July 2011

Going Green | Summer Fashion Guide

An original watercolor painting by Maple Grove artist Kristine Fretheim, who was featured in Maple Grove Magazine’s April issue, was sel

 

Maple Grove is miniscule piece to a very large puzzle. From a global perspective, the approximate 36 square miles and 60,500 people in the city are a tiny pinpoint. But that doesn’t mean the local city officials, policy makers, businesses and residents don’t think big.

 

Summer fashion, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. You welcome us with pale color palettes, soft prints and airy fabrics, and wrap us in your simple silhouettes and breezy sensibility. This season, fashion takes a look back, taking its cues from chic ’70s style and bohemian glamour.

 

How many of our mornings are a race against the clock, supplying barely enough time to wolf down a few bites of breakfast, if we’re lucky, before getting caught up in the commotion of the day?

 

1) Comedy on the Green

 

When Jon Kolbrek looks at the photo he took of his daughter Brynn, he sees his little girl celebrating life. The coincidence is he took this photo last year when preparing for her fifth birthday—an actual celebration of her life.

 

Fewer people are ripping open pull tabs, and fewer people are shoveling in flapjacks at annual pancake breakfasts.

 

In a world over-saturated with illegal music downloads, generic carbon-copy pop-rock bands, and actors-turned-musicians begging us to take them seriously—there is something to be said for a handful of youngsters toughing it out on today’s music scene.

 

Henry’s is the name of the place. Henry is the guy. But mostly, Henry is the experience of eating at Henry’s Café.

 

Cancer has disrupted the life of Rick Gass for going on eight years. His 58-year-old body has undergone prostate surgery and subsequent radiation treatments as well as quarterly shots or daily pills to keep the malignant cells from growing. He is matter-of-fact in his explanation.

 

Foxy and Egg by Alex T. Smith

Recommended by librarian Nina Shimmin for children

 

When it comes to winning Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) awards, a city having one honoree is big. But two? Terry Just and Chuck Stifter make up the rare duo worthy of pulling off such a feat. 

 

Looking for a new summer read? A Journey Beyond Beauman fits into any beach bag and tells a tale that blends thoughtful thinking and real relationships.

 

From the Diaper Derby to the Rice Lake Classic Run to the Bed Races, we love being on the move during Maple Grove Days. Here’s how to navigate one of the best weekends of the summer.