This beautiful restaurant features a dramatic, granite fireplace and three-story windows overlooking Lake McKnight. The room serves up to 350 guests and provides outdoor patios as well as indoor dining.

Lakeview Lounge is a great area to watch sporting events on the large screen TV while enjoying your favorite cocktails while taking in the breathtaking view of Minnesota’s changing seasons.

Oak Ridge hosts weddings and other special events. Elegant settings like the three-story atrium lobby overlooking Lake McKnight provide warmth and romance for the bride and groom as well as the guests.

Other social events such as graduation party, Holiday party, Family Reunion or Birthday Party can be accommodated by Oak Ridge as well.

Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center is so much more than an upscale hotel. View its website to learn more about the many accommodations and services it provides.

MUSIC!!

Every Thursday evening between June 6th to July 25th at 7:00pm enjoy live music at the City Square Park in Waconia.  Upcoming performances include:

THURSDAY,JUNE 6
JAZZHOUNDS BIGBAND
Now in its 5th year,the Waconia Community Jazz Band, “JazzHounds Big Band”, performs big band jazz music
in allstyles. WWW.JAZZHOUNDS.ORG

THURSDAY,JUNE 13
TANGLEDROOTS
Consisting of the best bluegrass groupsin the state, Tangled Roots is one of the most energetic and enter‐
taining bands to hit the bustling Bluegrass music scene. With a blend of material ranging from songs and
tunes by Bill Monroe and Elvis Presley to more recent songs penned by Bruce Hornsby, John Prine, Kevin
Welch and Bruce Cockburn. Tangled Roots bring to the stage over 100 years of musical experience.
WWW.TANGLEDROOTSBLUEGRASS.COM

THURSDAY,JUNE 20
TRAVELEDGROUND
Local band Traveled Ground will take you on a journey across the American Continent with its Blues, Folk,
Rockabilly, Cajun, Rock, and keep your feet grounded in Roots Music. Fans describe Traveled Ground as a
cross between Little Feat, Crosby Stills and Nash, to Los Lobos. This band isrock solid! It’s always about the
music.WWW.TRAVELEDGROUND.COM

THURSDAY,JUNE 27
WENDY’SWIGGLE JIGGLE and JAM (45 MINUTE CHILDRENS PROGRAM)
Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle and Jam is a totally interactive music program geared for children and families. Every
child atthe show gets an opportunity to dance, jump, move, and be a part ofthe concert and will leave with
awesome memories and a smile on theirface. Wiggle Jiggle and Jam istons offun!
WWW.WIGGLEJIGGLEJAM.COM

THURSDAY,JULY 11
ALISONSCOTT
Alison Scott is the strongest new voice to come out of the Twin Cities music scene in many years and her
soulful, organic sound has built a large and loyal fan base. “Alison’s music and voice ranges between Carole
King and Alicia Keys and is a force to be reckoned with,” states John Ziegler with the Duluth Tribune.
WWW.ALISONSCOTT.COM

THURSDAY,JULY 18
THE CASTAWAYS
Featuring a lively dance beat and tightly knit, quality sound,from the high energy of Bruce Springsteen to the
soulful ballads ofthe Righteous Brothers;the Castawayswillfillthe dance floorfrom the first note and keep
the crowd dancing through every set ofthe evening! Lead by Minnesota Rock & CountryHall of Fame musi‐
cian Jim Donna,theirfast‐paced and versatile song selectionsrange from pop and album artists, classic rock,
mood‐setting ballads and the best of 50’s and 60’sfavorites. WWW.THECASTAWAYSROCK.COM
THURSDAY,JULY 25
EVERETT SMITHSONBAND
The Everett Smithson Band plays an interesting variety of music as well asstandardsthat have a unique spin
on them and many delightful originals. New Orleans/French Quarter music is what you will see and hear.
They play Zydeco (Swamp Rock), Blues, Rockin Roots, Hillbilly Hoedowns, gospel, and more. Their mission is
to keep things upbeat and make the crowd happy! WWW.EVERETTSMITHSON.COM

Norwood Young America’s Change in New Listings is -50%
Change in Closed Sales is -33.3%
Change in Median Sales Price +9.3%

Chanhassen’s Change in New Listings is -12.1%
Change in Closed Sales is -7%
Change in Median Sales Price -6.9%

Waconia’s Change in New Listings is 16.7%
Change in Closed Sales is 12.5%
Change in Median Sales Price 9.4%

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 4:

• New Listings increased 10.7% to 1,825
• Pending Sales increased 17.2% to 1,404
• Inventory decreased 28.0% to 13,361

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 12.0% to $182,000
• Days on Market decreased 28.1% to 97
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 2.7% to 95.9%
• Months Supply of Inventory decreased 38.0% to 3.1

Cuzzy’s Brick House located on 2880 Chaska Blvd. is a great place to go with family and friends to catch a game while eating pizza, salads, pasta or some country cookin’. Cuzzy offers weekly specials Thursday through Sunday starting at 5pm.

Cuzzy’s also offers weekly drinks and appetizers specials Monday thru Friday 3-6pm. $3 Domestic Taps & Rail Drinks, $1 off all other Drinks and $5 House Wine.

Sarpino’s Pizza on Walnut Street is not a national chain, but family business located in two states. All types of pizza are served, from BLT to Canadian Classic to Mexicana. Calzones, wraps, salads, pasta and desserts are available as well. Their website allows you to order online.

Le Bistro Tourville is open for lunch and dinner and offers full service catering and quick serve dining. It is a locally owned restaurant located in the Chaska Commons Shopping Center. A wide range of foods are available.

Patron restaurant is reasonably priced Mexican restaurant located on Chestnut Street.

Rising Dragon, a highly rated Chinese restaurant is located on Yellow Brick Road while a variety of nationally known chains are abundant throughout Chaska. These include Perkins, Ruby Tuesday, Dairy Queen, Caribou Coffee and so many more.

Chaska has a large variety of restaurants which is great, but making the decision where to eat is not so much.

Now through August 31st, 2013 you can watch Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret  runs every Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. All seats are $25  Playhouse menu and cocktails are available throughout the evening.

The Theatre also offers a Musicale Theatre Camp. This educational camp is for ages eight to eighteen.  The children are invited to explore a wide spectrum of musical theatre components including voice, movement, costumes, scenery, stage combat, improv and more.

Registration fees: KidStar session is $125
Youth morning or afternoon session is $225
Teen afternoon session is $225
All-Day Special Session Camp is $450
Teen Intensive All-Day Session is $450

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is a great place to dine and watch great entertainment. It meets the needs of the entire family.

Oakpointe features mature trees and filled with immaculate custom homes some of which were built and designed by the selective Sondergaard Forcier is the builder of these upscale homes .

The neighborhood of Bent Creek sits next to Oakpointe neighborhood.  The homes are generally two to four bedrooms and sit on nice sized lots. The Bent Creek Park is in the neighborhood and the subdivision is also located near Brook Peterson Park.  It provides easy access to many great restaurants and entertainment options.

Both neighborhoods are also served by the Waconia School District which ranks among the highest in the state.

They are family owned and offer a bakery, pharmacy as well as provide full service catering.

Visit their website, http://www.mackenthuns.com/, to learn more about this retailer, and how to support your local business.

Other great items for Mother’s Day gifts include aprons, jewelry, scarves, sarongs, purses, hats & more.

Support your local businesses, and community, by visiting Fair Trade Gift Shop (inside Mackenthun’s Fine Foods)-851 Market Place Dr. www.waconiagifts.com

If you are new to the community, this is a great event for meeting your neighbors and enjoying one of Waconia’s traditions. There are many other events coming up if you cannot make this one so be sure to check back often.

For more information on events for the day, go to www.destinationwaconia.org.

Home sales for February 2013 were down 12% compared with the previous month, and down 9%compared with a year ago. The median sales price of a non-distressed home was $160,000. The median sales price of a foreclosure home was $118,000, or 26% lower than non-distressed home sales.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending April 16th 2013

• New Listings decreased 2% to 1,605
• Pending Sales increased 6.4% to 1186
• Inventory decreased 28.7% to 13,145

For the month of March:

• Median Sales Price increased 17.8% to $176,650
• Days on Market decreased 24.3% to 109
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.1% to 95.0%
• Months Supply of Inventory decreased 38.0% to 3.1

Monthly Memberships
Many guests find this is the best way to pay for their membership. Residents can opt in to having their fee withdrawn from their checking each month.

CCC Premier Memberships
This membership affords free daycare, free group fitness classes, free indoor cycling classes, and free racquetball.
Add on $400 to the cost of our regular membership to receive these benefits.

Corporate and Organization Membership
Business and non-profit organizations that sign up for 10 or more memberships receive special CCC membership rate.
Contact the center for more information.

Silversneakers for our Seniors
Medicare eligible  Older Adults with specific supplemental health insurancev may qualify for a FREE CCC Membership. Call Susan Marek at (952) 448-3176 ext.7780. 

The pool located at the community center provides open swim, water slide and lap swim. Have fun on a rope swing during the water slide swim.

The first Monday of each month residents are admitted FREE and non-resident families receive receive buy one get one free admission. Open skate, open volleyball and Men’s open basketball are other activities to enjoy.

The community center also provides daycare during certain hours.

Enjoy time with your family and visit the Chaska Community Center this summer. You’ll have a great time!

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Days on Market until Sale

The last five homes Jeff sold were on the market 12, 12, 16, 20, 11 days.

Percent of Original List Price Received

The last five homes Jeff sold, the seller received 100% of the listing price!

Not only is this a seller’s market, Jeff’s record far exceeds what the Association is reporting as average.