Events

Event of the Week: 2nd Annual Storefront Decorating Contest

It’s time for the 2nd Annual Storefront Decorating Contest! Get your holiday spirit going and decorate your storefront to participate in this new Jordan tradition. Last year’s winner, Penney Family Chiropractic, is pictured.

How to Enter: Send us pictures of your storefront all dressed up in holiday spirit by Friday December 20th to enter the contest!

How to Win: We’ll post all photos in a Facebook Poll and the business with the most votes will be crowned Business of the Week.

Photos will be posted in order of submission.

Questions? Contact Nathan Fuerst at (952) 492-2535 or nfuerst@jordanmn.gov

December 11, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events Comments (0)

Event of the Week: Jordan Dazzle 2019

Event of the Week: Jordan Dazzle 2019

Join the Jordan Commercial Club for the 5th Annual Jordan Dazzle Parade! The event is a must see for Jordan residents and families to get into the holiday spirit.

Event details: 

  • 5:00 PM Food Vendors
  • 5:30 PM Caroling by: JHS Chamber Singers
  • 6:00 PM Parade begins
  • Immediately following the Parade in Pekarna Park: Tree lighting

Where: Downtown Jordan (on Water St.) is the best place to observe the parade and enjoy food and refreshments from venders.

The parade runs South along Varner St. from the Fire Hall to Water St. in Jordan’s Downtown and then proceeds to the Mini Met.

RSVP on Facebook!

More Info from the Commercial Club Website

December 3, 2019 in Community, Culture, Events

Event of the Week: Small Business Saturday

Event of the Week: Small Business Saturday

At the City of Jordan, we’re thankful for our local businesses. Get out there and shop local this Small Business Saturday to support the businesses in our community!

Small Business Saturday takes place in communities all over the US, and offers Jordan residents an opportunity to support the businesses right in their backyard.

When: Saturday, November 30

Where: All local retailers! Participating businesses are hosting sales all around town!

Check out our Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2268861556552156/

November 26, 2019 in Community, Events

Event of the Week: Denim & Diamonds – Jordaness Lions

Event of the Week: Denim & Diamonds – Jordaness Lions Holiday Fashion Show

Please join the Jordaness Lions for a fabulous afternoon of Denim & Diamonds (some things never go out of style) this Saturday, November 23. There will be a silent auction, raffles, wall of wine, door prizes, and FUN entertainment!

What:

  • 11:00-12:00 Social Hour
  • Noon Luncheon
  • 12:45 Program

Proceeds benefit the Lions Gift of Sight, the Jordan Holiday Basket Project, the Jordan Area Food Shelf and other community projects.

Receive a free raffle ticket if you bring personal hygiene items or paper products for the Jordan Area Food Shelf.

Where:

Ridges at Sand Creek

How:

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased before the event. Seats are limited! Tickets can be purchased from Jordaness Lions members, or by contacting Donna Will at 612-599-2646.

RSVP on Facebook

November 19, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Events

Business of the Week: Caribou Coffee

Business of the Week: Caribou Coffee

Well, the community has been BUZZING about it… and it’s finally open! The City of Jordan is happy to designate Caribou Coffee as this week’s Business of the Week.

Grand Opening this Friday!

Join Caribou Coffee for their grand opening this Friday and enjoy your favorite warm (or cold, if you’re into that) beverage. You’ll get $1 off any large beverage and have the chance to be one of the FIRST in Minnesota to try one of the new Caribou Bou-sted® beverages .

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 am this Friday to celebrate the store opening.

Check out the event on Facebook!

About the Jordan Location

Caribou Coffee has opened its very first Caribou Cabin location in Jordanh. The company announced plans for the new small format locations in August and will open five locations yet in 2019. Caribou Cabins have “Caribou-blue” exteriors, drive-thru windows, and convenient walk-up windows (no interior seating). The locations capture the brand’s iconic Northwoods feel that guests love, and are designed to deliver on guest convenience, speed, and efficiency. Perfect for fueling life’s everyday adventures…fast!

The first Caribou Cabin in Jordan is located at 225 Triangle Lane North. The location is unique at 1,087 square feet, double the size of other Caribou Cabins set to open later this year. The Jordan location also features a small walk in lobby that is exclusive to this location where guests can come inside to order. The drive-through has two order points as well as a pay window and pick up window to maximize efficiency during peak hours. Guests also have the option to “Order Ahead” and can pick up their mobile orders through the drive through or lobby.

More info here:
http://www.belleplaineherald.com/news/caribou-coffee-cabin-drive-thru-concept-coming-to-jordan/article_7b5658da-c982-11e9-971e-d71e36b25f5e.html

November 13, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Events

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/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