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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Richfield's 'Unity in the Community' is Thursday Night

The event will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

'Open Streets' at Penn Fest to Return in 2013

Organizers of the event were awarded another grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield.

After a successful 2012 event, Penn Central of Richfield's Penn Fest celebration will return as a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Open Streets event this September. Once again organizers were awarded the $10,000 Open Streets Scholarship from Blue Cross Blue Shield to make the event possible. The grant money helps pay for the costs associated with the complete closure of vehicular traffic on Penn Avenue during the event, such as the hiring of extra police officers and traffic coordinators. For the past six years, members of the Penn Central of Richfield neighborhood organization have been working together to improve the Penn Avenue business district, while also fostering a stronger sense of community. The Open Streets program is meant …

Friday, January 18, 2013

Fun Kids Activities Over MLK Weekend

Cross-country skiing, kite fest and much more.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Add Your Event to the Richfield Patch Community Calendar

Bake sale? Fundraiser? Band concert? Pancake breakfast? Share the information with your neighbors by adding it to the Patch calendar. It's easy!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Around Town: New Year's Eve Events in Twin Cities Metro Area

Looking for a way to ring in the new year? Patch has some great suggestions.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Things To Do With the Family on New Year's Eve

Patch compiles a few things happening around the metro area.

Friday, December 28, 2012

New Year's Eve Events in the Twin Cities Metro

Looking for something to do this New Year's Eve? Patch has compiled a list of area events.

Happy New Year! Here are a few things for you adults to do this holiday: If you're looking to get fancy and possibly be a part of a good cause, consider attending Widows Hope Foundation's inaugural fundraising event, the “Hope 13” Gala. Widows Hope a non-profit organization dedicated to helping widows, widowers and their children in times of loss. Where: The Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The R Factor, formerly The Rupert's Orchestra, will be playing all night long. And, well, it's for a good cause. Cost: $150 for VIP; $40 for general admission. For tickets, go to widowshope.org. Things to know: Dress is formal to semi-formal. General admission includes a champagne toast at…

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6:59 am on Saturday, March 9, 2013

Mexican families decorate homes and parties in colors that represent wishes for the upcoming year: red encourages an overall improvement of lifestyle and love, yellow encourages blessings of improved employment conditions, green for improved financial circumstances, and white for improved health. Thanks. Regards, http://youtu.be/7m7QEilKvRk | Creative Bioscience   more ›

Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events in the Twin Cities Metro

Get the family together for some fun this New Year's Eve.

Happy New Year! Celebrate the New Year at Wood Lake Nature Center with family and friends. Follow hundreds of candle-lit luminaries on a trail through cattails and trees while on the lookout for deer, fox and owls. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr. S., Richfield, MN When: 6-9 p.m. Why Go: Roast marshmallows over a crackling fire or warm up inside with hot cocoa. Make a craft, play a game, or just sit back and relax. Cost: $4 per person; free for FOWL members. Things to know: No pre-registration required; doors open at 6 p.m. The City of Golden Valley's Park and Recreation Department will host an event at Scheid Park on New Year's Eve. According to its website, event goers can enjoy sledding, skating and other fun winter …

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12:08 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012

Pinstripes Bistro Live Music, Champagne Toast 2 Balloon drops(8:00 & 12:00pm) 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina 55435 Reservations: (952) 835-6440   more ›

Friday, December 21, 2012

Top 7 Ways to Entertain Family Visiting Christmas Weekend

Patch finds the best of the Twin Cities suburbs.

It’s the day after Christmas, and your house is bursting at the seams with visiting relatives. You’ve got to get them out and get some fresh air, but where would you go? Good thing the Twin Cities have a ton of great places to enjoy with your family. The Bakken Museum For the kid who loves to touch everything, there’s Minneapolis’ Bakken Museum. Tucked away in a mansion on Lake Calhoun, the Bakken offers fascinating, hands-on exhibits about electricity and how it impacts our daily lives. Afterwards, you can take a short walk or drive south to Lake Harriet and the Como-Harriet Streetcar line for the last jaunt of the year on authentic, 100-year old streetcars. The Blast Located in Eagan, this towering, space-themed play place is the perfect…

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Lyndale Garden Center's Winter Market Event is Saturday

The event features music, food trucks, an appearance from Santa and much more.

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