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Join Peace Coffee and Equal Exchange at Just Food Co-op on Saturday, September 27 between 9-11 a.m. as they sample every single type of coffee that Just Food carries in bulk.

If you've always wondered which you would like the best, here's your chance to find out! This is a great opportunity to talk with representatives from each of these organic, fair-trade coffee companies about their business practices, the coffee industry, and your favorite roast. Everyone is welcome!

Submitted by The River City Raven

I love parties (as too many of you well know) and I love books (duh). I especially love good books written by authors will local ties. So you know I won’t miss the bookish party River City Books is throwing this weekend. RCB will host a book-release party for Laura Goering, author of the children’s book “Whistling Wings,” at noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the store. 

Goering is a professor of Russian at Carleton College.

“Whistling Wings,” published by Sylvan Dell, known for its fictional tales with educational themes, is the story of Marcel, a young tundra swan, who is tired from the first half of winter migration. One thousand miles is a long way to fly — too long for Marcel — so he hides in the rushes to stay behind while his parents and the flock continue south. But with the lake nearly frozen over, he soon realizes he is not cut out for life on ice. Other animals offer advice about how to survive the winter, but their ways of living aren't right for the swan. Hungry and scared, he falls asleep only to be awakened by a big surprise.

An Introduction to Meditation class will be offered this Saturday, September 27, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center (NBMC).

This class is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate as well as for experienced meditators interested in refreshing their understanding and experience of meditation practice. The morning consists of an overview of the purpose, effects and value of meditation, guided meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation practice, and group discussion.

The NBMC is located in Downtown Northfield at 313 1/2 Division Street, above Jenkins Jewelers.

For more information, please visit northfieldmeditation.org.

Eileen Seeley and Marvin Korbel owners of the Cocoa Bean present a $400 check to support Booker, the Book Bus.

Library staff members Leesa Wisdorf, Kathy Ness and Diana Tallent are thrilled to accept the donation.

Thanks to all who purchased Hawaiian Shaved Ice at Books and Stars this summer.  And thanks to the Cocoa Bean for donating once again to Booker it's a great way to help keep Booker rolling!

Thanks Cocoa Bean!

Susan Hvistendahl is again offering Spanish classes in the Community Room of the Village on the Cannon at 301 W. 7th Street in Northfield on Mondays and Tuesdays starting Sept. 22 and 23. There are three six-week series of classes. The Monday class is a continuation class from spring which meets from 9-10:30 a.m. The beginning classes are on Tuesdays, either 9-10:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for the term, with a $5 materials fee. The classes are open to the public.

Susan has taught continuing education classes in Spanish for 30 years in New York, including the State University of New York at Purchase, Hudson Valley Community College and the Croton-on-Hudson school district. She has a B.A. in Spanish from St. Olaf and also studied at the University of Veracruz in Jalapa, Mexico.

Our drive-through window service is now open! Hours are M-F 6am - 8pm; Sat-Sun 7am - 5pm. If you haven’t visited in a while, please come and see us. Drive thru, carry out, or stay and relax! 2018 Jefferson Rd. in Heritage Square (across from Community Resource Bank).

Northfield Nursery School, a co-operative non-profit preschool educating children since 1942, currently still has limited openings for each of its 2008-2009 programs. NNS is fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and serves children ages 3-5 in half-day morning or afternoon classes. For more information, please contact the NNS registrar directly at 663-1811.

Come and join Rose Crest for our 3rd annual Open House weekends.  These weekends include alpaca presentations; alpaca retail items - socks, sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats, stuffed animals, ponchos, capes; alpaca raw fiber, roving and yarn from our own animals, hay rides, kids activities, spinning demonstrations and more!  We will also have our 17 yr old daughter Victoria on hand to autograph her books.

Sept 27-28, 10am - 5pm
Oct 4-5, 10am - 5pm

5465 Glencoe Ave, Webster, MN

Come and join Rose Crest for our 3rd annual Open House weekends.  These weekends include alpaca presentations; alpaca retail items - socks, sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats, stuffed animals, ponchos, capes; alpaca raw fiber, roving and yarn from our own animals, hay rides, kids activities, spinning demonstrations and more!  We will also have our 17 yr old daughter Victoria on hand to autograph her books.

Sept 27-28, 10am - 5pm
Oct 4-5, 10am - 5pm

5465 Glencoe Ave, Webster, MN

The latest issue of Intersections, Carleton’s email newsletter for the Northfield community, is out. Visit the College’s Community Connections web site to subscribe to the newsletter and read all the stories in this month's issue:

• New Residence Hall Construction Benefits Northfield Community
• Arts Union Update: Comments Welcome on New Architectural Renderings
• Carleton Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
• Carleton’s Art Gallery Partners with Minneapolis’ Northern Clay Center to Present International Pottery Exhibit
• Community Service Office Garners Award
• Campus Construction Project Notes

sweet lou's waffle bar & cafe returns to its late night hours. 

Beginning this Wednesday, September 3, sweet lou's will be open from 7am–midnight from Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays, we'll be open from 7am–am.

Over the summer, sweet lou's expanded its menu. We now offer sandwiches, soups, and a wide variety of outstanding bakery items from the Twin Cities' finest bakeries—muffins, scones, brownies, and bagels—as well as yogurt, parfaits, ice cream. But don't worry—we still have all the waffles you could ever want! 

eat square. eat late. eat well. 

The September issue of the Northfield Entertainment Guide is on the stands at local hotspots and in the grey boxes on sidewalks downtown. This issue has the complete Defeat of Jesse James Days schedule, so pick up a free copy and begin planning your DJJD weekend now! The issue will be available online on Tuesday. Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Host: ServiceMaster by Ayotte
Location: River Cities, South Metro, Faribault, Owatonna & Mankato
Address: 450 Armstrong Road, Northfield, MN 55057
When: Thursday, September 11, 4:00PM – 7:00 PM
Phone: 507-366-7149
Email: servicemaster@smsouthmetro.com

Please join our team as we celebrate not only 13 years in service, but the joining of all of our franchises into one corporate location - now ServiceMaster by Ayotte. Our open house will begin at 4 p.m. with tours, brief demonstrations, fun for the kids and plenty of food and beverage for socializing with our friends, vendors and fellow chamber members. Co-workers, family and friends are all welcome!

sweet lou's now offers fantastic soups, sandwiches, and bakery items, plus parfaits, fruit, ice cream and a full array of coffee drinks.  And we still have the best gourmet waffles you've ever tasted! 

sweet lou's--where all the coffee is organic fair-trade, where all the fixtures are energy-saving, where a portion of our profits each month benefits a community organization, and where you'll find Northfield's friendliest service.

Summer is nearly over, so be sure to stop in for your iced coffee, Italian ices, ice cream (in waffle cones, of course) and smoothies.

Thursday, August 21st is Northfield Hospital Employee Appreciation Day at sweet lou's waffle bar & cafe.

Each hospital employee who shows his/her ID will receive a FREE coffee drink with a purchase of $5 or more! Lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, or just great drip coffee--all free. It's our way of showing our appreciation for the great work that all the hospital employees do in our community.

sweet lou's waffle bar & cafe is located at 303 Division St., 507.650.SLWB (7592).