Please follow these simple instructions if you would like to host a table at this event. 1. Contact Michele Clements at mcaper_2@hotmail.com with some details of your sales (what you will be selling, etc.). Michele will confirm your spot at the show, and will try to ensure only one person selling branded items (Pampered Chef, Park Lane, Color Street, etc.) at the show. **She will reply with the individual link to register and pay for your spot in the show. The location will be at the K-M Middle School.

It's action time at K-M High School for basketball players of all abilities! Wear appropriate gym shoes and bring your own equipment (K-M School's basketballs will not be available for your use). Alerus Arena at K-M High School will be available for all ages from noon-2pm. KMYB is sponsoring open gym this year, so the cost is free to the public. Open Gym runs November 8th - March 7th and is canceled in the event of inclement weather, athletic tournaments, home youth tournaments, or holidays. Watch KM Community Education's Facebook page for updates regarding Open Gym. Visit the KMYB's website for traveling basketball opportunities!

Continental Ballet Company Announces 2026 Nutcracker Season Bloomington, MN — The Continental Ballet Company is pleased to announce its 2026 Nutcracker Season, a beloved holiday classic that follows Clara on a magical voyage to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With choreography by Riet Velthuisen and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the Nutcracker has delighted audiences across Minnesota for decades. Under the direction of Riet Velthuisen, the production remains a traditional staging that is accessible to families and theatre-goers of all ages. The narrative stays faithful to the cherished tale, with a mindful adaptation: there is no battle scene. In Velthuisen’s words, “There is enough violence in the world today. I don’t want it to be part of the ballet.” The production features a playful, friendly encounter with rats instead of a fight, preserving the wonder of the story while keeping it gentle. Velthuisen’s choreography reflects her European training and heritage, delivering precise, inspiring movement on stage. Audience responses have been glowing: “We just loved the performance— what a perfect first ballet experience!” “Brought me to tears!” “Feel privileged to be able to see such a beautiful performance—and it’s right here in our hometown!” Touring plans: After a run at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, Continental Ballet Company will bring this production on tour to additional venues across Minnesota. About Continental Ballet Company Founded in 1988 by Riet Velthuisen, a native of Holland who danced with European companies including the Dutch National Ballet, the Continental Ballet Company maintains a studio offering dance lessons for students of all ages and abilities. The company is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and a member of the Bloomington Fine Arts Council, based at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. The performing company typically features up to twenty-eight professional dancers. For more information, please call 952-563-5362 or visit continentalballet.com. **General Admission Seating: Seating is first come, first served. The building doors will open one hour prior to the event. Auditorium doors will open approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled showtime.