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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.

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

Come into My Garden, Dear Friend

Carver Garden Tour 2012

Friday, June 22
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 23
11:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10.00
Wine tasting Friday $5.00

Ten Gardens
For more information: www.carverflowers.com/community
or call: 952/681-7582

Spend a day at the park with your hometown baseball team.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

The Day’s Activities for Kids Include:
– Day begins at 12:30pm.
– Adults $2 at the gate, kids are free.
– Receive an honorary team member badge.
– Kids practice with the team at 12:45pm.
– Kids get a free hot dog & soda after practice.

Carver Black Sox vs. Brownton Bruins
Game Time: 2:00pm
Carver Community Park

2012 ~ Family Day with the Black Sox Flyer with Woody Swanson Dedication

Carver Baseball field dedication Woody Swanson 5-24-12

Goal: Carver Community Youth Baseball & Softball Association (CCYBSA) has set a goal of raising $5,000 to $7,500 which will be used to help cover field costs, equipment costs, and to keep youth baseball and softball affordable for all families.

Expectations: To accomplish our goals we ask for your support!

Dates
Presale: Monday, May 14th – Friday, May 25th
Orders Due: Friday, May 25th, 2012
Distribution: Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

Costs
Sun Soft Extra Coarse: $6.00/bag
Sun Soft Pellets: $6.50/bag
Sun Soft Rust-Out: $7.00/bag

Please select the following link to place an order.

www.all-starfundraising.com/teams/carver.html

Thank-you in advance for your support.

St Nicholas Church
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is planned for April 22nd at 8 AM until Noon at the St Nicholas Parish Center. The cost is $ 7/Adults, $ 4/Children and $ 20 for families. Be sure to come and check the event out and have a delicious breakfast amongst some good company.

Motivational Speaker – Laura Hammerbeck
Two sessions will be offered at St Nicholas Parish Center by motivational speaker, Laura Hammerbeck. The first starting at 7 PM until 9 PM on both dates of April 24th and the second session on May 1st. Ms Hammerbeck is willing to share her knowledge and expertise offering classes to assist in tapping into your own personal power and bring your goals into focus. There is not any goal too big or too small. In Laura’s interactive class, by participating in the necessary steps moving towards your goals and learning the processes to achieve them. The range of goals can be career orientated, personal achievement or simply healthy life choices, these sessions are thought provoking classes giving individuals the power to find and achieve their dreams. For more information and registration details, contact St Nicholas at 952.448.2345. The proceeds from this event will go towards the ‘tuck pointing project’ [ repairs to the brick ] on the church. The cost of the seminar is $ 30 per person.

Carver Fun Run
Plans are already taking place and the Carver Fun Run Committee is getting everything ready for the Annual Fun Run for Juvenile Diabetes. The Dog House and Harvey’s Bar and Grill will be sponsoring the Annual Carver Fun Run. It is scheduled for May 5th. Permission was asked to close several streets within the City of Carver for the event. The council adopted a resolution granting permission to close several streets from 9 AM until noon.

The event will once again feature food, refreshments, prizes, 50/50’s, raffles and much more! This event supports the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Needlepoint and the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. The Carver Fun Run has succeeded in raising an excess of $128,000 over the past twelve years.

Submitted by Ricki Schultz

The nonprofit group Carver-on-the-Minnesota, Inc. will be holding a ‘Silent Auction’ in conjunction with the Carver Lions Pork Chop Dinner at the Carver Village Hall on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Auction items, services, event tickets, dinner certificates, antiques, artwork, craftwork, household goods, novelty baskets, sporting goods, etc. are now being solicited. It’s a great opportunity to showcase and advertise businesses, products, and business locations, while at the same time benefiting the Carver area.

Donated items are tax deductible, and auction proceeds go directly to area benefit. Donated items may be dropped off during normal business hours at Carver Country Flowers at 109 Third Street East in downtown Carver.

For questions or pickups contact John at 952-361-3149 or Annette at 952-681-7582.

March community events, submitted by Ricki Schultz

Gustavus Adolphus Choir
The Gustavus Adolphus Choir is scheduled to sing at the East Union Lutheran Church on March 30th, Friday night. The choir will perform in the sanctuary as part of their roots tour and part of the college’s 150th anniversary as the East Union Church is the original site of the college. Come and support the Gustavus Choir.

Pancake & French Toast Breakfast
Hungry? Can’t wait for pancakes or French toast? How about that homemade sausage? Guess what? The Lions are getting ready, making all the necessary preparations and scheduling their Pancake & French Toast Breakfast served with Homemade Sausage. When, you ask. March 25th, Sunday starting serving at 7:30 AM and stopping at 1 PM. Where? At the Carver Village Hall is where you will find all this good food. Just follow your nose smelling all those delicious aromas. Veterans will be admitted free and have a delicious breakfast and good company. Adults can eat for $ 7.50 at the door, if you are really hungry, you can get a ticket in advance for $ 6.50. Kids can eat for $ 3 if they are six years old through twelve. Kids under six, like veterans can have a free breakfast! Remember, ‘Give the Gift of Sight’, bring in your old prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses to help someone in an underdeveloped country be able to see!

Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt
Don’t forget, the Lion’s are also getting ready for the Easter Bunny’s arrival! The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance on April 7th. More news to follow! Be sure to check back with the website: Carver Current and watch for the next issue of the “Villager Tower” for updates.

Carver Black Sox Spring Turkey and Ham Bingo
The Carver Black Sox is hosting their Spring Turkey and Ham Bingo coming up on Friday, March 30th from 7 PM to 11 PM. Food and beverages available and lots of fun will be had by all. Cheesey Vegetable Soup will be available for those during the Lenten season. Come out for a night of fun. Bring the kids. It is fun for all ages!!! Bingo and Meat Raffles will be held, so you could also go home with a turkey or a ham for your Easter dinner!!! Can’t go wrong.

Fifth Saturday
It’s here again! It’s the FIFTH Saturday! This is an in-store event that occurs whenever there is a fifth Saturday in the month – an extra payday for some, an extra play day for all – and there are some businesses that think that this particular day deserves some celebration. The festivities begin at 9 AM. Throughout the day refreshments, hourly door prizes, special feature and a casual, fun atmosphere to mingle with friends or make new ones is the order of business for the day. Also, a special 5th Saturday discount is offered. Buy a 5th Saturday cloth tote bag for only ninety nine cents and any merchandise you can fit into this tote on a 5th Saturday from participating businesses you receive 20% off. ( check with Annette at Carver Country Flowers and Gifts and she’ll fill you in on all who is participating locally )
Remember the tote bags can be purchased anytime, but the discount only applies on the 5th Saturday!

Future Plans
News flash from Carver Country Flowers…A 2012 Carver Garden Tour is being planned. This will be a self-directed driving/waling tour of ten distinctive gardens in the City of Carver, Minnesota! WOW! A Carver Walking Tour booklet will be available and your “ticket” to the gardens is a stamp card to be stamped at each garden you visit. There’s a surprise at the end, but we’ll wait to tell you that. So stay tuned at Carver Current, Carver Country Flowers and Gifts and the Villager Tower for more information.

Not only will Carver-On-The-Minnesota be hosting the above event, they are also making plans for a Wine Tasting even in the Garden and Garden Market in the Park. So be sure to keep checking back and see what the latest updates are!