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2012 Carver Historic District Update

John von Walter of the Carver Heritage Preservation Commission and Carver on the Minnesota has been working on a substantial book that documents the history of Carver on a building-by-building basis.

The first five pages of Carver Historic District provide a great introduction to the history of the area, and then the remainder takes a look at the history of each building and site individually. Please take a look at this and send any feedback to John on Facebook.

The latest version for 2012 is now available here:

Updates include:

  • History introduction at the beginning on the Dakota War
  • The Hotel Luksenborg (Carver’s first building, first hotel, and first school, page 92)
  • The Carver County Democrat newspaper (page 147)
  • The Carver Ferry (page 151)
  • The Letford House (home of Carver’s first mayor, page 168) – The Valley Transcript newspaper (page 187)
  • Perhaps the most interesting addition is new material on the early history of the house called Springside (page 57). If one reads the house biography on Springside and then Googles “Dr. Linda Hazzard” some interesting material crops up….
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It’s a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life - Chaska Valley Family Theatre

Nov 30th – Dec 9th, 2012
Chaska HS Auditorium
Adults $15, 17 & Under $10

Chaska Valley Family Theatre is proud to bring Frank Capra’s classic to the stage in this vibrant musical production! The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary people, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all.

Tickets are on sale now. Order yours today!

It's a Wonderful Life Family Photo
Left to right: William Pratt, Alyse DeLorenzo, Jane Kihne, Joel Peterson, Nicole Allen, Isabelle Erhart
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2012 Carver Heritage Preservation Award

Eric and Shelley Rudolf are recipients of the 2012 Carver Heritage Preservation Award for their restoration of the circa 1858 Dr. William A. Griffin House at 400 Oak Street in downtown Carver. The award is given annually for the year’s best preservation work in the Carver Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

400 Oak Street, After Renovation

The Rudolfs will be presented a plaque at 6:30 p.m. January 7, 2012 at the Carver City Council meeting at the Church-by-the River on Main Street East. The Rudolfs will also receive a traveling recognition sign that can be placed on the restored property for a year.

Story and photographs by John von Walter of Carver on the Minnesota.

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Historic Preservation Strategic Planning Meeting

Please save the date of November 28th , 2012 for a Strategic Planning Meeting related to Historic Preservation. Over the past year, the City Council and Heritage Preservation Commission have been involved in a strategic planning process and the purpose of this meeting is to involve the various stakeholders and interest groups to discuss historic preservation. We will be covering the following information:

What is historic preservation (it may not be what you think!)

What is the City’s role?

Interactive Case Studies

How the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards are applied

How other requirements or goals interact with historic preservation efforts

Staff from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office will also be attending.

The meeting will be on November 28th at 6:30 at the Church by the River. More information will be provided about a week before the meeting.

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Pancake and French Toast Breakfast

The Carver Lions Club will have a Pancake and French Toast Breakfast, served with homemade sausage.

Sunday, November 18, 2012
Carver Village Hall
Serving 7:30am – 1:00pm

Adults: $7.50 at the door, $6.50 w/ticket
Ages 6-12: $3
Under 6: Free
Veterans Admitted Free!

Give the Gift of Sight! Bring your old prescription eyeglasses & sunglasses to help someone in an underdeveloped country be able to see!

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Annual Carver Senior Citizens Luncheon

December 12, 2012 at 11:30am in Carver Village Hall – Downstairs

You are invited to the Annual Senior Lunch sponsored by the Carver Lions. Social at 11:30. Lunch at 12:00.

After lunch we will have time to socialize, have drawings for prizes and play some cards or dominoes, if you wish to stay for that.

You must call for a reservation so we know that you will be there. Call Lee Ostlie at 952-448-4743. Reservations are due by December 8.

If you need a ride that day, please tell Lee when you call for your reservation.

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Chaska Valley Family Theatre announces auditions for Meridith Wilson’s “Music Man”

Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday, November 7th and 8th 2012 at the Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd. Chanhassen. Callbacks will be Saturday, November 10th.

Children (ages under 14) should arrive between 5:30pm — 6:30pm either evening. Adults may arrive at 6:30pm either night. Vocal auditions will be followed by a simple dance audition. Please visit cvft.org/auditions/ for specific roles and information.

Performances of “The Music Man” are March 1st — 10th at Chanhassen High School Theater.

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Carver City Council Candidate Forum

The Carver City Council Candidate Forum will be Tuesday, October 16 at the Church-by-the-River, 109 Main St., in Carver beginning at 7:00 p.m.

League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County are hosting the forum in which
two Carver council seats at large are contested for this year’s election. Four candidates are seeking those seats. Incumbents Carrie Newhouse and Mike Webb are seeking re-election, with Dawn Kaufman and Jeff Houdek contesting those seats.

See the official notice at http://www.lwvmn.org

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Auditions For “It’s a Wonderful Life October 1st & 2nd, 2012

CHASKA VALLEY FAMILY THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE OCTOBER 1st & 2nd, 2012

Now in their 17th year, CVFT is excited to bring you Kern & Lowe’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” based on the beloved, timeless Frank Capra film of the same name.

Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 1 and 2, 2012, at Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail is Chaska. Call backs will be held Thursday October 4th.

Auditions for youth ages 8 – 14 will be from 5:30 – 6:30pm each evening, with ages 15 and up starting at 6:30pm each night. Vocal auditions (singing) will be followed by a simple reading audition. Please visit http://cvft.org/auditions.htm for specific roles and information.

Performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be held November 30 – December 9th, 2012 at the Chaska High School Theater. For show times and tickets, visit www.cvft.org or call 952 250-7206.

About Kern & Lowe’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”

CVFT is proud to bring you the Minnesota premiere of Kern & Lowe’s musical version of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” based on the classic Frank Capra film. The story of George Bailey’s life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary people, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all.

Bill Coldwell and co-director/choreographer Hannah Weinberg will team up with vocal director Dianne Prieditis and orchestra conductor Andrew Hasty to bring you this wonderful holiday classic.
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About Chaska Valley Family Theatre:
Chaska Valley Family Theatre was formed in 1995, with a mission to provide high quality, affordable live theater featuring local talent, with an emphasis on family involvement. Now in its 17th year, CVFT continues to delight audiences of all ages. Ordinary People. Extraordinary Performances.
For information or tickets, contact Chaska Valley Family Theatre online at www.cvft.org or by phone at 952 250-7206.

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Primary Election Today

Don’t forget to vote in the primary today at the gymnasium next to City Hall at 316 Broadway. The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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Wine Tasting 2012

Carver-on-the-Minnesota, Inc. (non-profit) with Crofut Winery of Jordan

Friday, June 22, 2012
6:00- 9:00 p.m.
The von Walter Garden
201 4th St. East
Carver, MN

Tickets at:
Carver County Flowers & Gifts
109 3rd St. E
Carver, MN or call (952) 681-7582
$5.00 donation for a taste of four wines and light appetizers

Wine furnished by Crofut Winery, in Jordan