5 Things to Know: Apple Valley Groups Participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

1. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year is the 25th anniversary.

In Apple Valley, the will bake special pink-ribbon bagels during October, from which a part of the proceeds will go to local breast cancer organizations. Also, at Tuesday's Apple Valley/Eagan volleyball game the team —students have had the opportunity to purchase pink shirts to wear to Tuesday's game.

Are there other Apple Valley organizations or people that have special promotions/events/opportunities available to support the cause?

2. The Apple Valley Planning Commission will look at further plans for the new clubhouse planned for  at its Wednesday meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the . Read more from Apple Valley Patch , and why the Apple Valley City Council approved it. Do you think it's a good idea?

3. Each year, Apple Valley resident Rick Anderson tunes up bicycles and sells them in the spring to benefit Apple Valley organization —he has donated $10,000 to the organization thus far. He's already , so if you have any you can contact him at 952-322-4729 or ricka@pcgagencies.com.

4. The football team will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Apple Valley ; tickets are $6, and can be purchased from Eastview football players.

5. From 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, a portion of all purchases made at the Apple Valley will go to the Apple Valley High School speech and debate team. (Any sports teams, other school groups or community organizatons with fundraisers going on can post those on our events calendar or in , or send them to allison.wickler@patch.com)