Hearts at Home conference

The Hearts at Home North Central Regional conference -- Ooh, La, La Moms are Magnificent! -- is November 7-8 at the Mayo Civic Center. Conference topics include Parenting (Preschool, Grade School, and Teen), Marriage, Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, and Family Management. It's a day full of new ideas and loads of encouragement. For more information or to register for the conference visit www.hearts-at-home.org or call (309) 828-MOMS.

Bluestem 1-Day Parenting Workshop

Bluestem’s Approach to Parenting – Achieving Success With Relationships and Without Shame: The Basics. A variety of parenting options and strategies will be explored. Successful parenting involves more than rewards and consequences; it is about regulation and relationships. The way family members relate to each other is critical. Our approach is based on understanding the science of behavior, self-regulation and relationship dynamics. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster family harmony and to be nurturing and effective when dealing with challenging behaviors.

The workshop features four modules:The Science of Behavior; Emotional Regulation; Nurturing Positive Relationships; Dealing with Challenging Behaviors.

Course Option 1. Four - 90 minute evening sessions, one session per week for four weeks. Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Course Option 2. One – six hour Saturday session. Saturday, November 8, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. One hour allowed for lunch - on your own.

COST. One parent - $80.00, to be paid prior to class. Both parents - $90.00, to be paid prior to class

Registration. Contact Bluestem Center, 507-282-1009, to register.

Scouting for Food Drive

Scouting for Food Drive. Saturday, Nov. 10. For more info: 287-1410 ext. 110 (Gamehaven, www.gamehavenbsa.org); 424-1721 (Channel One) www.helpingfeedpeople.org.

Last Saturday (Nov. 8) Scouts left Scouting for Food Drive door hangers on doors all over Rochester. If your door had a hanger remember to leave a bag of nonperishable food by your front door - the Scouts will pick it up on Saturday, Nov. 15. If you’re wondering what to donate, remember the most requested food items include boxed dinners (i.e. Hamburger Helper), canned tuna, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit, pasta and rice. Didn’t get a door hanger? Your family can still participate. Drop off food at Channel One or at a Channel One drop site (visit their Web site for a list of sites).

Rochester Downtown Farmers Market

Rochester Downtown Farmers Market. Winter location: Building 41, Olmsted County Fairgrounds. 9 am until noon. November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Mkt Mgr: 507-273-8232. rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org.

Fresh, local products throughout the winter season; complimentary coffee and tea; drawings; music and entertainment; demonstrations. Healthy fun for the whole family!

Opening Day, November 1: Music by Whole Hog Music Revue; wool spinning demonstration by Marge Warthesen; hot cider and coffee at the RDFM table; breakfast concession courtesy of Vreeman Farm.

Storytime @ ABC&Toy Zone

Story Time at ABC & Toy Zone • Miracle Mile Shopping Center • 286-8440 • www.abctoyzone.com

Story Time with Peter Wednesdays at 10:30am. Story Time with Kristin Fridays at 10:30am. Story Time with Peter Saturdays at 10:30am.

Three Tales for Fall @ The Library

Rochester Public Library •101 2nd Street SE • 328-2309 • www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org

Saturday, November 8, 10:30 am. Hooray for Saturday! Family Film Program: Three Tales for Fall. Get ready for winter weather with three seasonal tales by favorite picture book authors including: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, Charlie Needs a Cloak by Tomie De Paola, Good Morning, Granny Rose by Warren Ludwig.

Raptor Feeding @ Oxbow

Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo (5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron) has a number of special events scheduled this fall and winter. For more information on any of these events visit their website at www.co.olmsted.mn.us/parks/oxbow_park_&_zoo.asp or call 775-2451. In case of inclement weather, call 775-2451 for program information/changes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Raptor Feeding – November 8 at 3:00 p.m. Spend an autumn afternoon learning more about some of our area’s most common birds of prey. Not only will you enjoy hearing interesting facts, but you’ll also enjoy watching them eat. (All ages)

• Feed the Otters – November 15 at 1:00 p.m. This is always a good time! Otters are very curious and playful and they can eat up to a quarter of their body weight a day. Come and watch as the otters swim around to catch the fish! (All ages)

• Wild Turkeys – November 22 at 1:00 p.m. This bird is on almost everyone’s mind this time of year! Come to Oxbow and learn more about these fascinating creatures and their links to our nation’s past. (All ages)

• Feed the Critters – November 29 at 3:00 p.m. This is one of our most popular programs. Join the animals for dinner and see just how crazy feeding time can sometimes get. You’ll remember the experience. (All ages)

Annual Ageless Art Benefit - Aldrich Memorial Nursery School

Aldrich Memorial Nursery School will be hosting their Annual Ageless Art Benefit! All proceeds from this event supports the Aldrich Endowment Fund. The event is on Saturday, November 8 from 7-10pm. Their will be on-site artists selling their own art, as well as Silent and Live Auctions, with special guest Gil Gutknecht and KROC Personality Tracy McCray. Tickets for the event are $18.00 per person. They may be purchased in advance or at the door. If you would like to purchase the tickets in advance please stop by the school between 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Please feel free to contact Aldrich Memorial Nursery School at 507-289-3097 with any questions.

Ice Hawks Home Game

The Minnesota Ice Hawks Ice Hockey Jr. League play at the Rochester Rec. Center (21 Elton Hills Drive). Games subject to change. Always call the Info Line 535-0100 or visit their website www.mnicehawks.com to check for schedule (date/time) changes.

Fans are encouraged to bring their skates and "Skate with the Hawks" after every game. Ticket prices are: Adult/$7, Students (HS & College with ID)/$5; Senior Citizens (65+)/$5; Children (3-8yrs)/$3; Infants & Toddlers/No Charge.

Minnesota Ice Hawks 2008-2009 Home Schedule
Sept. 19, Friday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Sept. 20, Saturday • St. Paul Lakers • 7:05 PM
Sept. 27, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Oct. 11, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Oct. 18, Saturday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Nov. 1, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Nov. 7, Friday • Minnesota Owls• 7:05 PM
Nov. 8, Saturday • St. Paul Lakers • 7:05 PM
Nov. 15, Saturday • Granite City Lumberjacks, 7:05 PM
Nov. 21, Friday • Minnesota Owls • 7:05 PM
Nov. 29, Saturday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Dec. 5, Friday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 7:05 PM
Dec. 31, Wednesday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Jan. 2, Friday • Minnesota Owls • 7:05 PM
Jan. 3, Saturday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Jan. 9, Friday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 7:05 PM
Jan. 11, Sunday • Hudson Crusaders • 5:35 PM
Jan. 17, Saturday • Hudson Crusaders • 7:05 PM
Feb. 13, Friday • Lumberjacks • 7:05 PM
Feb. 14, Saturday • Lumberjacks • 7:05 PM
Feb. 15, Sunday • St. Paul Lakers • 5:35 PM
Feb. 21, Saturday • Hudson Crusaders • 7:05 PM
Feb. 27, Friday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Mar. 1, Sunday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 5:35 PM