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Business of the Week October 27, 2017

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Business of the Week:  Alphabet Junction Childcare Center of Jordan

Welcome to Alphabet Junction Childcare Centers!

Choosing a child care provider is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. The first few years of a child’s life are the most formative, and it is vital that you choose a provider that will meet and exceed your expectations. Our curriculum is accredited and Parent Aware approved. We truly cherish each and every child in our programs.

 

Child Care Programs

Excellent & Creative Curriculums for Children 6 Weeks to 1st Grade Including:

  • Baby Sign Language
  • Spanish
  • Full Preschool Program
  • Kindergarten Readiness
  • Computers
  • Music Classes
  • Social Studies and Literature/Reading
  • Daily Theme-Related Projects Inclusive of: Art, Sensory, Science, Math, Language, Fine & Large Motor Skills
  • Parent Aware Accredited Curriculum for all ages

All in a safe, clean, nurturing and educational environment with licensed Kindergarten school teachers on staff.

Contact Alphabet Junction Childcare Jordan

Our Jordan location offers affordable rates, licensed Kindergarten school teachers in a safe, clean, educational and nurturing environment.

JORDAN
169 Eldorado Drive
Jordan, MN 55353

Phone: (952) 492-5655

Hours: 6:30am to 6:00pm

 

 

Childcare - excellent curriculums for children 6 weeks to 1st grade

October 27, 2017 in Businesses, City Jobs, Community, Culture, News, schools, Uncategorized

Business of the week October 20, 2017

Business of the Week:  NAPA Auto Parts of Jordan

Located at 151 Eldorado Drive in Jordan.  This is your local auto and truck parts store.   This month they have some great deals on Rain-X wiper blades.  Get yours before winter.  They also have a great sale on NAPA synthetic motor oil.  Both sales and many more are good through the end of October.  Get your NAPA Trick or Treat Bag today!  Check out their flier.

Store Hours:

Monday thru Thursday 8am to 7pm

Friday 8am to 6pm

Saturday 8am to 3pm

Sunday 10am to 2pm

Friendly service to help you find the auto part or tool you need. You can reserve your parts online and pickup at the store.  NAPAonline.com  Always try to shop local.  It makes sense and can save you time and money.  Stop in to NAPA and Treat your Car!

 

October 20, 2017 in Businesses, City Jobs, News, Uncategorized

Business of the Week October 13, 2017

Business of the Week:  Roets Jordan Brewery

Grand Opening of Growlers Sales is October 13, 2017!  Event information

Roets Jordan Brewery, in the spirit of generations of Jordan brewers, the Roets Family brings the craft of brewing back to the City of Jordan.  Conveniently located on Broadway Street (Highway 21) in the historic downtown Jordan.

Spacious tap room with plenty of room for your large party or small group.  Come by yourself and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.  Their welcoming service makes you feel at home.  Roets is now Open Sundays for football!

Wonderful outdoor seating options available in the backyard bier garden area.  A peaceful place to enjoy a beer and talk with your friends or enjoy a meal with your family.

Many craft beers on tap to choose from each day.  Roets beer Jordan Black, the Bearded Lad, Mocha, Hoppy and Juicy are all gaining local favor.  They really have something for every taste including free bottled water for any non-drinkers.

 

Great Jordan beer brewed in the downstairs brewery.  Ask for a tour and you will see the operations.  The Roets’ are more than willing to explain the process and show you the equipment.

Snack options available onsite.  Order in from the Empire Wok across the street or bring in any local food orders.  Pizza from Clancy’s and a Roets beer sounds delicious.  Also food trucks are available most weekends  Check their Facebook site for details on foodtrucks. Roets Jordan Brewery

Vote for Roets Jordan Brewery…we’re nominated for three categories in Southwest News Media’s Best of the Best awards!

You can vote for the Brewery – we’re nominated for Best Micro Brew Pub and Best Beer Selection. Better yet, you can vote for the Bearded Lad – Dylan Roets was also nominated for Best Bartender!

Thanks for your support – growlers this Friday!  Drink Roets Beer

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October 11, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Culture, Events, News, Relax, Uncategorized

Business of the Week October 6, 2017

Business of the Week:  Jordan Area Food Shelf

The Jordan Area Food Shelf has been serving Jordan residents since 2010.  Each month they help feed over 740 families in need.  Nutritious food options provided for households of multiple sizes.  The food shelf runs like a grocery store shopping experience.  They have friendly welcoming volunteer helpers to guide all the shoppers through the food shelf shopping each week.

Open Saturdays 9am to noon and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Located at 131 1st Street East in Downtown Jordan.

The Jordan Area Food Shelf manages with mostly local donations and volunteer help.  If you are interested in helping out or providing a donation of food or money please call 952-444-0648.  They can buy $9 worth of food for ever dollar you donate.  Come on out and help serve your community.

 

 

 

 

October 6, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Culture, News, Uncategorized

Business of the Week September 29, 2017

Business of the Week:  HomeTown Bank – Jordan

HomeTown Bank – Jordan

101 Creek Lane S. | Jordan, MN 55352-1219
Phone: (952) 492-5599 | Fax: (952) 492-5589
ATM: 24-hour ATM on premises
ContactJordan@htbmn.com

Lobby Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drive-up Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

About Us:

Since 1924, HomeTown Bank has been providing customers with the most innovative financial services and solutions. HomeTown Bank is proud to give back to the communities we serve through donations, volunteering, partnerships, and ongoing support. As a community bank, HomeTown Bank strives to personally get to know customers, building strong relationships they can trust.

Vision:

To be the bank our customers love.

Purpose:

To “Inspire Happiness” through experience, talent, and community.

Mission:

To provide quality financial services to our customers and communities, maintain high integrity and provide quality customer service, operate within all applicable laws and regulations, help our communities grow by being active and involved, and generate a steady and improving stream of earnings.

Community Service:

As part of our Community Impact Commitment, the Jordan staff volunteered to help school district clean and reorganize storage facilities for our sports teams. We filled up a huge dumpster with things that were no longer needed, built new storage shelves, made racks for the youth football team to hang equipment, removed everything in the storage units and placed everything back in an organized fashion. #buildingcommunitiesmn

Thank you, HomeTown Bank of Jordan!

 

 

 

September 29, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Culture, Events, News, Sport, Uncategorized

Business of the Week September 22, 2017

Business of the Week:  Valley Eye Clinic & Optical

Valley Eye Clinic & Optical is a full service family eye clinic providing comprehensive eye examinations, multi-focal, monovision, toric and spherical contact lens fittings, red eye emergencies, and pediatric eye examinations. Our Optometrist, Dr. Vicki Luehmann has the skills to provide the highest quality care to patients with cataracts, diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to fit you with fabulous eye-wear that meets all of your visual needs. We offer a wide array of frames styles and brands to choose from as well as the latest in new lens technologies.

Location:   223 East First Street, Jordan, MN    website contact

Contact:  952-492-2350 or email us at info@jordaneyeclinic.com

About Us:
An independent eye clinic dedicated to giving quality care to our patients. Our goal is to give you the best vision possible. We have hundreds of eyewear frames to view and try on, and provide only premium eyewear products to our patients.
Red Eyes:
Come see our eye doctor if you are experiencing any kind of eye pain, red eyes, dry eyes, eye infections or if you have an eye injury.
Contact Lens Exams:
Whether or not you wear contact lenses, you may be surprised to learn that the contact lens examination is not the same thing as an eye examination. In fact, most contact lens prescriptions are completely different than the eyeglass prescription.
Frames & Lenses:
We have hundreds of name brand frames to choose from in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Our experienced opticians will help you find the right frame shape to fit your face, the right material for your vision needs, profession, and activities, the best style and lens for your prescription, and the right color for your features.
Glaucoma Testing:
Glaucoma is a serious eye problem that needs to be monitored closely. If you or any of your family members have glaucoma, you need to have annual eye examinations to check the health of your eyes.
 
September 22, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Featured Properties, News, Relax, schools, Sport, Uncategorized

Business of the Week September 15, 2017

Business of the Week:  St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2017

St. John’s Annual Fall Festival Celebration begins on Saturday night at 5pm with Mass followed by music in the tent by Tom Colling’s band Cocktails for Two plus food for the whole family.  Sunday’s activities include Polka Mass at 10:00 am provided by the Wendinger Band who will then play outside in the tent, Chicken and Ham dinner, Funland, Bingo, handmade Quilt auction, and much, much more!  It is sure to be a huge success with the continued support and cooperation from all the parishioners. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you as we celebrate gathering together as a faith community. Your dedication and commitment to serve is truly appreciated. Please pray daily for a successful Fall Festival.

Fall Festival is completely volunteer lead and staffed. The generosity of parishioners shine in preparations and execution of this community building event!  You, too, can share your gifts in one of the many volunteer opportunities at the festival.

Event Flier (click here)

St. John’s Fall Festival
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Mass at 5:00 pm
Followed by Good Food, Games of Chance, Beer Stand & Friends in the tent
With Music by Cocktails for Two starring Tom Colling 6:30-10:00pm

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Polka Mass at 10:00am featuring The Wendinger Band
Polka Music by The Wendinger Band in the tent 12:30-3:30pm
Chicken & Ham Dinner with all the fixin’s 11am-2pm
Games of Chance 11:00am-4:00pm                    Marketplace 9:00am-3:30pm
Funland 9:00am-3:00pm                                      Jackpot Drawing 3:15pm
Quilt Auction 3:30pm                                            Main Raffle Drawing prior to Quilt Auction
Beer Stand 11:00am-4:00pm                               Silent Auction 9:00am-2:30pm

Info: sjbjordan.org or call 952-492-2640

Learn about the donations to the event. (Click Here)

September 15, 2017 in Community, Culture, Events, News

Business of the Week Sept 1, 2017

Business of the Week:  Heimatfest Jordan Annual Community Festival

Family Fun – Food – Fireworks:

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.

An event like this isn’t complete without a spectacular fireworks show! Find a comfortable spot in the park to get a fantastic view of the beautiful fireworks as they display their many colors over the pond.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 8, 2017

5:00 – 11:30 p.m.          Classic Car and Cycle Cruise

Downtown Jordan

Food Booths
Heimatfest Beer Garden

5:00 p.m.                      Classic Car Cruise Registration

6:45 p.m.                      Classic Car Cruise Begins

8:00 p.m.                      Street Dance “The Castaways”

Saturday, September 9, 2017

6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m.     Run of the Mill 5K/10K Race - Registration at JMS

7:45 a.m.     Run of the Mill 10K Race begins at JMS

8:00 a.m.     Run of the Mill 5K Race begins at JMS
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8:00 a.m.     “1/2 Mile Family Fun Run” Registration at MRVSEC

8:30 a.m.     Kids Reel of Fortune Contest w/Terry Tuma, Professional Fisherman

9:00 a.m.     “1/2 Mile Family Fun Run” - MRVSEC to Lagoon Park

11:00 a.m.                    Heimatfest Parade – Downtown

12:00 p.m.                    Horseshoe Tournament Registration – Lagoon Park Festgrounds

12:00-7:30 p.m.            Kids Fun Area (Inflatables) – Lagoon Park Festgrounds

12:30 p.m.                    Raptor Exhibit – Big Tent

12:30.-3:30 p.m.           Clowns
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1:00-4:00 p.m.              Face Painting

1:00 p.m.                      Race winners announced

1:00 p.m.                      Wolf Motors’ Punt-Pass-Kick Competition – Lagoon Park Field

1:00 p.m.                      K of C Soccer Challenge – Lagoon Park Field

1:00 p.m.                      Jordan Fire Dept Bucket Brigade – Lagoon Park Field
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1:30-2:30 p.m.              Hammerschlagen Contest – Big Tent

1:30-2:30 p.m.              Heimatfest Bingo – Bingo Tent

2:00-4:00 p.m.              Scott Co. Historical Society – Craft for ages 5-12

2:00 p.m.                      Mayor’s Greeting

3:00 p.m.                      Brat Eating Contest – Big Tent

4:00 p.m.                      Miss Jordan Coronation – Big Tent Stage

5:00 p.m.                      Keg Toss Contest (ages 21 & Older) – Lagoon Park Field

5:00-7:00 p.m.              Heimatfest Talent Showcase – Big Tent Stage

6:00-8:00 p.m.              Youth Games – Lagoon Field

6:25 p.m.                      Winners announced for “Best Seat in the Park”

6:30 p.m.                      Kid’s Root Beer Stein Holding Contest – Big Tent

7:00 p.m.                      Beer Stein Holding Contest – Big Tent

7:30-11:00 p.m.            Music by “SideTracked”
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7:30 p.m.                      Winners from Volleyball and  Horseshoe Tournaments Announced

8:30 p.m.                      Park road closes for fireworks

9:00 p.m.                      Fireworks Finale over Mill Pond

11:30 p.m.                    Lagoon Park Closes

Parking Information:

Street parking by Log Cabin, Schule Haus, or in Jordan Middle School Lot

Shuttle Bus Information:

Noon – 7:00 pm Stops:  Lagoon Park, Jordan Middle School Lot, Log Cabin, Schule Haus

Handicap Parking Information (or Park pass parking):

Located in south side of Lagoon Park. Note: Park road closes at 8:30 pm for fireworks, then reopens following fireworks

 

September 1, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Culture, Events, News, Relax, schools, Sport, Uncategorized

Business of the Week August 25, 2017

Business of the Week:  Jordan Dental Care

Jordan Dental Care is a family practice specializing in cosmetic dentistry located in Jordan, MN.  We welcome patients of all ages and happily offer our years of experience to you and your family.  Our friendly staff is eager to help you care for all your dental needs.

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Our doctors and staff members stay up to date with all of the most recent emerging dental knowledge available.   The technology we use is on cutting edge of dental science.  We want to offer you the best care possible and we take it seriously.  Our professional yet personal approach to both family and cosmetic dentistry is what sets us apart from others.

We proudly focus our attention on, not just the dental needs of our patients, but their comfort as well.  At Jordan Dental Care, you will be treated with the respect and concern you deserve.  We also value the importance of giving back to our community and do so in a variety of ways

Our Team:

Jordan Dental Care professionals maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in family, general and cosmetic dentistry.

Elizabeth Thelemann, D.D.S specializes in family and cosmetic dentistry.   She shares her expertise with people of all ages at her family practice with specialization in cosmetic dentistry, including dental implant restoration.  She is also a fluent Spanish speaker.  In addition, Elizabeth is certified to work with Invisalign braces.  She is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Elizabeth grew up near Le Seur, MN at her family’s dairy farm.  It was there during high school that she first worked in a dental office and became interested in dentistry.  After finishing high school, Elizabeth studied at the University of Minnesota, graduating from their School of Dentistry in 2003.  She began her dental practice in St. Paul before eventually moving to the Jordan area several years later.

Currently, she enjoys keeping busy at Jordan Dental Care and challenging herself to always be up to date with the most modern dental technology and treatments.

Giving back to the community is also important to Elizabeth.  She offers dental services on a volunteer basis to special needs patients and works with the Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Our entire office shares a passionate commitment to improving the dental health of patients. We use a team-focused approach to dental care which provides exceptional patient care and makes it possible for a patient-centered approach to dentistry. Members of our clinical staff are: Nancy H. Registered Dental Assistant, Heather N.  Registered Dental Hygienist and Brittany A. Registered Dental Hygienist. Members of our office staff is Dominica W. Office Coordinator.

CONTACT US

301 El Dorado Drive

Jordan, MN 55352

 Tel: 952-492-2021

 

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday  07:00AM – 5:00PM

August 25, 2017 in Businesses, City Jobs, Community, Events, Featured Properties, News, Relax, Uncategorized

Business of the Week: August 18, 2017

Business of the Week:  Muck Fest MS Twin Cities

The Fun Mud Run!

Saturday, August 19, 2017
The first wave/start time is at 9:00 a.m., and then every 20 minutes throughout the day.

LocationScott County Fair
7151 W. 190th St.
Jordan, MN 55352

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Want to run? Show up by 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning to reserve your spot. If you’re joining a team, show up about 60 minutes before their start/wave time.

*plus processing fee

 

The FUN mud run with the best obstacles!Our 5K course is built for laughs.

All you need are a pair of sneakers and a sense of humor to take on the obstacles on our truly muck-tacular 5K course. You’ll flip when you see it in person, but take a spin through the sample course below to get a taste of what you’re in for.

 

We Muck It Because

We want to end MS. Even though the event is built for laughs from start to finish, we’re on a serious mission to advance cutting-edge research and support the life-changing work of the National MS Society.

August 18, 2017 in Businesses, Community, Culture, Events, News, Relax, Sport