Cliff Brunzell and the Golden Strings: Enjoy an evening of holiday music at the Old Log Theater, 5175 Meadville St., Greenwood at 7:30 p.m. For more information and reservations call 952-474-5951 or visit www.oldlog.com. $23.
Managing intense children: Tina Feigal will teach strategies for managing an intense child during the holiday season at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information or to register call 651-644-7333 or visit www.bit.ly/etTyRC.
Through Dec. 16
'The Giving Tree Project': Help those in need celebrate the holidays by decorating a tree. Decorate with new, old or handmade ornaments or tree trimming along Water Street in Excelsior. For more information call 952-960-1698 or visit www.excelsiorfire.org.
Friday, Dec. 17
'Holiday Gourmet Dinner': Enjoy a four-course holiday gourmet dinner with wine pairings in the Snyder Building at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chanhassen at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 612-626-3951 or visit umnarboretum.catertrax.com. $60-$65.
Indoor winter farmers market: Enjoy live music, free appetizers and a wine tasting while browsing for local produce at the Wayzata Bay Center, 967 E. Lake St., Wayzata from 4-7 p.m. For more information call 952-449-3154.
Saturday, Dec. 18
'Schiffelly Puppets: No Nose for Rudolph:' The famous reindeer has had his nose taken by Hank the Greedy Hog. Join Slurrpy the Snowman, Santa Claus and a host of other holiday characters as they try to get back Rudolph's nose at Hopkins Library, 22 11th Ave. N., Hopkins at 11 a.m. For more information call 952-847-5500.
Winter Solstice celebration: Celebrate the longest night of the year and discover spiraling connections at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria from 3-5:30 p.m. For more information or reservations call 763-559-6700. Up to $5.
'Audubon Christmas Bird Count': Beginner and expert birders are invited to join in this annual, nationwide census, and enjoy great winter birding at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 763-694-7650. Free.
Margie Zats: The author of "A Platter of Chatter, Charming Stories and Terrific Recipes" will speak at The Bookcase, 607 E. Lake St., Wayzata at 1 p.m.
Live music: Enjoy a live performance from Prairie Brass Quintet at Great Hall, Oswald Visitor Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chanhassen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. For more information call 612-626-3951. Free.
'Robert Robinson's Holiday Show': Enjoy an event Metro Magazine named one of the "10 best holiday shows" in the Midwest at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets call 952-979-1111 or visit www.hopkinsartscenter.com.
Children's holiday party: Parents and children can make a holiday card for a soldier, play bingo to win some prizes and expect a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 952-938-9916.
Sunday, Dec. 19
Omelet breakfast: Build an omelet breakfast at the American Legion, 10 12th Ave. S., Hopkins from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 952-933-1881. Up to $8.
'Hark: A(n) (Ambivalent) Unitarian Christmas': Members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka will perform this comedy show at 605 Rice St., Wayzata at 3 and 7 p.m. For more information call 952-473-5900. $3-$8.
'Raptors in the Yard': Meet a captive merlin and barred owl up close and personal and learn about these amazing birds of prey at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria from 2-4 p.m. For more information call 763-559-6700. Free.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
'Christmas with Cantus': This nine-member ensemble will sing carols, pop standards and a new premiere piece at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 630 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 612-435-0055 or visit www.cantusonline.org. $10-$25.
'Walk When the Moon is Full: The Tracking Moon': Enjoy a beautiful moonlit walk in the woods. Follow trails and tracks to discover which creatures are out surviving winter's cold at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information call 763-559-6700. $5.
Plymouth Rockers: This group will entertain at the Woman's Club of Hopkins meeting at Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka at 12 p.m. For more information and reservations call 952-988-7740 or 952-934-4976.
'The O'Neill Brothers Holiday Tour': The O'Neill Brothers will perform Christmas songs and other favorites on two grand pianos featuring Katie McMahon, the original voice of Riverdance, at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets call 952-979-1111 or visit www.hopkinsartscenter.com.
Vestland Lodge, Sons of Norway Christmas party: Sing around the Christmas tree, play games and win prizes at Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka at 7 p.m. For more information call 763-323-1083.
Through Dec. 23
'Arts of the Holidays Juried Show and Sale': Unique art and fine craft selected for holiday gifts will be on display and for sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 N. Shore Drive, Orono. For more information call 952-473-7361 or visit www.minnetonkaarts.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
'Snakes at the Library': Dakota Wild Animals presents an interactive, hands-on experience with snakes and other critters from around the world at Wayzata Library, 620 Rice St., Wayzata at 1:30 p.m. For more information call 952-847-615.
Through Dec. 30
'Traditional Holiday Teas': Enjoy a formal holiday tea with friends and family in the charming Snyder Building at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chanhassen from 2:30-4 p.m. For more information or reservations call 612-626-3951 or visit umnarboretum.catertrax.com.
Through Dec. 31
'Handmade Ornament Show': Ornaments made by more than 20 local artists will be on sale at the Wayzata Bay Center, 967 E. Lake St., Wayzata.
'Willy Wonka the Musical': Minnetonka Theatre will present Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka," at the Arts Center on 7, 18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka. For more information or to purchase tickets call 952-401-5898 or visit www.minnetonkatheatre.com. $10-$15.
Through Dec. 30
'O Little Town of Chanhassen': This show written by Stevie Ray will feature your favorite classic holiday tunes with a fresh festive twist and will be performed a Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. For show times or to purchase tickets visit www.chanhassentheatres.com. $46-$62.
Through Jan. 16
'Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas': This musical comedy about Christmases past and present will be shown at the Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 Annapolis Lane N., Plymouth. For more information and show times call 763-553-1600 or visit www.plymouthplayhouse.com. $25-$38.
Through Feb. 5
'Jeeves in Bloom': This quick-witted British comedy follows the mishaps and misadventures of Bertie Wooster, who manages time and again to put himself in socially precarious situations, only to be rescued by his brainy butler, Jeeves, will be performed at the Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Greenwood. For more information and show times call 952-474-5951 or visit www.oldlog.com. $19.50-$36.
Ongoing
Moms in Touch for Orono High School: Become part of a community of mothers that gather weekly on behalf of our children and the schools they attend every Wednesday that school is in session from 9-10:15 a.m. For meeting location and information e-mail klancke@frontiernet.net or visit www.momsintouch.org.
La Leche League of Plymouth and Wayzata: This club for women interested in learning more about breastfeeding meets the first Tuesday of every month at WestHealth, 2855 Campus Drive, Plymouth at 7 p.m. For more information call 651-319-1391.
MOCHA: Mothers of Children with Hindered Abilities meets the third Tuesday of every month at Wayzata Evangelical Free Church, 705 County Road 101 N., Plymouth at 7 p.m. For more information call 763-473-9463.
MOMS Club of Excelsior/Chanhassen: The group meets on the last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church of Excelsior, 322 Second St. For more information call 952-401-3992 or e-mail rothmanjs@yahoo.com.
MOPS of Maple Plain: The Mothers of Preschoolers group meets the first and third Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 E. Main St., Maple Plain from 9:15-11:30 a.m. For more information call Tracy at 612-760-3701 or visit www.lutheran-mapleplain.org.
MOPS of Ridgewood Church: The Mothers of Preschoolers group meets every other Thursday at 4420 County Road 101, Minnetonka from 9:15-11:15 a.m. For more information call 952-476-2866.
Mothers of Preschoolers: The group meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on Fridays at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 23290 Highway 7, Excelsior. For information call Tina at 612-986-9817 or visit www.oslcs.org.
Open Up Toastmasters: The club meets every other Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at American Medical Systems, 10700 Bren Road W., Minnetonka. For more information call 952-930-6247 or visit www.openup.freetoasthost.net.
Overeaters Anonymous: The group meets on Fridays from noon-1 p.m. at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., in the Grays Bay Conference room. For more information call 612-616-0453.
Thinner Together Club: The club meets Mondays from 5-6 p.m. at Holy Name Church, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata. For more information call 763-242-6411.
Tonka Talkers Toastmasters: The club meets every other Tuesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Bank Building, 900 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata. For more information call 612-599-0386.
West Lake Progressives: The DFL group will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Center, 5050 Independence St., Maple Plain at 7 p.m. For more information e-mail westlakeprogressives@gmail.com.
H20 Toastmasters: The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at Culligan Water, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka from 7:30-8:30 a.m. For more information call 952-912-2429 or visit www.h2omasters.org.
West Metro Homeschool Co-op: The parent support group and teacher-led classes for children is offered every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. during the school year at the Maple Plain Community Church, 1815 Budd Ave., Maple Plain. Call 612-940-3794 for more information.
West Suburban Grief Coalition: The support group meets Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 Sixth Ave. N., Long Lake at 4 p.m. For more information call 952-473-8577.
Carlsonics Toastmasters: The club meets Wednesdays from 12:05-1:05 p.m. in the 12th floor theater at Carlson Cos., 701 Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka. For more information call 763-377-2708.
Easy yoga: Relax your body and mind through a series of yoga breathing, poses and meditation during Wednesday sessions at the Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood from noon-1 p.m. For more information call 952-474-7635. $10-$12.
Grandparents support: Grandparents raising grandchildren are invited to attend a group meeting at Zachary Lane Elementary School, 4350 Zachary Lane, Plymouth the third Thursday of the month.
Grief support: People experiencing the loss of a loved one meet weekly at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins. For more information call 763-546-4404.
Hopkins High School Class of 1942: Informal luncheons take place on the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall in Hopkins. Class members are welcome to attend with or without their spouses. Reservations are not required and members pay for their own beverages and meals.
Hopkins Lions Club: The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Hopkins Elks Lodge, 30 Eighth Ave. S., Hopkins. For more information call Dave at 612-961-0372.
Lake Minnetonka Stamp Club: The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center of Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka.
Marsh Winds Toastmasters: The group meets Thursdays from 9:15-10:30 a.m. to develop public speaking and leadership skills at The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. For more information call 612-508-5848.