Monday, December 10, 2012
Community members and Tartan High School students delivered gifts to children and families in the area on Saturday.
Santa Claus, his elves and even Mrs. Claus were quite busy in Oakdale over the weekend. Area community members dressed up as Santas and Mrs. Clauses and Tartan High School students dressed up as Santa's elves and drove throughout the Oakdale community to deliver presents to children and families in need in the community. This was part of Holiday Helping Hands — a program sponsored by the Oakdale Business and Professional Association to provide gifts to families in Oakdale and the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District. The program has been going on for 21 years and has delivered gifts to more than 400 children in the past. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter
Thursday, June 14, 2012
On June 7, the Oakdale Business and Professional Association hosted four lawmakers to discuss hot topics at an annual breakfast.
The Vikings stadium bill, the gay marriage amendment, Wisconsin’s recall election and the voter ID amendment. These were just some of the topics addressed by four state lawmakers that attended Oakdale Business and Professional Association’s annual Eggs and Breakfast discussion on June 7. Sen. Tedd Lillie, Sen. Chuck Wiger, Rep. Leon Lillie and Rep. Kathy Lohmer were part of a panel at the event held at Oak Marsh Golf Course. In total, about 45 people attended the public breakfast, including Rep. Nora Slawik. “The goal of the discussion was to talk about important issues that had been legislated,” said Rick Timm, the chair of the association’s political engagement committee. “I think most people really enjoyed the event.” Mark Cove, past …
Monday, December 12, 2011
About 100 families got presents through the Oakdale Business and Professional Association's Holiday Helping Hands program this year.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Nine Santas and their elves gathered in Tartan High School’s cafeteria Saturday morning in preparation to deliver holiday gifts to about 100 local families—including about 400 kids—who might not otherwise have gotten any, said organizer John Larson. The effort—the Oakdale Business and Professional Association’s Holiday Helping Hands program—involved about 150 volunteers who purchased, wrapped and delivered the presents, Larson said. “It is an expression of the Oakdale Business and Professional Association’s vision for making a better, stronger community,” said Larson, senior pastor at Oakdale’s Hope Church. “We have a vision for meeting a need, and there’s a need out there, so it’s a great combination.” Months of planning, preparation, …
Friday, September 2, 2011
The organizer said he's heard from families who enjoy the annual hunt.
The Summerfest Medallion Hunt will likely take place again next year, said coordinator Larry Eberhard. Earlier this year, Eberhard sought feedback from the public on whether the hunt should continue, due to concerns about waning interest. Although he didn’t hear from a large number of people, he said, those who responded suggested that the hunt is serving its purpose—to get residents out to Oakdale parks they might not otherwise visit, and to give families a fun way to get involved in the community. “That whole family aspect has been a real core and foundational piece of it and these emails I have received have done nothing but provide further support for that,” Eberhard said. It’s an activity family members of all ages can do together, he…
Friday, June 17, 2011
Oakdale Mayor Carmen Sarrack announced the winning business at the community picnic Thursday.
Furlong’s Liquor was named the Oakdale Business and Professional Association’s Business of the Year for 2011, Mayor Carmen Sarrack announced at Oakdale’s community picnic Thursday, June 16, at Fire Hall No. 1. Furlong’s was chosen due to owner Terry Furlong’s extensive community involvement over the past 20 years, said business association president Rick Timm. “Almost every program we had, he was involved,” Timm said. “He was president of the board at one point, on the board at least a dozen years, and every event, he’s volunteered for, so it was well-deserved.” Furlong’s Liquor, located at 4777 Geneva Ave., opened 24 years ago, Terry Furlong said. At the business, they’ve always made community involvement high-priority, he said. “Being …
Residents played games and lined up for picnic fare at the annual event held at Oakdale Fire Department headquarters.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Oakdale Business and Professional Association awarded five scholarships to graduating seniors.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Oakdale Patch Whiz Kids: Ryan Burns, Jamie Chamberlain, Makenzie Johnson, Katie Kaase, Madelyn Larsin Accomplishment: Receiving scholarships from the Oakdale Business and Professional Association. Each year, the Oakdale Business and Professional Association awards scholarship money to students planning to attend a postsecondary institution. The scholarship winners are chosen based on grades, class rank, school involvement, community service and work experience. Each received a $1,000 scholarship. Here’s a little information on this year’s award-winners provided by the association. Ryan Burns Jamie Chamberlain Makenzie Johnson Katie Kaase Madelyn Larsin Each week, Oakdale Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth …
Friday, June 10, 2011
Lawmakers talked about the Oakdale Mall, a government shutdown, budget negotiations and more at a breakfast panel discussion Thursday.
Local and state lawmakers addressed topics from the war on drugs to state budget negotiations to the Oakdale Mall Thursday at a panel discussion organized by the Oakdale Business and Professional Association at Oak Marsh Golf Course. The panel answered questions submitted beforehand and others given via cards during the early-morning event. Sen. Ted Lillie, Sen. Chuck Wiger, Rep. Nora Slawik and Oakdale Mayor Carmen Sarrack were on hand for the program. Following are selected questions posed to the panel and their responses: What has the change from the DFL holding the majority to the GOP controlling both chambers been like? It was interesting that the public elected a DFL governor while giving Republicans control of both chambers, said …
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday's Winter Wonderland event at the Oakdale Discovery center brought out hundreds of families for winter fun.
Hundreds of people, many of them children, were out at the Discovery Center Saturday for Oakdale's Winter Wonderland event, sponsored by the city of Oakdale and the Oakdale Business and Professional Association. Families enjoyed horse-drawn hayrides, a bonfire, live reindeer, lots of hot chocolate and of course, visits with Santa. Here are some snapshots from the day.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
John Larson, Oakdale Volunteer of the Year, has worked to meet needs in the community and support local businesses.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
John Larson practices what he preaches—literally. The 2010 Oakdale Volunteer of the Year, named Tuesday, is the senior pastor at Oakdale's Hope Church. Larson's volunteer efforts range from leading the Helping Hands program that provides Christmas presents for families in need to coaching for the Oakdale Athletic Association, but helping the city's small businesses has been a major focus of his. "He's one of the only (clergy members) I know that recognizes how important it is that the church and community and businesses all come together," said Jodi Christensen, of Lake Elmo Bank, who served with him on the Oakdale Business and Professional Association Board. Larson has been a member of the city's Economic Development Commission, and …
Kim Utecht Prayfrock
8:33 am on Monday, December 12, 2011
Another...I see Jake is in the video. He was the Santa on our bus and was FANTASTIC! He's a junior this year and said he will definitely be back next year. more ›