Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm
New Prague Library
Emcee, Speaker, and Comedian Dick Jonckowski shares his writing experiences. Former Voice of the Minnesota Gophers' baseball and basketball teams from 1986-2018, Dick's motto is "laugh and live longer." He will sell and autograph his books.
Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30-6:00pm
Savage Library
Join Mayor Williams and other city officials for a new community holiday tradition! Come to the City Campus at 6000 McColl Drive before heading to Santa Cop Night, and help count down the lighting of the holiday tree. Celebrate with activities for everyone to enjoy including hot cocoa and s'mores, a bonfire, live holiday music, and even make an ornament to hang on the tree!
Wednesday, December 11th, 1:30-3:00pm
Shakopee Library
Attend this workshop to learn how to reduce your hidden risks as a business owner and create ways to better storm-proof your current finances for volatile markets and future recessions.
Laura Basballe of The Basballe Group will teach attendees how to identify at-risk areas for their brand, business and personal finances. Health Savings Accounts, retirement plan choices for small business owners, cybersecurity, insurance planning & risk management, and estate planning will be discussed.
Saturday, December 14th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Shakopee Library
Learn about some of the American Indians who lived in the area later called Shakopee, including Sakpe II, Sakpedan or Little Six, Thaoyate Duta (Little Crow), Jane Lamont Titus, Charles A. Manaige, Shoto, and Kahoton "Makes Noise by Striking" John Mooers, among other early Dakota and other Indians who lived here
Saturday, December 14th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Savage Library
From Kolache cookies to cranberry pinwheels and cappuccino treats, the winners from the Holiday Cookie Contest at the Star Tribune have tempted bakers for almost two decades. The almost 80 cookies from the past 15 years have been compiled into the "The Great Minnesota Cookie Book," by Star Tribune food writers Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson. Meet the authors as they join us to talk about baking, their cookie contest, and holiday traditions. Lee & Rick will answer questions at the close of their discussion and their book will be available for purchase and signing.
You are then invited to stay for the Cookie Potluck! If you'd like, bake up a plate of your own favorite cookie recipe for tasting and sharing - bring along the recipe to share as well!
Thursday, December 19th, 6:00-8:00pm
Giesenbrau Bier Co., New Prague
For adults 21 & up. Just in time for Festivus, grab your Furby, tease up your bangs, and be ready for some wicked trivia on 90's TV/movies, toys, music, and more!
We'll be in the Bierstube Room at Giesenbrau Bier Co (1306 1st St NE in New Prague) for a night of 90's glam and "fabulous" prizes. Registration is required! For all the deets, click on the blue hyperlink above.
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