Lavonne Kroells, Chapter Executive of the American Red Cross Carver County Chapter, loves living in Carver County.

They are based in Norwood Young America at 315 West Elm Street.

THINGS TO KNOW: Though the Red Cross was federally chartered in 1917 by the federal government, the American Red Cross receives no funding other than from private donations.

If you are looking for a charity, this is one of the best. Not only does the Red Cross provide a crticial disaster preparedness service, but anyone willing to make a contribution, in addition to being rewarded in heaven, will be the first to get blood. Not really, but they do provide a critical service.

The City of Norwood Young America is a growing semi-rural small town community located on the fringe of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Approximately 35 miles west of Minneapolis, the City of Norwood Young America is situated in western Carver County. The area has seen steady population growth, with an estimated 3,400 residents, which will only continue to grow in the years to come.

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The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on December 15 and 16. This is a Fair weather event and will be cancelled if cloudy.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on November 24 and 25. This is a Fair weather event and will be cancelled if cloudy.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on November 18. This is a Fair or Foul weather event.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a special event from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on November 17 to view the Leonid Meteor Shower. This is a Fair or Foul weather event.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on October 27 and 28. This is a Fair weather event and will be cancelled if cloudy.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

If you haven’t been to Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America, you should go. According to the County Parks web site:

Baylor Regional Park is situated in western Carver County on Eagle Lake. The park offers 50 camping sites. Thirty-five sites have water and electrical hookups and 15 sites are primitive. Other facilities include: picnic areas, showers, swimming beach, beach house, reservable picnic shelters, ball field, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, group camping area and horseshoe pits.

Trails:
Walk the nearly ¼ mile long boardwalk through the cattail marsh or tour the 3-4 miles of walking trails through a maple basswood forest and prairie. Watch for wildlife or enjoy a scenic vista overlooking Eagle Lake. Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on October 20 and 21. This is a Fair or Foul weather event.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

Camping season comes to an end this weekend, check out the 3rd Annual Baylor Chili Cook-off planned for campers this weekend.

Cook up your best pot of Chili and enter into the contest. Judging is at Noon on Saturday with a campground potluck to follow. You could be the next Chili Champion.

To register or for more information contact the park office at 952-466-5250.

Source: Carver County Parks

Groups, families and individuals are invited to take part in Carver County Parks Buckthorn Roundup. Spend a few hours removing buckthorn, an invasive plant, from the wooded areas within Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear work clothes, supportive footwear and work gloves.

Volunteers are asked to gather at the Nature Lot / Trail Head parking Lot at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park between 9:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Lunch will be provided at noon for all volunteers.

For additional information or to register for the event please contact the Parks office at 952-466-5250.

Source: Carver County Parks

Begin a new tradition and participate in the 3rd Annual Baylor Chili Cook-off. Campers are invited to cook up their best chili and bring it up to the community room for the judging. A panel of local celebrities will select the best chili and crown the third Baylor Chili Champion.

For additional information or to register contact Carver County Parks at 952-466-5250.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on October 13 and 14. This is a Fair or Foul weather event.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on September 29 and 30. This is a Fair or Foul weather event.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on September 22 and 23.

This is a Fair or Foul weather event. It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be hosting a Star Party from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Onan Observatory located in Baylor Regional Park on September 15 and 16. This is a Fair weather event and will be cancelled if cloudy.

It is recommended you check the Minnesota Astronomical Society’s phone message at 952-467-2426 for event updates and last minute schedule changes.

Source: Carver County Parks