Politics & Government

THIS WEEK: A Blood Drive, Wine Tasting and Visit from Congressman Paulsen

A roundup of weekly events in the Burnsville area.

Monday

• No School

• Burnsville City Planning Commission — cancelled.

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• Preschool Storytime, Burnsville , 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday

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• Wine Tasting and Jazz: Enjoy a middle eastern buffet, music of Jeff Carver and Rahjta Renthe and copious amounts of Kendall Jackson at . The cost is $30 per person. Reservations are suggested. Call 952-641-6222.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Give the gift of life at . Blood drive runs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

• New Vibe Soulride with Snowboarder Pat Milbery, at . Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Event begins at 7:30.

• Kindergarten Info Session: , at 6:30 p.m. 

• Listening Session with Superintendent Randy Clegg: The public is invited to a meeting to gather feedback on proposed mission, values and vision for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Campus, in the upper level, B-Wing, of the . The address is 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. 

Wednesday

• Acupressure Facelift Class: This class promises enduring youth through acupressure facial massage — as well as information about how acupressure points stimulate energy, blood circulation and improve internal organ functioning. Price is $19 per person. The class will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. To register call 952-707-4110 or visit the website

• Burnsville Performing Arts Center Advisory Commission — 6:30 p.m. at Burnsville City Hall.

Thursday

• Kindergarten Info Night at , at 6:30 p.m.

• Reoccurring Pattern — From Macro to Micro, at exhibit by Artist Eleanor McGough at the . The show will run till Feb. 25.

Friday

• Report Cards go home for all ISD 191 students.

• Evening of One Act Plays: 7 p.m. at the Mraz Center. There will also be a second round on Saturday.

Congressman Erik Paulsen: Paulsen, a Republican Congressman from the third district, will visit Permac Industries to discuss how the federal government can assist medical device manufacturers. Event begins at 8:00 a.m. Tour of Permac at 9:00 a.m.

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