Andover
Sale to benefit women in addiction recoveryProceeds from a rummage sale to be held this weekend will go to Embers in the Fire, a Park Rapids, Minn., conference being planned for next spring to help women recovering from addiction.
The sale is 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at the Andover Community Center/YMCA, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW.
Organizers have men's, women's and children's clothing in every size, furniture, housewares and more. They still are taking donations. Call Pam at 763-443-5287.
COON RAPIDS
Sand Creek Park hosts family activitiesThe City of Coon Rapids and the Community Strength Foundation are sponsoring a free movie night, featuring "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," at 8:30 p.m., Friday, at Sand Creek Park, 1008 Northdale Blvd. Viewers are encouraged to bring a blanket or a chair. Earlier, starting at 6 p.m., unlimited inflatable gyms will be available, at a fee of $6. Concessions will be available all evening.
Coon Rapids Night at Minnesota LynxResidents can get discounted tickets to see Minnesota's WNBA team -- including Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen and Maya Moore - battle the Washington Mystics at 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Using the special offer code "Coon Rapids," $30 tickets are $20; $20 tickets are $15 and $10 tickets are $8. Tickets are available for purchase now, at www.startribune.com/a1581.
NORTH METRO
College Possible seeks mentors for studentsThe student advocacy group College Possible is looking for 120 new college-educated "Idealistic Mentors" to advise students from 12th grade through college graduation.
Students are paired with mentors based on education and career interests. The duos exchange weekly e-mails and meet at monthly events.
Applicants must be 21 or older, have a college diploma, and must live or work in the Twin Cities area for at least the first year. Training provided.