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07 / 13 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Church All-Stars go to bat for CAC Start: 2:00 pm The Northfield Church Softball League is going to bat for the Northfield Community Action Center. All-stars from the 16 teams will come together Sunday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. at Babcock Park to play a benefit game for the local social service organization. The goal for this event, now in its 19th year, is $6,000. Each team will send two players to the game and will collect cash and food donations. Several local banks and businesses are offering matching funds for this event. John Frederick, commissioner of the church softball league, said the summer months are the time of year when the C.A.C. has its greatest need, especially at the Northfield Food Shelf. “Please come and watch a great game and make a donation at the game,” he said. “If you are unable to attend the game but you want to make a donation, please make check payable to Northfield C.A.C. and send it to John Frederick, 9230 Edgebrook Drive, Northfield, MN 55057. more info
07 / 14 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Eritrean fundraising dinner, July 14th at Chapati Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Last year’s Eritrean Fundraising Dinner raised nearly $2k for the American Refugee Committee (ARC). Money raised from this year’s dinner will be taken directly to Eritrea (in northeast Africa) by Bereket Haileab and Friewinne Kaleab. The poster reads in part: Come share traditional Eritrean dishes, both meat and vegetarian, prepared by Bereket and Friewinne!. Thanks to generous donations from the hosts, Chapati, and many others, all money raised will be taken directly to Eritrea. If possible, make reservations and pay in advance. Checks may be payable to Chapati, with “Eritrean Fundraiser” in the memo line. Tickets are available from Chapati, and from many of your neighbors! more info
07 / 15 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Cohousing group to meet Tuesday evening Start: 6:45 pm End: 9:00 pm A group exploring a possible cohousing project in Northfield is meeting the evening of Tuesday, July 15th in the Just Food community space (behind the co-op, 516 Water St.). The public is invited to attend. A brief presentation on the recent National Cohousing Conference will be followed by a short video on successful cohousing communities around the country. The balance of the meeting will be spent discussing and developing a shared vision for the proposed community. The meeting will run from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and the room will be available beginning at 6:45 for socializing and light refreshments. For further information, contact Bruce Anderson more info
07 / 16 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals Start: 12:15 pm End: 12:45 pm Northfield hosts its second summer of noontime organ recitals beginning July 2 and ending August 11. There will be 7 recitals, beginning at 12:15 and ending at 12:45 PM over the noon hour. Dates, performers and places are: more info (event) Books & Stars: Wednesday at Sibley School with folk singers Bob & Gail Start: 7:00 pm Since 1980 Bob and Gail have traveled the country together taking old time music to audiences of all ages at festivals, fairs, concerts, dances, schools, libraries, music camps, radio and TV programs. This is rural music as played in homes, at dances and for earlier entertainments such as minstrel shows and country radio. Along with a repertoire including dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues and rags, they spice their shows with stories, history and folklore. They both sing (Bob yodels, too) and play fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica. more info
07 / 17 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 18 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 19 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 20 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 21 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 22 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Joge Gomez Diaz Fundraiser Start: 7:43 pm On Tuesday, July 22, if you mention the Papa Murphy orange coupon, you will be able to buy a family size pizza at regular menu price and Papa Murphy will donate $3 dollars to help with the funeral expenses. If you have any questions please contact Papa Murphy's 507-663-7272 more info
07 / 23 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Northfield Childcare Providers Association Book Giveaway Start: 6:00 pm Attention Northfield Childcare Providers: Looking for support, unity and a sense of community? Want more local training? Interested in a toy/equipment exchange? Looking for socializations in a sometimes lonely field? Please join us for an informal meeting of the Northfield Childcare Provider’s Association in conjunction with the Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition. more info (event) Wednesday, July 23rd's BOOKS & STARS will feature KID POWER! with Rachael Start: 6:30 pm Join us for another super Books & Stars with Rachael Kroog's KID POWER. Rachael has been wowing audiences with her unique blend of interactive guitar music, comedy, cartoon impressions and juggling. Her high energy and fast paced shows also draw upon her captivating storytelling and theatrical techniques. Her themes include: the power of kindness, the value of respect, our spiritual connection to the earth and it's animals, and the ability to make our dreams come true. Check out her website at kidpowerwithrachael.com. more info
07 / 24 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Thursday's Table Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:30 pm Thursday's Table at the Community Action Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield. A free hot meal is served to anyone that comes. No registration is required and it is free and open to the public. If you have questions or need directions, call the CAC at 664-3550. more info (event) Northfield Newcomers Start: 5:30 pm End: 7:30 pm If you are new to Northfield (or not new, but want to meet some new people) stop by the Tavern Lounge around 5:30 on Thursday, July 24. The Northfield Newcomers group will have its 2nd get-together. Hope to see you! (on the patio if nice, inside if not). The Tavern Lounge is located in the back of the Archer House. It is different from the Tavern Restaurant, which is located in the basement of the Archer House. more info
07 / 25 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Annie Get Your Girlfriends - Free Health Event in Downtown Northfield! Start: 4:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Entertainment, information, prizes and free samples are a recipe for a wonderful evening for you and your friends in downtown Northfield! The creators of "4RealWomen" and "Manzone" invite you to "Annie Get Your Girlfriends", a free downtown health event on July 25 from 4-8 p.m. From the Community Resource Bank parking lot to Anna's Closet, down to The Sketchy Artist, attendees will enjoy a live bluegrass band, face painting, chair massages, a Harley-Davidson women's clinic, information on health and community, free samples and plenty of "retail therapy". more info
07 / 26 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 27 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
07 / 28 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Emotions Anonymous Group Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Group description: Emotions Anonymous takes a Twelve-Step approach, and helps people look at emotions they are dealing with. Free and open to the public. Confidential, non-professional setting with no therapists present. The Emotions Anonymous group meets every Monday (ask about days surrounding holidays) from 7pm to 8pm at St. Peter's Church in Northfield, on Sumner Street. For more information, contact the Northfield Hospital Chaplain, Dr. Neal Thompson at 645-8252. more info
07 / 29 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) MOMS Club of Northfield Open House Start: 10:00 am End: 11:00 am MOMS Club of Northfield, MN will host its first event, an open house, on Tuesday, July 29 at the Northfield Public Library, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. International MOMS Club was founded 25 years ago to provide support to mothers who stay home with their children during the week full time or part time, because being a mom shouldn’t be isolating. MOMS Club of Northfield joins more than 2,000 chapters across the country and internationally in planning day activities for mothers and their children, such as playgroups, craft days, outings to zoos and parks and more. Additional support for the mothers comes in monthly Moms’ Night Out gatherings, volunteers who provide meals to members with new children, and simply the chance to spend time with other moms on a regular basis. more info (event) Historical Skit in Central Park Start: 5:30 pm End: 5:45 pm We received the following email from Alice Thomas... more info (event) Northfield Health Care Reform Gathering Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 pm The Northfield Health Care Reform Group will have a gathering at the Northfield Public Library from 7–9 p.m. on July 29, 2008. This group is made up of concerned citizens interested in furthering change in the way health care functions in the United States. Health care is a central issue in our country. It affects not only the economy as well as every part of our state and country. Careful study shows that it takes funding away from many other issues and services such as education, environment, and job creation. Dr. Jim Hart, from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is the featured speaker. His presentation will deal with three important topics: more info
07 / 30 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals Start: 12:15 pm End: 12:45 pm Northfield hosts its second summer of noontime organ recitals beginning July 2 and ending August 11. There will be 7 recitals, beginning at 12:15 and ending at 12:45 PM over the noon hour. Dates, performers and places are: more info
07 / 31 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Thursday's Table Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:30 pm Thursday's Table from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Community Action Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield. A free hot meal is served to anyone that comes. No registration is required and it is free and open to the public. Volunteer positions also available. If you have questions or need directions, call the CAC at 664-3550. more info
08 / 1 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) FREE Computer Recycling - Friday Aug 1 at HOT geeks LLC! Start: 9:30 am End: 5:00 pm If you have any old/dead computers to get rid of, feel free to drop them off at HOT geeks LLC on Friday, July 11. All old/dead computers will be accepted, free of charge between 9:30am and 5:00pm. (This excludes computer monitors which require a $5 fee). All computers will have their hard drives erased/wiped to US Dept. of Defense standards, and will be taken to a local recycling facility as required by state law. There is a limit of 5 computers per household. Tell your friends, this is a great way to make sure those old/dead computers get recycled in a good way! HOT geeks LLC 110 7th St W Northfield 507-645-8744 www.hotgeeks.biz HOT geeks LLC is a locally owned business providing computer repair services to Northfield and the surrounding communities. more info (event) Carleton College Furniture Sale Start: 12:00 pm End: 5:00 pm In conjunction with Carleton's annual Lighten Up Garage Sale, Carleton is hosting a HUGE furniture sale this coming Friday, August 1st. The sale will take place at Carleton College's Recreation Center (off of Highway 19 East; see the map). The sale will be from noon-5pm. Furniture includes walnut dressers from the 1920s, dining tables, dining chairs, bed frames, bakers racks, food coolers, and many other items from the college's collection. Proceeds will benefit Project Friendship, Northfield Union of Youth, and Special Olympics. This garage sale is being sponsored by Carleton's ACT Center and Facilities Departments. For questions, please call Amber at (507) 222-7019. more info (event) View the stars at Carleton's Goodsell Observatory Start: 9:30 pm End: 11:30 pm Carleton College's Goodsell Observatory will hold an open house Friday, August 1, from 9:30-11:30 PM if it is clear. View stars, nebulas, and planets through the telescopes. Open houses are held the first Friday of each month; dates and times are posted online. The open house will be cancelled if it is cloudy. — Cindy Blaha and Joel Weisberg, Professors of Physics and Astronomy more info
08 / 2 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
08 / 3 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info
08 / 4 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Emotions Anonymous Group Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Group description: Emotions Anonymous takes a Twelve-Step approach, and helps people look at emotions they are dealing with. Free and open to the public. Confidential, non-professional setting with no therapists present. The Emotions Anonymous group meets every Monday (ask about days surrounding holidays) from 7pm to 8pm at St. Peter's Church in Northfield, on Sumner Street. For more information, contact the Northfield Hospital Chaplain, Dr. Neal Thompson at 645-8252. more info
08 / 5 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Northfield Youth Choirs Invites Singers for 08-09 Season Start: 4:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Northfield Youth Choirs (NYC) announces its final Registration/Choir Placement Day for the upcoming 2008-09 concert season on Tues., Aug. 5th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield. No appointment is necessary. New and returning members as well as those simply interested in learning more about NYC are invited to attend with a parent or guardian. NYC members enjoy weekly one-hour rehearsals, twice-yearly retreats, area performances and tours (grades 5 and older). The organization's choirs are divided by age, and singers of all levels of experience in grades 1-12 are welcome to participate. Scholarships are available. more info
08 / 6 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Hiroshima Peace Day will be celebrated at library Wednesday Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:45 pm Be a Messenger of Peace "I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world." With these words, 12-year-old Sadako Sasaki wrote her legacy and opened new avenues in the quest for peace in the world. You are invited to share in this legacy by writing your message of peace and folding it into a paper crane and sharing it with others at the Hiroshima Peace Day event on Wednesday, August 6 at the Northfield Public Library from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sadako was two years old when she was exposed to radiation during the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This exposure led to leukemia which was diagnosed ten years later. She began to fold origami paper cranes after her friend reminded her of the legend about folding a thousand paper cranes in order to live to be very old. more info (event) Activists to Speak about Republican National Convention-Inspired Events Start: 7:00 pm An informational forum will be held for people interested in learning about alternative citizen-sponsored activities to occur in the Twin Cities in response to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Sponsored by Northfield People for Peace and Goodwill (PPG), the event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Northfield Public Library will feature short presentations by representatives from five Twin Cities organizations. more info
08 / 7 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) ArtSwirl Festival Start: 12:00 pm End: 11:00 pm In celebration of Northfield’s vibrant, unique arts community, the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation and Northfield Arts Guild sponsor the fifth annual ARTSWIRL festival celebration of the arts featuring music, dance, theater, visual and literary arts. The festival will be concentrated to a fast-paced four days this summer: August 7 - 10. View the current ArtSwirl Schedule. more info (event) Thursday's Table Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:30 pm Thursday's Table from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Community Action Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield. A free hot meal is served to anyone that comes. No registration is required and it is free and open to the public. Volunteer positions also available. If you have questions or need directions, call the CAC at 664-3550. more info (event) Patrick Milan Reading Thursday, August 7, 7:30 pm Start: 7:30 pm Local author Patrick Milan, will discuss his new book, Inspiration Point, at Monkey See, Monkey Read Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm. This self-help, meditative and inspirational memoir follows the author through his meager childhood in Lakeville, Minnesota, his unusual military service in Europe, and his retirement to run a Bed & Breakfast and small business in Ely, Minnesota. Along the way, he describes the stages of his spiritual awakening and his insights about individuals and their relationship to the Universe. more info
08 / 8 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) ArtSwirl Events: Friday, August 8 Start: 10:00 am End: 11:59 pm In celebration of Northfield’s vibrant, unique arts community, the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation and the Northfield Arts Guild present the fifth annual ArtSwirl festival, featuring music, dance, theater, visual and literary arts, August 7 - 10, 2008. Here are Friday's events... 10:00 am - 9 pm - Wood Sculpture Demonstration on Bridge Square 12:00 noon - Noontime Organ Recital at United Methodist Church 6:30 pm - Ballet on Bridge Square (3rd Street Walking Bridge) 7:00 pm - Theater in the Park: The Merry Wives of Windsor at Central Park 7:30 pm - Storytelling: Real Lives Aloud at the NAG Theater 8:00 pm - Middle Eastern Dance Performance at Chapati 8:00 pm - Meredith Fierke CD Release show at the Grand 9:00 pm - midnight Local Live Music all over town View the full ArtSwirl schedule. more info (event) Meredith Fierke CD Release Show Start: 8:00 pm Northfield singer/songwriter Meredith Fierke’s much anticipated solo debut album, “The Procession,” was released just days ago. In celebration, Fierke and band will perform a special CD release concert on Friday, August 8 at Northfield’s historic Grand Theater, along with special guest Scaredy Cat Blackie. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the door. Advance tickets and copies of the CD can also be purchased at Sisters Ugly in downtown Northfield. “The Procession” beautifully showcases Fierke’s hypnotic compositions and ethereal voice. Known for her mesmerizing live performances, the album captures the essence of Fierke’s compelling artistry, combining intelligent and emotionally textured lyrics with arpeggiated guitar and haunting and seductive vocals. Fierke’s songs are simultaneously dark yet innocent, fragile yet fervently impassioned. more info
08 / 9 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders - Saturday at the Tavern Lounge Start: 8:30 pm End: 11:00 pm It's not part of the official ArtSwirl events, but after you're done Art Crawling on Saturday night, you might want to head on over to the Archer House's Tavern Lounge, where Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders, Northfield's favorite foot-stomping, Johnny Cash-invoking, protest singing, Leadbelly-channeling country-folk-roots-rockers will present their strangely-compelling musical revue. If the weather cooperates, which you know it will, you'll find us out on the riverside deck, starting around 8:30 p.m. more info
08 / 10 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Tour de Nick 2008 Start: 1:00 pm Dust off your bike and join the Northfield Bicycle Club and the Executive Director of SAVE, Dr. Dan Reidenberg, for the 6th annual Tour de Nick, in memory of Nick Sansome. The ride leaves Mike's Bikes at 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 10 with a choice of 3 different ride lengths, 10, 20 or 50 miles and ending at Goodbye Blue Monday coffee house. This ride is not supported but there are places to stop along the way. A goodwill donation will be encouraged and "Saturday Morning Rides" books will be on sale with the proceeds supporting SAVE. more info (event) Mayoral Speed Candidating at The Grand Start: 2:00 pm End: 4:30 pm Community members (in small groups) are invited to “speed date” the Mayoral candidates—get to know them, raise some issues, and ask questions. The format is highly unique and the idea of some of Northfield’s youth. We will hold this event at The Grand Event Center, and it should be a fun and festive atmosphere for the entire community. Read the full story. more info (event) Gimse Sculpture Unveiling Sunday Start: 3:00 pm End: 5:00 pm On Sunday, August 10, at 3pm the large sculpture by Mac Gimse called "Between Earth and Sky" will be unveiled at the Lampe Law Group offices at 105 East Fifth Street in Northfield. Facilitated by the local group ArtOrg, the outdoor dedication ceremony will celebrate this important work with music, poetry and stories from Mac's former students and colleagues. Speakers will include Pat Quade, Glenn Switzer, Carl Arnold and some surprise quests. Music will be provided by Peter Diggens. The sculpture will be placed in Northfield for the next year, until which time it is permanently sited at the Dundas trailhead of the Northfield to Dundas ARTrail. There is information about the ARTrail here, and a photoset of other abundant sculpture in the area here. This activity is part of this year's Art Swirl festival. more info
08 / 11 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Bloodmobile Start: 2:00 pm End: 6:45 pm Location: The Northfield Ballroom at 1055 Highway 3 North Donations of blood will be accepted. Call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givelife.org to schedule a donation appointment. more info (event) Emotions Anonymous Group Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Group description: Emotions Anonymous takes a Twelve-Step approach, and helps people look at emotions they are dealing with. Free and open to the public. Confidential, non-professional setting with no therapists present. The Emotions Anonymous group meets every Monday (ask about days surrounding holidays) from 7pm to 8pm at St. Peter's Church in Northfield, on Sumner Street. For more information, contact the Northfield Hospital Chaplain, Dr. Neal Thompson at 645-8252. more info
08 / 12 (event) Summer Adventure Girls (all day) Start: Jun 25 2008 - 4:00pm End: Aug 20 2008 - 5:00pm Summer Adventure Girls is a program for 4th-6th grade girls. We meet in the meeting room of the Norfield Library every Wednesday from 4-5pm and all take turns reading aloud for the hour. We choose books with strong female characters and provide them for the girls each week. Once we finish a book we have a fun activity or event (often times requiring permission slips from partents). Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime of the program. The program starts June 25th and will go through the August 20th and will most likely pick up again in mid September. Our first book will be Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. more info (event) Northfield Transit Event Start: 12:05 pm End: 1:30 pm Pickup at 12:05p, Senior Center going to EconoFoods / 1:30pm EconoFoods returning to Senior Center Meet in front of the Senior Center. Arrive no later than 5 minutes before bus arrival and bus departure. Read Northfield Transit Citizen-Organized Events and Route Scheduling for details and instructions. more info (event) Bloodmobile Start: 2:00 pm End: 6:45 pm Location: The Northfield Ballroom at 1055 Highway 3 North Donations of blood will be accepted. Call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givelife.org to schedule a donation appointment. more info (event) Just Food Class: HypnoBirthing Start: 6:59 pm End: 8:30 pm This free presentation in the Just Food Event Space (516 Water St S) is for anyone wanting to know more about birthing calmly and harmoniously with nature. Any pregnant mother and her birthing companion can learn how to relax with imagery and hypnosis to become empowered and consciously present during natural birthing, avoiding drugs and unnecessary surgery. Taught by Mary R. Ruth, M.S., Psych. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner. Please preregister by calling 507-650-0106 or stopping in at Just Food. more info