| Nov 28 - Dec 18 Toys for Tots Promotion @ Holiday Inn Elk River & Wild Woods Water Park |
| Holiday Inn Elk River & Wild Woods Water Park is, for the 3rd year, helping to support the local Toys for Tots campaign! We've set a hefty goal for ourseves this year (we're hoping to collect 300 toys) and would greatly appreciate your help in acheiving it. Bring in a new and unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and you will receive a 50% off a water park admission coupon. One coupon will be given per toy donated. Happy Holidays! |
| Date: |
November 28, 2014 |
| Website: |
http://www.hielkriver.com |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Mpls. NW - Elk River & Wild Woods Water Park 9200 Quaday Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55330 |
| EMail: |
cmccarty@hielkriver.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 28th - December 18th, 2014 |
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| Dec 1 A Blue Christmas Service of Solace and Comfort |
| We are offering a special worship service for any individuals who are depressed, lonely or grieving over the loss of loved ones especially during the Christmas holidays. Turn your Blue Christmas into a manageable one by participating in this service of hope, solace and comfort. Special hymns will be sung and an uplifting sermon will be given. All are welcome regardless of church affiliation or denomination. |
| Date: |
December 1, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Website: |
http://holytrinityelkriver.org |
| Location: |
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1326 4th Street NW Elk River |
| Contact: |
Contact Pam Toven at 763 441-5482. |
| EMail: |
office@holytriniyyelkriver.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
December 1, 2014 7:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Please bring a non-perishable food item for CAER. |
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| Dec 2 Light It Up Elk River - Community Tree Lighting Ceremony |
Join us for the 3rd annual lighting of the beautiful Rivers Edge Commons Park tree. With a flip of a switch, downtown Elk River will be lit up for the rest of the season. Thank you to Decklan Group for sponsoring this year’s tree.
We are once again teaming up with Gifts Anonymous. Bring a smile to a child’s face by bringing an unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation. All donations stay local. Donation barrels will also be available in select downtown businesses until December 18.
Stay and enjoy the lights while shopping and dining at one of our award-winning restaurants after the ceremony!
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| Date: |
December 2, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://media.wix.com/ugd/f80070_4aefb45911ce4e8583fcdb9760dde20a.pdf |
| Location: |
Downtown Elk River
River's Edge Commons Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, December 2
5:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free
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| Dec 4 Taste of the Holidays |
| Coborn's Taste of the Holidays. Free samples from every department and live music. |
| Date: |
December 4, 2014 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Coborn's Elk River 19425 Evans St. |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 4, 3:30-6:30 |
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| Dec 4 Open Doors for Youth informational meeting |
| This community informational meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the Open Doors for Youth project. Discover how you might become involved and meet with members of the leadership board. Bring a friend or two! |
| Date: |
December 4, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.opendoorsforyouth.org |
| Location: |
Elk River Public Library |
| EMail: |
cherylw.opendoors@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, December 4 6:30-7:30 pm |
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| Dec 4 Free Health Seminar |
| Headaches, fatigue, stress & more. What do hormone imbalances have to do with it, and what can you do about it? Learn signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances and tips for naturally balanced hormones. |
| Date: |
December 4, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Downtown Elk River CrossFit 314 Jackson Ave NW |
| EMail: |
byronz@rejuvmedical.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Dec 4 SimpleGifts Holiday Concert |
| Tickets available at Coborn's in Elk River or online at simplegiftsmusic.net. A portion of the proceeds will go to arts programming at Elk River High School. |
| Date: |
December 4, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.simplegiftsmusic.net |
| Location: |
ERHS Zabee Theatre, 900 School St. |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 4, 7pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Adults: $25 in advance, $30 at the door Students: $15 in advance, $20 at the door |
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| Dec 6 Breakfast with St. Nicholas |
| Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Donations accepted. The event features a craft for children, a bake sale with homemade lefse, a drop box for Toys for Tots and pictures with Santa. |
| Date: |
December 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1506 Main St. Elk River |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 6, 8:30-11:30 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donations accepted |
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| Dec 6 Christmas Tree Ornament Festival |
| Santa will be at the Sherburne History Center from 11 am to noon. Other highlights include a performance by Command Performance Premiere, Prep and Prima choirs of Elk River, crafts, snacks and a fresh-cut Christmas tree door prize. |
| Date: |
December 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Sherburne History Center 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 6, 10 am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Dec 6 Toy Making Workshop |
| Guests will choose between making several 19th century toys, including a ball and cup game, buzz saws, pick up sticks and corn husk dolls. All tools and materials will be provided. There is a $5 materials fee. Reservations required. |
| Date: |
December 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Oliver Kelley Farm |
| Contact: |
Call 763-441-6896 to make reservations |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 6, 1-3 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 material fee |
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| Dec 9 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS |
What is Chamber Connections?
This is your chance to connect with and build a business relationship with like minded local business people.
When and how often do they meet?
They meet every Tuesday morning each month from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Currently they are meeting at Minnesota School of Business, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River. Please note, if ISD 728 school is canceled or delayed due to weather, this meeting is canceled also.
Who can attend?
Any chamber member can attend to learn more about the group. Non-chamber members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the chamber?s programs, benefits and this group. There are no limits by industry or category.
Do I have to commit to every meeting?
No you don?t, but as the old adage goes, you get out of it what you put in. Meetings are open to members and nonmembers alike. You are encouraged to visit twice before deciding if it will work for you to join the group (or the chamber).
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| Date: |
December 9, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Minnesota School of Business Room 214
11500 193rd Avenue, Elk River |
| Contact: |
Shawn Peck, 763 270-8000 |
| EMail: |
eracc@elkriverchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
**note, if ISD 728 schools are canceled or delayed due to weather, this meeting is canceled. |
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| Dec 9 ER Band Presents: Jazz and Percussion Night! |
| The Elk River High School is proud to present a terrific night of Jazz and Percussion! Featuring the award winning Red Elk and Black Elk Jazz Bands and various combos! Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and stop in for a night of toe-tappin jazz! The ER Band Program wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! And we thank you for your support of the music arts at ERHS! |
| Date: |
December 9, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.erband.org |
| Location: |
Elk River High School Zabee Theater |
| Contact: |
Jill Griffiths at 763.923.4706
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| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, December 9th 7:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
The concert is FREE and open to the public. |
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| Dec 13 Breakfast with Santa - Holiday Inn Elk River and Wild Woods Water Park |
Your invited to the Holiday Inn Elk River & Wild Woods Water Park for our 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa! Join us for a hot breakfast buffet, personal visit with Santa (bring your camera!), crafts, games, and visit with a Toys for Tots Marine.
Bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate for Toys for Tots and receive a FREE anytime water park wrist band. (One wristband per toy. One Wristband per person. Free wristband promotion only available to guests of this event)
Call 763-656-4403 for your reservation (required) |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.hielkriver.com |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Mpls. NW - Elk River & Wild Woods Water Park 9200 Quaday Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55330 |
| Contact: |
763-656-4403 |
| EMail: |
jtaylor@hielkriver.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, December 13, 2014
8 am-11 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$8.00 plus tax, per person |
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| Dec 13 Santa in The Park |
| Santa will be at River's Edge Commons Park from noon to 3 pm. There will also be special promotions and treats at downtown businesses and caroling by the Command Performance choirs. Unwrapped toys will be accepted for Gifts Anonymous. |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 13, noon-3pm |
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| Dec 13 The Nutcracker Ballet |
| North Ballet Youth Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet at Zabee Theatre |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.northballetyouthcompany.org |
| Location: |
Zabee Theatre, Elk River High School |
| Date/Time Details: |
December 13th, 1:00 & 4:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets $10-$14 |
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| Dec 13 Christmas on the Farm |
| Join a guide for a 75 minute tour of the Kelley Farm, including a hike along the nature trail, a stop inside the historic farmhouse and a visit to the livestock pens. Discover how farm families and their animals coped with shorter days and colder temps, and how they prepared for the holidays 150 years ago. Enjoy a horse or oxen drawn bobsled or wagon ride. Warm refreshments follow in the Visitor Center. Reservations required. |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Oliver Kelley Farm
Highway 10, Elk River |
| Contact: |
763-441-6896 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 3-4, 2-4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 or $8 for Minnesota Historical Society members. Call for reservations. |
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| Dec 13 Christmas Dinner |
| Glory of Christ Fellowship cordially invites you to our CHRISTMAS DINNER Saturday, December 13, 4:30-6:30 pm. Free Dinner * Gifts * Music * Fellowship * Fun Please RSVP by December 10, to Pastor Charlie Handren at charlie@gcfmn.org or call 763-438-9900. |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.gcfmn.org |
| Location: |
The Handke Center 1170 Main St., Elk River |
| Contact: |
Pastor Charlie Handren at charlie@gcfmn.org or 763-438-9900 |
| EMail: |
charlie@gcfmn.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, December 13, 2014 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Dinner |
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| Dec 13 "O Holy Night" |
| An outdoor walk through a living nativity. The event features live animals and music, as well as free coffee, hot chocolate and cider. Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food shelves |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
St. John Lutheran Church
13045 Freemont Ave., Zimmerman |
| Contact: |
763-856-4561 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sat, Dec 13 & Sun, Dec 14
2-4 pm |
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| Dec 13 Family Feud, A Christmas Edition |
| Solid Rock Christian Academy presents an adaptation of an original play, Christmas Family Feud ©2013 Bob Snook. Audiences of all ages will be intrigued and delighted by a comical depiction of the struggle between the fantasy of Christmas and the reality played out in game show fashion. Why is the Easter Bunny joining in on a Christmas game show? What is the most popular Christmas symbol? Can cologne really bring peace to the earth? Will the fictional characters of Christmas or the Biblical characters win the game? Come and find out! Join us for this free event which includes Christmas music performed by guest vocalists Rachel Bursch, William Matthews and Rachel Smith. Refreshments will be served after. |
| Date: |
December 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.srchurch.org |
| Location: |
Solid Rock Church 11800 196th Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 |
| Contact: |
Rachel Smith
763-441-2816 |
| EMail: |
srca@srchurch.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, December 13, 2014 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free admission |
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| Dec 14 Christmas on the Farm |
| Join a guide for a 75 minute tour of the Kelley Farm, including a hike along the nature trail, a stop inside the historic farmhouse and a visit to the livestock pens. Discover how farm families and their animals coped with shorter days and colder temps, and how they prepared for the holidays 150 years ago. Enjoy a horse or oxen drawn bobsled or wagon ride. Warm refreshments follow in the Visitor Center. Reservations required. |
| Date: |
December 14, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Oliver Kelley Farm
Highway 10, Elk River |
| Contact: |
763-441-6896 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 3-4, 2-4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 or $8 for Minnesota Historical Society members. Call for reservations. |
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| Dec 14 A Christmas Tea with the Land of Lakes Choirboys |
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| Date: |
December 14, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www2.lolcb.org |
| Location: |
Elk River Lutheran Church 729 Main Street |
| Date/Time Details: |
Dec 14, 2pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. |
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| Dec 14 "O Holy Night" |
| An outdoor walk through a living nativity. The event features live animals and music, as well as free coffee, hot chocolate and cider. Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food shelves |
| Date: |
December 14, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
St. John Lutheran Church
13045 Freemont Ave., Zimmerman |
| Contact: |
763-856-4561 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sat, Dec 13 & Sun, Dec 14
2-4 pm |
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| Dec 17 BYOB.byol |
Boost Your Online Brand, bring your own laptop.
Attend this free working info session to take full advantage of your Chamber web features on our new platform. We will help you maximize your online presence on the Chamber website, including photos & logos. You will also see how to post deals, jobs and events. Learn how you can access reports that show you how many people visit your page. Bring your laptop and 4 graphic files (3 pictures and your logo - jpg is best) to post. Reserve your seat by calling (763) 441-3110. Seating is very limited.
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| Date: |
December 17, 2014 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.elkriverchamber.org |
| Location: |
Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
509 Highway 10, Elk River |
| Contact: |
Karen Barta |
| EMail: |
karen@elkriverchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, December 17
11:30am-12:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for ERACC members. Space is very limited, so RSVP is required. |
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| Dec 19 Land of Lakes Choirboys Christmas Concert |
| The concert will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the WWI Christmas truce in 1914. Donations accepted. |
| Date: |
December 19, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: |
Union Congregational Church
1118 Fourth St, Elk River |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donations accepted |
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| Dec 20 Christmas Bird Count |
| Join Friends of the Sherburne Refuge to count birds on the refuge and in the local area. |
| Date: |
December 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/sherburne |
| Location: |
Meet at the refuge headquarters, located on Sherburne County Road 9, five miles west of Highway 169. |
| Contact: |
763-389-3323 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, Dec 20, 8 am-5 pm |
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| Dec 20 Holiday Craft Show & Santa's Workshop |
| Santa's Workshop will be open at the same time as the Holiday Craft Show. Children will be able to pick out a present for Mom and/or Dad, and elves will help wrap it without the parents knowing what it is. Fee for Santa's Workshop is $25. |
| Date: |
December 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Ave, Otsego |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, Dec 20, 10-30 am-3:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Craft Show admission is free; Fee for Santa's Workshop is $25 |
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| Dec 20 Land of Lakes Choirboys Christmas Concert |
| The concert will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the WWI Christmas truce in 1914. Donations accepted. |
| Date: |
December 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: |
Union Congregational Church
1118 Fourth St, Elk River |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donations accepted |
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| Dec 21 All Youth Advent/Christmas Pageant |
| You will be inspired by this wonderful All Church Youth Group Advent/Christmas Pageant! All the young people of the parish will participate in Comfort and Joy, a very warm rendition of the events leading up to Christ's birth. Come and witness for yourself the innocence of children as well as the beautiful singing and acting of the children of Holy Trinity! All are welcome regardless of church affiliation or denomination. |
| Date: |
December 21, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:15 PM |
| Website: |
http://Holytrinityelkriver.org |
| Location: |
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1326 4th Street NW Elk River, MN 55330 |
| Contact: |
Call Pam Toven in the church office at 763 441-5482. |
| EMail: |
Office@holytrinityelkriver.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
December 21, 2014
10:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Will Offering |
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| Dec 21 Elk River Arena's Holiday Spectacular |
| Event showcases the Elk River Figure Skating Club's skaters performing to holiday classics. Free. Donations accepted for CAER foodshelf. |
| Date: |
December 21, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
Elk River Arena, 1000 School St. Elk River |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, Dec 21, 2:30-3:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. Donations for CAER foodshelf accepted. |
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| Dec 21 Skate with Santa open skating |
| Participants are asked to bring nonperishable food items for the CAER food shelf. |
| Date: |
December 21, 2014 |
| Time: |
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Location: |
Elk River Arena, 1000 School St. |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, Dec 21, 3:45-5:45 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free with nonperishable food donation for CAER. Skate rental: $2 |
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| Dec 23 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS |
What is Chamber Connections?
This is your chance to connect with and build a business relationship with like minded local business people.
When and how often do they meet?
They meet every Tuesday morning each month from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Currently they are meeting at Minnesota School of Business, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River. Please note, if ISD 728 school is canceled or delayed due to weather, this meeting is canceled also.
Who can attend?
Any chamber member can attend to learn more about the group. Non-chamber members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the chamber?s programs, benefits and this group. There are no limits by industry or category.
Do I have to commit to every meeting?
No you don?t, but as the old adage goes, you get out of it what you put in. Meetings are open to members and nonmembers alike. You are encouraged to visit twice before deciding if it will work for you to join the group (or the chamber).
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| Date: |
December 23, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Minnesota School of Business Room 214
11500 193rd Avenue, Elk River |
| Contact: |
Shawn Peck, 763 270-8000 |
| EMail: |
eracc@elkriverchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Tuesday
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
**note, if ISD 728 schools are canceled or delayed due to weather, this meeting is canceled. |
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| Dec 25 26th Annual Elk RIver Community Christmas Dinner |
| The dinner will be served by members of the community as well as Elk River Cub and Boy Scouts and Elk River Girl Scouts. For more information or to arrange for a delivery of a meal or a ride to the dinner, call Roger or Irene at 763-441-4457 or Dan at 763-441-6505 |
| Date: |
December 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Elk River American Legion, 525 Railroad Drive |
| Date/Time Details: |
Christmas Day
December 25, 11 am-3 pm |
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| Dec 30 Open House at Dawn of Discovery Childcare |
| Come check out our childcare center, meet the teachers and enjoy treats and activities with your children. |
| Date: |
December 30, 2014 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dawnofdiscovery.net |
| Location: |
19280 Evans St NW
Elk River |
| EMail: |
jenna@dawnofdiscovery.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday December 30th
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
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