Marriage Booster Retreat

9:15 AM - 4:45 PM

When was the last time you and your spouse had time to really focus on each other and the issues that touch your marriage? Now, imagine a day where you can laugh, reconnect, and talk deeply with the most important person in your life. Join us at Family Fest's Marriage Booster Retreat for a wonderfully powerful and romantic retreat for couples. This is a marriage retreat like no other! The Marriage Booster Retreat is an interactive and unique experience. Prepare yourself for fun, laughter, thought-provoking dialogue, and some very special musical entertainment. Don’t fear… you won’t be sharing your lives with others on the retreat. The deep sharing will be between you and your spouse. We’ll look at communication, intimacy and sex, dealing with conflict, money, parenting, emotional needs, and more. Here is what a couples from our last retreat had to say: "Great experience! I'll definitely recommend it to my friends!" "Refreshing! Just what we needed. Honest!" "It was well work the investment of time to reconnect with my wife." "I came in pretty hopeless and overwhelmed and left with a renewed hope and commitment to my marriage!" Cost: There is no set fee for the Marriage Retreat. Our goal is that every couple, regardless of their financial situation be able to attend this retreat. At the end of the retreat, each couple will get an envelope and can make a donation that fits their budget. The suggested donation this marriage retreat per couple is $140. We are very grateful to those whom God has blessed who are able to give more so that we can continue making this retreat affordable to all.

Dan Patch Hall

US Storage Centers and Move For Hunger Thanksgiving Food Drive

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

US Storage Centers is partnering up with Move For Hunger to collect non-perishable food items to help feed families in need this Thanksgiving. Stop by one of our participating facilities between October 28th - November 18th to drop off any of the suggested food items. All donations will go to local families in the community. See below for participating facilities and suggested food items. Thank you for your generosity in helping our communities. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES: • 2500 50th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 • 434 Lakeside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS: • Canned yams • Canned pumpkin filling • Cornbread mix • Cranberry sayce • Boxed stuffing mix • Canned veggies • Instant mashed potatoes • Gravy • Low-sodium chicken stock or soups

US Storage Centers

Spero 2nd Annual Gala and Silent Auction

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, November 16th at 5 PM at Pique Travel in Excelsior for the 2nd Annual Spero Gala and Silent Auction. Spero is a nonprofit that focuses on eradicating human trafficking in communities all over the globe. Come and hear about the work we are doing in India and Romania from our Executive Director and Northwestern Alum ('16) Jonah Traaseth and the leaders of our partner organizations about the work that is being done in these communities to eradicate human trafficking. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the link below.

Pique Travel

Antigone: A Greek Tragedy by Sophocles

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Audiences will be entranced by this classic Greek drama featuring themes of justice and tragedy. All performances will be held at Anderson Chapel on campus at North Central University.

North Central University

Polka Worship Service & Potluck lunch

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mt Olive Lutheran Church; LCMS at 5218 Bartlett Blvd in Mound, MN will host Chuck Thiel & the Jolly Ramblers to lead Worship Music with a Polka beat on Sunday, November 17 at 9:00 am service. Potluck lunch to follow (free will offering).

Mount Olive Lutheran Chuch, LCMS

African Children's Choir

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The African Children’s Choir will be performing at Cross of Glory Church, 4600 Shady Oak Rd in Hopkins, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 9:00 & 10:30 am. This family friendly, immersive experience will leave you inspired as the Choir performs your favorite hymns with African cultural sounds in their new program – Just As I Am. The choir's performance (45 min.) takes place during our regular worship services. The concerts are free, however, a free will offering to support African Children's Choir programs in education and relief and development will be received.

US Storage Centers and Move For Hunger Thanksgiving Food Drive

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

US Storage Centers is partnering up with Move For Hunger to collect non-perishable food items to help feed families in need this Thanksgiving. Stop by one of our participating facilities between October 28th - November 18th to drop off any of the suggested food items. All donations will go to local families in the community. See below for participating facilities and suggested food items. Thank you for your generosity in helping our communities. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES: • 2500 50th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 • 434 Lakeside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS: • Canned yams • Canned pumpkin filling • Cornbread mix • Cranberry sayce • Boxed stuffing mix • Canned veggies • Instant mashed potatoes • Gravy • Low-sodium chicken stock or soups

US Storage Centers

Breakthrough St. Paul

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Breakthrough Ministries has returned to St. Paul, where the ministry started 10 years ago. Pastor David Engman asked God where He would be if He were here on earth? The answer was with the homeless, the lost and the people of need. Our ministry is about connecting those who have a passion to build relationships, serve, pray and offer encouragement, with a community of people who are desperate to know their true value in the eyes of God. Breakthrough is the vehicle for getting the Body of Christ engaged in the work of the Great Commission by providing volunteer opportunities to individuals, small groups, church groups, etc. Serve Meal and Attend Worship (4:00 – 6:30) Help us serve dinner and provide exceptional hospitality to our guests (most of which are homeless). We can accommodate up to 20 volunteers. Please arrive by 4:00 pm for volunteer orientation. Parking is free, enter through the doors under the Cross. The orientation room is the first room on the right before entering the sanctuary.

The Recovery Church

Antigone: A Greek Tragedy by Sophocles

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Audiences will be entranced by this classic Greek drama featuring themes of justice and tragedy. All performances will be held at Anderson Chapel on campus at North Central University.

North Central University

US Storage Centers and Move For Hunger Thanksgiving Food Drive

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

US Storage Centers is partnering up with Move For Hunger to collect non-perishable food items to help feed families in need this Thanksgiving. Stop by one of our participating facilities between October 28th - November 18th to drop off any of the suggested food items. All donations will go to local families in the community. See below for participating facilities and suggested food items. Thank you for your generosity in helping our communities. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES: • 2500 50th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 • 434 Lakeside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS: • Canned yams • Canned pumpkin filling • Cornbread mix • Cranberry sayce • Boxed stuffing mix • Canned veggies • Instant mashed potatoes • Gravy • Low-sodium chicken stock or soups

US Storage Centers