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December 4, 2008 • (952) 492-2224
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08 / 8
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Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 9
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Seven Story Farm is a small-scale, diversified enterprise located near Belle Plaine. Grower, Heidi Morlock specializes in woody florals, small fruits, and nuts. The property also provides an excellent ex-ample of an on-site, restored wetland. Heidi is very concerned about biodiversity on her farm and works to integrate native plants into her marketing and farm plans. During this informative afternoon, Heidi will share her experiences establishing, managing, and marketing the many diverse features of the farm. | ||
08 / 10
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Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 11
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 7:00 pm
The Jordan School Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Meetings generally take place in the boardroom at the District 717 office, which is located in Jordan Middle School, 500 Sunset Drive. For more information, call the district office at 952-492-6200.
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08 / 12
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Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 6:00 pm
A meeting of the Jordan Planning Commission is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings | ||
08 / 13
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 8:00 am
The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center within the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. Meetings are open to the public. For more information please contact Shelly Tietz at (952) 492-5412. Visit our website at www.scottswcd.org. Start: 7:00 pm
The city of Jordan will host an informational meeting in regard to installing some kind of traffic control at the intersection of Creek Lane and Highway 282. Two suggestions -- a roundabout or stoplight -- have been made and studied by the city engineer. The public is invited to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Jordan High School lecture room. The high school is located at 600 Sunset Drive. For more information, call 952-492-2535. | ||
08 / 14
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Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The public is invited to attend a free family day on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Huber Park in Shakopee from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a “Legacy of Hope” celebration to mark Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women’s 25th year of providing services to victims of domestic violence in Carver and Scott counties. The afternoon will be filled with huge inflatable adventures for kids, live entertainment provided by the Swamp Kings and the JNH band, free games, prizes and treats. A short program will take place at 3 p.m. followed by the presentation of some giveaways. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 3:52 pm
Jordan Legion vs. Lardon, Kan., 3:30 p.m. American Legion Central Plains Regional Tournament | ||
08 / 15
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 10:00 am
The 12th annual Harley Heaven Memorial Motorcycle Run is scheduled for Aug. 16. Registration at Brewers Bar in Jordan begins at 10 a.m. Brunch is available. The run leaves at noon sharp, rain or shine. | ||
08 / 16
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 11:00 am
If you go… Marystown Fest is Sunday Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 08/16/2008 - 2:00pm
End: 08/17/2008 - 9:00pm
I wanted to let everyone know that three major-selling pop-rock bands are coming to Southdale Center and Maplewood Mall on Aug. 16th and 17th: A Cursive Memory, Your Vegas, and Kate Voegele. They’re performing FREE concerts at those malls as part of a national tour put on by the malls’ owner, Simon Property Group. The concert starts at 2 pm on the 16th and 3 pm on the 17th. Start: 7:30 pm
State tournament Jordan Brewers vs. Miesville, 7:30 p.m., Chaska Athletic Park | ||
08 / 17
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. End: 9:00 pm
Start: 08/16/2008 - 2:00pm
End: 08/17/2008 - 9:00pm
I wanted to let everyone know that three major-selling pop-rock bands are coming to Southdale Center and Maplewood Mall on Aug. 16th and 17th: A Cursive Memory, Your Vegas, and Kate Voegele. They’re performing FREE concerts at those malls as part of a national tour put on by the malls’ owner, Simon Property Group. The concert starts at 2 pm on the 16th and 3 pm on the 17th. | ||
08 / 18
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 6:30 pm
A regular meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. A work session will immediately follow. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the city hall. | ||
08 / 19
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 7:00 pm
A meeting of the Jordan Economic Development Authority is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.19. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the city hall. | ||
08 / 20
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 21
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 12:13 am
A student lead youth group called Step Up started this summer at the hub we have been putting on services every thursday from 7 to 8:30 and now the school is starting we have decided to change the services to sunday night due to sports. We thought that it would be pretty awsome to have our first sunday service with our parents so Sunday September 7 we are having a Step Up family Block Pary on water st. from 6pm to 9pm hope to see you there!!! | ||
08 / 22
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 23
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 24
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 25
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 7:00 pm
A meeting of the Jordan Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings | ||
08 / 26
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 8:30 am
A meeting of the Jordan Public Safety Committee is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Generally, city meetings that are open to the public take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the city hall. | ||
08 / 27
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 28
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 29
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
08 / 30
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:01 pm
The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility and RE-USE Room will be closed on Saturday, August 30th, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. They will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, September 3rd. | ||
08 / 31
(all day)
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
09 / 1
End: 7:00 pm
Start: 07/15/2008 - 8:00am
End: 09/01/2008 - 7:00pm
225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota. Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away." We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older. Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists. | ||
09 / 2
Start: 6:30 pm
A regular meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the city hall. | ||
09 / 3
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
The Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Miss Jordan Ambassador Program pageant will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the OK Corral, 20201 Johnson Memorial Drive. Tickets can be purchased at www.jordanchamber.org, the chamber office, or Flagship Bank. The price of the ticket is $15.00 and this include a chicken dinner. There are 10 young ladies from our community vying or the title of Miss Jordan. For more information, call the chamber office at 952-492-2355. | ||
09 / 4
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09 / 5
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 09/05/2008 - 12:00am
End: 09/07/2008 - 11:59pm
What: Steamboat Days, Carver's annual citywide celebration When: Sept. 5-7 Where: Most activities will occur in downtown Carver. For more information, go to www.steamboatdays.org. Start: 5:00 pm
Start: 09/05/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 09/06/2008 - 11:30pm
Here is the schedule of events for Heimatfest, Jordan’s annual city festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6: Start: 6:45 pm
Start: 09/05/2008 - 6:45pm
End: 09/06/2008 - 11:00pm
Heimatfest, Jordan's annual city festival, is scheduled for Sept. 5-6 in the downtown business district and Lagoon Park. On Heimatfest Eve, Friday, Sept. 5, Jordan Classic Car & Cycle Cruise begins at 6:45 p.m. The Castaways will play. Food booths and the Jordan Jaycees' beer garden will be in the streets, and at 9 p.m., a dance for teenagers will take place at Jordan High School. | ||
09 / 6
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Start: 09/05/2008 - 12:00am
End: 09/07/2008 - 11:59pm
What: Steamboat Days, Carver's annual citywide celebration When: Sept. 5-7 Where: Most activities will occur in downtown Carver. For more information, go to www.steamboatdays.org. End: 11:30 pm
Start: 09/05/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 09/06/2008 - 11:30pm
Here is the schedule of events for Heimatfest, Jordan’s annual city festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6: End: 11:00 pm
Start: 09/05/2008 - 6:45pm
End: 09/06/2008 - 11:00pm
Heimatfest, Jordan's annual city festival, is scheduled for Sept. 5-6 in the downtown business district and Lagoon Park. On Heimatfest Eve, Friday, Sept. 5, Jordan Classic Car & Cycle Cruise begins at 6:45 p.m. The Castaways will play. Food booths and the Jordan Jaycees' beer garden will be in the streets, and at 9 p.m., a dance for teenagers will take place at Jordan High School. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Any Make, Any Year, Any Condition Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Keven and Lynn Anderson are inviting any friends, family, and community members to their home from about 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, to witness a Tribute to the Troops presentation in honor of Joshua Anderson, who died in Iraq. The motorcycle group Tribute the Troops will present a plaque to the family, which lives at 219 Ninth St. W. in Jordan. For more information, call Lynn at 952-492-2149. | ||
09 / 7
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 09/05/2008 - 12:00am
End: 09/07/2008 - 11:59pm
What: Steamboat Days, Carver's annual citywide celebration When: Sept. 5-7 Where: Most activities will occur in downtown Carver. For more information, go to www.steamboatdays.org. | ||
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