Education & Community

In a world full of screens and noise, it can be nice to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. This annual event encourages the community to come together and start conversations around a single book. This year’s pick is Vacationland by Minnesota author Sarah Stonich. The kickoff event will feature artist Harry Pulver, Jr., alongside talented comedian and Wayzata High School senior Andrew Stern. Free. 2 p.m. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave. Read more about Plymouth Reads Kickoff Event

Discover how West Lutheran High School provides an Education for Life and Eternity at our Open Houses on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4pm.

At the Open House, families can:

• Tour the school
• Receive admissions materials
• Meet the faculty and staff
• Schedule a shadow visit

  Read more about West Lutheran High School Open House

This club offers local teens the opportunity to hang out with friends who share the same interest in anime, a Japanese form of animation. Once a month, the group gathers at the library to watch anime, discuss manga, and share the artwork they’ve created. Free. 4:30–6 p.m. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave. N; 612.543.5825; hclib.org Read more about Teen Anime Club

Voting has come and gone for the 2015 Best of Plymouth, and we received a record number of ballots from dedicated readers of Plymouth Magazine. Hundreds of businesses were nominated for the awards, but only the top three in each category will continue on to the Best of Plymouth event, where this year's winners will be announced!

Details:

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Read more about The 2015 Best of Plymouth Event

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Become a hero and save three lives at Wayzata’s National Honor Society Blood Drive. Through the Memorial Blood Center, you can help sustain lives in the community by just donating blood once per season. All blood types are needed, especially O negative and O positive. Ages 16+. Free. Open through school day. Wayzata High School, 4955 Peony Lane N.; 763.745.6600; wayzata.k12.mn.us Read more about Blood Drive

Trillium Woods, a resort-style retirement community under construction and scheduled to open summer 2015, is welcoming the public to tour and learn about amenities, pricing and benefits of living at Trillium Woods from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Trillium Woods Information Center. Read more about Tour and Learn About Trillium Woods on Sept. 16