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Weekly Publisher Note ~🎢~ December 13-19, 2023

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher December 13, 2023

Hello Friends,

This week has brought us sunshine, a dusting of snow, and warmer December temps in Minnesota. What more could we ask for. Snow certainly hasn't stopped us from holiday shopping. Be sure to find the time to take care of yourself. Find that niche of time where you can do what you do to refresh, recharge and energize. My special time is with a cup of coffee and my knitting projects. It brings my mind to peace and a great feeling as I work on the current project. I have a Christmas Santa hat on the needles at the moment and a baby blanket. I have been knitting since I was 5 years old. I hope you all have a special passion that brings you as much joy as knitting and creating brings me. 

There are SO many events for you and your family and friends to attend that it is hard not to get in that festive holiday spirit. Be sure to check out our events calendar and all the guides I have put together for you to have a place to use as a resource when trying to find an event or activity to attend. I am adding events daily so be sure to check back often. 

Have a wonderful and joyous week,

Jodi β€οΈοΈπŸŽ„β€οΈοΈ


“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things,

not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness.” 

~Bob Hope


I am highlighting a few fun venues and events that you may want to add to your calendar:

πŸ“ŒπŸ—“ Please double check each event prior to attending as events may change due to Covid-19 and inclement weather.

βœ… IGM Gymnastics offers recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for boys and girls ages 18 months to teens who love to have fun and learn new skills in a safe environment. Check them out HERE. πŸ—“ Mark your calendar for the at IGM Winter Break Camp at IGM Gymnastics in Burnsville. Read more about the event HERE. 

βœ…  December Special at Sylvan Learning Center Rosemount-Eagan, Enter their giveaway 12 months of learning for free HERE.

βœ… GLOW Holiday Festival will run from now to December 31 on select dates.  Each evening, the event will be open from 5:00PM - 9:00PM

βœ… Sever's Holiday Lights, now through December 31

βœ… Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. at Stages Theatre Companynow - December 27, 2023. Get Your Tickets Today!

βœ… Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, now through January 7, 2024

βœ… Register Today for District 196 ECFE Winter Classes

βœ… MN Ski Areas Association's 4th Grade Passport Program - Ski For Free; Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of the program)

βœ… December Events at Muddy Waters~ Come and Create YOUR Art at Muddy Waters Studio in Farmington

βœ… December Events at Color Me Mine - Eagan, Weekly Events include: Family Day, BOGO, Ladies Night Out, Toddler Tuesday, Pajama Night, and more. Check them out HERE. 


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