■ If you or anyone you know is 60 or under and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you are welcome to join a group meeting the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Saron Lutheran Church in Big Lake. The latest meeting was Tuesday, Nov. 10. Specific topics are scheduled along with an open forum. Caregivers welcome. No children please. Call Camille Johnson, 763-350-7401, for more information.
■ The Adoption Support Group was scheduled to meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Monticello Community Center. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. All adoptive and prospective adoptive parents from Wright and Sherburne counties are welcome. Child care is available. For more information, call 763-241-2602 or 763-684-2318.
■ The Wright County Lyme Support Group was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Maple Room of Annandale Evangelical Free Church, located on Highway 55 East. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, call pastor Art Stenberg at 763-682-3868.
■ The Annandale High School bands were scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the high school Performing Arts Center. All are invited to this free concert.
■ All are welcome to join the Snohaven Drift Demons Snowmobile Club, which meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, October through April, at the Hitching Post on Highway 24. The latest meeting was scheduled for Nov. 10. Be a part of a fun group that supports maintenance of 60-plus miles of snowmobile trails in the Annandale and South Haven area.
■ American Legion Post 131 was scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the post in Maple Lake. The auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and the Sons of Legion group next meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. New members are welcome.
■ Maple Lake’s Veterans Day program will be held in the high school auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the elementary presentation at 9 a.m. followed by the high school program at 10 a.m. This year’s speakers are Sgt. Randal Mavencamp and his son, First Sgt. Theodore Mavencamp. The programs are sponsored by Maple Lake Senior Connections and the M.L. Lions.
■ Annandale Middle School’s Veterans Day program will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the middle school gym. The guest speaker will be Major Lloyd Johnson. The public is invited to the school to honor veterans in a program conducted by the student body.
■ All community members are welcome to the Kiwanis Community Social at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Southbrook. Enjoy a relaxing time with wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres while visiting with Kiwanis members. For more information, call Mike at 320-282-1509 or Tim at 963-6651.
■ St John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo will host its 47th annual Country Fair for Missions from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. It’s a one stop shop for your holiday shopping needs. They’ll serve a quiche brunch at 8 a.m., and a chow mein dinner, tacos, and BBQs starting at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 302 2nd St NE.
■ A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment and more information.
■ A fall craft sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Maple Lake Elementary gym. Lunch served on site.
■ All are invited to help prepare Lake Maria State Park for the winter season from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. There will be a variety of outdoor tasks available for volunteers, including raking, brushing, painting and more. Free snacks for all volunteers. Registration required.
■ St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Annandale is hosting an all-you-can-eat Dad’s Belgian Waffle breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. There is a fee for all over age 5. Carry-outs available. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the parish office. All proceeds benefit the global connection with the church’s sister parish, St. Vincent Ferrer, of Pacuan, Phillipines.
■ American Education Week is Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20. Watch the Advocate for more information.
■ The next meeting of the Annandale Area Chamber of Commerce will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Annandale Elementary School. All members and prospective members are invited.
■ The Annandale Kiwanis Club will meet at noon on Thursday, Nov. 19, in the lower level at Southbrook. AHS Key Club President Bailey Reiger-Borer and vice-president Maddie Jonas will talk about the club’s activities for the year. All are invited.
■ The Annandale High School fall play will take place in the high school Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, and 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22.
■ The Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church will hold its ninth annual chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. The church is located at 71580 CSAH 27, one quarter mile west of Highway 15. There will also be a craft and baked goods sale. Proceeds from donations will go to the church’s building fund.
■ Action for Children of Zambia will hold its annual fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 20, at B’s on the River in Watertown. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and the program and auction at 8 p.m. Contact Sarah Thomes at 763-670-3940 or Betty Thomes at 963-3940 to purchase tickets.
■ Annandale United Methodist Church is hosting its 12th annual Holiday Stop-N-Shop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Fellowship Hall. Grand prize drawing. Cash and carry sale.
■ The Taste of Dassel event is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Dassel History Center, 901 First St. N. Scandinavian fare will be served for a free will donation. That event will be followed by the Taste of Art at 1 p.m., featuring the opening of a new art exhibit titled "What Is It?" This exhibit features abstract art from the collection of Kurt and Paula Meyer. Kurt, an engaging and educational speaker, will give a gallery talk at 1 p.m. Free admission.
■ The Annandale Area Community Team’s Arts Committee once again invites everyone to the Holiday Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 21. Advance tickets only can be purchased at Miller’s Jewelry, In Hot Water, Cafe Jules, All Things Good and Spilled Grain Brewhouse.
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