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Victoria Community Bulletin Board

VICTORIA CHESS CLUB—Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Nov. 6 through March 2008, in the Victoria Field House lobby. The club is free and open to all ages. No signup is required. Just bring a chess set. Organizer David Boorsma invites all those interested to attend the Nov. 6 organization meeting at the Field House, to determine interest. For more information, contact Boorsma at (952) 443-2068.

APPLE HOUSE OPEN THROUGH NOV. 4—The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Apple House will keep its doors open through Sunday, Nov. 4, and continue to sell apples, pumpkins and gourds, plus locally made fruit pies, ciders, preserves and jellies, as well as photographs and garden and nature products. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday.  The Apple House is located one mile west of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum entrance near the intersection of Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road. All Arboretum members receive a 10 percent discount.

CLOSED FOR DEER HUNT—The Three Rivers Park District will close several parks including Carver Reserve for scheduled deer hunts in November. The hunts are intended to keep deer herds in balance with available habitat. Shotgun deer hunts are scheduled Nov. 17-18 at Carver Reserve. The park will be closed to all other park visitors during the hunts. Three Rivers Park District selects a limited number of archery hunters by lottery. A limited number of shotgun hunters are selected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Hunters have already been selected for this year’s hunts. In addition to temporarily closing the parks to the public, the Park District takes several measures to ensure the safety of nearby residents. Hunting boundaries are established well within park property where houses are located adjacent to park borders. Hunters may not go beyond these boundaries unless they are accompanied by a park police officer. In addition, all shotgun hunters must attend a pre-hunt orientation that stresses firearm safety procedures. Deer hunters must also follow all applicable DNR regulations.

 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE—Holy Family Catholic High School will host the second of three open houses on Thursday, Nov. 8, beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m.  Open Houses allow parents and students to learn more about the curriculum, extra-curricular activities and the environment enhanced by the integration of our faith-based education program.  There is no cost to attend, and visitors will experience open facilities, staff interaction, and presentations by students and administration members. For more information, please contact Rob Bell, director of admissions, at bellr@hfchs.org.  Holy Family is located at 8101 Kochia Lane in Victoria.  Website: www.hfchs.org. 

VICTORIA NORDIC HERITAGE CLUB—The next Nordic Heritage Club meetings are Friday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Dec. 14. The Nordic Heritage Club meets at the Acorn House in Victoria from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a snack. For more information, contact Ron Holtmeier at (952) 443-2061.

HFCHS SPIRIT OF FIRE—Holy Family’s “Spirit of Fire” Dinner Auction is Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the school. This is the schools annual fundraising event. There will be live and silent auction offerings. Entertainment will be provided by the HFCHS Jazz Band and Voices of Fire.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST—Victoria Lions semi-annual pancake breakfast is Sunday, Dec. 2. at City Hall.

VICTORIA LIONS CLUB—The Lions meet at 6 p.m. (dinner served) the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Victoria City Hall.  For membership information contact Jerry Schmieg at (952) 443-2123, or e-mail  gbschmieg@embarqmail.com.  New members are always welcome.

 CARVER COUNTY COMMUNICATORS TOASTMASTERS—The club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lake Auburn Moravian Church in Victoria.  Call Harriet Holtmeier at (952) 443-2061 for more information. 

 VICTORIA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE—Meets at 5 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month, at City Hall. For more information, contact Terry Hartman at (952) 368-4545. 

VICTORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE—Meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Call (952) 443-2929 for location and meeting topic. Chamber fax is (952) 443-2435. 

CITY MEETINGS—At City Hall, 7951 Rose St., unless otherwise noted.

§          Park and Recreation Committee—First Thursday, 6:30 p.m., monthly.

§          Senior Commission—First Tuesday, 8 a.m., monthly.  (In November, the meeting is reschedule for Nov. 13.) 

§          Planning Commission—Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. monthly.  (In November there will be only one meeting, on Tuesday, Nov. 13)

§          City Council—Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. monthly. Broadcast on LMCC Channel 8. 

§          Finance Committee—Fourth Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. For more information, call City Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (952) 443-4210.

To add your upcoming event, organization’s meetings or club’s activities to this list, email uzuege@swpub.com or call Unsie Zuege at (952) 345-6473.