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What's Happening October 2006

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IFDA’s Design in the Community comes to Excelsior

A historic Excelsior home, recently renovated and decorated by International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) members, will be open for tours during the first weekend of October. When it was last sold in 2004, the 109-year-old house at 182 Third St. was considered a teardown. Instead, the two-story Victorian was restored and will be open to the public during “Design in the Community: IFDA Presents Historic Excelsior.” Tours will be Friday, October 6, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 8, 12-4 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $16. Step inside and see the renovation that has transformed the home’s interior into a beautiful classic, and while you’re in the neighborhood, check out the unique lakeside town of Excelsior. Visit www.ifda-mn.com for details.

Peters Billiards celebrates Games Are Good Grand Opening

Bring your family to the new Peters Billiards store for food, fun and games the weekend of October 13-15 for Peters’ Games Are Good Grand Opening. On Friday, October 13, test your game skills at the store during a special event to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Peters Billiards is located at 6150 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. For complete event details, visit www.petersbilliards.com.

Three Pagodas celebrates fifth anniversary October 14

Join Three Pagodas at its riverfront gallery on Saturday, October 14, to celebrate its five-year anniversary and benefit the Mississippi River Fund. Enjoy music and appetizers while browsing the gallery. A percentage of all proceeds from the event will go to the Mississippi River Fund. Three Pagodas is located at 1401 West River Road N. in Minneapolis. For directions, visit www.threepagodas.net.

Prepare for winter with Linder’s events

With the change of the season in the air, now is the perfect time to visit Linder’s Garden Center. Come to Linder’s Saturday, October 21, for the annual Fall Fest, featuring games, food, hayrides and more. Be sure to join Linder’s for its Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 11, to welcome the holiday season with 130,000 lights and special guests. And don’t forget to stop by the Linder’s Open House, December 18-19. The Linder’s staff looks forward to seeing you. For more information, visit www.linders.com or call 651-488-1927.

Sunray Custom Cabinets & Furniture marks 24th anniversary

Minneapolis-based Sunray Custom Cabinets & Furniture is celebrating its 24th anniversary October 4. The company was founded by father-and-son team Ray and Scott Terwilliger in 1982. Their goal was to develop a business that would reflect their passion for the craft, fine design and workmanship of quality pieces. Sunray specializes in design, fabrication, finishing and installation of high-end custom cabinetry and furniture. To learn more, contact Sunray Custom Cabinets & Furniture at 952-403-9210 or e-mail kdavis@sunraycustomcabinets.com.

Four new builders come to Contractor Property Developers Company neighborhoods

Contractor Property Developers Company (CPDC) has added four new builders to its two neighborhoods north of the Twin Cities. The Victor Gardens neighborhood in the growing city of Hugo boasts new model homes from Hartman Homes and Nottinghome Builders. CPDC also welcomes Heartwood Imperial Homes and Churchill Contracting to the shores of the Towne Lakes neighborhood in Albertville. Look for these builders in the Parade of HomesSM and visit them online at www.townelakes.com and www.victorgardens.com.

Find ideas for your backyard at Patio Town’s outdoor displays

Visit Patio Town’s acres of outdoor displays to generate some ideas for your own backyard. You can walk through a variety of landscapes featuring retaining walls, paver patios and natural stone. Patio Town has locations in Maple Grove, Oakdale and Burnsville. For directions, visit www.patiotown.com.