NOVEMBER 21, 2008

Honor Flight Benefit
Nov 21, 2008
Byron American Legion, Byron, MN
Menu includes pork sandwiches, pasta salad, baked beans, desserts and beverages. Cash bar available. Cost is $6, all proceeds donated to SE MN Honors Flight. (More details)

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Community

Girls Night Out
Sep 30, 2008 -Dec 30, 2008
Comfort Inn, 5708 Bandel Rd NW, Rochester, MN
Guests will have a ball trying all of our fabulous Mary Kay products. Please RSVP. (More details)

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Bellechester Deer Hunter Supper
Nov 21, 2008
Community Center, Bellechester,
Cost is $10 for adults, $4 of kids ages 5-9, and kids under 5 are free. All are welcome. (More details)

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Riverland Theatre: "The Diary of Anne Frank"
Nov 19, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, 1600 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Winner of almost every possible theatrical award, this renowned chronicle of two Jewish families secreted in a cramped attic in Amsterda overflows with beauty, warmth, humor and gentle pity. Recommended for ages 12 and over. Tickets are $10. Riverland students will be admitted free. (More details)

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Banfield Book Fair
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 25, 2008
Banfield Elementary School Wood Gym, Austin, MN
Held 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. Proceeds benefit the students and learning environment. (More details)

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Christmas Open House
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 24, 2008
Hormel Historic Home , Austin, MN
12 decorated rooms, also featuring cranberry cake. Tickets are $6, includes coffee and cake. Lunch available for extra, groups welcome. (More details)

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Hormel Historic Home 21st Annual Christmas Open House
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 24, 2008
Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave. N.W., Austin,
Tickets are $6; soup and sandwiches also for sale. For more information call or visit www.hormelhistorichome.org. (More details)

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Piano Class for 4-6 year olds
Sep 3, 2008 -Dec 10, 2008
Munchkin Music Workshop, 3075 25th St NW, Rochester, MN
Fall classes for Music for Little Mozarts are starting soon! This is the premier piano course for 4-6 year-old children. Your kids will loving learning the piano with Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear. Please call for scheduling and tuition information. (More details)

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PAIIR 3-4 Year Olds
Oct 2, 2008 -Dec 18, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Come and share the many joys and challenges you are experiencing as you guide your child’s learning through the preschool years! Class starts with parent/child time followed by a separate parent discussion. Financial assistance is available. (More details)

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PAIIR - Transition to Kindergarten 4-5 year olds
Nov 6, 2008 -Dec 18, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester , MN
Children will work on learning games and activities in the early childhood class, while parents discuss how to encourage responsibility, cooperation, learning and language skills. This class is for children who will enter Kindergarten in fall of 2009. (More details)

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PAIIR for First Time Parents
Oct 6, 2008 -Dec 15, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
A discussion group that covers a wide range of topics pertaining to baby's first year and child development. Group 74 is for new parents with infants born from April 1 to August 30, 2008 and will meet first and third Mondays of the month. (More details)

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Adolescent Social Skills Training
Oct 21, 2008 -Dec 9, 2008
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, 343 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN
Adolescent Social Skills Training for boys and girls ages 2-17 with social disorders. Disorders may include, but are not limited to, HFA and Asperger’s syndrome. Adolescents learn effective behaviors and communication in every-day situations. Eight weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21, call to register. (More details)

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Feed the Hungry in November
Nov 3, 2008 -Nov 21, 2008
Maday Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 1915 Greenview Dr SW, Rochester, MN
Maday Chiropractic and Wellness Center is donating in the month of November all new patients services which include a chiropractic examination and consultation and x-rays for $20 plus 4 cans of non-perishable food items for a needy family. All food will be donated to the Salvation Army (More details)

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PAIIR Those Great Informational Fridays
Nov 21, 2008
201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Join PAIIR on Friday mornings for themed activity time with your child, followed by a separate parent discussion. Flexible registration is week by week. Registration opens Thursday morning for class the following day. Call the PAIIR office at 328-4020 or go to www.rochesterce.org/paiir to register. (More details)

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PAIIR Raising Readers - SEEDS of Early Literacy 0-2 years
Nov 13, 2008 -Dec 18, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St NW, Rochester, MN
Find out how to encourage language in your home and learn fun ways to help your child become aware of letters and their sounds. Class includes parent/child time followed by a separate parent discussion. This class uses the SEEDS of Early Literacy curriculum. Financial assistance is available. (More details)

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Country Charm
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Angie's Creations, 66296 Hwy. 63, Lake City, MN
Thurs, 4-8 pm; Fri, 10 am-8 pm & Sat, 9 am-5 pm. Pottery demo, wheat weaving, spinning of wool are scheduled. Rugs, soap, doll clothes, jewelery, Discover Toys, baked goods, Tastefully Simple, wood shaker boxes, chain saw art, quilt racks, quilts, florals, & more. Donate a new pair of mittens & register to win a $75 gift certificate. (More details)

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PAIIR Raising Readers - SEEDS of Early Literacy 0-5 years
Nov 13, 2008 -Dec 18, 2008
Northrop Education Center, 201 8th St. NW, Rochester, MN
Find out how to encourage language in your home and learn how to help your child become aware of letters and their sounds. Class includes parent/child time followed by a separate parent discussion. This class uses the SEEDS of Early Literacy curriculum. Financial assistance is available. (More details)

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Kids Can Help Food Drive
Nov 6, 2008 -Nov 30, 2008
3270 19th Street NW, Suite #103, Rochester, MN
For the month of November Little Dudes-n-Divas Salon will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Channel One Food Bank. For every 3 items a child donates, he or she will receive a $5 gift certificate for salon services and be entered into prize drawings. (More details)

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Dances of Universal Peace
Nov 21, 2008
Hermitage Farm Center for Healing, 6415 West River Road NW, Rochester, MN
Sacred circle dances accompanied by live music, done while singing phrases from world spiritual traditions. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. Simple words & movements taught as needed. Suggested donation to Healing Center $3-$5. (More details)

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Entertainment

Theater

"The Diary of Anne Frank"
Nov 19, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Frank W. Bridges Theater, Riverland Community College, 1600 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
Tickets: $10. Ends Nov. 22. (More details)

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"Honk"
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester,
7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22, $19, $12. Ends Nov. 30. (More details)

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"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 560 W. Third St., Zumbrota,
7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5. (More details)

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"Church Basement Ladies"
Nov 21, 2008
Sheldon Theatre, 443 W. Third St., Red Wing,
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students. (More details)

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"Steel Magnolias"
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 7th St. N.E., Rochester,
Tickets: $15, $12 for students and seniors on Thursdays. Ends Dec. 6. (More details)

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'A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol'
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire, Wis.
Call for showtimes and ticket prices. (More details)

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"Five Women Wearing the Same Dress"
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
Performing Arts Center, Winona State University , Winona,
7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 pm. Sunday. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students. (More details)

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"The White Sheep of the Family"
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis,
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20. Ends Dec. 14. (More details)

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Murder Can be Habit-Forming
Nov 21, 2008
Pacelli High School Auditorium, 311 4th St. NW, Austin, MN
Presented by the Pacelli Catholic Drama Students. 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Adults: $5, Children: $3, Family: $15. (More details)

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Special Events

"Twas the Night Before..." Whodunit Murder Mystery
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Blue Belle Inn B&B and Tea House, 513 W. Fourth St., Saint Ansgar, Iowa
One lucky sleuth who figures out “whodunit” will receive their dinner free. $24.95, includes meal. (More details)

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Performances

Tu Dance
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
The O'Shaughnessy, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul,
Times vary. Tickets: $26, $15. (More details)

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Zenon Dance Company
Nov 20, 2008 -Nov 23, 2008
Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis,
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $29. Ends Nov. 30. (More details)

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Music

Play Back
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
CJ's Midtown Lounge, 8 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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Susan Tedeschi
Nov 21, 2008
Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,
Tickets: $45. (More details)

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Davina & the Vagabonds
Nov 21, 2008
Macho Nacho Blues Bar and Grill, 1625 S. Broadway, Rochester,

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Suzy Chaos
Nov 21, 2008
Rookies Grill & Bar, 1517 16th St. S.W. , Rochester, MN

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Booker & Mark
Nov 21, 2008
Canadian Honker, 1201 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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Next to Nothing
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
North Star Bar, 503 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN

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King Shindig
Nov 21, 2008
Pine Island Sports Bar, 107 S. Main St., Pine Island, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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Sloppy Donkeys
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
VFW Club 1215, 16 Sixth St. S.W., Rochester, MN

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In The Fields
Nov 21, 2008
Kathy's Pub, 307 Broadway S., Rochester, MN
No cover. (More details)

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Six Mile Grove, Bob Wooton
Nov 21, 2008
Mantorville Saloon, 501 N. Main St., Mantorville, Minn.

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King Shindig
Nov 21, 2008
Pine Island Sports Bar, 107 S. Main St., Pine Island, Minn.
No cover. (More details)

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In The Fields
Nov 21, 2008
Kathy's Pub, 307 Broadway S., Rochester, MN

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In the Fields
Nov 21, 2008
Pine Island Sports Bar, 107 S. Main St., Pine Island, Minn.

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Six Mile Grove
Nov 21, 2008
Mantorville Saloon, 501 N. Main St., Mantorville, Minn.
CD release party with Bob Wooten. (More details)

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Les Fields
Nov 21, 2008
Michaels Restaurant/Pappageorge Lounge, 15 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN
with Dixieland Debbie Schreyer on banjo. (More details)

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Conkaroos
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Daniel's Restaurant, 504 S. Mantorville Ave., Kasson, MN

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Kelly Rossum, jazz ensembles
Nov 21, 2008
Lincoln High School, Lake City,
Jazz trumpeter Kelly Rossum, jazz ensembles of Lincoln and Red Wing high schools. Free. (More details)

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Plan-B
Nov 21, 2008
Whiskey Bones Roadhouse, 3820 U.S. 63 N., Rochester, Minn.

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Plan B
Nov 21, 2008
Whiskey Bones Roadhouse, 3820 U.S. 63 N., Rochester, Minn.
Rhythm & blues. (More details)

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Suzy Chaos
Nov 21, 2008
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 1517 16th St. S.W., Rochester, MN
No cover. (More details)

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Kickback karaoke
Nov 21, 2008
American Legion Hall, 315 First Ave. N.W., Rochester,

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Dancing

Swing Street
Nov 21, 2008
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester,
Anniversary dance for Blue Moon Ballroom. Swing, jazz, big band, ballroom music. Prizes, demonstrations. Lesson 7:30-8 p.m. Adults $12, senior citizens and youth $10. (More details)

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Country Christmas dance
May 15, 2008 -Dec 5, 2008
Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 U.S. 14 E., Rochester,
Sisters & Company play country favorites. Lesson 7:30 p.m. Dancing at 8 p.m. (More details)

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Comedy

Bruce Goodman, Mike Brody
Nov 21, 2008 -Nov 22, 2008
Goonie's Comedy Club, 7 Second St. S.W., Rochester, Minn.
Stand up comedy. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. (More details)

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Government

Law Library Meeting
Nov 21, 2008
Government Center Law Library, 151 4th St. S.E., Rochester,

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Support Groups

Anger Need Not Overwhelm You Every Day (ANNOYED)
Oct 28, 2008 -Dec 16, 2008
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, 343 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN
An anger management group for men and women who have difficulty expressing and managing their angry feelings. Participants will learn how to recognize anger signals, reduce intensity and express anger in healthy ways. Eight weekly sessions, call to register. (More details)

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