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April's Mom

I write about are true stories of the supernatural that I personally have experienced. Sometimes there is more to the story then I tell about. With Mothers Day coming up I thought this would be the best time to tell this about this case.


Happy birthday Eden Prairie!

The following upcoming events are planned in conjunction with the city of Eden Prairie’s 150th anniversary of the first town board meeting. See below for Eden Prairie's proclamation on the city's 150th.

 

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special


Antique Dealers Association Show and Sale

06/07/2008 - 10:00am
06/08/2008 - 4:00pm
Etc/GMT-5

The Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association Show just gets better and better. This is the 4th year in the Fine Arts Building at the State Fair Grounds in St Paul. This beautiful building is a perfect setting for a Shoe and Sale featuring items for every interest from jewelry to furniture, and from Ancient Oriental to Mid-century Modern.

Saturday June 7, 2008 10-7

Sunday June 8, 2008 11-4

Free/close parking...Handicap accessible.


Memorial Day event in Excelsior

05/26/2008 - 6:30am
05/26/2008 - 11:30am
Etc/GMT-5

The American Legion Clarence Clofer Post 259 Excelsior-Shorewood will continue its tradition of holding Memorial Day services to remember our fallen comrades and to honor all veterans at local cemeteries, and will present a Memorial program at Excelsior Elementary School, followed by a parade to Oak Hill Cemetery in Excelsior for a graveside service.  Everyone is welcome to attend these services and participate in the activities.
 
SCHEDULE:
06:30 a.m.     Meet at Club, 24450 Smithtown Road
07:00 a.m.     Bus leaves Club


Homemade wine from the garden

06/05/2008 - 7:00pm
06/05/2008 - 8:30pm
Etc/GMT-5

Tomato, watermelon, carrot, pear, and even rhubarb wine are possible.  Local homemade wine maker, Clarence Johnson, shares his knowledge, tips and tricks behind the mystery of homemade wine making.


Lane closures at Highways 5 & 41

MnDOT announced that occasional lane closures may occur at Highways 41 and 5 in Chanhassen during installation of a new traffic signal system.

Non-rush-hour shoulder and lane closures were also expected. The signal system is set to be completed and operational by early June.


Vintage Hat Show

05/14/2008 - 3:30pm
05/14/2008 - 5:00pm
Etc/GMT-5

Edendale Senior Residence is hosting a Vintage Hat Show. Come celebrate “A Century of Hats.” From the delicate bonnet to the sporty boater, the jazzy cloche to the classic pillbox. This entertaining fashion show is for all who love history and fashion. It will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road. Information: 952-456-2155.


Birch Island Woods Plant Sale

05/09/2008 - 9:40am
05/18/2008 - 1:00pm
Etc/GMT-5


Spiritually speaking: Honoring motherhood, our moms and ourselves on Mother’s Day

By Lauren Carlson-Vohs


Mother, the muse

She has been called quirky, unforgettable, a scene stealer, and even “one of the great moms of American fiction,” but to Shannon Olson, she’s just Flo.

For four decades, Shannon and her mother Florence Olson have played their roles as daughter and mother to perfection. Most of the time, those roles were played out in real life, but occasionally, they have found their way to the pages of Shannon’s books.


The culture of Ole & Lena

There’s Ole:

“Ole got a job in the fertilizer factory. The boss tried to determine the extent of Ole’s abilities. ‘Tell me, do you know anything about nitrates?’ Answered Ole… ‘All I know is dey are cheaper dan da day rates.”

And then there’s Lena:

“Ven ve ver datin’, Ole and I almost froze to death at da drive-in movie. Ve ver vatchin’ Closed for da Season.”


Slide show: My Book Day


Hopkins School District E-news for May 9

The following is an e-mail from the Hopkins School District: 

Welcome to Hopkins E-News for Friday, May 9, 2008.

Outstanding Students & Staff


Want to learn about landscape photography?

A “Spring Through the Camera’s Eye Forum” on landscape photography is set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail at the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie photographer Todd Nordquist will lead the excursion.


Worst prom dress ever?

I'm posting this photo of me in my prom dress from prom in spring 1990, to warn all the young women about to attend Eden Prairie's prom tomorrow. Think classic, not trendy (although this probably wasn't even trendy then, maybe in 1986).

Judging from the photos we've already seen of some of the prom dresses that were available at PROP Shop, these young women have learned that lesson.


Softball team to play at Lakeville today

Today, the Eden Prairie High School softball team plays Lakeville North.

Today's game, at Lakeville North, begins at 4:15 p.m.

 


Section's top boys lacrosse teams lose final regular season games

The two teams thought to be the top seeds in the upcoming Section 6 boys lacrosse tournament, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, both lost on Thursday.

Eden Prairie fell 7-4 to Bloomington Jefferson; Minnetonka fell 9-7 to Edina.


Eden Prairie High School senior Laura Weber to be honored at Athena breakfast

Laura Weber, Eden Prairie High School Athena Award winner, is among the 50-plus Minneapolis Area Athena Award recipients to be honored at a breakfast this morning.

Athena criteria includes athletic, academic and community accomplishments.

Weber is a three-sport athlete who has lettered in swimming, basketball and track.

A member of EPHS's Honor Society, she carries a 3.82 GPA.

She'll be attending Minnesota State University, Mankato in the fall.

     


Baseball team pins "W" on Apple Valley

Thursday, the Eden Prairie High School baseball team got back on the winning track, beating Apple Valley 9-3.

Wednesday, the Eagles fell 7-4 to Eastview.

Eden Prairie returns to action Monday with home game against Lakeville North (4:15 p.m.).

 


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