Seventy Six Trombones Lead The Big Parade!

The city of Prior Lake is holding its Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28^th 2012. It is FREE entertainment for everyone! Come and bring the kids! Enjoy the day with some fun! The Prior Lake VFW, at16306 Main Avenue South East, Prior Lake, will be sponsoring this event. The parade begins at 9:00am at the Prior Lake VFW and proceeds north on Main Ave., along County Road 44, and concludes at Memorial Park with a program that includes flag raising, the National Anthem, invocation and remarks, roll call,  and a 21 gun salute.

Rosemount Park and Ride

Do you work Downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul? Would you like to relax on your way to work? The Park and Ride located in Rosemount is a great way to go! It is located at the Rosemount Community Center, 1355 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068. Buses: 476, 478 and 420 by reservation. The cost is less expensive than the parking ramps downtown. Some of the prices are: Adult (13-64) non-rush hour $1.75 local & $2.25 Express and rush hour $2.25 Local & $3.00 Express while it can be $25.00 a day in ramps and lots downtown. Other locations of park and rides are as follows: Apple Valley Transit Station, 155^th Street and Cedar Avenue; 157^th Street Station, 155^th Street and Pilot Knob Road; Blackhawk Park and Ride, Cliff Road and Blackhawk Road and Palomino Hills Park and Ride, Pennock Avenue south of Palomino Drive. For more information go to http://www.mvta.com/.

Holz Farm

Have you ever wondered how a farm is run? Find out for yourself! The Holz Farm in Eagan is doing just that! Holz Farm is located at 4665 Manor Drive. It is an 80 acre parcel from the 1870’s. The property remained in the family until 1993 with the passing of Otto and Ella Holz. In 1995 Eagan City Council Members purchased the land for residential developments in Eagan. The farm bridges Eagan’s past and present, old and young and rural and urban communities. The farm shows family life from the Great Depression through World War II. This farm provides educational, cultural and historic resources. This is a beautiful picturesque farm which offers a unique opportunity to experience rural life as it once existed in Eagan! For people who want to learn more about the Holz Farm there has been a booklet created called “A Walking Tour of Holz Farm” to read.




Holz Farm Events

Garden Plant Sale, May 12

Spring Festival, May 20

Lone Oak Days, September 22 & 23

Old Fashioned Holiday, December 2

Holz Farm Camp and A Day at the Farm experiences for youth are available during the summer months.



Friends of the Farm

Friends of the Farm, a non-profit land stewardship organization staffed by volunteers, is dedicated to cultivating an appreciation of farm life at Holz Farm. This non-profit organization plans and conducts a wide variety of events that provide educational, entertaining, historical and cultural perspectives appealing to a wide range of interests and ages.

Staging 101

We have all heard the word “staging.”  In fact, you can turn on your television to almost any channel and see multiple shows dedicated to “selling your house.”  But why is staging important, and how do you know if you need to stage your home?

Staging helps depersonalize your home.  It allows buyers to envision themselves in the home.  Staging is more than just taking down personal photographs.  In many instances updating fixtures and accessories (lamps, artwork, even side tables and throw pillows) will help modernize a home and appeal to more buyers.  Next, you want to work with the natural features of your home, and neutralize paint colors, which will create the feel of larger space.  Don’t forget about the outside, which is a key component to grabbing buyer’s attention.

You might need a professional stager if:  You LOVE your antique end tables, or brass lamps.  The rug in your entry way may be something you have had in the family for generations.  Your home is in a desirable area and will “sell itself”.  These are just a few statements that will lead your home to sitting on the market for months. 

I have toured hundreds of homes with hundreds of buyers.  Staged homes appeal to more potential buyers.  The neutrality they offer creates a more inviting feeling for the buyer.  You trust your home to a realtor, they know the business, ask for their expert opinion on whether or a not you should hire a stager. 

Eagan's 5K Your Way Activity Festival

Enjoy running around and just plain having fun! Eagan’s 5K Your Way Activity Festival is coming soon! This event will be held at the Eagan Festival Grounds at Central Park located at 1501 Central Parkway. The date of the event is Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 8:30am to noon. This is a celebration of being active! The event will include a do-at-your-pace 5k (3.1 mile) race where you can either run, walk, roller blade or ride a bike! Music will be playing to make the festival atmosphere enjoyable, as well as healthy snacks and fun activities that will promote an active lifestyle. This event replaces the Eagan Fun Run held in the past. Pre-register by May 7th and save $5 dollars and guarantee a t-shirt size, whereas after May 7th registration will only occur at the event.




Pre-register by May 7

• By phone, (651) 675-5500, Monday - Friday,

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• In person, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• By mail to Eagan Parks & Recreation, 3830 Pilot

Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122

• On-line at www.cityofeagan.com/econnect. Call

Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500 to obtain your

Login ID and PIN numbers. These numbers will enable

you to register on-line at any time



Day of Event Start Times

• 8:30 am – Day of event registration &

pre-registered t-shirt pick-up begins

• 9:15 am – Runners / walkers start

• 10:15 am – Bicylists / rollerbladers start

(bikes line up first, followed by rollerbladers)

• 11:15 am – Youth dash (for kids 6 & under)

• All children will receive ribbon at finish line

• Awards for top 3 male and female overall runners

• Clock at finish, no official results

The 5K is for all abilities, done at your own pace.

Inclement weather - the festival and youth dash will move to

the gym. 5K will go on as scheduled. Weather Hotline for day

of event updates (651) 675-5511.





Schedule of Events - Activities 9 am – Noon

• Create your own family banner at the art station to

carry on the 5K walk

• Musical entertainment

• Family games, jumpers and play stations

• Kid’s bike rodeo & helmet fittings

(bring your own bike)

• Low-cost bike helmets for sale (while supplies last)

• Free healthy fruits, snacks and beverages

• Prize drawings throughout the event

• Fitness & exercise try-it stations

• Free health screenings and information

KELLY PARK SPLASH PAD

 Splish, Splash just like a fish! Kelly Park Splash Pad will be opening in the park late May to Early June! (Weather permitting) This will be an exciting adventure for kids of all ages. March has been exceedingly warm – yet there could still be some freezing yet to come our way which could damage the water pipes and the splash pad. For more information about the splash pad call Apple Valley Parks and Recreation at the city office phone number: (952) 953-2500.

Coffee With A Cop

Have you ever wanted to know the difference between a DUI and DWI? How about the exact speed limit a person can drive over before obtaining a speeding ticket? You can! Rosemount’s Community Spirit continues this year with "Coffee with a Cop" that is hosted by the Rosemount Police Department. People of the community who have any questions or concerns can visit coffee shops around Rosemount and have a cup of coffee along with a nice friendly chat with a local police officer. People can learn about daily life behind the badge as well. The "Coffee with a Cop" series begins Thursday, April 26th at 8:30am. The location schedule is as follows:

First Thursday of the month: Morning Glory's

Second Thursday: Starbucks
Third Thursday: Caribou
Fourth Thursday: Suzie's Kitchen

Got Questions? Contact the Rosemount Police Department at 651-423-4491