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Upcoming Events At Activity Center
On November 6, 2007, Hopkins residents will elect a mayor and two council members. The Mayor’s position is a two-year term and the Council Members’ positions are four-year terms. Hopkins residents will also be voting for four members of the school board.
Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day.
Please call Hopkins City Hall at 952-935-8474 or visit www.hopkinsmn.com/cityhall/elections/ for more information about where to vote and registration.
Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of Hopkins Center For The Arts
Special Pre-Run Performance of Madeline’s Christmas
Presented by Stages Theatre Company to benefit Hopkins Center for the Arts
Thursday, November 15, 2007
6 pm - Pre-play reception, Jaycee Studio
7 pm - Performance, Mainstage Theater
Call 952-979-1111 for tickets. Special prices this night only: $10 adults; $7.50 children/youth under 18.
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans, book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, and music by Shirley Mier. Suitable for all ages.
The Peterson Family Holiday Concerts
Sponsored in part by Albert Pike Lodge #237 and FM88-KBEM
8 pm, Thursday, November 29, 2007
2 pm & 8 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2007
Heartwarming Christmas music sure to delight young and old. Produced by Patty Peterson. Features Jeanne, Linda, Patty, Billy, Ricky, Paul, Jason, Tommy, Russ, Isaac, and other members of Minnesota’s first family of music.
For ticket information, call 952-979-1111 (noon-6pm, Tues-Sat) or visit www.hopkinsartscenter.com.
Did you know that in the metro area, Hopkins has the third largest percentage of foreign born residents (besides Minneapolis and St. Paul)? What would you think if a City official wrote a letter to the immigration department refusing additional immigrants? That is the basis for the documentary “The Letter,” the story of Lewiston, Maine. Join us on Thursday, November 29 at Hopkins City Hall from 7 - 8:30 pm to watch and discuss the film. Event sponsored by the Hopkins Human Rights Commission.
Upcoming Events At The Hopkins Activity Center
- Salute To Vets
Thursday, November 8, 11 am
Pay tribute to our vets with a special program followed by a lunch. Bring a photo of yourself or a special veteran. Color guard provided by Hopkins American Legion and Hopkins VFW. All Veterans eat free. Please call to register. - Thanksgiving Celebration
Tuesday, November 13, 11 am
Enjoy Jim Berner’s Music Show, “Stories Behind the Music,” followed by a traditional turkey dinner. Door prizes included the popular pineapple turkeys. Event is co-sponsored by Beverly Living Center of Hopkins. Please call to make your reservation. Cost of meal & celebration is $6. - Watercolor Workshop
November 5 - 7, 1 - 4 pm
A concentrated workshop for watercolor painters with any level of experience. Work on subjects of your own interest under the watchful eye of instructor, Daryl Laub. Daryl will provide tips and gentle critiquing. Group members will have the opportunity to share ideas. Bring supplies. Call to register. Cost is $55 for Frequent Card holders, $59 for non Card holders.
The Hopkins Activity Center is located at 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins. For more information or to register, call 952-939-1333.
Warm Up To Winter At The Hopkins Pavilion
Open Skating
Grab your skates and head over to the Pavilion! The Hopkins Pavilion offers Open Skating for $4/Adult and $3/Youth under 18. The Hopkins Pavilion does not offer skate rental or sharpening. Helmets are required for youth under 18 during Open Skate with sticks and pucks. View the schedule.
Hopkins High School Boys Hockey
Hopkins High School boy’s home games are played at the Hopkins Pavilion Ice Arena. To find out the game schedule for the 2007–2008 season, please call the Hopkins High School Athletic Hotline at 952-988-4690 or go to www.hopkins.k12.mn.us.
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association
The Pavilion is host to the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association (HYHA). HYHA runs hockey programs for 5–18 year-olds. For more information, please visit the HYHA website at www.hopkinshockey.com.
The Hopkins Pavilion is located at 11000 Excelsior Blvd. between 11th and 17th Avenues on the north side of the road. Call us at 952-939-1410 or visit us online.
Avoid Getting Towed During Snow Emergencies
The City of Hopkins can declare a snow emergency upon a two-inch snowfall. Parking restrictions remain in effect until streets are plowed curb-to-curb and parking lots and ramps are completely plowed. Snow depths are measured in Hopkins and may not coincide with the snow depths reported at the Twin Cities Airport. Snow emergencies are announced on the Hopkins Police Department’s recorded snow line at 952-939-1399.
Vehicles left on the streets or in public parking lots during snow emergencies may be ticketed or towed. To avoid being towed, residents should remove vehicles from the city streets and parking lots as soon as a snow emergency has been declared. If you have nowhere else to park, there are several emergency parking locations. (View a map of the locations.)
- Municipal Lot 300 just south of Downtown Park on 9th Ave S
- Maetzold Field parking lot–access from 1st St N
- East of 9th Ave S and north of Westbrooke Way between 9th Ave S and Nine Mile Creek
- Far east end of 8th St S near Valley Park
For instructions on how to claim towed vehicles call Matt’s Towing at 952-949-2385. Vehicles are released only to the registered owners. Owners need to bring proof of ownership, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license in order to claim their vehicles. Payments are accepted by cash, Visa, or Mastercard. No checks. Visit the City Web site for towing and storage cost information.
Due to this month’s holidays, refuse and recycling pick up for the week of Nov 12 will be one day later than normal. Refuse pick up for Thurs, Nov 22 will be collected on Wed, Nov 21.
