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Groundhog Day. Saturday, February 2nd. Predicting the arrival of spring, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from his hole on this day, then spring will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow and winter weather will continue for six more weeks. What did Punxsutawney Phil do this year?

Fishing Contest. Sunday, February 3rd, on Stieger Lake in downtown Victoria. Hope you had fun. Hope you stayed warm. Hope you won a prize.

Ash Wednesday, February 13th. The first day of Lent marking the beginning of 40 days of prayer and fasting that recall when Jesus spent 40 days in the desert before beginning his public ministry.

Presidents' Day. Monday, February 18th. Honors both President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as other men who have served as President of the USA.

City Council Meetings. Monday, February 11th, and Monday, February 25th. Held at 6:30 p.m. at Victoria City Hall on Rose Street in downtown Victoria.

Valentine's Day. Thursday, February 14th. Began as a church remembrance associated with St. Valentine who was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians who were persecuted under the Roman empire.

Gazette Deadline. Monday, February 25th. Email Sue@VictoriaGazette.com or use P.O. Box 387, Victoria, MN 55386.

Chaska Community Center

Victoria Memberships. 952-448-3176

Weddings, Proms, All Formal Occasions

Waconia 952-442-6383

Wayne Neubarth

Victoria 952-443-1910

Minnewashta Church

Shorewood * 952-474-8995

Century Wine & Spirits

On Century Blvd. * 952-401-WINE

Birthright.