Community Corner
'Light The Grove' and Donate By Eating at Maynards: This Week in Maple Grove
Also: Robotics club introductions and Annie Jr.

Give today by eating and drinking at Maynards in Rogers.
At the "Eat, Drink & Give" event, 100 percent of food and beverage sales on Monday, Dec. 2 will be donated to CROSS Services.
Take out orders are encouraged and will also be included in the donation.
Reservations will be accepted at 763-428-0700.
CROSS is a non-profit organization helping families and individuals living in Rogers, Maple Grove, Osseo, Champlin (West), Corcoran and Dayton.
What else is happening this week?
Robotics Booster Club Kick Off
Come join the Maple Grove Robotics Booster Club on Monday night at 7 p.m. for an overview presentation, robot demonstration, movie, raffle, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The event is at the Yellow Tree Theater (320 5th Ave. SE in Osseo).
'Light the Grove'
Join us for Maple Grove Hospital's 4th Annual "Light the Grove" community event. Celebrate the season with family and friends outdoors. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, holiday carols, reindeer and horse-drawn trolley rides. The official lighting ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. Warm up indoors with photos with Santa. This event is free and open to the public.
Dress accordingly for outdoors activities. If you wish, please bring a toy/food donation for CROSS, a non-profit organization supporting Maple Grove and surrounding communities.
Annie Jr. Musical
Front Porch Musical Theatre, a local theatre group whose rehearsal home is in Maple Grove, would like to invite you and your family to kick off the Christmas season by enjoying "Annie Jr," one of the most beloved musicals of all time.This Broadway classic show is set during Christmas time in the bustling streets of New York City, a dreary orphanage and the extravagant mansion of Daddy Warbucks. Eighty talented young actors come to the stage Dec. 5-8 for 8 shows. Discount tickets are available for the Thursday/Friday matinees. Doors open for general admission with seating 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets range from $4-$12 and are available online or at the door pending availability.
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