June 2015

In the June issue of Maple Grove Magazine, you'll see how cancer survivor Scott Petinga takes back his life, the evolution of the new Central Park that's been 30 years in the making, and find out how the community has evolved.

With the arrival of summertime, Maple Grove residents are ready to get back outdoors and spend quality time with family and friends on the many great public lakes in the area.

 

Maple Grove restaurants, bakeries and cafes know how to make the most of Minnesota weather. Quiet, relaxing patios with comfy café chairs and shady umbrellas set the stage for pleasant conversation in good summer weather. Pull up an outdoor chair and stay a while.

 

Plymouth Creek Center played host to the 2014 Best of Maple Grove awards celebration.

 

The annual Maple Grove Ice Show "traveled" to various countries around the world in one day.

 

Good writing doesn’t come naturally; it must be practiced, like playing an instrument or participating in athletics. The only difference is that the workout uses a pen and paper and, arguably the most important “muscle” in the body—the brain.

 

“The vision for people to live, work and play in the community comes to greater fruition with the creation of Central Park,” says Tim Phenow, chair of the Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board.

 

Gary and Conny Jay’s garden started 23 years ago as a small flower bed, created under a tree to make mowing easier. Over the years it grew, right along with their knowledge of gardening and their desire to create a peaceful retreat around their home.

 

When Ed Reichow landed new Maple Grove clients in 2012, he had no idea he was starting an award-winning project.

 

Maple Grove resident Scott Petinga's life began on May 3, 2004. He was in his early 30s, but the day signaled a rebirth. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and it set him on an entirely new path.

 

From early beginnings around 1851, Maple Grove has seen its share of growth.

 

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Church Basement Ladies. There’s an even better chance that you’ve seen the Church Basement Ladies—and the ladies weren’t even in church.

 

The winner of the Best Doggy Daycare/Kennel in the 2105 Maple Grove “Best of” competition has just turned 1.

 

One summer day while enjoying Weaver Lake Park, resident Angela Carlson couldn’t resist capturing her 9-month-old daughter Audrey as she gave a, “Hey, why did you leave me ou

 

Before you leave for that big vacation, take a few minor precautions to keep your home from being a target of crime and to help save on the energy bill.

 

The arrival of June marks the first full school year in which Weaver Lake Elementary has used grant allocations from Crayola and the

 

Built in the summer of 1915, the semi-cylindrical Osseo water tower, which has become iconic of the Osseo area, celebrates an impressive milestone this June and awaits important recognition from the Minnesota Historical Society.