Waconia Day Cares

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For families that are new to Waconia, or couples expecting their first child, finding  a daycare center or licensed in home daycare is not always an easy task.  Where is the best place to take a kid?  How do you know if it’s safe and reliable?

The city does  have a listing of Day Care Centers, but not licensed in home providers.

Where do you take your kids?  What experiences have you had?

online casinoChildcare Centers
ALPHABET JUNCTION CHILD CARE CENTER
654 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-8696

CHILDREN OF TOMORROW LEARNING CENTER
 410  10TH ST E
WACONIA, MN
( 952) 448-7829

LADYBUG CHILD CARE CENTER
 859 Vista Blvd
WACONIA, MN
( 952) 442-5057

LIL’ EXPLORERS
 255 W Main ST
WACONIA, MN
( 952) 442-4194

CDP Sports Moves a Few Blocks

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If you try to visit CDP sports, and visit the old location, don’t worry, they didn’t go out of business.  Rather they moved a few blocks down to main street.  They are now located in the former John’s Appliance building.

To encourage sports fans to come in and see the new building, they are offering 35% off storewide in February.  That’s a huge discount and I’m sure there is some sports gear that you could pick up with prices like that.

Christmas Tree Pickup

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Free Pickup:
On Saturday, January 5th, local youth groups will be collecting trees curbside in the cities of Hamburg, Norwood Young America, Waconia and Watertown. Have your tree on the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day.

Drop Off:
From January 1st – 31st, Christmas trees and wreaths can be brought to the following locations: 

Carver County Environmental Center 
116 Peavey Circle, 
Chaska 
Wed 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m., Thur 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 

NYA Residential Recycling Drop Off Site
West Railroad St & Co Rd 33
Wed 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon

From December 31st – January 14th, Christmas trees and wreaths can be brought to the following locations:

Cologne Residential Recycling Drop Off Site
304 W Louis St (City Public Works Gated Area)
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Saturday

New Germany City Shed 
Located just north of Co Rd 30 & Co Rd 33

Mayer Community Center Parking Lot 
413 Bluejay Ave N, Mayer

Waste Management: If you currently have Waste Management garbage service with Unlimited Yard Waste Service, your Christmas tree may be picked up the week of January 4th and January 18th at no additional cost.

If you do not have yard waste service, please call your Waste Management Customer Service Center to have your tree picked up for just $5.00.

DO NOT include ornaments, stands, lights, artificial trees and wire wreaths. Please remove trees and wreaths from plastic bags. The trees and wreaths will be chipped and used for compost or mulch.

Welcome Starbucks and Pizza Hut

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October 12th was opening day for Target in Waconia and, as exciting as that was, the treat of seeing a Starbucks and Pizza Hut Express inside was even better!

I guess I hadn’t really thought to much about the mini stores that come with Target.  Sure Target has groceries, a pharmacy, clinic, photo department and a little food court, but they usually come with a few big named brands too built in.

To me, I can’t see this harming local business to much.  Pizza Hut doesn’t offer delivery or make pizzas that feed a family.  It’s all individual sized pizzas and even a few breakfast items.

Starbucks doesn’t have a drive through and probably doesn’t even open until 8am.  However, it does offer that overpriced coffee for those that crave it.

I’m just really excited for the Pizza Hut Express.  Mmmmmm

How about you?

Party with Johnny Holmes Tonight!

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Today is St. Joseph Parish’s Fall Festival!

Starting at 11 are carnival games, a book fair and a kids DJ.  There’s also a slient auction, plant sale, bake sale, bingo, food, beer, pull tabs and so much more.

From 4-8pm there is a pork chop dinner.  Mmmmm that sounds good.

Then from 7-10:30pm the Johnny Holm Band is performing for free!

Come on out to Waconia today, October 4th, and enjoy a great festival on a great fall day!!

3 Waconia Business’ Close

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It seem that more than a few business in Waconia are having trouble staying open. Beef O Bradys, Quiznos and the Marathon gas station have all closed!

I first noticed this as we went to Beef O Bradys for dinner. On the door was a sign that said closed. It also said something about coming back with new ownership but not sure if it’ll be the same or a new restaurant.

Quiznos seemed quiet too and we noticed a sign on their door that said closed. For how long though is unknown. Maybe it’s not permanent?

Then today I noticed that the Marathon/Oasis Market gas station was also closed!

That’s three bigger business in a short period of time. Lets hope it’s not a trend.

Nickle Dickle Day 2008

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Nickle Dickle Day is fast approaching.  This year it’s September 13th 2008.

Nickle Dickle Day will include:

  1. Antique and Collector Car and Truck show.
  2. 100+ vendors selling crafts and other products.
  3. Food
  4. Entertainment
  5. 5 and 10k runs.
  6. 3 on 3 basketball tournaments.

As always it should be fun. Come out and enjoy Waconia!

2008 Carver County Fair

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It’s that time again, time for the Carver County Fair in Waconia, Minnesota!

The dates are August 6-10 2008 and it’s always a good time.

Grandstand Ticket Sales & Seating Schedule:

Motokazie/Supercross – Wednesday 8-6-08
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Practice 6:00 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m.

Extreme Bull Riders – Thursday 8-7-08
Ticket Sales 4:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:30 p.m.
Extreme Bull Riders Start: 7:00 p.m.

Semi-Truck/Tractor Pull – Friday 8-8-08
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Semi-Truck/Tractor Pull Starts: 6:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby – Saturday 8-9-08
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby – Sunday 8-10-08
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 4:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Entertainment Center

Wednesday, August 6
5:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
8:30 p.m. – Johnny Holm

Thursday, August 7
1:00 p.m. – Senior Citizen of the Year
and Carver County Century
Farms Program (Farm Bureau)
5:00 p.m. -DJ Scott Severson
8:30 p.m.- Christy Love
and You Know Who

Friday, August 8
2:00 p.m. – Coney Island Crew
5:00 p.m. – Paul Christian
7:30 p.m. – Moon & Staci from KS95
8:30 p.m. – Shaw Brothers

Saturday, August 9
11:00 a.m. -Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 p.m. -Diaper Derby
3:00 p.m. -Tina & Lena
4:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
7:00 p.m. – Richie Holliday (With
Todd Andrews and Andy Woodhull)
8:30 p.m. – Keystone

Sunday, August 10
12:00 p.m. -Kids Pedal Pull
2:00 p.m. -Amateur Talent Contest
5:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
6:30 p.m. – Smok’n Guns

The Patio

Wednesday, August 6
Silverado – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 7
Paul Christian – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Scott Severson – Teen Dance – 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Friday, August 8
Nick Sharpe Magic – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guitar Hero Contest – 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 9
Tina & Lena – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dale Dahmen and the Beats – 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 10
Waconia Area Community Band – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Highliners – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Plus the midwy and so much more!!  See you at the fair.

2008 Band Festival is June 16th

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The 2008 Lake Waconia Band Festival kicks off on Saturday June 16th at 6pm.

This year is the 10th annual festival and scheduled to appear are:

  1. Waconia Drumline – Exhibition
  2. Bemidji Marching Band – AA
  3. Annandale Marching Cardinals – A
  4. Milaca High School – A
  5. Maple Grove Marching Crimson – AAA
  6. Richfield Marching Spartans – A
  7. Winona Cotter Marching Band – A
  8. Owatonna Marching Band – AA
  9. Sauk Rapids-Rice Marching Storm – A
  10. Osseo Marching Band – AAA
  11. Champlin Park Marching Rebels – AA
  12. Alexandria Marching Band – AAA
  13. Litchfield Marching Dragons – AA
  14. St. Cloud All-City Marching Band – AA
  15. Mankato 77 Lancers – AAA
  16. Park Center Marching Pirates – AAA
  17. Waconia High School Marching Band – Host
Come early and get your seats on main street as they fill up fast!

Whole Hog Heaven BBQ

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When you stop to think about it, Waconia actually does have quite a few places to eat.  Now, you can add another to the list; Whole Hog Heaven BBQ.

whole hog heaven

The ribs and more restaurant opened across from Kwik Trip a few months ago.  It has limited indoor seating but makes everything available for carryout too.

We finally tried it out the other night and the service was fast, food was excellent and restaurant was quite nice.

If you’d like to check out their menu, it’s all online at:
http://www.wholehogheaven.com/menu.htm

Have you been?  What did you think?  Two thumbs up here!

Call ahead: 952-442-TO GO (952-442-8646)
Visit: 712 Vista Blvd Across from Kwik Trip
On the Web: http://www.wholehogheaven.com/