Saturday

June 29

ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON PRIOR LAKE

Prior Lake Association Flotilla will be on Prior Lake, so stop by for ice cream sandwiches. Rain date is Sunday, June 30.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29

Location: In No-Wake Bay northeast of Wagon Bridge

FIRE RESCUE DAYS

Join Elko New Market for Fire Rescue Days June 27 through 30. Saturday, June 29, begins with the Fire Rescue Days 5K Run at 7:30 a.m. (check-in at the Elko New Market Police Department), beer gardens and Karaoke Dave at 11 a.m. and the community parade from City Hall to Wagner Park at 1 p.m. followed by food, fun and games at Wagner Park, NASCAR racing at Elko Speedway (gates open at 5 p.m., racing at 6 p.m.) and, at 8:30 p.m., the Fire Relief Dance. On Sunday, June 30, enjoy pancakes in the park from 8 a.m. to noon and a community church service in Wagner Park at 10 a.m.

Time: events throughout June 27-30

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door for Lions Steak Dinner; $15 adults and $10 kids for the Live Pro Wrestling

Location: throughout Elko New Market

Info: Visit to ci.enm.mn.us or enmchamber.org for a full schedule and more information. Visit elkospeedway.com for more information about Elko Speedway.

#PLWORTHIT CORK SUDS & GRUB TASTING EVENT

The #PLWorthIt campaign is hosting the Cork Suds & Grub tasting event for 21+ from 7 to 10 p.m. at the South Lake Village Mall in Prior Lake to help support local businesses during the interchange improvement projects in Downtown and South Lake Village area. #PLWorthIt is an initiative of the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority to host events and activities and encourage communication in order to support local businesses affected by the construction. Guests will get to sample food, wine and beer from area restaurants as well as enjoy entertainment from magician David Farr and local band Volm, which performs 1970s and ’80s classic rock. There will be drawings for prizes from local businesses throughout the evening. A portion of ticket sale proceeds will be donated to Hugs From Hunter Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort to children in crisis.

Time: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 29

Cost: $25 pre-admission, $30 at the door

Location: South Lake Village off Highway 13 and Duluth Avenue Southeast, Prior Lake

Info: For more information and to purchase tickets, go to bit.ly/CorkSudsandGrub.

Saturday

July 6

CLEARY LAKE LOG-ROLLING

Join Three Rivers Park District for log-rolling fun Saturday, July 6, at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. Try this exciting sport rooted in the history of the logging era in the Midwest. Dress to get wet. Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to ages 5 and older.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 6

Cost: free

Location: 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake

Info: Call 763-559-9000 or visit threeriversparks.org.

Ongoing

I’M GAME! HISTORY AND CRAFTS PROGRAMS

Learn about what people did for fun in the past and today, and why things changed. Make your own kite or hoop and stick game to take home. These programs are best for children aged 6 to 10 and their families. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20 at Jordan Library; 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at New Prague Library; 2 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at Elko New Market Library; 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 12 at Savage Library and 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Belle Plaine Library

Cost: free

Info: scottcountyhistory.org

GAME ON! HISTORY MINI-CAMPS

Try your hand at some games of the past, then make some of your own. Compete to create the games of the future. Registration is required, register by calling your local library. The camps are best for kids ages 8 to 12. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Time: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Belle Plaine Library; Tuesday, July 2 at Prior Lake Library; Friday, July 12 at Shakopee Library; Tuesday, July 16 at Jordan Library and Wednesday, July 17 at Elko New Market Library

Cost: free

Info: scottcountyhistory.org

NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering a 10-week class for family members and friends of individuals with serious mental illnesses, taught by trained family members. Families gain insight and information to empower and support themselves and their loved ones. Registration is required and space is limited.

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays

Cost: free

Location: Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, Savage

Info: Call Janet at 952-890-1669 for questions and to registe r.

ADULT YOGA

No prior yoga experience is necessary. The instructor, Lindsy Wilkerson, is a registered yoga teacher, a certified group fitness instructor and a certified personal trainer. Bring your own mat. Classes are 18+.

Time: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays

Cost: $20

Location: Club Prior Community Room, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake

Info: cityofpriorlake.com/recreation, 952-447-9820

COFFEE AND CRAFTS

J ordan adults are invited to come together for coffee and to work on their own creative crafts at the CERC. Bring small craft projects including knitting, crocheting, cards or scrapbooking projects. Spend time visiting with residents, share ideas and gain inspiration from fellow crafters. Coffee provided. Come any time between 10 a.m. and noon. No registration necessary.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays

Cost: free

Location: Jordan CERC Community Room, 500 Sunset Drive, Jordan

Info: 952-492-6211

SMOKE SIGNALS FARMERS MARKET, VENDORS & CLASSIC VEHICLES

Featuring local farms vendors Gysland Brothers, Vang Farms, Casey Corn and more, artists, craft vendors and food trucks, and a roll-in of classic cars of all makes, models and years.

Time: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10

Cost: free

Location: Tractor Supply Company, 16907 Highway 13 S., Prior Lake

Info: www.smokesignalsgives.org/produce–power-roll-in.html

SCOTT COUNTY WORK SITE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

Open to any organization in Scott County interested in learning more about work site wellness initiatives. This group consisting of work sites who meet quarterly to network and learn about various wellness topics. Facilitated by Scott County Public Health staff through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership. Free consultation along with tools and templates will be provided. A work site wellness program can lead to increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, improved recruitment and retention and builds employee morale. Grants of $1,000 will be available for participation.

Time: starting January 2019

Cost: free

Info: If you are interested in joining contact Lindsay Aijala, community health specialist for Scott County Public Health, at 952-496-8696 o r laijala@co.scott.mn.us.

Editor’s note: To submit an event for possible publication in the community calendar, email meghand@weeklynews.com. Deadline for submissions is noon Friday for the following Thursday’s paper. Events listings will run in the issue prior to the event. Compiled by Meghan Davy Sandvold.