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Special Events and Seminars Calendar

Don’t miss out on these great events during the Parade of Homes Fall ShowcaseSM! Some are educational, some are inspirational and some are just plain fun. So go ahead, plan your tour to coincide with some of these exceptional experiences our builders have in store for you.

Check out the calendar of events below, and then sign up to receive an e-mail each week with details on upcoming events.


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Calendar of Events:
Saturday, September 10, 2011

Meet the Architect.

Get your new home plan questions answered!

Berger Built Construction Co. Inc.

#7, 20054 Fern Glen Lane N., Forest Lake

2:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Decorating with Color, Texture, and Pattern

Join Finish Selection Specialist, Gigi DiGiacomo, for a tour of this Dream Home. You'll learn where and when to incorporate color, texture and pattern in the neutral palette with budget friendly finish ideas.

DiGiacomo Homes, Inc.

#199, 237 Janalyn Circle, Golden Valley

2:15 to 3:00 pm

 

Eat & Greet Grand Opening

Join us for a BBQ and see our newest model in Hampton Hills. Meet Bob McDonald, President of McDonald Construction and Architectural Designer, Teresa St. Amant of St. Amant Design LLC. Contact Kim Vetter for information at 763-228-0110

McDonald Construction at Hampton Hills

#188, 5525 Polaris Lane North, Plymouth

12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Every Drop Counts, Stormwater Issues and Solutions

Learn do-it-yourself sustainable landscaping techniques for cleaner water, including raingardens, rain barrels, and rainwater harvesting systems as well as simple changes to yard care that can have a big positive impact.

Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supplies

1205 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Simple Life

Whether you are a busy professional, single parent or empty nester, we have designed this detached Villa for an easy lifestyle. See our home and learn about how it is designed to make life simple with our design professionals. Contact Steve Meillier for information at 651-341-1515

McDonald Construction at St. John's Village in Dancing Waters

#036, 1227 Waters Path, Woodbury

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Friday, September 16, 2011

Shoot the Hoops

See this incredible model and shoot hoops in our new indoor gym. Participate in our "Hoops" contest for fun prizes. Contact Cheryl Olson at 763-360-8189

McDonald Construction at Woodland Preserves

#060, 11602 Avery Drive, Inver Grove Heights

5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Top 10 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes

Includes NKBA guidelines for kitchen design and code issues on electrical and ventilation. Discussion of newest cabinet accessories, universal design, green design, appliances, outdoor kitchens, signs of quality in cabinetry, warranty, services and latest trends.

Crystal Kitchen Center

At Crystal Kitchen Center's Showroom, 3620 Winnetka Avenue N., Crystal

9:00 to 10:30 am

 

Farmers Market

Celebrate being green at the Spirit of Brandtjen Farms. The St. Paul Farmers Market is on hand with tasty, locally grown produce, just steps away from our MN Green Path home.

Homes by Tradition

#73, 5075 167th Street W., Lakeville

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

The Teardown and Rebuild Process Simplified.

What you should know if you want to tear down and start over.

College City Design/Build Inc.

#130, 4509 Garrison Lane, Edina

12:00 noon

 

Child Safety and ID Event

This FREE program is family friendly and fun. Children are digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards that are given to parents. In the event of an emergency the parents have the child's photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police. Designed to help children of our community stay safe. There is no cost for families to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. sponsored by New York Life.

Stone Cottage Construction

#88, 19834 Dover Drive, Farmington

1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

What's New in Home Furnishings.

Discuss the latest trends for the home.

Berger Built Construction Co. Inc.

#7, 20054 Fern Glen Lane N., Forest Lake

2:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Lifestyle Gardening: Introducing Color and Edibles in Containers

Fall is a wonderful time for introducing new color to patio containers and planting cool-season edibles in the garden - or mixing in a little of both! Join Heidi Heiland of Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens, Inc. (BloomOnMN.com) for tips on creating stunning, edible containers for your porch or patio. You'll walk away with a new vision for autumn gardening!

DiGiacomo Homes, Inc.

#199, 237 Janalyn Circle, Golden Valley

2:30 to 3:30 pm

 

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Cooking Up the Good Life

Tour this Dream Home's kitchen with Designer-Builder, Rocky DiGiacomo, while sampling recipes from the new cookbook: Cooking Up the Good Life: Creative Recipes for the Family Table. DiGiacomo will discuss the role of kitchens and meal preparation in today's home while cookbook co-author, Susan Thurston, prepares a few of her favorite autumn dishes. Books will be on hand for purchase and signing.

DiGiacomo Homes, Inc.

#199, 237 Janalyn Circle, Golden Valley

12:30 to 1:30 pm

 

Child Safety and ID Event

This FREE program is family friendly and fun. Children are digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards that are given to parents. In the event of an emergency the parents have the child's photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police. Designed to help children of our community stay safe. There is no cost for families to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by New York Life.

Stone Cottage Construction

#124, 10524 Morgan Circle, Bloomington

1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Every Drop Counts, Stormwater Issues and Solutions

Learn do-it-yourself sustainable landscaping techniques for cleaner water, including raingardens, rain barrels, and rainwater harvesting systems as well as simple changes to yard care that can have a big positive impact.

Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supplies

1205 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Explore the New Home Advantage

Bob McDonald, President of McDonald Construction will share his 33 + years of home building experience by showing the advantages of a custom built new home and will discuss the construction process. Contact Cheryl Olson for information at 763-360-8189

McDonald Construction at Settlers West

#141, 10112 Trails End Road, Chanhassen

5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

Ask the Designers

Visit our newest model in Hampton Hills and meet the designers, Teresa St. Amant, Architectural Designer, St. Amant Design, Brooke Voss, Interior Designer, Brooke Voss Designs and Mike Lesnau, Landscape Designer, Designscape Plus. This open forum will discuss the design process with a Q A session. Contact Kim Vetter for information at 763-228-0110

McDonald Construction at Hampton Hills

#188, 5525 Polaris Lane North, Plymouth

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Friday, September 23, 2011

A Culinary Experience with The Chef's Gallery

See our gourmet kitchen in action with a top chef from the "The Chef's Gallery". This award winning design will show how this home features one of our most popular kitchen designs. Contact Denise Boyles for information at 612-308-3491

McDonald Construction at The Farms at Lake Elmo

#020, 2995 Jonquil Trail, Lake Elmo

5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Farmers Market

Celebrate being green at the Spirit of Brandtjen Farms. The St. Paul Farmers Market is on hand with tasty, locally-grown produce, just steps away from our MN Green Path home.

Homes by Tradition

#73, 5075 167th Street W., Lakeville

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

Designing a Gourmet Kitchen in your Custom Home

Kitchen Design Workshop Lunch and Learn. Come see what you need to know about kitchen and custom home design.

College City Design/Build Inc.

#130, 4509 Garrison Lane, Edina

12:00 noon

 

Zero Energy, Zero Utility Bills

Get a first-hand look at renewable energy systems such as geothermal heating/cooling and photovoltaics (electricity generated by the sun). Builder Rocky DiGiacomo will discus how these systems work, what kind of long-term utility savings they offer, and associated rebates/tax credits. Stop renting your energy. Own it!

DiGiacomo Homes, Inc.

#199, 237 Janalyn Circle, Golden Valley

12:30 to 1:30 pm

 

Child Safety and ID Event

This FREE program is family friendly and fun. Children are digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards that are given to parents. In the event of an emergency the parents have the child's photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police. Designed to help children of our community stay safe. There is no cost for families to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by New York Life.

Stone Cottage Construction

#110, 2888 Knollridge Drive, Prior Lake

1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

How to Incorporate Radiant Heat

And, how to design your custom home for the best Energy Efficiency.

College City Design/Build Inc.

#130, 4509 Garrison Lane, Edina

1:30 pm

 

What is "Green?"

A discussion of what constitutes green building.

Berger Built Construction Co. Inc.

#7, 20054 Fern Glen Lane N., Forest Lake

2:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Reclaiming Wood From Your Neighborhood!

Meet the team from "Wood From The Hood" and hear how they reclaimed the trees removed from our site to produce the flooring and breakfast nook table in our home. By reclaiming trees in our local area, "Wood From The Hood" can produce high quality products from a sustainable resource and take one more step towards environmentally sensitive building and remodeling.

Schrader & Companies

#126, 5917 Bernard Place, Edina

12:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Child Safety and ID Event

This FREE program is family friendly and fun. Children are digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards that are given to parents. In the event of an emergency the parents have the child's photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police. Designed to help children of our community stay safe. There is no cost for families to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by New York Life.

Stone Cottage Construction

#79, 19831 Iberis Avenue S. Lakeville

1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Making The Most of Your Home site

Visit our model in Jeffers Pond and see how this home was designed perfectly for the site. Our Designers and Construction Professionals will discuss how to take the most advantage of a home site to meet the customer's needs. Contact Diana Rusca for information at 612-220-1820

McDonald Construction at Jeffers Pond

#115, 3707 Wilds Ridge NW, Prior Lake

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Friday, September 30, 2011

Join us for Wine and Appetizers...

while touring this stunning kitchen and family room. Come meet the CKC design team who made this dream kitchen a reality.

Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc.

#R1, 605 Holly Lane N. Plymouth

4:00 to 6:00 pm

 

Expand your design expectations

Join us for appetizers & drinks & learn how SDI can help you think outside of the box. Let us show you how our 3D design software can help you visualize your project before we even begin construction. RSVP requested but not required @ info@sdimn.com.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

#R41, 9200 Hearthstead Lane, Eden Prairie

4:00 to 6:00 pm

 

Personal tours & CRAVE hors d'oeuvres

Join us for a tour with the designer & fabulous hors d'oeuvres by CRAVE throughout the evening.

JP & CO.

#R26, 1786 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul

5:00 to 7:00 pm

 

How to Choose a Kitchen and Bath Remodeler

Get all the do's and don'ts before you sign on the dotted line.

Stonehearth Custom Homes, Inc.

#R8, 2618 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids

7:00 to 8:15 pm

 

Ask the Designers

Visit our newest model in Emerald Falls and meet the designers, Teresa St. Amant, Architectural Designer, St. Amant Design, Tracy Hains, Interior Designer Che Bella Interiors and Bob McDonald. This open forum will discuss the design process with a Q & A session.

McDonald Construction at Emerald Falls

#023, 3893 Paradise Cove N., Baytown Township

5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Choosing the Right Contractor to Replace your Roof, Siding or Windows

Critical information to protect your home.

Stonehearth Custom Homes, Inc.

#R8, 2618 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

 

The Kitchen Design Workshop "Lunch and Learn"

Come see what you need to know about kitchen design.

College City Design/Build Inc.

#R39, 14174 Hidden View Road, Prior Lake

12:00 noon

 

Great American Pumpkin Giveaway

Stop by, see and register at our model homes and pick up a free pumpkin. Limit one per person. See all four models and get a pumpkin at each model home.

TJB Homes, Inc.

#250, 2012 118th Lane NE, Blaine

#256, 11604 St. Andrews Circle NE, Blaine

#266, 2987 117th Avenue, Blaine

#274, 4433 118th Avenue, Blaine

12:00 noon to 6:00 pm

 

Family Picnic

Enjoy hot dogs, brats and soda while the kids play in the park. Make sure you register at our model home and pick up your free pumpkin, too. Limit one per person.

TJB Homes, Inc.

#256, 11604 St. Andrews Circle NE, Blaine

12:00 noon to 6:00 pm

 

Healthy Water for the Home.

Why Life Force water improves the quality of your drinking water.

Berger Built Construction Co. Inc.

#7, 20054 Fern Glen Lane N., Forest Lake

2:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Expand your design expectations

Join us for appetizers & drinks & learn how SDI can help you think outside of the box. Let us show you how our 3D design software can help you visualize your project before we even begin construction. RSVP requested but not required @ info@sdimn.com.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

#R41, 9200 Hearthstead Lane, Eden Prairie

4:00 to 6:00 pm

 

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Great American Pumpkin Giveaway

Stop by, see and register at our model homes and pick up a free pumpkin. Limit one per person. See all four models and get a pumpkin at each model home.

TJB Homes, Inc.

#250, 2012 118th Lane NE, Blaine

#256, 11604 St. Andrews Circle NE, Blaine

#266, 2987 117th Avenue, Blaine

#274, 4433 118th Avenue, Blaine

12:00 noon to 6:00 pm

 

Condo Living and Kitchen Design Workshop.

Combining two Condos into one and creating the perfect home for an entertainers dream.

College City Design/Build Inc.

#R50, 7440 Edinborough Way, #4107, Edina

12:00 noon

 

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Top 10 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes

Includes NKBA guidelines for kitchen design and code issues on electrical and ventilation. Discussion of newest cabinet accessories, universal design, green design, appliances, outdoor kitchens, signs of quality in cabinetry, warranty, services and latest trends.

Crystal Kitchen Center

At Crystal Kitchen Center's Showroom, 3620 Winnetka Avenue N., Crystal

9:00 to 11:00 am