News & Events

Around Town | The latest happenings and events in our community

Maple Grove Farmers Market

Every Thursday from June 10th - October 21st

3:00-7:00pm (June - Sept) | 3:00-6:00pm (Oct)

Maple Grove Community Center parking lot (12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove)

Find out more here: www.maplegrovefarmersmarket.com

 

Concert: Jeff Warren

Bring the family to enjoy a free guitar concert by Jeff Warren and Norman Ruiz at MGEFC!

Sunday, September 19th at 4pm

 

A Walk to Remember

Walk to remember the lives of children, brothers, sisters and grandchildren who have died. Family members and friends welcome to join in providing healing and friendship. Free to walk but donations greatly accepted. Monies received will go to the local Minneapolis Chapter of the Compassionate Friends to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child. Bring donations to the check-in table located to the north of the Lake Harriet Band Shell the day of the walk.

Sunday, September 19th at 12pm (Check-in from 12 – 12:30pm)

Lake Harriet Band Shell

RSVP: Carol Hawk / 763.542.8528

Mothers of Preschoolers / MOPS

We’ve all been there, and MOPS is here for you during this season of early mothering to give you the support and resources you need to be a great mom.

Two Mondays or Tuesdays each month from 9:30-11:30am / Fall semester begins in September

Grace Fellowship Church / Highways 169 and 610, Brooklyn Park

Contact: Grace Fellowship MOPS / www.gfellowshipmops.blogspot.com / www.grace4mops.blogspot.com

Is MOPS for you? If you are a mom who…

Is pregnant or has a child/children newborn thru kindergarten

Desires to make new friends

Wants to share the challenges and joys of motherhood

Is looking for opportunities for personal growth through trusted resources

… then yes! MOPS is for you!

 

Seniors Unleashed!

Seniors Unleashed is a free program for Senior Adults put on by Grace Unleashed. Join the group for a morning filled with great music, a spiritually rich message and a free catered lunch!

All events begin at 11:00am with light lunch following:

Thursday, September 9th | Fall Fling

Thursday, November 11th | Concert

Edinbrook Church (4300 Edinbrook Parkway, Brooklyn Park)

763.424.7744 / www.edinbrookchurch.org

RSVP: www.graceunleashed.org (Reservations requested but not required.)

St. Joseph the Worker’s annual Fall / Winter Children’s Clothing and Toy Sale

Children’s sizes range from infant through size 14. Clothes are seasonal, inspected for quality and are separated by size. Furniture, books, toys, bikes, movies, music and more are arranged by category. This sale is open to everyone. For more information on how to sell or donate your own items, contact Jennifer Brandt at 763.425.6505 or sjtwclothingandtoysale@embarqmail.com.

Saturday, September 25th from 9:00am - 3:00pm (Everything is 30% off after 1:00pm)

7180 Hemlock Lane in Maple Grove

Osseo Community Prayer Breakfast

Keynote Speaker: Jeff Siemon

Jeff graduated from Stanford University in 1972, where he starred as a linebacker, playing on two Rose Bowl winning teams. In the same year, he was drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings, for whom he played until he retired after the 1982 season. During that time, he played in three Super Bowls and four Pro Bowls. Jeff was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Thursday, September 30th from 7:00 - 8:30am

Osseo American Legion / 260 Fourth Avenue SE in Osseo, MN

Tickets: $15.00 / person

Tickets can be purchased at:Osseo United Methodist Church / 16 Second Avenue SE, Osseo / 763-425-2923

For more details: Osseoprayerbreakfast.com

Save the Date! 9th Annual Minnesota Gala & Silent Auction

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) invites you to attend our annual Minnesota Gala and Silent Auction. The evening will include a silent auction, entertainment, and an address from an FMSC mission partner. Ticket costs will be $85 per individual, or $850 per table of 10.

Friday, November 5th from 6:00 - 9:30pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

We invite you to also consider event sponsorship and silent auction donation opportunities. To learn more, visit the Minnesota Gala online.

 

Winter Wonder Slam presents “Awake Tonight” Tour with Toby Mac & Skillet

Saturday, November 13th at 7pm

Target Center

Tickets $22 - $77 / $5 off from groups of 10 or more. Call 612-673-1311 for group sales.

A limited number of VIP seats are available and include priority seating. Q & A with Toby and Skillet lead singer John Cooper, a tour laminate and one-of-a-kind tour poster.

Tickets: available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at ktis.fm

 

Camp Shamineau Fall Retreats & Activities

Check out www.shamineau.org  for retreats and activities for men, women and children of all ages. 

 

Moms in Touch - Mother’s Needed! 

Mom’s, before you completely fill up your fall schedule with all those "good" things to show support for your kids and their schools, consider one of the best activities that you can be involved in … prayer!  Moms in Touch International is an interdenominational organization of mothers meeting one hour a week to pray for their children and the schools they attend. 

To learn more about his vital ministry contact Mary Nelson / 763.420.6938 or marykayenelson@comcast.net and visit the website: www.momsintouch.org.

 

New Life Family Services - Volunteers Needed!

Have you always desired to make a difference in the lives of those facing unplanned pregnancies but are unsure how? Prayerfully consider volunteering at New Life Family Services. We are currently in need of volunteers in each of our five offices. For more information contact Tiffany Lemke at lemke.tiffany@nlfs.org or 612.866.7643.