West metro news briefs: Event to help domestic violence victims

The 11th annual "Be an Angel for Home Free Fundraiser" will take place this weekend to benefit programs that help victims of domestic violence.

The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Holy Name Church, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata.

Home Free has served battered women and their children in the Plymouth area for more than 35 years. The event includes a spaghetti dinner and desserts, entertainment by magician Matt Dunn and silent and live auctions. The event is free and open to the public, though a freewill offering will be taken for dinner.

A personal care item or cleaning product for the residents of Home Free also will be welcomed at the door.

The League of Women Voters Edina is sponsoring informational sessions on what's new with city parks and recreation and the senior center.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Parks and Recreation Director Ann Kattreh will speak and answer questions about the city's parks, the Art Center, Braemar Arena, golf courses and other facilities from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. at Edina City Hall.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Edina Senior Center recreation supervisor Donna Tilsner will lead a tour of the center and explain current projects and programs. The session runs from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m.

The horse, located at Grandview Square Park across from the Edina Senior Center, was voted top sculpture by people who viewed public art in the city. Kregel won $1,000.

Placing a close second was "Egghead," a bronze Humpty Dumpty reading a book, by Kimber Fiebiger of Minneapolis, who won $750.

Third place and $500 went to "Leap Frog," a bronze life-size sculpture by Art Norby of New London, Minn., featuring two young boys playing the familiar childhood game.

The program is run by the Edina Public Art Committee, which is part of the Edina Arts and Culture Commission.

Maple Grove issued an alert last week after three home burglaries of jewelry that have happened in the last two months.

Police are asking residents to report any suspicious activity, vehicles or individuals.

The city is seeking applicants to fill a two-year position on the Human Rights Commission, which advises the City Council on human rights and diversity issues.

The successful applicant must live in Bloomington. He or she will be appointed by the council.

The commission meets on the third Monday of each month. Examples of previous activities include Diversity Day with Bloomington Public Schools, the International Day of Peace and Black History Month.

To receive an application, contact the City of Bloomington at 952-563-8733 or go to http://tinyurl.com/n24xbaz.

The fair takes place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Av. N.

It includes demonstrations and art sales as well as entertainment, children's activities and musical performances.

The event is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by the city, Plymouth Arts Council, Envy Skin Clinic and Andersen Windows.

For more information, go to www.plymouthmn.gov.

The Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, or IOCP, will hold a fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 9.

The campaign, which will take place Nov. 9-Dec. 31, kicks off with the event at 1605 County Road 101 N. in Plymouth.

The goal is to raise more than $2 million to help the 1,777 struggling families in the community.

The Navarre Community Initiative is hosting a meeting this month to gather input on the area's bike trails.

The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Gray Freshwater Institute, 2500 Shadywood Road, Orono.

Navarre, which is part of the Orono, is next to the Dakota Trail and a popular place for bikers around Lake Minnetonka.

The Music Association of Minnetonka will celebrate its 40th year with a gala event Friday, Nov. 8.

The event takes place from 6-10 p.m. at International Market Square, 275 Market St. in Minneapolis. Tickets are $75, or tables of eight can be reserved for $500. Go to www.music association.org or call 952-401-5954 for tickets or information.

Veterans, military personnel, spouses and kids ages 7-12 are invited to attend a free tennis clinic and play day on Sunday, Nov. 10.

The event, part of a "Thank You to Military/Veterans Play Day," will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Williston Fitness Center, 14509 Minnetonka Drive in Minnetonka. The event is a way to show appreciation for residents' military service.

Register by Friday, Nov. 8, by calling 952-939-8370.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Robbinsdale Police Department.

Police will share details about who was targeted by criminals last summer and steps residents can take to reduce the risk of being a victim.

The 2014 Barns of Carver County calendar is now available, featuring 12 barn photos by Waconia photographer and artist Ruth Tremblay.

This year is the sixth year that the calendar has been published, and Tremblay includes historical text about the barns and the farm families who own them.

The calendars can be purchased for $15 at Klein Bank locations in Carver County and St. Bonifacius, Mackenthun's Fine Foods in Waconia, Watertown Pharmacy, Mayer Lumber Company in Mayer, At The Farm Organic Farmers Market, Frost & Steam Coffee House and Ice Cream Parlor, Diva Dog, Premiere Apparel, Who's on First? and Heart & Home Boutique, all of Waconia, and the Chaska Historical Society.

Fifty percent of the proceeds from the calendar sales and 10 percent of the retail price of the barn tour kits will be donated to Carver County food shelves and Mary's Wish — www.maryswish.org. Calendars and barn tour kits also are available online at www.barnsofcarvercounty.com or by calling 952-442-2308.