Wednesdays, 9:00am - 1:00am, or schedule a drop off time by calling
763-422-0043. 2615 9th Ave N, Anoka. Donate online at
www.ACBCFoodShelf.org.
Sobriety High School
is a charter school with two locations. Arona Academy is
our Coon Rapids location and Alliance Academy is our Burnsville location.
We educate 9th -12th grade students who are in recovery from alcohol and
drug addiction. We provide a safe, sober, nurturing environment and daily
recovery support so they can obtain a high school diploma. For over 22
years we have graduated students that go on to attend college or technical
school and lead productive lives as part of the larger community.
Can you help? Please consider the impact our school makes on
students and communities, and the investment in the future your donations
represent as you make your decision to support our cause. Your help
in invaluable for changing and, even saving, your peoples' lives.
Your contributions, whether they are financial or donations of supplies or
giving of time, are, as always, 100% tax deductible and go directly to
school operations. Please contact Paul McGlynn at 651-757-0535
or paul.mcglynn@sobrietyhigh.org.
Every Monday 11:00 AM: Senior Lunch
N Bowl at Brunswick Zone XL,
11351 Ulysses St., Blaine. Includes 3 games of bowling, coffee,
lunch and
dessert for $9.00 per person. For more information and to make a
reservation call 763-561-2230.
Every Thursday 4:00-6:00 PM: Hope for the Community Come by
for a few bags of free groceries! Everyone is welcome. Invite your
friends, family, neighbors, and co. workers. Kingswood Church 1264 109th Avenue NE,
Blaine. 763-757-4266
Click Here
For More Details
The Mounds Theatre:
Whether you want to catch a fantastic play,
enjoy a lively musical or dance, take a community class or even rent this
space for your own private event, St. Paul's beautiful historic and newly
renovated theatre in the Dayton's Bluff area offers you fine entertainment
and a welcoming neighborhood spot.
Click Here For Events & Details
Anoka Senior Center: Enjoy a
delicious and nutritious lunch M-F for a suggested donation of $3.50,
including milk, coffee and dessert. For more info call 763-427-6646
or
Click Here For More Details
For all up coming events at the Anoka
Senior Center:
Click Here for the May 2012 issue of Anoka Senior
Times
Andover Cinema: Take advantage of
$5.00 Tuesdays! All show times are just $5.00 every Tuesday (3D
movies are an additional $2 *Normal pricing applies
to discounted tickets*)
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres:
brings you another new Main Stage show with the
contagiously delightful Broadway musical,
HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards
(out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical,
running now through May 26th, 2012.
While a sweet
confection loaded with classic ‘60s teen fashions,
outrageous hairstyles, dancing and music,
HAIRSPRAY also addresses racial injustices
prevalent in 1960 America with valuable lessons to
reflect on.
For a taste of
Broadway, visit Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Over the past 42 years, Chanhassen has entertained
more than ten million guests and is considered a
premiere entertainment establishment offering warmth,
charm and elegance to all who visit. For
reservations, go to
www.ChanhassenDT.com. Call 952-934-1525 or toll free, 800-362-3515. For groups of 15 or more, call
952-934-1547 or toll free, 800-355-6273.
Stevie Ray's Comedy
Cabaret - Now playing in The Playhouse and
continuing...
Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe will keep you laughing with
comedy sketches, music and improv based on suggestions
taken from the audience! Shows are
Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are $20 for Thursday &
Sunday, Tickets are $25 for Friday & Saturday, Show is
at 8p (Thursday-Saturday) and at 7p on Sunday,
Reservations recommended at 952-934-1525 or order
online at
www.ChanhassenDT.com.
May 17-19 - 3rd Annual Andover
Citywide Garage Sales, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Make
a trip to Andover this weekend for their city wide
garage sales.
Click Here for locations and more information.
May
19, 2012 - British-style Boot Sale & Flea Market - 8am-4pm. Presented by VFW Post 9625 Ladies
Auxiliary. Open-air event featuring many vendors
offering classic flea market items and more (i.e.,
camping equipment, wind spinners, canopy chairs, bean
bags, plants, handmade crafts, wood crafts,
embroidered baby presents, purses, charms, cards, and
baked goods). Special attractions include the Buffalo
Youth Shooting Group (all day) and in the afternoon a
strolling entertainer, a book signing (with artist &
author Heather VanBellinger). Food and beverages will
be available all day. Come join in the fun!
Admission is FREE as is the abundant parking. VFW
Post 9625, 1919 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids.
For more information please call Mary Kaye at
763-757-5189
June 2-3, 2012 - Anoka
Antique Show & Flea Market - Saturday from 8am-5pm
and Sunday 10am-4pm. Featuring over 100 dealers
(indoors and out), featuring
glassware, pottery, jewelry, furniture, art toys,
books, collectibles and many more items. Concessions
on site, prize drawings and more. Come and join us for
a fun weekend!
Admission is $4, kids 12-under free. {Get
a Special $1 Off Coupon}
Located at the Anoka
County Fairgrounds (1/2 mile North of Hwy 10 on
Ferry).
June 2-3, 2012 - Discover Aviation Days - at
the Anoka County Airport in Blaine - Admission to
Discover Aviation Days is FREE event to the
public. There will be flying demonstrations, kid's
activities, numerous aviation exhibits, aircraft &
helicopter rides, food booths and more! General
aviation and corporate aircraft, experimental, WWII
fighters, trainers and bombers and modern military
aircraft will all be on display. Those interested in a
career in aviation can stop by the numerous aviation
and education booths. A Pancake Breakfast & Lunch to
be served both days. An evening Hangar Dance with
1940's swing music from David Andrew's Big Band
Saturday night. This year, we have an extra feature,
as part of our show; the "American Veterans Traveling
Tribute" will be on display. This traveling display is
an 80% scale of the Vietnam Wall in DC, along with
many other exhibits like WWII and Korea. For details
about the event, visit
www.DiscoverAviationDays.org We also have a
dedicated
Facebook page.
June
8 through September 2012 - Chanhassen’s XANADU will open to one week of preview performances from June 1 -
7, with an official Press Opening Night on Friday,
June 8. This will be a very limited engagement by
Chanhassen standards, the show will only run from June
through September. Based on the 1980 cult film
classic by the same title featuring Olivia Newton-John
and Gene Kelly, XANADU the musical
lovingly pokes fun at the film and the audience
joyously comes along for the ride. Written by one of
Broadway’s master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane,
the hilarious roller-skating, disco-dancing adventure
weaves an electrifying tale of endless fun for
audiences of all ages. XANADU will
appeal to anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.
For information, contact the Chanhassen Dinner
Theatres’ box office at 952-934-1525 or go to
www.ChanhassenDT.com
June
11 2012 - Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the Alexandra
House Women’s Shelter in Blaine. Enjoy a great day of golfing while raising money for
domestic and sexual violence awareness and
prevention! Location: Tournament Players Club,
11444 Tournament Players Parkway, Blaine, MN.
Registration includes: 18 holes of golf with a cart,
tee package, lunch, and use of putting greens and
driving range. Registration opens at 7:00am, Shotgun
start at 8:00am, Lunch at 12:30pm. Registration can
take place in advance here:
http://www.alexandrahouse.org/news-events/golf-tournament
June 21, 2012 - Summer Food Fest - Save the date
for the 2nd annual Summer Food Fest! Over 700
people were at this event last year, sampling food
from over 30 restaurants while enjoying networking
opportunities and family friendly activities.
This year promises to be even bigger and better!
4:30pm at Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St., Blaine.
Fundraiser for Free2Be, Tickets can be purchased in
advance or at the event.
http://freetobeinc.org/category/fundraisers/
June
23, 2012 - St. Stephen’s Summerfest -
a celebration of faith, community, family, and fun
will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 525
Jackson Street, Anoka. Admission is free! The day is
filled with inflatable games/rides, youth zone,
entertainment, craft fair, a 5k Sun Run/Walk, a beer
garden, great food, bingo, and a giant raffle with
over $11,000 in prizes. For more information call
St. Stephen’s Church at 763-421-2471 or visit
www.ststephenchurch.org.
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July 13-14, 2012 - Andover Family
Fun Fest: Andover City Hall Complex (1685
Crosstown Blvd., NW Andover. Family Fun Fest
activities include Baby Crawling Contest, Bingo, Car
Show, Community Booths, Craft & Gift Show,
Entertainment, Fireworks, Food Vendors, Fun
Run/Walk-5K, Helicopter Rides, Magic Bounce Fun Zone,
Parade, Petting Zoo, Silent Auction, Street Dances.
For more info visit
www.ci.andover.mn.us.
July 14, 2012 - Anoka Riverfest &
Craft Fair: Downtown Anoka - One of the
largest outdoor craft fairs in the Twin Cities!
Anoka Riverfest has
something for everyone. Spend a great day in downtown
Anoka where you can stroll the streets where over 140
hand-selected crafters exhibit their unique, 100%
hand-crafted wares. You can also relax and enjoy free,
live music on two stages, a food court with all your
favorite fair foods, family activities, and free boat
rides on the Rum & Mississippi Rivers. Visit
www.anokariverfest.com
for more information.
July
24-29, 2012 - Anoka County Fair - 10:00am -
10:00pm, Gate admission Pay One Price (No Refunds),
includes FREE Grandstand shows and parking. 6 &
under Free, 7-12 years old $4, 13 & older $9. Seniors
62+ $4 (Wed 8am-2pm). Go to
http://www.anokacountyfair.com/ for more details.
August 4-5, 2012 -
Cambridge Antique Fair - Saturday from 8am-5pm and
Sunday 9am-4pm. Cambridge hosts over 800 antique
dealers from all over the Mid-West making up over 300
dealer booths, so you’re bound to see lots of antiques
that you haven’t seen elsewhere. Items in all price
ranges and collecting categories can be found.. The
size of the show is just about right for a day-trek
from many of the region's population centers and
countryside. Admission is $6, kids 12-under are
free.
Get a Special $1 Off Coupon
Located at the Isanti
County Fairgrounds (one mile East of Hwy 65 on Hwy 95)
October 13, 2012 - Coon Rapids Fire Station Open
House: Visit any of the three Coon Rapids
fire stations 10:00am - Noon. For more
information contact Shelley at 763-767-6429.
October 27, 2012 - Gray Ghost 5K & 1 Mile Fitness
Walk: Downtown Anoka, Annual 5K & 1 Mile
Fitness Walk that kicks off the Halloween Grand Day
Parade. For more information contact Peter Turok
at 763-421-7130.
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Having Trouble Paying Your Utility Bill?
The following agencies might be able to provide assistance with
your energy bills this winter:
* Community Action Program - 763-783-4747
(Calls are taken
from October 1st through May 31.)
* Welfare
& Social Service Financial Assistance
Adults - 763-422-7200
Adults with Children - 763-717-7700
* CEAP - 763-783-4930
* Salvation Army HeatShare - 763-755-6873 (ext 123 or 124)
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