Hutchinson Leader - Events Feed

24th annual Hospice Share 'n Care Dinner

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:02 -0600

Start: 11/21/2009 - 12:00am

End: 11/21/2009 - 12:00am

This takes place at Crow River Golf Club, 915 Colorado St. N.W., Hutchinson. Call Mary Hodson at the Hutchinson Health Care Foundation for more information, (320) 234-5115.

Luce Line RR Club Inc. public showing

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:52:13 -0500

Start: 11/21/2009 - 10:00am

End: 11/21/2009 - 2:00pm

The model railroads (HO and 0 scale) of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public viewing at the club's room in Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S.

Common Cup Ministry presents “Coming Together in Song III”

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:28 -0600

Start: 11/22/2009 - 4:00pm

End: 11/22/2009 - 4:00pm

Enjoy spirit-filled music provided by the choirs of Common Cup Ministry churches at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Hutchinson High School Auditorium.

Hutchinson Senior Dinner and Dance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:34 -0600

Start: 11/23/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 11/23/2009 - 6:00pm

There will be live music by George's concertina from 1-4 p.m., bingo from 4-5 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 for the entire day, or $7 for the meal only. Register by Nov.

Burns Manor Auxiliary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:12 -0600

Start: 11/23/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 11/23/2009 - 2:00pm

The meeting takes place in the multi-purpose room, and will be preceded by a board meeting at 1:30 p.m. Linda Krentz, Burns Manor’s administrator, will be the speaker.

HHS Fall Choir Concert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:51 -0600

Start: 11/23/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 11/23/2009 - 9:30pm

"Travel Tunes" is the title of this year's concert at the high school auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. The concert is free.

8/40 Salon 85

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:37 -0600

Start: 11/23/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 11/23/2009 - 7:30pm

8/40 Salon 85, Department of Minnesota 24 will meet at the Hutchinson Legion Post 96, 35 Third Ave. S.E.

Hutchinson City Council

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:03:01 -0500

Start: 11/24/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 11/24/2009 - 8:30pm

The council meets in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Glencoe Caregiver Discussion Group

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:30:42 -0500

Start: 11/24/2009 - 5:45pm

End: 11/24/2009 - 7:30pm

This group will meet at Grand Meadows, 1420 Prairie Ave., Glencoe, with Nathan Unseth as volunteer facilitator leading a discussion on "Tips for Holiday Plans." Call Jan Novotny at (320) 222-9271 with

Luce Line RR Club Inc. public showing

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:57:47 -0500

Start: 11/24/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 11/24/2009 - 9:00pm

The model railroads (2 in HO and O scale) of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. are open from 7 to 9 p.m. for public viewing at the club's room in Hutchinson Mall. No admission, but donations are welcome.

Blood Drive, Ridgewater

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:42:38 -0600

Start: 11/25/2009 - 9:00am

End: 11/25/2009 - 2:00pm

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will make a stop at Ridgewater College, Hutchinson. To make an appointment or for more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org.

15th annual Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:53 -0600

Start: 11/26/2009 - 11:30am

End: 11/26/2009 - 1:00pm

The Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary will host this event at the VFW clubrooms in Hutchinson, 247 First Ave. S.E.

Rose Ensemble concert

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:47 -0600

Start: 11/27/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 11/27/2009 - 7:30pm

Crow River Arts presents this group again at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students and are available in advance at the church.

Blood Drive, Biscay

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:44:03 -0600

Start: 11/30/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 11/30/2009 - 5:00pm

The American Red Cross will visit the Biscay Liquor Store. To make an appointment or for more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org.

2010 Crop Management Input seminar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:53 -0600

Start: 12/01/2009 - 9:30am

End: 12/01/2009 - 2:15pm

Farmers and Ag Professionals are invited to attend the fourth annual 2010 Crop Management Input Seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Blood Drive, Lester Prairie

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:28 -0600

Start: 12/01/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 12/01/2009 - 7:00pm

The American Red Cross drive comes to the Lester Prairie City Hall. To make an appointment or for more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org.

Meeting on Post Secondary Enrollment Options sessions

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:50:28 -0600

Start: 12/01/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/01/2009 - 5:30pm

Admissions representatives from Ridgewater College in Hutchinson will present free information sessions on Minnesota’s Post Secondary Enrollment Options program at the Hutchinson Public Library.

LLRC's Christmas Trains

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:40:37 -0600

Start: 12/01/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/01/2009 - 9:00pm

The model railroad room of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. at the Hutchinson Mall will be decorated for the holidays, and the model railroads will feature Christmas-themed trains.

Blood Drive, Glencoe

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:52:59 -0600

Start: 12/02/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 12/02/2009 - 7:00pm

The American Red Cross Blood Drives comes to the Panther Field House, 1621 E. 16th St., Glencoe. To make an appointment or for more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org.

Open house on Washington/Adams reconstruction

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:56:43 -0600

Start: 12/02/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/02/2009 - 7:00pm

The city of Hutchinson and the McLeod County Highway Department will show plans for, and answer questions about, the reconstruction of Washington Avenue East and Adams Street Southeast that begins in

Blood Drive

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:37:52 -0600

Start: 12/03/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 12/03/2009 - 7:00pm

The American Red Cross Blood Drive takes place at Riverside Assembly of God, 20924 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. It will continue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, too.

Hutchinson's Truth-In-Taxation hearing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:02:13 -0600

Start: 12/03/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 12/03/2009 - 6:30pm

This annual, state-required budget and tax levy hearing will take place in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Blood Drive in Hutchinson

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:41:01 -0600

Start: 12/04/2009 - 9:00am

End: 12/04/2009 - 3:00pm

The American Red Cross Blood Drive is at Riverside Assembly of God, Hutchinson. To make an appointment or for more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org.

Women's Candlelight Dinner

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:57:09 -0600

Start: 12/04/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 12/04/2009 - 6:30pm

Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Rd. S.W., Hutchinson, hosts this popular event. Tickets are $18 per person, available at the church office. Call (320) 587-2668.

Crow River Singers

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:11:08 -0600

Start: 12/04/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/04/2009 - 7:00pm

This group will have a "Holiday Happenings" concert at New Discoveries Charter School on Fifth Avenue Southeast, Hutchinson. A second performance is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

Patty Kark concert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:43 -0600

Start: 12/04/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/04/2009 - 7:00pm

This singer-songwriter will perform a Christmas concert, "Come and Worship," at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W.

Trees and Traditions

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:53:28 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 9:30am

End: 12/05/2009 - 3:00pm

"Dreaming of a White Christmas" is the theme of this year's event at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road, Hutchinson.

LLRC's Christmas Trains

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:47:42 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 10:00am

End: 12/05/2009 - 2:00pm

The model railroad room of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. at the Hutchinson Mall will be decorated for the holidays, and the model railroads will feature Christmas-themed trains.

14th annual Pioneer Christmas

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:16:17 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 11:00am

End: 12/05/2009 - 5:00pm

The Forest City Stockade, 6 miles northeast of Litchfield on State Highway 14, will be the site of pioneer crafts, sleigh rides, a visit from Santa, making of old fashioned ornaments and live Christma

"Elvis"

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:27:00 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 12/05/2009 - 4:00pm

"Elvis" will perform a holiday concert in the commons area of Hutchinson Mall, near the entrance to Runnings.

Women's Candlelight Dinner

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:14 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/05/2009 - 5:30pm

Shalom Baptist Church, 1215 Roberts Rd. S.W., Hutchinson, hosts this popular event. Tickets are $18 per person, available at the church office. Call (320) 587-2668.

Monroe Crossing Christmas Concert

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:21:55 -0600

Start: 12/05/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 12/05/2009 - 7:30pm

This blue-grass group will perform at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Art Center, 4852 Reardon Ave. S.W., Cokato. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth.

"A Cup of Christmas Tea"

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:19:03 -0600

Start: 12/06/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 12/06/2009 - 1:00pm

The fifth annual reading of this classic will take place in the lobby of the historic Jorgenson Hotel in downtown Hutchinson at the corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue.

Crow River Singers

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:12:35 -0600

Start: 12/06/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 12/06/2009 - 2:00pm

This group will have a "Holiday Happenings" concert at at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin Street S.W., Hutchinson.

Silver Lake City Council

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:25:13 -0600

Start: 12/07/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 12/07/2009 - 6:00pm

Will meet at the City Auditorium, 320 W. Main St. Call 320-327-2412 for more information.

Snowbirds in Arizona

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:40:47 -0500

Start: 12/08/2009 - 8:00am

End: 12/08/2009 - 8:00am

Hutchinson residents wintering in Arizona will gather the second Thursday of the month, from December through March, at the Old Country Buffet, corner of Sourthern and Power roads, Meza.

Area Agency on Aging

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:49 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 9:00am

End: 12/08/2009 - 11:00am

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is hosting "Medicare, What's new in 2010" at the Hutchinson Event Center with a speaker from the agency.

Glencoe Caregiver Discussion Group

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:14 -0500

Start: 12/08/2009 - 5:45pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 7:30pm

This group meets at Grand Meadows, 1420 Prairie Ave., Glencoe, with Nathan Unseth as volunteer facilitator leading a discussion on "Organization in the New Year." Call Jan Novotny at (320) 222-9271 wi

Hutchinson City Council

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:02 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 5:30pm

The meeting takes place in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Lynn Township Board

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:53:20 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 7:00pm

It meets at the town hall at the Heatwole corner. Call Clerk Cheryl Bleil at 320-587-2746 for more information.

Biscay City Council

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:59:02 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 7:00pm

It will meet at City Hall by the park. Call 320-864-5024 for more information.

LLRC's Christmas Trains

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:42:07 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 9:00pm

The model railroad room of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. at the Hutchinson Mall will be decorated for the holidays, and the model railroads will feature Christmas-themed trains.

Hassan Valley Township Board

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:43 -0600

Start: 12/08/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 12/08/2009 - 7:30pm

Will meet at the town hall in Biscay. Call Clerk Robert Anderson at 320-587-6055 for more information.

Luce Line RR Club Inc.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:43:13 -0600

Start: 12/10/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/10/2009 - 9:00pm

Members of Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. will have their monthly meeting at a member's home.

Acoma Township Board

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:02:44 -0600

Start: 12/10/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/10/2009 - 7:00pm

Will meet at the town hall. Call Clerk Corrine Schlueter for more information at 320-587-5371.

Hutchinson Township Board

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:22:47 -0600

Start: 12/10/2009 - 8:00pm

End: 12/10/2009 - 8:00pm

Will meet at the Gopher Campfire Club grounds on Byron Lake. Call Clerk John Gregor at 320-234-3793.

Annual cookie sale

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:04:25 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 9:00am

End: 12/12/2009 - 9:00am

Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., hosts. The line forms early for cookies sold $7 per pound. Buyers are given a plastic glove and make their own selections. Bring your own containers.

LLRC runs trains final time

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:49:45 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 10:00am

End: 12/12/2009 - 2:00pm

Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. has lost its lease at Hutchinson Mall and will be leaving by the end of December. Saturday, Dec. 12, is the final public running of the model railroads.

Oak Heights Womens' Christmas Tea

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:57:20 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 10:00am

End: 12/12/2009 - 10:00am

Singer, songwriter and speaker Debbie Roth will minister in testimony and song at this annual event at Oak Heights Covenant Church, 1398 South Grade Road. A free brunch will be served.

Home for the Holidays

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:41:39 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 12/12/2009 - 6:00pm

This takes place in downtown Hutchinson at Library Square, along First Avenue Southeast.

Vaillancourt performs

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:28:59 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 12/12/2009 - 4:00pm

Marc Vaillancourt will perform at Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S. He'll also perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Dinner

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:59:06 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 5:00pm

End: 12/12/2009 - 7:00pm

This takes place at the Hutchinson American Legion, 35 Third Ave. S.W. $15 in advance, $17 at the door.

Glencoe's Holly Days Parade

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:54:09 -0600

Start: 12/12/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/12/2009 - 5:30pm

Minnesota Twins mascot T.C. Bear is grand marshall for a parade along Greeley Avenue from 16th to 10th streets.

Historical Art Show & Auction

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:49:35 -0600

Start: 12/13/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 12/13/2009 - 4:00pm

At the McLeod County Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson. Potluck from noon to 1 p.m., silent auction to 4 p.m., live auction from 2 to 3 p.m.

Living Water Puppets

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:20:05 -0600

Start: 12/13/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/13/2009 - 7:00pm

A free special Christmas musical, "It's a Wonderfull Life," will be presented by The Living Water Puppets at Grace Bible Church, 300 Cleveland Ave., Silver Lake. Call 320-327-2266.

Hutchinson Area Compassionate Friends

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:46:37 -0600

Start: 12/13/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/13/2009 - 7:00pm

The annual one-hour Rememberance Candlelighting ceremony of the Hutchinson Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will take place in the main chapel of the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel, 899 State

District 423 board meeting

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:11:17 -0600

Start: 12/14/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/14/2009 - 5:30pm

The Hutchinson District 423 Board of Education will meet in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Acoma Acorns 4-H

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:44:34 -0600

Start: 12/14/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 12/14/2009 - 7:00pm

This 4-H club will meet at at Cedar Mills Rod and Gun Club. There will be a holiday party with games and activities. Anyone is welcome.

Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0600

Start: 12/15/2009 - 10:30am

End: 12/15/2009 - 12:00pm

The December meeting takes place at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., with the topic of Holidays and Caregiving.

Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:20:43 -0600

Start: 12/15/2009 - 10:30am

End: 12/15/2009 - 10:30am

The next meeting is at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E.
The topic is “Holidays and Caregiving.”

Hutchinson Planning Commission

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:57 -0600

Start: 12/15/2009 - 5:30pm

End: 12/15/2009 - 5:30pm

The meeting takes place in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Little Crow Archery Club

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:51:58 -0600

Start: 12/15/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 12/15/2009 - 9:00pm

The club hosts a free open house at its new home in the poultry barn of the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. Public welcome.

Hutchinson Utilities special meeting

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:18:01 -0600

Start: 12/16/2009 - 3:00pm

End: 12/16/2009 - 3:00pm

The agenda includes consideration of the 2010 budget and two other issues. The meeting takes place at the commission's headquarters, 225 Michigan St. S.E.

St. A's Advent program

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:06:44 -0600

Start: 12/17/2009 - 1:30pm

End: 12/17/2009 - 7:00pm

St. Anastasia Catholic School's annual Advent program will be performed at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. It is "The Night Before Christmas Caper."

Litchfield Area Male Chorus Holiday Concert

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:28:22 -0600

Start: 12/17/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 12/17/2009 - 8:30pm

Bernie Aaker Auditorium, Litchfield, MN. Free will offerings. 320-260-7420

Santa and the Elves

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:46:57 -0600

Start: 12/19/2009 - 10:00am

End: 12/19/2009 - 2:00pm

Biscay Liquor's banquet room will host Santa and the elves. Free goodie bag, hot apple cider, cocoa, games and live Christmas music will be provided. Sponsored by the McLeod County Pink Hatters.

McLeod County Museum

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:41:02 -0600

Start: 12/19/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 12/19/2009 - 3:00pm

Spotlight on the Collection features art this month. The museum is at 380 School Road N.W. Exhibits will include art by Les Kouba, Nellie Pendergast and Geroge Jacobsen.

Maplewood Academy concert

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:47:23 -0600

Start: 12/19/2009 - 4:00pm

End: 12/19/2009 - 4:00pm

Band and choir concert "Christmas Joy" takes place at 700 Main St. N.

Vaillancourt at the Mall

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:07:40 -0600

Start: 12/20/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 12/20/2009 - 4:00pm

Local musician Marc Vaillancourt will provide entertainment in the center courtyard of the Hutchinson Mall. He'll also perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 12.