Around Town | The latest happenings and events in our community
Camp Shamineau Father & Son Weekend
February 3 - 5
Motley, MN
$99.00 ages 13+ / $79.00 ages 5-12
Register online at shamineau.org or call 800.305.8118
Monroe Crossing / a CROSS Food Shelf Benefit Concert
"The best in bluegrass and the best in entertainment."
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm
Tickets: $15.00 / Children 12 and under are free
Word of Peace Lutheran Church / 21705 129th Avenue North, Rogers
For additional information call Elroy Mueller: 763.428.2446
Cross Community Players presents A Year with Frog & Toad
Performances at 7:30pm: February 17, 18, 24, 25 & March 2, 3
Performances at 2:00pm: February 25, 26 & March 4
General Admission: $8.00-$13.00
Please bring a non-perishable donation for C.R.O.S.S.
Tickets available at www.crossplayers.org
Bella Boutique Donations Needed / Robbinsdale Women's Center
Help support the moms and dads who are choosing life for their babies! Now is the time to buy winter items as they go on clearance in January and February. We can always use:
• clothing, especially gender-neutral clothing (sizes newborn - 12 months)
• crib sheets
• any types of baby notions (shampoos, lotions, diaper wipes, etc.)
• gift cards for $10 - $25 to Target, Wal-Mart, or J.C. Penney’s (for car seats, pack-n-play cribs, etc.)
For donation information please call Lori / 612.802.1550
Volunteer Sonographers Needed / Robbinsdale Women's Center
RWC is expanding their ministry and need the support of volunteer health professionals. If you, or someone you know, is a Registered Nurse, sonographer (RDMS), or physician and are interested in joining the RWC Medical Team, please contact Caryn at 763.531.9554.
What it Feels Like to be Occupied
JosMarie Vanderspek will present her story on how to survive occupation of a foreign country. She will talk about her experiences, including:
1. What you lose in freedom
2. What you do to organize and get involved in the underground resistance
3. How to fight the enemy and help the allies
4. What it is like to have your country betrayed by your countrymen
This presentation is non-political and it is not a war discussion.
February 28, 2:00pm in the Fellowship Center at Covenant Village of Golden Valley
RSVP: Janet Carlyle, 763.732.1525 / jecarlyle@covenantretirement.org
Jazz Alley & Blues
Live Music & Silent Auction / Educate Rwanda Benefit
All proceeds go directly to the people of Rwanda, Africa.
Friday, March 2, 7:00pm
Maple Tavern Lower Level
9375 Deerwood Ln North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tickets: $20 at www.educate-rwanda.org
Casting Crowns in Concert
World Vision presents Casting Crowns, Come to the Well Tour. Featuring Matthew West, Royal Tailor & Lindsay McCaul.
Saturday, April 21, 7pm
Target Center
Ticket information: www.ktis.fm
Performances at Northwestern
Winter is in full force now and it can be tempting to stay put. But we all still need to get out and experience the life and culture in our communities. Enjoy some of the great performances and inspiring speakers happening on campus at Northwestern. The perk? Most of them are free!
Ticket Information: www.nwc.edu/tickets
Faith & Thought Lecture Series with Bestselling Author Leif Enger // February 6, 7:00pm in the Nazareth Chapel
Musical Theatre: How to Suceed in Business Without Really Trying // February 16-18 & 23-25, 7:00pm in the Maranatha Hall
Ice Breaker - overnight visit event for prospective students // February 19-20, www.nwc.edu/admissions
Faculty Artist Series: Minnesota Orchestra Assoc. Concertmaster Roger Frisch & Friends // February 27, 7:30pm in the Nazareth Chapel
Set Apart: A Faith-filled Conference for Women // March 2-3
Graduate & Continuing Education Preview Night // March 20, 7:00pm in the Blue Room
Faculty Artist Scene: Michele Frisch & Catherine McCord Larsen // March 22, 7:30pm in the Nazareth Chapel
Gungor - Ghosts of the Earth tour // March 24, 7:00pm in Maranatha Hall
Major Discovery - visit event // March 25, 5:00pm, www.nwc.edu/majordiscovery
Faith & Thought Lecture Series with Gerald L. Sittser // April 2, 7:00pm in the Nazareth Chapel
Spring Preview Days - visit event // April 13, 20 & 27, www.nwc.edu/admissions
Early College Expo - PSEO/Early College info session // April 21
Orchestra Concert with Concerto-Aria Winners // May 1, 7:30pm in Maranatha Hall
Jazz Ensemble Bon Voyage Concert // May 3, 7:30pm in Maranatha Hall
Symphic Band Bon Voyage Concert // May 4, 7:30pm in Maranatha Hall

A youth camp in the Minnesota North Woods that prioritizes Christ's impact on students.
Youth retreats and conferences held regularly - for more details visit www.timberbay.org.
Contact: Bruce Kratky /b_kratky70@me.com