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Event of the Week: Ladies Night Out

Event of the Week: Ladies Night Out

Come on out to support local Jordan businesses this Thursday and take advantage of great specials and offers all around the City.

What:

Ladies Night Out is a event hosted by local businesses and this month it’s a great opportunity to kick off your holiday season shopping, or just to take advantage of great specials and deals. Whether it’s shopping, a spa date, or taking advantage of happy hour specials – there’s something for everyone!

When: Thursday, October 24

  • 5 – 8 pm Ladies Night Out Specials around Jordan
  • 8:30 pm Prize Raffle Drawing begins at Roets Jordan Brewing

Who/Where:

Participating businesses:

  • Anytime Fitness Jordan
  • Bluff Creek Boutique
  • Carasim Coffee & General Store
  • Clancy’s
  • Iris Valley Boutique and Gifts
  • Linsey’s BBQ and Grill
  • Love on Harlow Kid’s Boutique (located at Studio J)
  • Moola’s
  • The Pickled Pig
  • Roets Jordan Brewing
  • Sassy Kat Boutique
  • Sculpt and Shred Women’s Fitness
  • Snips Salon
  • Studio J Salon and Spa
  • The Vinery Floral
  • Water Street Antiques
October 22, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events, Uncategorized

Business of the Week: Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard

Business of the Week: Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard

There’s still time to celebrate all of the fun that comes with Fall! To get your fix of all things apple, consider Minnesota Harvest. They have been operating in the Jordan Area since 1971!

What:

Pick your own apples, stop at the crazy Apple Cannons, apple launcher game, and take a walk through the corn maze. Stop and greet the animals. Let the kids loose in the playground. You will have all the wonderful photo ops you could wish for –until the snow flies.

You can also set up a group or school trip!

Hours:

Open daily until November from 10 am until 5pm

Where:

8251 Old Hwy 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352

Website | Facebook

October 16, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community

Business/Event of the Week: 15th Annual Jordan Craft and Gift Boutique

Business/Event of the Week: 15th Annual Jordan Craft and Gift Boutique

Join the Jordan Elementary PTO this Saturday as they host the 15th Annual Jordan Craft and Gift Boutique at the CERC! There you can find anything from fun crafts and gifts to food from local vendors.

What:

Browse unique and quality items from over 100 local vendors as well as some from the five state surrounding area.  Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase.

Click here for a full list of vendors

All proceeds will go to Jordan Elementary School PTO. The PTO supports a number of activities for Jordan’s Elementary School including sponsoring all field trips, family fun day, annual elementary school dance and requested additional needs of the teachers and school administration.

When: Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9am-3pm

Where: the CERC ( Jordan Community Education & Recreation Center )

Other Links:

RSVP on Facebook

See the event Website

October 8, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Culture, Events

Business/Event of the Week: Sever’s Fall Festival

Business/Event of the Week: Sever’s Fall Festival

Fall weather is officially here – continue to enjoy family friendly fall activities at the Sever’s Fall Festival!

What: Sever’s Fall Festival has been in operation for over 20 years, providing fun fall activities such as a giant corn maze, jumping pillows, pumpkin picking, an exotic petting zoo, giant slide, hay rides, and much more.

Check out the festival’s website for a complete list of activities

When: September 13th through November 3rd plus MEA weekend.

  • Fridays from 1-8pm
  • Saturdays from 10 am – 8pm
  • Sundays from 10 am – 6pm

Complete hours and ticket prices here

Where: Check out the new location just a few minutes North of Jordan – towards Shakopee

Find directions here

October 2, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Business/Event of the Week: “We Got This” Stout Release Party and Fundraiser

Event of the Week: “We Got This” Stout Release Party – Nickel Open Fundraiser

Join Roets Jordan Brewery as they celebrate the release of a new Stout to raise funds for the Nickel Open!

What: Gil & Sherrie Hunstad won a bid for the “Brewer for the Day” package, benefiting Nickel Open and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

They brewed “We Got This” Stout – an Irish Extra Stout – and will release it at the event. There will also be a silent auction, food truck and Roets will donate a portion of sales to further awareness of mental illness, one of the leading causes of death among young people in the U.S.

$1 from every pint, and $5 from every growler sold, will be donated back to the Nickel Open Fund.

When: Saturday, September 28th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • 3 p.m. – Brewery Doors Open
  • 6 – 10 p.m. – Door Prizes, Auction, and Food

Where: Roets Jordan Brewing Co. in beautiful, downtown Jordan.

RSVP to the event on Facebook

September 24, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Business of the Week: Carasim Coffee Shop

Business of the Week: Carasim Coffee and the Hub General Store

Join Carasim Coffee Shop and the Hub of Jordan for the opening of the General Store this Saturday, September 21!

The event will host a Farmer’s Market with produce and samples, Specials on treats and merchandise, drawings for prizes, and personalized gift baskets.

When: Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Beautiful Downtown Jordan (231 Broadway St. S.)

What:

  • 25% off all Melissa & Doug toys, costumes, and kites
  • 25% off all garden items & beeswax candles
  • Fun nails and face painting
  • Drawings for prizes and discounted coffee drinks
  • Personalized gift baskets

About Carasim Coffee Shop and General Store:

Carasim Coffee serves the community in downtown Jordan with specialty coffee drinks, homemade pies, soups, pizza and more. The space is also home to the Hub of Jordan’s General store, where customers can find a unique mix of home goods, toys, and antiques. Be sure to check out Carasim Coffee Shop and the Hub’s General Store today!

Questions? Call 612-419-9519

September 18, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Culture, Events

Business or Event of the Week: Heimatfest

Event of the Week: Heimatfest

September’s here, and school has started, but that doesn’t mean the party is over. Join the annual festivities at Heimatfest this weekend!

When: Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7

What: Heimatfest has something for everyone in the family:

  • Friday night kicks off with a car cruise, food booths, and street dance in downtown Jordan.  
  • Saturday is a full day of events, food fare, music, and fun! Check out the schedule of events for more details.  From pork patties, to walking tacos, to a refreshing scoop of ice cream… Heimatfest has many food options to choose from.

Click here for a schedule of events

Where: Lagoon Park, the Mini Met, and Downtown Jordan (see schedule of events)

Parking: Jordan Middle School’s lot, Log Cabin (on-street parking only), and Schule Haus (on street parking only).

Shuttle Bus: a shuttle will run from the above parking areas to the event in Lagoon Park from noon-7:00 p.m.

More info: See the Heimatfest website!

September 3, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Business or Event of the Week: MN Senior Men’s Baseball Assn. H.O.F. Induction and 40th Anniversary

MN Senior Men’s Baseball Assn. H.O.F. Induction and 40th Anniversary

Join the MN Senior Men’s Amateur Baseball Association (MSMABA) as it celebrates its 40th year! The league was founded in 1979 with just 4 teams – Jordan residents formed some of those first teams. At present, the league has 60 teams with the Millers and Alers representing the City of Jordan.

This event will host MSMABA Hall of Famers, Ex MLB players, Sportswriters, and food catered by Clancy’s. Fans can enjoy a Social Hour celebrating the league’s 40th anniversary, followed by a Hall of Fame Induction ceremony with the Hall of Fame Game played between the Jordan Millers and Alers!

What/When:

  • 5:30 pm – Social Hour
  • 6:15 pm – Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  • 7:30 pm – Hall of Fame Game – Jordan Millers v. Jordan Alers

Where: The Mini Met in Beautiful, Downtown Jordan

More Info:

August 13, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Events, Sport

Business or Event of the Week: Summer Sidewalk Sale

2019 Summer Sidewalk Sale

It’s that time of the year! Mark your calendar for Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 27. Help support local businesses while taking advantage of good deals.

What: Join the businesses in Downtown Jordan for sales and specials in all of your favorite stores!

The following businesses will be featured: Roets Brewery, Sassy Kat Boutique, The Hub, Laney Bird Store, Snips Salon, Water Street Antiques, Bluff Creek Boutique, Love on Harlow Boutique, Creek Water Memories, Iris Valley Boutique, and The Vinery.

When: Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: beautiful, Downtown Jordan

#LiveShopDine Jordan

July 23, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Events