Family Calendar
To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.
Friday, July 13
Outdoor movie, “Yogi Bear,” 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.
Summer Fresh Friday Film, “The Miracles of Greens: How Greens and Wild Edibles Can Save Your Life,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: (952) 891-1212, ext. 221.
Saturday, July 14
Movies in the Park, “Puss in Boots,” at dusk at the Central Park Amphitheater near City Hall, Rosemount. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Weather-related updates: (952) 985-1790, option No. 6.
Sunday, July 15
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.
Tuesday, July 17
Family Fun Tuesday – Irish music and dance with the O’Shea Irish Dancers, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation is suggested. Information: (651) 454-9412 or www.caponiartpark.org.
Tuesday Evenings in the Garden – The Digital Eye with Jo Anne Sabin, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. Create better photos of your garden and its wildlife with just a few digital photo editing techniques. Fee: $10. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 480-7700.
Wednesday, July 18
The Importance of Water, for children, 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville. Kids will discover why drinking “0” sugary drinks is best for overall health and nutrition. Free. Register for the class 32 hours in advance in the store, at (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or online at www.eventbee.com/v/valleynaturalfoods/boxoffice.
Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, classic car show, concert with The Rockin’ Hollywoods, $1 root beer floats, oldies trivia, free kids’ art, family games and more. Information: www.cityofeagan.com/marketfest or (651) 675-5500.
Thursday, July 19
Music in the Parks – Kid Power With Rachael, 10 a.m. at Central Park Amphitheater, Rosemount. Free. Weather line: Call (952) 985-1780 option 6 to find out if a performance has been cancelled.
Thursday Rockin’ Readers – Gideon Pond Principal Kristine Black, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free.
Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour – Kidz Dance, noon, Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free.
“The Great Grill-Out,” 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Plaza, downtown Lakeville. Sponsored by the Downtown Lakeville Business Association. Free. Hot dogs and brats will be served. Entertainment by The Blue Drifters and the Southern Cruzers classic car display. Information: www.downtownlakeville.com.
Saturday, July 21
Food drive for Dakota County food shelves from 9 a.m. to noon at Saints Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. Requested items: Canned food, peanut butter, dry goods, personal hygiene items, cooking oil, flour and baking items. Cash donations encouraged.
30th anniversary celebration by AMVETS Post 1, Mendota, at the Mendota VFW on Highway 13 beginning at 2 p.m. Program at 3 p.m., pig roast and live music from 4 p.m. to midnight. Beer, fun, friends. All welcome, especially veterans and their families. Information: (651) 688-7408.
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.
• July 13, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.
• July 13, 1 to 6 p.m., American Family Insurance, 400 Third St., Farmington.
• July 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nelson Chiropractic, 14321 Nicollet Court, Burnsville.
• July 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path, Rosemount.
• July 18, 2 to 7 p.m., Lady Katherine Fitness Studio, 4178 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.
• July 19, 1 to 6 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville.
• July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville.
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.
Burnsville High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://reunionmanager.net/class_members/registration.php?class_id=124786 or contact Kelly Bruce Regan at kelbel070@gmail.com or Bob Hayes at bobhayes37@yahoo.com with questions.
