Family Calendar
To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.
Saturday, April 14
2012 Home Remodeling Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13. Free to attend.
Family Fun Fest by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department from 5 to 9 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave. Concessions and rental skates available. “The Lion King” will be shown on the turf at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting.
Sunday, April 15
Pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, Mary Center, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Menu: pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Freewill offering. All are welcome. Information: (952) 890-0045.
Monday, April 16
Family Night at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Guests who purchase one adult admission to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Lewis & Clark” will receive one free child’s admission to the movie as well as a complimentary sandwich and drink (while supplies last), starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17
Aging Parent Care program by the Lakeville Senior Resource Coalition from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeville South High School Lecture Hall, 21135 Jacquard Ave. Learn how to help your senior with decisions about care and lifestyle choices, and the signs that indicate changes are necessary. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 19
Eleventh annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction by the Eagan Foundation from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Tickets are $40 at www.eaganfoundation.com until April 12, when ticket prices rise to $50.
Friday, April 20
Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Admission: $2 (free admission with donation of nonperishable food item).
Saturday, April 21
Seventh annual pancake breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 455 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. W. Menu: all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children age 5 and younger eat free. There will also be a bake sale and prize raffle.
Patrick Eagan Park cleanup by the Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in the main parking lot behind the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. Children are welcome. Bring gloves. Garbage bags provided. Refreshments will be served afterward. Information: (651) 686-7006, www.eagancoregreenway.org.
Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Many items half off.
April Extravaganza Fundraiser by Sobriety High School of Burnsville from 2 to 5 p.m., 12156 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville. Silent auction ends at 4:30 p.m., live auction from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Includes games and food as well as student performance and involvement. Free admission. Information: Judi Hanson at (612) 328-3973.
Steak and shrimp feed by the Rosemount Knights of Columbus at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Social Hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W. Freewill offering accepted.
Ongoing
Bike donations are being accepted for a program sponsored by the Rosemount Family Resource Center and a Rosemount neighborhood. Email Rosemount.BikeDonation@gmail.com by April 21 with bike size and color (gender) so donations can be matched to needs. Drop off bikes from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Rosemount Family Resource Center, 14521 Cimarron Ave. W., Rosemount. Call (952) 686-1161 to make other drop-off arrangements. Bike helmets, locks, and wagons are also needed. Monetary donations appreciated.
Y Summer Blast Off at all metro YMCA locations April 13-15. Register now for summer programs and camps. Information: (612) 822-2267 or ymcatwincities.org.
