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I have run into countless people over the last few years that have encountered financial distress and need to make decisions about their housing situation. I recently partnered with one of the top law firms in the Twin Cities area to assist homeowners that pursue a short sale of their property. A property short sale is very technical and sometimes complicated transaction. I am happy ...
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The Family School Committee of the Early Childhood Family Services Advisory Council is collecting gently used books to distribute to families. Children’s books*, magazines and cookbooks may be dropped off at the following ECFE sites:
Early Childhood Learning Center 5800 149th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124
Rahncliff Learning Center 2030 Rahn Way Eagan, MN 55122
*Please do not include ...
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All 2-7 year old children are invited to join the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 7th for an Easter egg-stravaganza! Begin the morning with pictures with the Easter Bunny, and juice and snacks from McDonald's of Apple Valley. Next is an outdoor (weather permitting) egg hunt for candy and prizes, done by age groups (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 years). Afterwards, participants enjoy a wide variety of activities ...
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The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Apple Valley with baskets full of goodies! Order an Easter Basket to be delivered to your child(ren) by the Easter Bunny himself! This program is recommeded for children ages 2-7, but additional baskets can be ordered for their older siblings as well. Please indicate your child(ren)'s name, age, gender, address (must be a 55124 zip code), phone number, and directions ...
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Join the walking program that fits your lifestyle. Enjoy time walking with friends, family and coworkers while boosting energy, reducing stress and improving our health. Join the thousands of people living and working in Dakota County that have participated in Simple Steps since 2007. Be eligible to win prizes just by tracking the number of minutes you walk. It's easy--simply grab a friend and start ...
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Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) in conjunction with area cities, watershed management organizations, and Dakota County will be offering "An Introduction to Planting for Clean Water." This free workshop will be held in various cities throughout Dakota County, including Apple Valley on Thursday, April 5, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The presentation will focus on native gardens, ...
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If you are facing foreclosure, information is your most valuable resource. The Dakota County CDA is hosting a free seminar on Thursday, March 22nd from 6 to 7 PM covering general foreclosure information, the forclosure process and possible foreclosure alternative options for homeowners. The session is being held at CDA’s office located at 1228 Town Centre Drive in Eagan. The ...
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My husband and I are converting a little used room in our home to a playroom for our daughter. At 15 months old, our very active little girl's "stuff" has taken over every corner of our home. She has learned to put away her things with some prompting so the time may be right to give her an organized space to contain some of her fun. Due to our crazy schedules, ...
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The Remodelers Showcase(SM) is a bi-annual home tour of newly remodeled homes in the Twin Cities area. The Showcase is sponsored by BATC Remodelers(SM) and the Remodeling Council of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, and is the largest showcase nationally.
On Friday, March 30th meet the James Barton team and talk to the designer who made this homeowners dream come true!
Wine and appetizers ...
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I was fortunate to have a chance to sit down with the owners of The Remodel Card to find out if my clients could benefit from their service. Olov Strole and Chad Commers provide contractor-style discounts on home improvement products for homeowners using their Remodel Card. As this article in the Star Tribune mentions, tough economic times mean more homeowners are interested ...