BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carver County Local News - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cclocalnews.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carver County Local News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000 DTSTAMP:20260120T232222Z CREATED:20260120T232222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T232222Z UID:10003503-1789549200-1789552800@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Donuts in Victoria Chat: Chat with the Mayor DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Debra McMillan for a casual conversation about leadership\, service\, and what is new in Victoria. Hear about upcoming priorities\, projects\, and what it is like to serve in local government. \n  \nJoin us at the Victoria Recreation Center from 9:00–10:00 a.m. on September 16\, 2026\, for an open dialogue with the mayor and your fellow residents. \n  \nThe Donuts in Victoria free community chat series gives an insider look at the happenings in Victoria through casual conversations with City staff and partners. Coffee and donuts are provided as we dunk into new topics monthly. All are welcome to this community gathering! \n  \nLearn more about the series at http://www.victoriamn.gov/chats. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/donuts-in-victoria-chat-chat-with-the-mayor/ LOCATION:Victoria Recreation Center\, 8475 Kochia Lane\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Government and Politics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Donuts_Victoria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T223054Z CREATED:20260903T223054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223054Z UID:10004054-1789662600-1789671600@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Waconia Lakeview Clinic Community Open House DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Lakeview Clinic Waconia Open House \n  \nJoin us for a fun\, family-friendly evening at the Lakeview Clinic Waconia Open House. Meet our care teams\, explore our renovated space\, learn about a wide range of services offered close to home\, and visit with community partners who help support the health and wellness of our region. \n  \nWhether you’re a long-time patient or visiting for the first time\, this event offers a great opportunity to learn more about the comprehensive care available at Lakeview and meet medical providers from various specialties and departments\, all while enjoying activities\, giveaways\, and complimentary treats! \n  \nUpon arrival\, visitors will receive a cinch bag to collect giveaways as they explore our updated space. In addition\, a “Passport to Health” can be completed as guests visit with members of our Lakeview teams in each department. Completed passports can then be renewed for a free Mama’s Java smoothie (fruit or coffee)\, or free Gourmet Popcorn from Three Mad Poppers! \n  \nMembers of our front office team will also be available to assist guests with Follow My Health enrollment and questions. They also will be happy to share information about LUNA – Lakeview’s new 24/7 online scheduling platform. (currently in soft launch phase) \n  \nNew Physicians \nFour of the five physicians joining Lakeview Clinic this fall will be available during the open house. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Laura Bowman\, MD (OB/GYN)\, Emma Leirdahl\, MD (Internal Medicine)\, Alison Vecellio\, MD (Internal Medicine)\, and Hannah Schull\, MD (Internal Medicine). All four of these providers will see patients at our Waconia clinic with additional availability at our other clinic locations. Alex Mangan\, MD (Family Medicine) is also joining Lakeview this fall\, and will see patients at Lakeview in Chaska. \n  \nCommunity Partners \nWe’re excited to welcome several community organizations and specialty groups who will be onsite to share information and resources as well. Information about services such as physical therapy\, hearing health\, public health & more will be available. \n  \nOptical Style Show & Sale Lakeview Clinic Optical will be hosting a style show and sale featuring Europa Eyewear in conjunction with the open house on September 17th. All Europa styles purchased with prescription lenses during the show will receive a 25% discount. All other prescription eyewear will receive a 10% discount. (some exclusions apply) Our experienced opticians are happy to work with current/valid prescriptions from outside eye doctors. (Just bring a copy in with you!) \n  \nCelebrating Community-Centered Care \nThe Waconia Open House is designed to showcase the people\, programs\, and partnerships that make Lakeview a trusted healthcare resource. From primary care and specialties to innovative patient tools and community collaborations\, we’re excited to share how we’re working to make healthcare more accessible\, connected\, and compassionate for everyone we serve. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for an evening of exploration\, connection\, and community. See you on September 17! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/waconia-lakeview-clinic-community-open-house/ LOCATION:Lakeview Clinic Waconia\, 24 State Hwy 5 West\, Waconia\, Minnesota\, 55387\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Open-House-News-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T000647Z CREATED:20260730T000647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000647Z UID:10004018-1789662600-1789673400@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Opening Night - Glass Pumpkin Patch! DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to experience the sixth-annual Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch\, presented by the Arboretum Auxiliary. Enjoy exclusive early access to more than 6\,200 handcrafted glass pumpkins\, fall glass decor\, whimsical garden art and Halloween-themed glass creations. The collection features the work of 12 award-winning\, professional glass artists from across the United States. \n  \nHurry before the tickets on the website sell out! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/opening-night-glass-pumpkin-patch/ LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, 55318\, 55318\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holidays and Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260303T233142Z CREATED:20260303T233142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T233142Z UID:10003707-1789668000-1789678800@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Park After Dark DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night at one of our favorite community gathering spaces at Lions Park. Park After Dark is a community evening built around outdoor recreation\, nature exploration\, live music\, and a movie at dusk. \n  \nArrive early to enjoy open park play with recreation equipment available for all ages throughout the park. Explore pop-up activities hosted by park partners\, grab a bite to eat\, listen to live music\, and enjoy the park as the sun sets. When night falls\, spread out a blanket and settle in for a family-friendly movie in the park. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/park-after-dark/ LOCATION:Lions Park Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Drive\, Victoria\, Minnesota\, 55386\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family-Friendly,Music, Performance and Entertainment,Nature and Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260303T232003Z CREATED:20260303T232003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T232003Z UID:10003703-1790011800-1790020800@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Victoria Fire Department Community Open House DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior firefighters! Respond to emergencies by first learning how to prepare for them! \n  \nStop by our annual Victoria Fire Department Open House on Monday\, September 21\, 2026 between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. for an interactive experience as you meet our local heroes and learn how you can prepare for fire emergencies at home! Hands-on activities hosted throughout the night include riding in a fire truck\, trying out your skills with a fire hose\, and making your way through a smokey house. Enjoy other free activities for the whole family! \n  \nSafety demonstrations at the Fire Station will include showing a fire sprinkler activation side by side burn\, and how first responders can use a drone in the skies of Victoria to aid in identifying fire locations in a burning building as well as help with search and rescue operations. \n  \nInterested in more of a sensory-friendly experience (less noise\, less people) at the VFD Community Open House? Feel free to stop by the event earlier starting at 5:00 p.m. where you’ll be able to explore the various rescue vehicles. We ask that people please be respectful of this time and only use it if needed to reduce the crowd size and noise. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/victoria-fire-department-community-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Victoria Fire Station\, 1500 80th St\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family-Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/victoria_event_vfd_community_open_house_website-header-city-of-victoria-minnesota.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T123000 DTSTAMP:20260903T224338Z CREATED:20260903T224338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224338Z UID:10004057-1790335800-1790339400@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:Lunch Hour Parenting Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join Leah Thompson (ECFE Parent Educator) and other parents and caregivers for a monthly discussion of It’s Their World: Teens\, Screens\, and the Science of Adolescence by Erin Walsh. Free copies of the book will be available to all participants thanks to a grant from the Carver County Library Foundation. \n  \nAttend in person at the Chaska Library or participate virtually. The club meets on the third Friday of each month from September 2026 through May 2027 and complements Erin Walsh’s author visit in Chanhassen on September 29\, 2026. \n  \nRegistration required. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/lunch-hour-parenting-book-club/ LOCATION:Chaska Library\, 3 City Hall Plaza\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Library_Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260627T222429Z CREATED:20260627T222429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T222429Z UID:10003984-1790704800-1790708400@cclocalnews.org SUMMARY:It's Their World: Teens\, Screens\, and the Science of Adolescence DESCRIPTION:Author Erin Walsh takes you inside the teenage brain and connects the dots to the unique risks and opportunities of growing up digital. With warmth\, science\, and humor\, Erin helps parents move from feeling overwhelmed and catastrophic to capable and connected – to be the steady presence young people need to build resilience in a complicated world. \n  \nBooks available for purchase and signing. \n  \nThis program will be streamed simultaneously on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CarverCountyLibrary/live and available on our social media one week after the program. \n  \nSponsored by MELSA and the Library Foundation of Carver County and presented in partnership with the Spark & Stitch Institute. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n More\n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n Nextdoor\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://cclocalnews.org/event/its-their-world-teens-screens-and-the-science-of-adolescence/ LOCATION:Chanhassen Library\, 7711 Kerber Blvd.\, Chanhassen\, MN\, 55317\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library,Workshops and Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cclocalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Library_Logo-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR