Friday, December 21, 2012
Know of places that are open on Christmas day? Leave a comment to help fill out our list.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog If you need to take care of business at any Apple Valley-Rosemount establishments, check to see whether they'll be open for your business from Sunday, Dec. 23 through the federal observation of Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Here are some schedules we've nailed down for you, but if you know of others—especially establishments that will be open—please leave them in the comments section below. Here's the skinny on: ...Food and Basic Necessities ...Drug Stores ...Big Box Stores ...Restaurants ...Liquor and Wine ...The Movies Carmike Cinema 15 will be open for regular hours both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ...Government Services Know of other places that …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Here is a list of beverages sure to impress your New Year's Eve guests.
This weekend marks New Year’s Eve—one of the most popular days to responsibly enjoy an adult beverage or two. If you've decided to host a party or stay home with your love, here are some drink recipes that are sure to impress your guests or anyone who drinks them. Remember, be smart, safe and stay off the roads—unless you have a designated driver. Blue Champagne Cocktail Ingredients you need: How to make a Blue Champagne Cocktail: New Year's Sparkler Ingredients you need: How to make a New Year's Sparkler: Resolute Cocktail Ingredients you need: How to make a Resolute Cocktail: Winter Sangria Ingredients you need: How to make a Winter Sangria: Golden Fruit Punch Ingredients you need: How to make a Golden Fruit Punch: Gingerbling by …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Know of particular places that are open or closed for the New Year's holiday? Leave a comment to help fill out our list.
If you need to visit any Apple Valley establishments in the near future, check to see whether they'll be open to your business from Saturday, Dec. 31 through the federal observation of New Year's Day on Monday, Jan. 2. Here are some schedules we've nailed down for you, but if you know of others, please leave them in the comments section below. Many retailers and restaurants are open on New Year's Day. Check with specific outlets for hours on New Year's Day and on New Year's Eve, when many businesses will be open but close earlier than normal. Know of other specific businesses/entities that are either open or closed during the New Year's holiday weekend? Leave a comment to let other readers know.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
From family friendly to adults only, these events will help you ring in 2012.
If you're looking to get out of the house for a New Year's Eve celebration this year, consider a few local options just for the grown ups or for the whole family: 1. Jeff Gerbino New Year's Eve Comedy Show When/Where: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Apple Valley American Legion, Apple Valley Why Go: Get two enjoyable things in one: food and comedy. Food specials include prime rib, shrimp skewers and whiskey steak, which you can consume while watching Gerbino's farewell-to-Minnesota comedy show (he's moving to Florida after his storied career here). Price: $20 in advance, $25 day of the show 2. Family New Year's Eve Party at Lebanon Hills When/Where: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Apple Valley/Eagan Why Go: The lack of snow means…
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Let us know If Santa brought you any new toys on Sunday.
Which tech goodie did you find under your Christmas tree this year?
Monday, December 26, 2011
Learn how and where to recycle many of your holiday decorations as their display season expires.
Christmas 2011 has come and gone. Whether you start disassembling your decorative displays right away or wait a couple weeks (or months?), at some point all the holiday decorations go, too. If you have old holiday lights or electrical equipment that you're ready to toss, recycle them instead. Residents can now recycle light strings and extension cords at the Rosemount Community Center until the end of February. Bins will be located in the upper lobby and at the Park and Recreation office (the office is open weekdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). "Old strings of holiday lights, lighted figurines, extension cords, and electrical cords removed from appliances are being collected by the Recycling Association of Minnesota and MRCI WorkSource for their…
Learn how and where to recycle many of your holiday decorations as their display season expires.
Christmas 2011 has come and gone. Whether you start disassembling your decorative displays right away or wait a couple weeks (or months?), at some point all the holiday decorations go, too. If you have old holiday lights or electrical equipment that you're ready to toss, recycle them instead. Several organizations, including the nonprofit Recycling Association of Minnesota, again are offering a program to drop off unwanted or broken lights at locations around the metro. In Apple Valley, a few locations will accept unwanted Christmas lights through the end of January: Ace Hardware, the Dakota County Western Service Center, Sterling State Bank and Transition Plus school. Search for more drop-off locations in the area on the Recycle Your …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Many churches have Christmas day services in addition to Christmas Eve services.
Here is a list of the service times on Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25) at Apple Valley churches: Dec. 25—10:45 a.m. Dec. 25 Dec. 25—10 a.m. family-friendly service Dec. 25—9:30 a.m. Dec. 25—8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Christmas communion worship Dec. 25—10 a.m. Dec. 25—10:30 a.m. (No childcare) (Christmas Eve services will replace Christmas day services) Dec. 25 Dec. 25—10:30 a.m. Dec. 25—10 a.m. Christmas carol and hymn singing
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Keep an eye out to see where Santa Claus is in the world during his journey.
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," the NORAD website says. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe before …
Friday, December 23, 2011
Here are some coping techniques to bring back the joy.
You get a feeling of dread starting around Halloween that grows each week as you lead up the holidays because, face it, your family is nothing like the Brady Bunch, and your holidays look nothing like one of those Currier & Ives lithographs. You hear old, familiar Christmas carols and rather than the joy you’re supposed to feel, you plunge into an overwhelming sadness, perhaps even tears, over memories lost or opportunities missed. You rush, rush, rush, get the house ready, buy gifts, host friends and family and then, come Dec. 26, find yourself in a funk as you look around and think ‘Is that all there is’? Sound familiar? You may just have the holiday blues—and you’re far from alone. The cause varies by individual, but the blues are …
