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Thanksgiving weekend to usher in Forest Lake Christmas

File photo by Jason DeMoeThe tree lighting at Lakeside Memorial Park will be part of Forest Lake’s Hometown Holiday.
The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will once again team with the Parks, Lakes and Trails Commission to offer up the Hometown Holiday event on Nov. 26.
The day will begin with a shout-out to the nationwide Small Business Saturday event as shops throughout the city will feature special deals and sales. Most deals are listed at forestlakechamber.org.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“This is a great excuse for you and your family to support all of the local shops and restaurants that do so much to support our community,” Chamber Director Ted Blank said.
Green Door Consignment is one of many businesses that will offer a special incentive to shoppers on Nov. 26. Owners Susan Yarno and her sister Heidi Johnson will offer a drawing to win one of four $25 Green Door gift cards. Yarno recently left

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Police issue timely reminders

With more snow forecasted as likely in the Forest Lake area, Forest Lake police have announced that winter parking regulations are in effect in the city. While the regulations are in effect, cars may not park on city streets between 2 and 6 a.m. in order to not impede snow plows.
Police have also reported a recent increase in thefts from vehicles in the last several days. Police remind residents to not leave valuables in sight in their vehicles and to lock their doors to prevent such thefts, which are often crimes of opportunity.

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Regional Happenings

LINWOOD
Turkey dinner
The Linwood Covenant Church invites the community to an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 24. The dinner will be served at the Linwood Senior Center 22817 Typo Creek Drive. There is no charge. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary and can be made by calling 651-464-1986.
EAST BETHEL
Senior Dance
The East Bethel seniors will host a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the community center one mile east of Highway. 65 on 221 Avenue. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. The featured performer is Jerry Bierschbach.
SCANDIA
Free community breakfast
The Scandia-Marine Lions will host a free breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Scandia Commuity Center. Santa and his elves will be present. The meal will include eggs, sausage, potato cakes, fruit cup, sweet roll, juice, and coffee.

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