Flood Outlook for the Season

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Spring flood potential is near normal for southern and eastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin, including:

  • Mississippi River and tributaries
    • Especially below the Twin Cities
  • Minnesota River
    • Especially from the Redwood River downstream
    • Including all tributaries in southern MN
  • Croix and Chippewa (WI) Rivers

Spring Flood Potential is LOW to NORMAL for northern and western areas

  • Check the latest conditions and forecasts at weather.gov
  • Zoom to your area or select in menu on right
  • Check out “Experimental Long-Range Flood Risk” tab for seasonal forecast information
  • Keep up to date on your mobile device with the  NWS smartphone widget, at http://srh.noaa.gov/NWSwidget
  • This is the last flood outlook for the season, unless things drastically change

 

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The March 1, 2016, Precinct Caucuses Are Almost Here

Caucus.jpegMinnesota’s precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.  Look up caucus locations using the Minnesota Secretary of State Caucus Finder at http://caucusfinder. (Read more…)sos.state.mn.us

The Caucus Finder works like the polling place finder, and provides the precinct caucus locations for the Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor parties. If the party has not yet provided a caucus location for a particular precinct, the user can click on a link to be taken to the party’s website for contact information.

Pitching Clinic

SoftballPlease join the Carver Softball Association, along with the other 3CV league communities, for a PITCHING CLINIC for the girls who will be attending 4th or 5th grade in the coming school year.

This clinic will be led by a former collegiate softball pitcher with assistance from many of the current 3CV coaches. (Read more…) The clinic will focus on pitching mechanics and technique’s as well as getting the girls arms ready for the upcoming season.

  • Dates/Times: 2/21, 2/28, and 3/13 from 3:00-4:00 PM
  • Location: Victoria Elementary Gym
  • Cost: $5 per girl per session (this is to cover the facility rental)
  • Bring: A glove, tennis shoes, and someone to catch for your girl

We would love to see all the girls attend these clinics whether they are a pitcher today, aspire to be one tomorrow, or just to get back into Softball shape. The clinic(s) will help them develop their throwing form, strength and catching technique.

To register or for more questions, please contact Brian Boche from Chaska at [email protected]

This clinic is a joint effort by all of the 3CV communities and is being organized and staffed by your Carver coaches! Again, we really want to see our Carver Girls represent our community and be prepared for a successful 2016 season!

Thanks,

Carver Softball Coaches

Pedestrian Bridge Crossing Spring Creek Coming Soon

Bridge and CraneThe pedestrian bridge crossing Spring Creek in Carver for Carver County’s MN River Bluffs Regional Trail Extension Project will be delivered and assembled the week of February 15, 2016.  Prior to the bridge being delivered, the contractor will be assembling cranes on or about February 11, 2016, that will be needed to set the bridge.

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For the location of the bridge, please see the map below.

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Wanted: Mounted Posse for the Carver County Sheriff’s Office

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Apply today if you are interested in becoming a volunteer Mounted Posse with the Carver County Sheriff’s Department. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess equestrian skills, own their own horse, and have an interest to serve their community.

To apply, please visit the Carver County website at http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/volunteer-services/mounted-posse.

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Accepting Applications – Volunteer Reserve Deputies

Do you enjoy helping those in your community while being challenged to go out of your comfort zone? If so, apply to be a volunteer Reserve Deputy with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. (Read more…) Applicants must be over the age of 18, have an interest in law enforcement related activities, and want to help their community.

To apply, please visit the Carver County website at http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/volunteer-services/reserves.

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Under the Sea Adventure – Wednesday, February 17

Under the SeaUnder the Sea – Ages 3.5 to 6

Don’t miss the fun as we journey into the world that exists under the sea. (Read more…) On our journey, we will investigate the difference between fish and mammals, learn how fish breathe, and see just how big whales really are!

 

Date: Wednesday, February 17
Times: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Place: Carver Village Hall
Cost: $15 Member; $20 Non-Member

To register, visit Chaska Parks and Recreation or call 952-448-3176.