Last Saturday for Santa Breakfast and '70s Show, First for Goodwill Shopping

A few Fridley favorites are coming and going today. It's the last Breakfast with Santa at the Shorewood, and the last Saturday hours for 'Christmas in the 1970s' at Fridley History Center. But it's the first day for regular hours at the new Fridley Goodwi

It's the last Saturday for a couple attractions and the first Saturday for another in Fridley. The popular Christmas in the 1970s exhibit at the Fridley History Center has its final Saturday hours from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. It's free. Santa will have Breakfast with Santa, at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2012, at the Shorewood Bar and Grill. The new Goodwill retail store throws open its doors for a regular shopping day for the first time on Saturday. What are you doing this Saturday?

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MORE PHOTOS: 'Christmas in the 1970s' Exhibit

The Fridley History Center's new show has proved a hit, with more than 300 visitors so far.

Christmas in the 1970s is a new exhibit at the Fridley History Center, 611 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, that will is open every Saturday through Dec. 15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. It will also be open on Tuesday afternoons from 2–4 p.m. through Dec. 18. This is a free event—no admission charge. If you visit the exhibit on Tuesdays through Dec. 18, you will be served Russian tea and cookies. There are many articles from the '70s in the exhibit including a video of Bing Crosby and David Bowie performing a duet. Hope you can treat yourself and your family to this marvelous Christmas exhibit; it may bring back some great memories, or, for younger members, maybe a glimpse into the Christmas experience of your parents before you were born. Related:

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See 'Christmas in the 1970s' at Fridley History Center

New exhibit open Saturdays and Tuesdays through Dec. 18, 2012.

'It Was So Ugly': The Star Tribune Visits Fridley's 1970s Exhibit

That comment was for a planter another visitor recalled on seeing 'Christmas in the 1970s' at the Fridley History Center.

The Christmas in the 1970s show at the Fridley History Center got wider exposure in the Star Tribune's North Metro section Wednesday: Deb Youngsjostrom, a Fridley resident who was at the Fridley exhibit with her mom and sister on opening day, said of the '70s: "It doesn't seem like it was so many years ago." A wooden spinning wheel-shaped lamp in the living room reminded her of a planter she once had. "I haven't thought about that planter in years," she said, adding, "It was so ugly." Board games like Battleship, Sorry and Miss America also brought back memories. "I'm a huge fan of board games," she said. "I think I had all of these." For Fridley resident Brett Hotzler, the faux fireplace stood out. While he was growing up, his family …

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'Russian Tea' and Cookies at Fridley History Center on Tuesdays, 2–4 p.m.

Sample treats of the Disco Era at "Christmas in the 1970s," the Fridley Historical Society's new exhibit.

PHOTOS: That 70s Show—In Fridley

Fridley Historical Society's new 'Christmas in the 1970s' exhibit is open Saturdays and Tuesdays.

Christmas in the 1970s is a new exhibit at the Fridley History Center, 611 Mississippi St. NE, that will be available for viewing every Saturday through Dec. 15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. It will also be open for viewing on Tuesday afternoons from 2–4 p.m. on Nov. 13–Dec. 18. This is a free event—no admission charge. If you visit the exhibit on Tuesdays, Nov. 13–Dec. 18, you will be served Russian tea and cookies. There are many articles from the '70s in the exhibit including a video of Bing Crosby and David Bowie performing a duet. Hope you can treat yourself and your family to this marvelous Christmas exhibit; it may bring back some great memories, or, for younger members, maybe a glimpse into the Christmas experience of your parents before you …

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Chris Steller

12:33 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012

I second what Jan said.   more ›

Tuesday Tea and Cookies at 'Christmas in the 1970s' Fridley History Exhibit

Special Tuesday hours include Russian tea and treats Nov. 13, 2–4 p.m.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Your Family Holidays, Your 1970s

Where did your family celebrate holidays in the 1970s? Place a pin marker, leave a comment, add a photo—inspired by the Fridley History Center's 'Christmas in the 1970s' exhibit.

Where do you remember celebrating family holidays? Add a pin to this map and tell the story or upload a photo. The inspiration for this interactive map is the Fridley History Center's new exhibit, Christmas in the 1970s, which opens Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Add your pin: To place a pin, click the Add button in the top right corner of the map (or the Additions on the menu bar). Fill out the fields that pop up. Tell a bit about your memory in the Description box and use the photo uploader to add a picture. When you're done, click Submit.

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Plan on 'Christmas in the 1970s' at the Fridley History Center

New Fridley Historical Society exhibit opens Nov. 10.

The Fridley Historical Society has a treat in store for visitors in November and December when we present the exhibit, Christmas in the 1970s in the lower level of our museum. Yes, there will be plenty of harvest gold and avocado on display, as well as a caftan or two, a copy of Jonathan Livingston Seagull, several '70s Christmas ornaments, and many additional objects in our 70s vignette that are sure to jar your memories of the “Me Decade.” Details of the exhibit follow. When: Our museum will be open for visitors 12 times before Christmas: Each Saturday afternoon November 10—December 15 from 11:00 to 3:00 and each Tuesday afternoon November 13—December 18 from 2:00 to 4:00. There will be interactive activities for children and adults. …

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