Grant Lavrenz Talks About the Fine Art of Cocktails
The Maple Grove mixologist explores how to mix and match cocktails this holiday season. Grant Lavrenz describes himself as “the world’s okayest...
Meet the Maple Grove Giving Connection
Thousands of members offer aid to the community. The holiday season is known as a time to give back to your neighbors and community, but volunteers...
Books and Bows for the Holiday Season
Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Backyard Visitor
“I took this photo in my backyard this past winter,” says Debra Bernard. “It was during a pretty big snowfall, and this beautiful pheasant was just...
Shop Local
J Brothers Design Build Remodel
J Brothers Home Improvement is a family-owned company with over 38 years of experience in the building industry. J Brothers provides the west metro area with a family tradition of quality craftsmanship and excellent service. Our qualified and friendly staff will make the remodeling process easy for you from start to finish. Whether you are looking for a kitchen, bathroom, or lower level remodel, an addition to your home, or a whole house remodel, J Brothers will deliver impeccable craftsmanship every step of the way. Our team takes care of everything, from handling the permit process to...
Noteworthy
“The Anti-Social Season”
This cute romance novel by Adele Buck is a fun read for the holiday season and provides a good look into our social media world. Additionally, one...
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
In the early 1920s, Victor-Radio (later renamed RCA Victor-Radio) introduced the snappy phrase, “The gift that keeps on giving,” in an ad campaign,...
A Spiritual Connection
“Painted entirely by emotion, mostly frustration, I smeared acrylic paint, and I wet down my canvas in an angry fashion. I worked quickly,” says...
Passion and Purpose With Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
For Olivia Rocha, an 11th grader at Maple Grove Senior High School, stepping on to the stage with youth choir Angelica Cantant...
Events
Holiday Walk in The Woods
Join us for a fun family day to kick off the holiday season at The Woods Gifts. Visit with Santa Claus and his reindeer, participate in free...
Breakfast with Santa
Yummy breakfast, play games and visit with Santa. $5 per Adult $5 per Child 2 and over $2 per Child under 2 Breakfast is served by the Maple Grove...
Lunch with Santa
$7 per Adult $7 per Child 2 and over $3 per Child under 2 Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome all of you, share a hug and smiles and your special wish...
Candlelight Memorial
Each year a candlelight memorial is held at the Angel of Hope statue. The public is invited to attend this short secular ceremony. Candles will be...
Santa at the Loop
Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus from the North Pole for a free evening of skating and holiday music at Central Park. Enjoy the Maple Grove Rotary...
In This Issue
Meet the Maple Grove Giving Connection
Thousands of members offer aid to the community. The holiday season is known as a time to give back to your neighbors and community, but volunteers at the Maple Grove Giving Connection (MGGC)...
Welcome to the November/December 2025 Issue
The months of November and December are all about celebrating—from sharing gratitude to ringing in the New Year, there’s so much to be thankful for. This season, I’m particularly thankful for you,...
Illume Warehouse Sale
Discover a new scent, or shop current favorites at this annual event. Maple Grove-based Illume is hosting its annual Warehouse Sale on November 7 and 8 at 10501 Elm Creek Blvd. N. The event includes...
“The Anti-Social Season”
This cute romance novel by Adele Buck is a fun read for the holiday season and provides a good look into our social media world. Additionally, one of the main characters is a librarian, so naturally...
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
In the early 1920s, Victor-Radio (later renamed RCA Victor-Radio) introduced the snappy phrase, “The gift that keeps on giving,” in an ad campaign, promoting its latest radio. A few years later,...
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