February 2019

While rehearsing Tuck Everlasting, the theater students at Maple Grove Senior High visited with Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who flew in from New York to conduct a theater workshop and share his experience in the lead role as Jesse Tuck on Broadway. 

 
Little Boy Ice Skating in a Hockey Uniform

This picture placed first in the Activities & Events category for the 2018 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest.

 

Their newest book teaches a foundational approach to understanding dogs’ needs and our role as providers for their needs.

 
A pet-friendly plant

If you have children and pets, it’s important to research each plant first before bringing it into your home.

 
Patrick's Bakery & Cafe, Luna's Specialty Bakery & Cafe, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sugar and Spice Custom Cakery, Roxie's Baked Goods

Top off Valentine’s Day with scrumptious desserts.

 
Valentine's Day Church Carnival

Open to the public, the church’s annual Valentine’s Carnival is set from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. February 9.

 
Woodhouse Day Spa

Forget flowers and chocolates - give the gift of experience.

 
Tree removal

Breaking up is hard to do, especially during February—aka Valentine’s Day's host month. Days leading up to 2.14 are festooned with hearts, flowers, sweets and romance (genuine and otherwise). But some good things must come to an end, including, on occasion, your relationship with—a tree.

 
Spartan racer Scott O'Leary

Scott O’Leary isn’t your typical athlete. His desire and drive for physical fitness didn’t take shape until shortly before his 50th birthday.

 
A puppy from Safe Hands Rescue

In 2006, Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of the country, leaving many lives and homes from central Florida to eastern Texas in shambles. For Lynne Bengston, the need to head to the area of devastation and help the animals that had been displaced in the wake of the storm was top of mind.

 
Single Circles square dancing

Tell people you’re going to a Single Circles gathering, and they might think you’re headed to a dating event. Nope. Not really. This group has a queen/king and banner raids, but we’ll get to that.

 
Sue Brady, Owner of Olfactory Scent Studio

Olfactory offers a fresh take on candle making.

 
Maple Grove Fire Department retiree Beth Thibodeau

Beth Thibodeau and her husband Jon served in the department together for more than a decade.