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Spotted on the Hopkins calendar: Live Tunes // Suzy Plays Guitar
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In today's newsletter:
- Could a facilitator fix the drama in your Hopkins-area book club?
- How a Hopkins guard quietly became the Gophers’ most indispensable player
Also on today's calendar: Affording Blake (Virtual Event) and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hopkinsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Hopkinsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 28 and low of 25 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
- Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, with a high of 43 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Does your book club have issues? Facilitators tackle behavioral problems (columbian.com) — A Twin Cities book club facilitator describes how she keeps discussions balanced and respectful, including work with a club at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins. She explains how facilitators choose titles, research background material, and gently rein in members who dominate or react strongly, offering practical insight for anyone in a local book group. 
• La Velle E. Neal III's 3-2 pitch: Josh Bell at first base is a boost for the Twins (startribune.com) — Hopkins hoops fans might enjoy seeing hometown guard Amaya Battle leading the Gophers women’s team in rebounds and assists while doing a bit of everything on the court. The broader column also checks in on Twins first base plans, Minnesota United’s coaching change, and a couple of bold Vikings and Wild predictions.
📸 Around Hopkins
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins
★ Featured events ★
- Live Tunes // Suzy Plays Guitar
The Vine Room, 756 Mainstreet, Hopkins
6:00 pm
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
- Youth Game Night
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
6:00 pm - NMS Winter Band Concert
Hopkins High School Auditorium , 2400 Royals Dr , Minnetonka
6:30 pm - Affording Blake (Virtual Event)
The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
12:00 pm - Crafternoon
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
1:00 pm - Computer Tutor
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
2:00 pm - Discovering Blake's Lower School (Grades PK-5) Virtual Event
The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
9:00 am - Discovering Blake's Middle School (Grades 6-8) Virtual Event
The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
12:00 pm - Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
9:15 am - Family Storytime
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
10:30 am - Early Childhood Passport to Play (Grades PK-1)
The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
9:00 am - Discover Blake (Grades 2-12) Virtual Event
The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
11:00 am
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for couple more PCAs to hire.
I have clients in Medina, Egan, EP and st Louis park as of now. Hours are flexible. (Nextdoor Hopkins)
- United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Supervisor in Hopkins. Apply here.
- Axelon Services Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minnetonka
- ‘Candlelight at the Cathedral' concert set for Jan. 17 in Minnetonka (hometownsource.com)
- Cloquet City Council OKs water study for well No. 8 (pineknotnews.com)
- Macy's Announces Closure Of St. Cloud Location Amid Downsizing (wjon.com)
Edina
- Edina police report, Dec. 28 through Jan. 3 (hometownsource.com)
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