Sample a ‘Taste of Maple Grove’

The Maple Grove Senior High School Dance Team is hosting the 11th annual Taste of Maple Grove from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Maple Grove Community Center.

Sixteen local restaurants will provide food. There will also be a wine and beer tasting and live music from Chuck Skajewski. The schedule is:

• The wine and beer tasting will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Complimentary tastes will be available from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• A silent auction and raffle will run from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• There will be music from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
• A cash bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A wine seminar ticket is available for $10 in addition to the main event purchase.

Try Hockey for Free

Wondering whether hockey is for your child. The Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association is hosting a free opportunity for them to try hockey.

The event takes place from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the Maple Grove Community Center.

Budding hockey players should bring a hockey or bike helmet, gloves and sweatpants or snow pants. The association will then outfit the players to try hockey for the night.

First-time skaters who sign up for hockey will receive free registration and a voucher for $100 toward hockey equipment.

For questions, contact the following:

• Boys: Vic Nelson at mites@omgha.com
• Girls: Lisa Albers at girlsmites@omgha.com