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...
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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
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...
Sensory Santa
This inclusive event provides families with a chance to meet Santa in a low stress environment—no lines, no crowds. Your family is given exclusive...
Opening for “Dance of the Muses”
The Maple Grove Arts Center celebrates the opening of its winter show, Dance of the Muses. It honors the timeless relationship between creativity...
Waffle Breakfast with the Maple Grove Lions
Come join the Maple Grove Lions for waffles, sausage, juice, coffee and an assortment of toppings. All proceeds benefit our community! The waffle...
Mayor’s Ice Fishing Tournament
Grab your winter gear and get ready to drop a line. The Maple Grove Lions and Experience Maple Grove are thrilled to present the First Annual...
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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