Family Calendar
To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.
Friday, June 8
Outdoor movie, “Zoo Keeper,” 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk showtime, part of Burnsville’s “Flicks on the Bricks” series at Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City.
Saturday, June 9
Eagan LakeFest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Park, Eagan. Free fishing (equipment provided, no license needed), natural resource booths, children’s art, music and more. Information: www.cityofeagan.com or (651) 675-5300.
Wild Plants for Health & Good Eating, 10 a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. For all ages, families encouraged. Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family.
Tuesday, June 12
Family Fun Tuesday – Cheremosh! Ukrainian folk dance ensemble, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation suggested. Information: (651) 454-9412 or www.caponiartpark.org.
Tuesday Evenings in the Garden – Bon Appétit with Kay Schutte, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. This class explores cooking with edible weeds and flowers. Fee: $10. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 480-7700.
Wednesday, June 13
Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, concert by Fannin Family, children’s art, family games. Free shopping bags for the first 500 people. Bike to the market and earn a $5 free produce voucher (while supplies last). Information: www.cityofeagan.com/marketfest or (651) 675-5500.
Thursday, June 14
Music in the Parks – Sticks and Tones, 10 a.m. at Central Park Amphitheater, Rosemount. Weather-related updates: (952) 985-1780, option No. 6.
Thursday Rockin’ Readers – William Byrne Principal Lyle Bomsta, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free.
Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour – Hans Mayer Music for Kids, noon, Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free.
The Great Grill-Out, 6 to 8 p.m. at Market Plaza, Holyoke Avenue and 208th Street, Lakeville. Family fun. Free hot dogs and brats. Information: www.downtownlakeville.com.
Friday, June 15
Summer Fresh Friday Film, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: (952) 891-1212, ext. 221.
Saturday, June 16
Tenth annual Junk Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Towne and Country Shopping Center, 1998 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. Free admission. Vendor opportunities available. Held rain or shine.
Father’s Day Tractor Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th St., Apple Valley. Information: (952) 431-4345, www.pahls.com.
Food drive for Dakota County food shelves, 9 a.m. to noon, at Ss. Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan (Diffley and Lexington). Requested: canned food, peanut butter, dry goods, personal hygiene items, cooking oil, flour and baking items. Cash donations accepted.
The International Festival of Burnsville from 3 to 9 p.m. in Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville. The free festival will feature a variety of cultural dance and musical performances, ethnic food, cultural exhibits, and plenty of children’s activities. Information: www.intlfestburnsville.org.
Marriage Encounter weekend begins at Mt. Olivet Conference Center in Farmington. Visit www.marriages.org for a listing of retreats or call (651) 454-3238.
Sunday, June 17
Father’s Day Tractor Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th St., Apple Valley. Information: (952) 431-4345, www.pahls.com.
Open house from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lutz Railroad Garden, 2960 Egan Ave., Eagan. Free. Trains will not run if raining. Information: (651) 454-3534.
Reunions
Lakeville High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the home of Bruce and Pat Zweber, 387 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. Information: Mary Boegeman Johnson at MBoegemanJ@yahoo.com or Mary Ann Knox at MaryAnnKnox@visi.com.
Blood drives
The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.
• June 8, noon to 5 p.m., Diffley Square, 4130 Blackhawk Road, Eagan.
• June 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 14638 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley.
• June 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.
• June 12, 1 to 7 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville.
• June 14, noon to 6 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville.
• June 15, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.
• June 15, 1 to 6 p.m. Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville.
• June 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville.
