Events
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Have you ever wondered what downtown Northfield looked like in 1880? Or been unable to make out what was in the background of an old photograph? Then visit the Northfield Historical Society (NHS) when it opens a new exhibit showing downtown Northfield like you've never seen it before on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 5 p.m. We have selected some rare photographs from our collection, cleaned them up to bring out the details, and enlarged them. So if you want to see some amazing photographs of downtown Northfield, come to NHS between 5 and 8 p.m. and enjoy refreshments courtesy of Just Food Co-op.
Come to the League of Women Voters' celebration of the 90th U.S. Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote and the founding of the League! Bring the family and a blanket or lawn chair. The Northfield community will be brought back to the year 1920, with a mayoral proclamation, suffragists in costume, music of the time, and a historical perspective on Northfield during the suffragist movement.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
The fall Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division brochure is out and registration is open for exciting new classes and old favorites.
Students grades K-5 can dribble, pass and kick their way through “Future Raider Soccer Camp” which will be held 5-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 8 through Oct 1. Camp is at the Spring Creek Soccer Fields.
There are many classes for adults including new cooking classes in collaboration with Just Food Co-op and the Eat Local Challenge. “Eating Local: Summer Soups” will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Northfield High School. Pre-registration is required.
Leap’n Preschoolers
(ages 3-5)
Goofy golf, sticker tag, comet ball and water
fun ! We’ll jump, roll, balance, crawl and
walk our way through hours of giggles. This
Friday morning class will absolutely delight
your preschooler while working on important
motor skills. Each session is a unique!
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Lowbrow • High-Octane 5 (Car Show+Art Show) will take place Saturday, August 28th starting at 5pm. Old Cars, Hot Rod Art, Live Music, Free Show! Drive your hot rod on down to the back lot adjacent to the Contented Cow Pub.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Joe Imholte, Director of Special Exhibits, Science Museum of MN, will present a talk on The Dead Sea Scrolls at Kildahl Park Pointe Cooperative in Northfield on Monday, August 30th. The talk will be at 10:30am in the KPP Commons Room. There will be a charge of $5 and the public is invited. Join us to hear about the "words that changed the world."
Kildahl Park Pointe is located at 888 Cannon Valley Drive, Northfield MN.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Joe Imholte, Director of Special Exhibits, Science Museum of MN, will present a talk on The Dead Sea Scrolls at Kildahl Park Pointe Cooperative in Northfield on Monday, August 30th. The talk will be at 10:30am in the KPP Commons Room. There will be a charge of $5 and the public is invited. Join us to hear about the "words that changed the world."
Kildahl Park Pointe is located at 888 Cannon Valley Drive, Northfield MN.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Are you a full-time or part-time stay-at-home mom? If so, the MOMS Club of Northfield may be just right for you. We are a local chapter of the International MOMS Club which is an organization dedicated to providing support and a sense of community for stay-at-home moms. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Peter's Church in Northfield. Come to a meeting to learn about our monthly calendar of events and meet other moms in the area. E-mail us at northfieldmomsclub@gmail.com for more information.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Mary Ellen Frame, local food activist, will teach you how to make three dishes that will satisfy your family and wow your friends, not to mention using lots of veggies from local producers. Learn how to make Corn and Black Bean Salad, Tasty Green Bean Salad, and Ratatouille, the delicious eggplant and tomato-based French dish. Discover how fresh and local ingredients can enhance your next dinner. Come hungry and bring three containers (one an oven-proof dish) to take home leftovers. Recipes and adaptations will be available.
Cost: $25
In partnership with Community Ed. Register through Community Education at 507-664-3651.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A rollicking good time for audience and cast alike, this family-friendly show is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A rollicking good time for audience and cast alike, this family-friendly show is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A high-spirited good time for audience and cast alike, this exuberant and engaging family-friendly musical is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Epic Enterprise, the local nonprofit that provides services to and work opportunities for area adults with disabilities, invites the public to a groundbreaking for its new facility Thursday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. The new building will be located at 430 Railway Street South in Dundas.
Satisfy your palette with three delicious summer soups made with all local and organic ingredients supplied by Simple Harvest Farm Organics. Kathy Zeman of Simple Harvest and Angel Dobrow, local food activist, will show you how to prepare Gazpacho (a cold tomato-based soup), Cucumber-Buttermilk, and Summer's Bounty - a soup which will be determined by the bounty of the fields! Try all of them and then take some of each home with you to enjoy later. Explore the combination of flavors that come together with these fresh ingredients. Recipes and adaptations provided. Come hungry and bring three pint size jars to take leftovers home.
Cost: $35
In partnership with Community Ed. Register through Community Education at 507-664-3651.
Girls and Moms on the Move is coming to Northfield!
When:
September 9-October 14, 2010
Every Thursday 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Program Cost:
$15.00 per family. Fee includes registration for the YMCA Fall Classic 5K & Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday October 16, 2010.
Program Location:
Northfield Community Resource Center, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN 55057
What is it?
Each week for 6 weeks, girls and moms meet for an interactive, educational session on various health topics followed by a group physical activity session.
Who is invited?
Girls (8 to 12 years old) and their mothers or their caregivers.
Goal of program:
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A high-spirited good time for audience and cast alike, this exuberant and engaging family-friendly musical is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A high-spirited good time for audience and cast alike, this exuberant and engaging family-friendly musical is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
September 11, 2010
10am -5pm
5th Annual Zumbro River Art Splash
Discover our area's rich art and history on a self-guided tour of artist studios in the Zumbro River Valley. Admission to all studios is free.
Paintings*Jewelry*Fiber Arts*Weaving*Glass*Wood*Photography & More!
Follow the map found at various locations and online to each unique loction and visit with the artists who have created one-of-a-kind show pieces. For more information:
We've cleaned out the closets and found all kinds of goodies we need to clear out: from art books and art supplies and art objects to store displays and all kinds of other things. Visit the lower level of the Arts Guild between 10 am and 5 pm to find some great deals (and support the Arts Guild in the process!)
Authors of The Minnesota Table, Shelley Holl and BJ Carpenter, will be talking about their book and the food and people they discovered during their research. Learn about Minnesota grown and produced foods and recipes developed based on them. Book will be available for purchase.
Cost: Free. Please register by phone or with a cashier. 507-650-0106.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A high-spirited good time for audience and cast alike, this exuberant and engaging family-friendly musical is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
Looking for a quick, easy way to enjoy Defeat of Jesse James Days events on Saturday, September 11? Come park right in the middle of everything at the Phoenix Building (in photo, at 618 Division Street South -- across from EconoFoods). The parking is FREE, with all the donations going to Laura Baker Services Association.
DELUXE PACKAGE -- $12 donation:
- Parking for one car for the day
- Information on LBSA
- A Defeat of Jesse James Days brochure
- A big smile from our helpers!
VIP PACKAGE -- $20 donation:
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
Lockwood Theater Company presents an all-new production of Northfield's treasured musical retelling of the Jesse James story -- presented this year at The Grand Event Center, a 19th-century theater building in downtown Northfield. Performances run September 2-11, 2010.
A high-spirited good time for audience and cast alike, this exuberant and engaging family-friendly musical is filled with great songs and dialogue that trace Jesse's life with his beloved wife, Zee, including the famed Northfield Bank Raid. Performed in the style of turn-of-the-century music hall melodramas, the audience is strongly encouraged to loudly cheer the heroes and hiss at the villains as the story unfolds through comedy and, of course, tragedy.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to announce a production of a new play by local playwright, Brendon Etter. Jessie Jane's Jamboree IV: Merry Mary will be presented as a fund-raiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on September 9-11, 2010.
She's back and better than ever! Jessie Jane will be returning to the stage of the Northfield Arts Guild for a new episode of the trials and tribulations of Jessie Jane's Jamboree. Jessie Jane's saloon and eatery has a new attraction: a purveyor of perfumes! Life smells sweet in the little town of Northfield until the dark side of the new perfumery is discovered. Yes, something smells good in Northfield. Too good.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
(ages 0-5)
NEW TIMES! We fill the Armory gym with mats, gym equipment and loads of games. This is an open gym program for parents/guardians and kids under 6. Programs session ends week of Nov 15th.
Mon 2:00 -3:30 pm (Sept 13- Nov 29)
Wed 9:45-11:15 am (Oct 6-Nov 17)
Thur 9:45 – 11:15 am (Sept 16-Nov 18)
Location: National Guard Armory
Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 per visit
To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website.
Carleton College will celebrate the beginning of its new academic year with an opening convocation presented by distinguished alumnus, Jimmy Kolker, Carleton Class of 1970, on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at 3 p.m. in the College’s Skinner Memorial Chapel. Since 2007, Kolker has served as the Chief of the HIV/AIDS Section at UNICEF’s New York headquarters, providing leadership and coordination of UNICEF’s work on HIV and AIDS at the global level.
Entitled “Why Carleton Is a Good Place to Start Your International Career,” Kolker’s address will reflect on his international experiences, and how the preparation he received through a liberal arts education at Carleton helped forge the path for a career that, while still a student, did not yet exist, as diplomatic experts on AIDS were unheard of at the time he graduated 40 years ago. Kolker’s presentation is free and open to the public.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
The Gluten-Free market is booming. Do you know all the delicious new products available for those avoiding gluten? Come to Just Food Co-op for a free tour to learn about some the newest offerings and where to find them on our shelves. There are new gluten-free breads that are fabulous, tortillas, snacks, cookies, crackers, and more. Come and see what you can add to your cupboard that fits your diet!
Cost: FREE. Please register with a cashier or by calling 507-650-0106.
Meet at the front of the store.
Tuesdays for 6 weeks, September 14-October 19, 7-8:15pm in the Just Food Community Room.
Erin Barnett, M.A. a grief and loss specialist with experience in both individual counseling and consulting, will present a talk titled: “A Healing Journey: Grieving and Grace” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Northfield Hospital’s front lobby.
(ages 0-5)
Themed activities with loads of fun for you and your preschooler. We add a little crafts, a little physical activity and lots of giggles. This program is designed for adults & children. It’s often a first program for your little-ones so join us for some fall fun.
Date Theme
Sept 8 Camping Adventure
Sept 15 Hungry Caterpillar
Sept 22 The Mixed up Chameleon
Sept 29 Brown Bear Brown Bear
Wed 10-11:30 am
Location: Oddfellows Park
Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 per visit
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
All are invited to this free community showing!
To celebrate National Recovery Month, the Rice County Chemical Health Coalition’s Provider Team is sponsoring a free public showing of the powerful documentary "Lost in Woonsocket" on Friday, September 17, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. The film will be shown at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault (321 Central Avenue). Refreshments will be served.
Laugh your way through the adventures of “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” at a public showing of the movie hosted by Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division.
Community Services is hosting a movie night to show “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Northfield High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold before and after the show but cannot be eaten in the auditorium. There is a suggested donation of $2 per person.
All your favorite characters join a host of new characters in this fun family-friendly sequel. When night security guard Larry, played by Ben Stiller, finds out his museum friends have been shipped to the Smithsonian, he must brave the nightlife there to save them. The movie is rated PG.
Call (507) 664-3649 or visit us online for more information.
The opening reception for two new exhibitions will take place at the Guild from 7pm – 9pm. The main gallery features Paper Trail by Doug Foxgrover, while the Members’ Room hosts Sharol Nau’s Fancy Water.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s Annual Cleanup of the Cannon and Straight Rivers - September 18, 9 a.m.—Noon
Join us for a free celebration of the season at the annual Just Food Co-op Harvest Festival! You'll be treated to tasty samples from some of your favorite local producers. We'll also have live music by some sweet local bands (Templeton, Dumbfinger, and Depot Creek, and ArtOrg will be on hand to help you make your own steamroller print. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with area farmers and producers. The Harvest Festival is held in the Just Food Co-op parking lot (rain location is the Just Food Co-op Community Room) at 516 Water Street South. Everyone is welcome—you don't have to be a co-op member to shop at the co-op or to come to the Harvest Festival!
Don't miss it!
Celebrate the season at the Harvest Festival at Just Food Co-op! You’ll be treated to the excellent live music of Templeton, Dumbfinger, and Depot Creek. Plus, meet your local farmers and producers and sample their delicious foods. And you’ll get to make a steamroller print with ArtOrg (artists need to start their print by 1:30 p.m.). Don’t miss this free, fun event!
The public library continues to celebrate 100 years of community building with its monthly dessert, coffee and music among the computers, books and magazines.
Free Ole Cafe cake and Blue Monday coffee is served at 7 PM. Mellow acoustic guitar music written and performed by Roger Lasley begins at 7:30 PM.
A great way to spend an early Saturday evening! Early to bed types can go home and hit the sack by 8:45 PM. Night owls can enjoy this event as a musical launch to a long Saturday night out. All ages welcome!
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
Enjoy live music, wagon rides, a silent auction, and more as you step back into the 19th century at the annual Valley Grove Country Social from 1 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 19 at Valley Grove Church, located between Northfield and Nerstrand.
Entertainment at the social includes Hütenänny, a Northfield-based group that plays old-time dance music from the Nordic countries, and music on the historic original organ by Theo Wee, Richard Collman and Rhonda Reese. Activities also include farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, a silent auction including benches made from recycled floorboards of the church, old-time family activities, and prairie walks on the scenic land surrounding the church.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
First United Church of Christ of Northfield is celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin with a concert Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. performed by Horacio Nuguid of Rochester, Minn.
The Breast Care Center at Northfield Hospital & Clinics is hosting two separate events in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Fall is beautiful on the prairies -- asters and goldenrods are in bloom and many different grasses have fully developed seed heads. Seeds and pods of many of the earlier blooming plants are still obvious and easy to identify. Cowling Arboretum Director Nancy Braker and Arboretum Manager Matt Elbert will help you identify the late season bloomers and fill you in on the details of the prairie restoration project at Carleton College.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Meet at the Arboretum kiosk in front of the Carleton Recreation Center. This field trip is free and open to the public. Contact Nancy Braker (nbraker@carleton.edu or 507-222-4543) for more information.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
First United Church of Christ of Northfield is celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin with a concert Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. performed by Horacio Nuguid of Rochester, Minn.
Northfield Hospital & Clinics is offering a four-part nutrition class on consecutive Monday evenings this fall from October 11 to November 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Northfield Hospital.
Northfield Hospital & Clinics is offering a four-part nutrition class on consecutive Monday evenings this fall from October 11 to November 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Northfield Hospital.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
First United Church of Christ of Northfield is celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin with a concert Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. performed by Horacio Nuguid of Rochester, Minn.
One of the benefits of membership at the Northfield Arts Guild is the opportunity to exhibit your original artwork in the Annual Members' Exhibition. This exhibition takes place during the holidays to take advantage of the gift giving season. We invite you to submit one or two unique pieces of your own work (or one piece if it is over 4 feet square) to be included in this show. This invitation is only open to current adult members of the Guild; if your membership is lapsed we invite you to renew your membership at http://www.northfieldartsguild.org/index.php?content=join.
The Northfield Economic Development Authority will host a public open house on Thursday, September 23rd, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to present the latest drafts of the Business and Industrial Park Master Plans. The open house will be held at Community Resource Bank, 1605 Heritage Drive.
At 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the planning team will offer a brief presentation of the master planning process and the concept plans. Planners from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., members of the Steering Committee, and City staff will be on hand to answer questions and receive public comments.
The master plans address land use allocation, site organization, transportation issues, open space and storm water management strategies, development guidelines and phasing strategies. Information about the planning process -- and concept drawings from prior open houses -- may be found on the project website, at www.northfield-businesspark.com.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
First United Church of Christ of Northfield is celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin with a concert Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. performed by Horacio Nuguid of Rochester, Minn.
(age 2-Kindergarten)
Children and adults sing, dance, and have fun exploring music and movement with various props and musical instruments. Each week will feature music from different parts of the world. These activities focus on listening, self expression and stretching the muscles with musical fun! Parents/guardians - please join us in class.
To register or for more information please visit our website at www.northfieldymca.org or call 507-645-0088. Program brochures available on our website.
Thanks to the generosity of our community and donors, the YMCA will not turn anyone away from its membership or programs because of an inability to pay. Please let us know if we may assist you in this way by calling Virginia directly or by completing a Financial Aid form located under the “Membership” tab above.
See attached brochure for full program details.
Recently appointed the eleventh president of Carleton College, Steven G. Poskanzer, will deliver a special convocation at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, in the Skinner Memorial Chapel on the Carleton campus. Entitled “Setting Prairie Fires,” Poskanzer’s address will highlight the experiences that have led him to his current position, providing a unique perspective with which to serve as the new president of Carleton College. Poskanzer’s presentation is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception on the campus Bald Spot.
Acclaimed Minneapolis-based Avant garde jazz trio The Bad Plus will return to the Carleton College Concert Hall for a not-to-be-missed lecture and performance on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, beginning at 7 p.m. The appearance is part of the band’s current tour in support of their soon-to-be-released studio album, “Never Stop.” Admission to the lecture and concert is free but, because an overflow crowd is expected, this will be a ticketed event.
The Carleton College Art Gallery will kick-off its fall season with an exhibition showcasing fine art prints created by artists from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Hawaii. Prints Around the Pacific Rim, running from September 17 to November 17, 2010, celebrates the varied method of printmakers, and highlights artistic exchange between cultures across the wide Pacific. Prints Around the Pacific Rim is also one of many fall events coinciding with the Mid America Print Council Conference, Old World/New World, taking place in the Twin Cities in mid-October.
First United Church of Christ of Northfield is celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin with a concert Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. performed by Horacio Nuguid of Rochester, Minn.
SATURDAY CLASS SCHEDULE
STARTING SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
**9:00-9:45AM - Meditation and Qigong
**Standing meditation and gentle breathing exercises with T'ai-Chi 21,
***8 Brocades, and 6 Healing Sounds to start the day with fresh energy
****(no prerequisite - join anytime)
**9:45-10:30AM- Yang Style Short Form
**Prof. Cheng Man-Ching's adaptation of the classic long form,
***truly a meditation in motion; also includes the Fan form
****(no prerequisite - join anytime)
**10:30-11:30AM - Advanced Studies
**Including solo long form, two-person forms, applications, basic
***acupressure, classic literature, and Sword, Sabre and Cane forms
****(prerequisite - completion of the short form)
FEES*: $10/week for a single class, $15/week for two, $20/week for all three
The Northfield High School Class of 1995 will hold its 15-year reunion in Northfield on Saturday, September 25, 2010. All classmates, their guests, and families are welcome to attend an informal gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Odd Fellows Park. The Saturday evening event will start at the Northfield Golf Club with dinner from 6 to 9 p.m.
The reunion party is Saturday evening at the Rueb ‘N’ Stein, where Priceless, featuring classmates Johnny Eells and Tyler Tripp, will provide entertainment in the upstairs area starting at 9 p.m. The reunion party for classmates and their guests (adults only).
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