December 2016

Celebrate holiday traditions with us in this month's issue. We're talking lutefisk, ballet, and more!

Bloom hosted its annual scholarship benefit on October 7 at Plymouth Creek Center.

 

“I’ve always been a water baby,” says Jim Strand, a Plymouth photographer. Strand is a retired computer production manager, but he’s had a love for photography since he was 18 years old.

 

2016 has been the year of the burger, with red meat options dominating local menus and new gourmet toppings created seemingly every hour. There are clever and novel burgers with a full rainbow of colors piled high inside the bun.

 

If you are looking for meaningful gifts for your closest friends and family and want to support a good cause, check out the JustGifts Market, an annual gift market hosted at St.

 

With the holiday gift-giving season close at hand, is your shopping complete? Or are you still looking for a few special items? This time of year, even the planners among us sometimes scramble to complete our lists. But it’s not too late to get a little assistance from a professional.

 

For many families, the holiday season brings with it a mix of cherished traditions and joyful surprises, from decorating the tree while re-watching It’s a Wonderful Life to seeing the wonder in a child’s eyes when they clamber on to Santa’s lap for the first time.

 

For Dave Rosenquist, there isn’t just lutefisk for Christmas; it’s a season of lutefisk as far as he is concerned.

 

It’s hard to imagine the Plymouth Rockers starting with just a handful of singers gathered around a piano.

 

Carol Schreiber is an outdoor enthusiast and regional park advocate whose passion for parks and nature has never waned.

 

Planning a holiday appetizer, but don’t want to put out the same artichoke dip you find at every party?

 

During the holiday season, your home likely smells of fresh-baked cookies and pine needles—why not add one more lovely smell to the mix? Consider decorating your home and tree with fresh-cut flowers.