The League of Women Voters - Eastern Carver County will hold a forum for contested positions in the city of Chaska at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 5) in the Chaska City Hall Council Chambers. The event is free and open to the public.

Fall has officially arrived- both in the air and on the calendar -so what better time to look forward to some of the things that make this season great?

The southwest metro has it all when it comes to fall - from crisp red apples and giant orange pumpkins to family-friendly corn mazes and spook-tastic attractions. Here are just a few of our fall faves.

By Mollee Francisco

The word of God will be on full display this weekend at Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Over 40 Bibles, in eight different languages will be available for the public to peruse during the annual AngelFest celebration.

Residents across the city gathered at more than 35 parties Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out. The event is designed to increase awareness for crime prevention in community neighborhoods.

Greg Swan organized his first National Night Out party at Hickory Park for residents in downtown Chaska. He was pleased with the turnout.

“It’s been great,” said Swan.

Clark Bandimere’s 1912 Case Steam Tractor was once a regular visitor to farms across Carver and Scott County.

Today, catching a glimpse of the 10-ton machine is a bit of a special occasion – one Bandimere is happy to participate in. He’ll next be out with his steam tractor at the 47th Annual Old Time Harvest Festival in Jordan, Aug. 6-8. He hooks his Case up to a threshing machine, used to separate wheat grain from husks and stalks.

Thirty-five National Night Out parties have been registered with the Chaska Police Department this year. Check out the list below to see if your neighborhood is participating.

Are you having a National Night Out event that isn't on the list? Please add the party information in the comments section.

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For three gorgeous summer days, locals packed downtown Chaska and City Square Park to celebrate River City Days. Here are a selection of images from the event. All of these images and more are available for purchase at chaskaherald.smugmug.com.

If it seems as though River City Days is no longer confined to three days at the end of July, you’re not imagining things.

Over the last year, long-time organizer Tim Sebenaler made a concerted effort to expand the annual festivities.

While most of the events are Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25, the past week has also been full of activities. “It’s not just a weekend, but also the week leading up to it,” Sebenaler said.