Summer Playdates!
Join us for any or all of our summer MOPS playdates. They will be held on our usual 2nd and 4th Tuesday's of the month at 10AM. See the park listings below.
Andrew's Park, Champlin - 169 N, Right on 117th. The park will be on your left-hand side just past Winnetka Ave.
Elm Creek Playground - located in Elm Creek Park Preserve, just off of Hwy 81 & Elm Creek Blvd.
Other Area Summer Events
Grace Fellowship Church Summer Events
Women’s Bible Studies: (for more information, visit http://www.grace4mops.org/)
Balanced Living: This 7 part series was designed to help women identify who they are, based on their unique nature and in the light of God's Word. Wed. evenings from 6:45pm - 8:45pm beginning June 22nd. Taught by one our Mentor Moms, Jen DuPay. Cost: $12, childcare MAY be available for an add'l fee.
Fingerprints of God: Through this study you will recognize six things you can experience because of God's touch: honor, intimacy, shelter, guidance, redemption, and refinement. Taught by former MOPS mom, Shellie Irwin, Tues. mornings from 10am - 12pm beginning July 19th. Cost: $13, childcare is available for an additional fee.
Balanced Living: This 7 part series was designed to help women identify who they are, based on their unique nature and in the light of God's Word. Wed. evenings from 6:45pm - 8:45pm beginning June 22nd. Taught by one our Mentor Moms, Jen DuPay. Cost: $12, childcare MAY be available for an add'l fee.
Fingerprints of God: Through this study you will recognize six things you can experience because of God's touch: honor, intimacy, shelter, guidance, redemption, and refinement. Taught by former MOPS mom, Shellie Irwin, Tues. mornings from 10am - 12pm beginning July 19th. Cost: $13, childcare is available for an additional fee.
Kids Events: (for more information or to register for the following events, visit http://www.grace2you.org/)PreK-K VBS
July 25 - 28, 9:30am - noon Must be 3 by September 1, 2010 - completed Kindergarten.
At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS, kids learn that there is only one truth: Jesus.
Grade school VBS Day Camp
At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS, kids learn that there is only one truth: Jesus.
Grade school VBS Day Camp
July 11 - 14 9am - 3pm 1st - 5th Grade (grade completed)
Trout Lake Camps counselors will be joining us again for adventure filled days of Bible learning, awesome worship, and amazing games.
SCUBA CampServe
Trout Lake Camps counselors will be joining us again for adventure filled days of Bible learning, awesome worship, and amazing games.
SCUBA CampServe
July 11 - 15, a Monday - Friday service week where our 6th graders serve the community through day long projects in different locations.
Time: be at Grace Fellowship by 7:50am & return around 4:00pm.
Cost: $152.00 (mission trip - tax deductible).
Time: be at Grace Fellowship by 7:50am & return around 4:00pm.
Cost: $152.00 (mission trip - tax deductible).
Events at Andrew's Park in Champlin
Art in the Parks
Monday evenings at 7:00PM at Andrew’s Park in Champlin. Each week we have a project planned for you and your family to enjoy. Each project costs $1.75 and most will take 15-30 mn to complete. All of the necessary materials will be provided. No pre-registration is required.
Jun 20—Tye-Dye
Jun 27—Paintable Patriotic Door Hangers
Jul 11—Color-Me Velvet Sea Life Tote bag
Jul 18—Animal Sun catcher Kits
Jul 25—Foam Smiley Turtle Magnet
Aug 1—Magnetic Photo Frames
Aug 8—Scratch Art Doodler Poster
Aug 15—Sequin Bug Pictures
Picnic Performances in the Park
Picnic Performances in the Park
Tuesdays at 11:30AM at Andrew’s Park in Champlin. Bring a blanket to sit on, a few snacks and sit back and enjoy the show which is anything from magicians to musicians. Most performances last about 30-45 mn.
Jun 21—Wonderful World of Woody—Variety Act
Jun 28—Dakota Wild Animals—Unique Animal Pres.
Jul 12—Bob the Beachcomber—Musical Act
Jul 19—Matt Dunn—Magician
Jul 26—Mike Munson—Instructional Juggler
Aug 2—The Great Brodini—Magician
Aug 9—Rachael Kroog—Musical Act
Farmer's MarketsOsseo Farmers Market runs each Tuesday from July 12-September 20, 2-6 pm, next to Boerboom Park. Tuesdays are delightful in Osseo! After visiting the Farmers Market, stay in downtown Osseo and join us in the park for Movies in the Park each Tuesday at dusk. Some Tuesday evenings have Music in the Park at 7:00 pm before the movie.
Champlin Every Wednesday from July 6—October 12 at 9AM -1PM in the Champlin Ice Forum parking lot.
Brooklyn Park Every Wednesday from June 22 - October 19, 2011 at 3 - 7 p.m. Zane Sports Park - 8717 Zane Ave. The market will have over 20 vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, bedding plants, baked goods, homemade crafts and more. Most vendors accept WIC Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers (FVV) and Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks.
Maple Grove Farmers Market opens Thursday June 9th. Join us outside every Thursday (June 9 - October 20) for the 2011 season. 3 to 7 p.m. (June thru September) and 3 to 6 p.m. (October). Bringing the fun back to your fresh food shopping with a wide array of vendor grown/produced items, and a great variety of weekly entertainment and activities! The Maple Grove Farmers Market is a highly anticipated tradition in the community and northwest metro area. What will you find at the Farmers Market? 50+ vendors who bring their own fresh, local products every week, music ever Thursday for most the season, free weekly recipes highlighting seasonal products, chef demos/samples, market tours, kids activities and lots more fun stuff. There is also a weekly family story time at 4:30 p.m. and lots of free parking!
Selections may be changed without notice depending on movie availability. Cartoons for kids will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. and the feature will begin about 8:45 p.m. All movies are FREE! On the evenings when concerts are featured, the cartoons may not be available due to the start of the film. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for seating.Thanks to Dean’s Supermarket for providing the movies!
Tuesday, June 7 The Final Season
Tuesday, June 14 Nanny McPhee Returns
Tuesday, June 21 How to Train Your Dragon
Tuesday, June 28 Iron Man 2
Tuesday, July 5 Leap Year
Tuesday, July 12 Where the Wild Things Are
Tuesday, July 19 Dear John
Tuesday, July 26 The Karate Kid
Tuesday, August 2 Letters to Juliet
Tuesday, August 9 Charlie St. Cloud
Tuesday, August 16 Despicable Me
Tuesday, August 23 The Last Song
Tuesday, August 30 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Tuesday, June 7 The Final Season
Tuesday, June 14 Nanny McPhee Returns
Tuesday, June 21 How to Train Your Dragon
Tuesday, June 28 Iron Man 2
Tuesday, July 5 Leap Year
Tuesday, July 12 Where the Wild Things Are
Tuesday, July 19 Dear John
Tuesday, July 26 The Karate Kid
Tuesday, August 2 Letters to Juliet
Tuesday, August 9 Charlie St. Cloud
Tuesday, August 16 Despicable Me
Tuesday, August 23 The Last Song
Tuesday, August 30 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
City Days
Father Hennepin Festival June 10-12 at Mississippi Point Park in Champlin. A three day community celebration is kicked off with a parade, amusement rides and live music. Family, youth and adult activities run all weekend long, and culminate with a reenactment of Father Louis Hennepin crossing the Mississippi River. For complete details, visit http://www.fatherhennepinfestival.com/.
Tater Daze June 16-19 at Noble Sports Park in Brooklyn Park. Parade, fireworks, kiddie parade, petting zoo, carnival rides, games, prizes, live music and plenty of family fun! Plus, the Teddy Bear Band will be performing! For more information and a complete listing of events, visit http://www.taterdaze.org/.
Maple Grove Days July 14-17 at various locations in Maple Grove. Kids fun run, carnival games, fireworks, skate park, car show, petting zoo, kids parade, sidewalk sales, and oh, so much more! For more information and a complete listing of events, visit http://www.mgco.org/.
Father Hennepin Festival June 10-12 at Mississippi Point Park in Champlin. A three day community celebration is kicked off with a parade, amusement rides and live music. Family, youth and adult activities run all weekend long, and culminate with a reenactment of Father Louis Hennepin crossing the Mississippi River. For complete details, visit http://www.fatherhennepinfestival.com/.
Tater Daze June 16-19 at Noble Sports Park in Brooklyn Park. Parade, fireworks, kiddie parade, petting zoo, carnival rides, games, prizes, live music and plenty of family fun! Plus, the Teddy Bear Band will be performing! For more information and a complete listing of events, visit http://www.taterdaze.org/.
Maple Grove Days July 14-17 at various locations in Maple Grove. Kids fun run, carnival games, fireworks, skate park, car show, petting zoo, kids parade, sidewalk sales, and oh, so much more! For more information and a complete listing of events, visit http://www.mgco.org/.
Oldies but Goodies
Elm Creek Swimming Pond The man-made swimming pond at Elm Creek offers filtered, chlorinated water, a sand beach, changing shelter, concessions and bathroom facilities. The pond is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. $3/person/day or $5/person for season pass.
Museum Adventure Passes The Museum Adventure Pass offers Hennepin County library users free admission for up to 2 people at participating museums and other organizations. You can find passes to Como Park and Zoo, The Landing, Minnesota History Center, Minnesota Transportation Museum, the Minnesota Zoo and more! Visit http://www.hclib.org/ for more information.