On Wednesday, April 16 from 12:00-1:00 p.m., community residents and business members are invited to hear about TreeHouse services for teens troubled by poor performance in school, depression, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, eating disorders, juvenile crime and violence, self mutilation, anger/rage, social alienation/bullying, and physical/verbal abuse in the Plymouth/Wayzata area. TreeHouse services for at-risk youth are integral to the success of our community.

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Sexual Violence Center will hold its 3rd annual candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 in Chaska's City Square Park.

The event is free and open to the public. Music will be provided by James Nash.

For more information, call the Sexual Violence Center at (952) 448-5425.

Hosted by the Chaska-S/Carver MOM's Club.  All funds raised will be used to support local community service projects.  Most items priced $1.00 or less!

Downsizing Seminar

Tuesday, April 22,2008

2:00pm

River Gables Apartments/Skyroom
110 East 1st Street
Chaska Mn. 55318

Learn more about...

*The art of Downsizing
*What to do with all the "stuff"
*Packing tips
*Getting your home ready to sell
*Selling your home in this market
*Making the move a smooth transition

RSVP by April 21,2008
952-448-9201
www.FirstSelectEquities.com

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will present a discussion on diversity issues facing our community that address poverty and economic diversity at the Chaska Community Center (1661 Park Ridge Drive - Community Room) on Thursday night.

A complimentary dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with addresses and discussions to follow. The event is free and open to the public. 

Pre-registration is requested by calling (952) 448-9200 x7102.

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women will meet on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Prior Lake Public Library, located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue South.

The general business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and all MN Valley NOW members are welcome to attend. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Rev. Bishop was a pastor with University Baptist Church in Minneapolis for 8 years and is Minnesota NOW’s Affirmative Action Chair.

We will be holding our April meeting at Brunswick Bowl in Eden Prarie. 12200 Singletree lane.
Please join us for bowling and socialization. This is open to any au pairs regardless of agency affiliation, all are welcome.
Contact Angela Grosklags at 612-532-4262
angela@metroaupair.com
www.metroaupair.com for more information

First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights (1555 40th Ave. NE) will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 to benefit the Cline family of Chaska.

Colin and Ethan Cline were severely injured and their mother Bridget was killed in a cabin explosion last July. Proceeds from the event will go toward continued medical expenses for the family.

Tickets are $3 for ages 12 and under, $5 for adults or $15 per family.

For more information, call (763) 788-9653.

Kids First Garage Sale
Date: May 9th, and 10th
Time: 9am to 6pm
Place: 14400 Rutgers St NE Prior Lake
Please join Cultural Care Au Pair for a very special event: a Kids First Garage Sale! Our group of au pairs will be selling all kinds of great items: games, toys, clothing, furniture and more! Cultural Care Au Pair's Kids First holiday cards, CD of international children's songs and the International Cookbook will also be featured at this event.