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The 2nd annual Walk On Waconia is coming up on April 28th, 2007. The walk goes around Lake Waconia and you can either do the whole walk, 10 miles, or half the walk, 5.5 miles. If you only do half, they’ll bus you back. The cost is only $10 and one canned food item. It also includes a long sleeve T-shirt, treats and door prizes.

To register now, you can find flyers available at local churches, or call 442-5548 or 442-1328. The event is sponsored and organized by the Waconia Ministerial Association with Ridgeview Medical Center assisting as a sponsor. Koch Bus is also providing transportation. You can register on the day of the event too at St. Joe’s School at 6:45 am.

Walk On!

The Waconia Winterfest is coming up fast. This year it’s on Saturday, January 20, 2007.

Included is a 5K which starts at 8am with the 5K fun run starting at 9am. Both are located at the Southview Elementary.

There is also a Kids’ 1/2 mile Snow Flake Shuffle which is also located at Southview Elementary.

There are other various events happening at Safari Island including Wintervals, Remote Control Power Boat & Sailboat Races, Remote Control Airplanes Demonstration and an Interval Workout.

Check it out next and enjoy a little wintertime fun!

More details can be found at the Official Waconia site.

The Waconia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Business Home and Family Fair will take place on Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waconia High School Gym.

This free even will have something for the whole family. It’ll also give area business’ a chance to show off their stuff in an expo style setting. These are great events to go to if you are in need of any type of home, lawn or specialty service and want to hire locally.

For information on registration contact the Waconia Chamber of Commerce at 952/442-5812 or check out www.destinationwaconia.org.

It is almost that time (man has this month gone by fast) Christmas time!! Last night we toured around Waconia looking for great lights and there are plenty to be found. Including one house off 284 that has lights to music!

What houses in the area have you seen? Share address or general locations and we can all enjoy them. Or, post links to your photos below so we can check them out from the comfort of our homes.

You have until 8pm to vote in Waconia.

Don’t know where to vote? Check out this easy and simple site: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/

Not registered? That’s OK to. Just bring one of the following:

• A valid Minnesota drivers license, learners permit, identification card, or receipt for one showing your current address.
• If the Minnesota licenses, Tribal ID or MN State ID has a former address, you will need to bring a recent utility bill* to use with your license.
• Notice of Late Registration postcard.
• U. S. passport with utility bill*.
• U. S. military photo ID card with utility bill*.
• Prior registration listed on roster at former address within the same Ward.
• Oath of a registered voter in the same Ward (vouching).

I’ve done a number of these over the years and it works well.

Your vote does count. I know mine did.

As hunters go out to find that 30 point buck, we all need to be aware of the deer. As they try and escape hunters, they may dart across the road. So, everyone needs to be extra careful and make sure to keep your eyes open for deer in the next few weeks.

Good luck to all the hunters, may the deer not outsmart you.

Nickle Dickle Day is fast approaching. This year it takes place on September 16, 2006 and it’s a great outing for everybody.

There are antique cars, trucks and tractors, plenty of craft vendors, kids activities, food and even a 5k & 10k run for that athlete in you.

I went last year and there was quite a bit. More antique cars/trucks than I’d seen before and enough craft vendors that I found my mom a great birthday present. I also got mini doughnuts for myself.

Head to downtown Waconia and City Square Park to catch all of the action.

Check out the official Nickel Dickle Day website for more information.

Hurry, the fair ends Sunday!

Scooter aka Bumber Cars Hosted on Zooomr

Midway Lights Hosted on Zooomr

The 2006 Carver County Fair starts today. We drove by last night and the rides were going up and the fair was buzzing with people getting everything ready.

To get to the fair take Highway 5 into Waconia, turn at the Hospital and then take a left on 3rd street. Then it’s just one block down on your left.

Check out Yahoo Maps for more detailed instructions.

The 2006 Carver County Fair is just around the corner. It runs Wednesday to Sunday August 9th to the 13th here in Waconia.

Gates open at 8am and close at 10:30pm on most days and the fairgrounds are located at 501 West 3rd Street. The cost is $8 for adults and anyone 8 and under is free.

Grandstand Shows
Wednesday August 9th - 7pm
Triple B Rodeo

Thursday August 10th - 7pm
Truck & Tractor Pull

Friday August 11th - 7pm
Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull

Saturday August 12th - 6:30pm
Demolition Derby - Stocks and Compacts

Sunday August 13th - 6:00pm
Demolition Derby - Stocks and Trucks

Entertainment Highlights
Johnny Holm Band on August 9th
Hairball on August 10th
The Castaways on August 11th
Smokescreen on August 12th
Smokin’ Guns on August 13th
Goldstar Amusements everyday!

This is only a small preview of all the great activities at the 2006 Carver County Fair!