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CONGRATULATIONS, AWARD WINNERS!

We had a wonderful time at the Western-themed Falls Celebration on February 2! Thank you to all who attended! We also want to thank our host, Trollhaugen, and our caterers: Sir Smoke A Lot BBQ, Valley Sweets, and 3 Arrows Coffee! Finally, we are grateful to all of the businesses who donated fantastic door prizes for the event!

We are excited to announce the 2022 Annual Award Winners!

New Business of the Year - Be Wild Burgers

Renovation of the Year - St. Croix Falls School District

Business of the Year - MidWestOne Bank

Business Person of the Year - Pam Stratmoen, SF Insurance Group

Ambassador of the Year - Phil Stratmoen

Falls Spirit Award - Shari Steele, Edina Realty & The Unique Boutique

In recognition of service to the Board of Directors from 2017 through 2022, Pam Stratmoen, SF Insurance Group

DESSERT AND WINE PAIRING FOR ANY EVENT

CHATEAU ST. CROIX WINERY

FEBRUARY 11 AT 1PM OR 4PM

Learn how to create delicious desserts and pair them with the perfect wine. You will not only get 5 dessert and wine pairings, you will be given the recipe and shown how to make them. A Chateau St Croix tasting expert will explain strategies for pairing each wine with each dessert as well as how to pair with other desserts. A fun winter event that is as savory as it is educational!

TICKETS

Please select either the 1PM time slot or the 4PM time slot.

Snow Days and Moonlit Nights at Big Rock Creek!

Saturday, February 11th, 18th, and 25th | 12-10pm

GET TICKETS

Join us for a fun filled winter day (and night) for the entire family. You will enjoy hours of good ole’ fashioned family fun at Big Rock from sledding, winter hiking, food trucks, crafted cocktails, live music, private tent rentals, s’mores, fires and more…there is something for the entire family to enjoy. Come and experience Big Rock Creek in its beautiful winter showcase. In the evenings, you will be able to enjoy a firelit hike through the trails at Big Rock Creek and take your picture by the moon!

Music Schedule:

Saturday, February 11 - 2-5pm: Samuel John Music, 6-9pm: Trandy Blue

Saturday, February 18th - 2-5pm: Trandy Blue, 6-9pm: Wade Snake

​Saturday, February 25th - 2-5pm: Relan Grove, 6-9pm: Samantha Grimes

Your ticket is an All-Access pass to winter fun!

-Unlimited sledding (we provide the sleds)
-Winter Hiking and Fire lit walk in the evening
-Ice Skating (weather and ice permitting)
-Pictures at the Moon and "Moon Walk"
-Activities for the kids in the heated barn
-Live Music in Frosty's Food Court
-Use of outdoor firepits and picnic tables
-Tour the beautiful property at Big Rock Creek
-Visit Maggie, the Scottish Highlander, and friends
-Private Tent Rentals available

Hot Food and Crafted Cocktails available for purchase on site!

ART CLASSES @ FRANCONIA COMMONS

FEBRUARY 25 - Windchimes and Suncatchers with Anna Lucia

MARCH 11 - Macrame Plant Holders with Samantha-Jean Wilson

MARCH 25 - Woodblock Printmaking on Paper and Tote Bags with Max Hautala

APRIL 29 - Basics of Kite Making with Dave “The Kite Man” Herzig

MAY 13 - Soft Sculpture with Allison Baker

JUNE 24 - Natural Ink Watercolors with Kim Boustead

The workshops cost $30 with all materials included. Sign up now at https://www.franconia.org/art-classes-franconia-commons/

Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up donates $1,500 Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County

Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op employees presented a $1,500 Operation Round Up grant to Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County to help support services for senior citizens and adults with disabilities.

“Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op is proud to support our community through Operation Round Up, and we thank our members for their participation and generosity,” said Stroshane. Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that enrich our local quality of life. Since 1998, Operation Round Up has given more than $1 million to local nonprofits. See all winter grant winners and learn how your nonprofit can apply here. The next application deadline is March 1.

Holding the check in front, center are Luann Olson, executive director, and Emily Dressel, program development, for Interfaith Caregivers. Polk-Burnett employees L-R are Steve Stroshane, general manager; Matt Kurtzhals, IT manager; Michael Jenssen, IT; Susan Huerstel, accountant; Jesse Seering, operations manager; Stacy Bergmann, HR administrator; Sean Burrows, IT; Jackie Van Heuklom, operations and Chris Witthoft, IT.

ST. CROIX VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL

Spring classes start March 7th at 5:00PM. For more information or to pre-register, please contact us.

Call/text: 715-553-6602

Email: scvds.office@gmail.com

Website

TAYLORS FALLS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Flyers and posters for public events, such as music, festivals, plays, and programs, can be placed in the Taylors Falls downtown bulletin board. Please drop off your information to Barb Young at 325 Basil Street, Taylors Falls, MN, in the screened-in front porch, for posting (bulletin board is locked). Individual business advertising or deal notices will not be posted--only public events. Thank you!