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Home My WebLink About04 Aprilc � Co ttage Grove Reports � Pride andP�OSPe�ity Meet INSIDE ISSUE Hydrant Flushing Spring Cleanup Day Compost Site Volunteer Park Ranger Program Parks Legacy Giving Program West Draw Bike Park Business News Night to Unite Severe Weather Awareness River Oaks Golf Course Ice Arena News Celebrate ArborDay Little Skittles SummerSupervised Playground Rec. Works Youth Training Publlc Sefety Bullding Tours Monday, Apd129 10 a.m. Tuesday, Apn130 7 p.m. Satuxday, May 4 9 a.m. Toun take about 45 minutes. c�u �s1�s��oao o� �a� �dffitha�ottage bcove.orgby Thuxsday, Apn125 to RSVP. Fire station toun happEn the n fourth Wednesday of every odd month, with the n�t one scheduled for May 22. Call 651115�2862 or email pmcmahon a�ttagegrove org to ret up a fi� station tour. Gxoups ox indimduals. All agzs. 5th MnualStone Soup-er Bowl Satuxday, Apn127 9 a.m.-630 p.m. Park Grove Bowl, 1020 Hastings Ave, St Paul Padc Moxe infoxmation and xegstration: www. s tonesouptruiftshop. oxg Get �Berty" ��ky Comejoinus incelebrating 0 0 one of our pranier evEnts of the summer�he CotYage eeau'r �'��* Grove St�awbeay Fest�.t Kingston Park, June 1�17. With so many events planned there's sure to be something for evecyone. Seroe the festival and community by becoming a Cottage Grove St�awbeay Fest Ambassador. Candidata applications a� being amepted for the 2013 Royalty Ambassador Progcam, open w�rls ages 9 2Q living in IndependEnt School Distnct 833. Leam mo� at an infoanational meeting at City Hall on Apn124, 6 p.m. or anail ambassadon a�ttagegcove strawbeayfestcom. We know Cottagz Grove is filled with talentzd folks. If you sing, dance, ox play an instrument, �aster for the third annual St�awbeay Fest Talent Show. Do you have a recipe that indudes straw- bemes7 ThEn the Top Chef contastis dght up youx alley. New events tkns year indude mini golf, bungez trampoline, waterwan and a do�e dash. Musica.l Entextainment indudes the bands Common Gxound, MaidEn Dixie, Teddy Beax n Band and 8 Foot 4. For infoxmation about the events, volunteenng, the parade or becoming a sponsor send an email to sfes a�ottagegrove st�awbeayfestcom ormsitwww.cottagegcove strawbeayfestcom. The winnexs of the 2012 pho[o contest, which Keep snapping �away so you'll be �ady to Enter drew 72 Entdes, were announced by the City the 2013 photo contest whEn it's announced Coundl on Mash 6. Each winning later this year. photogxaph was awaxded �50. C 1 Cottage J Grove REPORTS Hydrent Flushing G[ywide annual watex main fluskung is �pected w be�n the week of Apd115, weather peani[ting. The water mains are flushed by opening each of the 1,310 fire hydna.nts to remove mineral deposits that have amumulatad. This can cause your watar [o be discolored. The water is safe to dnnk, but may stain fabncs that are washed at the time the watar main is bung flushed Check for discoloration befo� washing your dothes. Once the main fluskilng is done, tum on all of youx home faucets and nui for 10 minutes or until the watar is dear. An a�a map of the flushing ca.n be found at www.cottage bcove.org, searchhydrantfla,rhing, Ca11651-45�2808 with any questions. Spring Cleanup Day Cottage Grove residEnts can drop off household goods and unwanted items for a small fee at tkns annual event Household hazardous waste and electronics a� accepted free of charge (no businesses). Have your documents shredded 8 a.m.— noon at no cost There's also a dodvng dnve sponsored b,n the Cottage Grove Cnme Board. Cash or check only. Download a flyer at www.cottage- gcove.org, search cleanap or call 651-458-2808. Date May 4 Time: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Place: Public Wodcs Gana.ge 8635 W. Pt Douglas Road S. Compost Slte The compost site, located at 95th and G1Endenning Road, is open for the season. n Houxs: 8 am-7 pm Monday—Fnday 9 am-5 pm Satuxday Qosed Sunday Rates and accepted matenals available at www.cottage bcove.o�, search corrs�o,rkng, JS. A Passion for Parks Volunteer for the new Cottage Grove Park Ranger program, make� a donation through the Parks Legacy Giving program or help make the West Draw Bike Park a reality. �`" �� , 7 � 1 'r3 e ` ��. �_ � �`V Park Ranger Program As a voluntzer Park Ranger you'll act as an �tra ret of eyes and eaxs for our Padcs and Recreation Department by answenng ques- tions from park usus, collecting data, kee� ing the paxks beautiful by picking up trash and offenng suggestions fox impxovementr or �pair. The time required is a fl�ible two to foun houn a week induding some evenings and weekEnds. Parks Legacy Givin� Cottage Grove Parks are filled with beauti- ful na[una.l settings and a multitude of �c�- ational opportunities. You're inmted [o help us preseroe and grow the parks and recrea- tion seroices by participating in the Parks Legacy Gimng progcam. Donations of any size are ameptad and you can spedfy where you'd like your contdbu- tion to be used, induding padcs, trails, evEnG, or mo�. Whether iPs a one-time donation or planned giving, the Legacy If you're passionate about our padcs, have a high level of integnty, xeliability and ethics, you could be peitect for the pro- gcam. Afterpassing a background check, you'll receive training, a unifoxm and wodc assigiunEntr. For more infoanation msit www. cottage- gcoveorg, search Park Aarger or call 651-45�3400. Giving progna.m is designed to fit all needs/ � desires. Your donation will help protect our padcs' resouses for generations to come as well as support cusEnt and fu[u� recrea- tion and education opporiunities. Download a brochure today at www.cottage-gcove.org, search Park Legacy Givinv� or call 651-458-2847. All gifts will be aclmowledged and are vern, much appreciatedl West Drew Bike Park Openin� 2013 Cottage Grove is �dted to be partnenng more bicyde fnendly community while En- with the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclist couna.�ng more families and youth to get Oxganization (MORC) [o build a public outlooxs. bike park at West Draw Park The bike park will indude dirt tracks, jumps, moguls, muu's, pump tracks and a skills area. Itwill offer a prog�ssive leaming enmronmentwhere be�nnen and �perts alike will be welcomed and challenged Creating the West Draw Bike Park is anoth- er step towards making Cottage Grove a This project is bEing funded, const�uctad and maintained by volunteen. If you are �cited about this concept�.nd perhaps a fu[u� bike park urer�ontact MORC at staff� morcm[b.org and leam how you can help make this park a realityl Search Cottage Grove Bike Park on Facebook [o leam mo� about the park �� " �"�'�t coifDi� **��< Top 10 Reasons to Support Cottage Grove Businesses �� 1 2 3 4 Provide jobs for residents. Support the City, County, and School District taY base Support non-profits in the community. Strengthen our economic base by doing business with each other. � Serve as a source of pride for citizens and attract people from outside our community, thus creating further economic development. �� ` ;► 6 Business owners often live in the community, or hire t locally, resulting in better customer service as they are serving you, their neighbors. 7 Businesses looking to locate here consider whether the community supports existing businesses. By supporting local businesses you are impacting the potential for new businesses to move-in, increasing your choices and diversity. � • Where we live, shop and play is the foundation of our community and makes it home. n � Combine your shopping and errands locally—save time and gas. '� � Reinforce our City motto through action: "Where Pride and Prosperity Meet." . If you are a business owner with announcements or new offerings to share, please contact Danette Parr at 651-458-2824 or dparr@cottage-grove.org. Night to Unite Informational Picnic Join Cottage Grove Public Safety at a Night to Unite informational picnic on Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. at Kingston Park. Enjoy pizza, beverages and cookies (while sup- plies last) and learn how to host your own neighborhood gathering. You can also register your block party early. Contact Gail Griffith at 651-458-6040 or ggriffith@ cottage-grove.org with questions. Night to Unite is Aug. 6. Severe Weather Awareness Week Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 15-19, with a statewide tornado drill Thursday, April 18 at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. During severe weather sirens are sounded when a tornado warning is issued, sustained winds of 76 mph or higher are reported, or a fi�e fighter or police officer requests an activation. For more information from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, visit ww��.dps.mn.gov, search sevev�e aveathev�. urse Open � �� ,� �� 3:_ � �� u �� .......... 4 :::��g$v°sFt°$s�s�'s��',:��sf�s��,„��'u,'��sb;;� bu�� ..* ■ � ' / � -�` �� h i. � . Figure Skater's Practice ($4--610) 'IUe. 23�530 p.m Fn. Cr730 am. Wed Cr730 am. Sat 6:1�7:45 a.m. Thu 23�530 p.m Sun. 8:1�9:45 p.m Public Skating Sessions ($4) No skate rental, but skating aids (buckErs) aze available for those just leanwzg tq skate Sun. Noon-130 pm (No,rkaLbvgAprz127) 'Il�e. and Thu 1030 a.m-noon SummerSkatingSchool Lessons Mondays, June 17 Aug. 12 'Il�esdays, June 1�Aug 13 Thursdays, June 1�Aug 15 2013 Ice Show The2013 Cottagz Grove IceAzena Ice Show is sure tq be a show stqppu. The show will be held Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th Street S. Tickets ue �6 for adults ages 18�i4 and �4 for students ages Cr17 and seniozs ovu age 65. Children ages 5 and undu ue free. Tickets aze available at the Ice Azena Ativertise atthe Cottage Grove Ice Arena. Call 651-458-3415 for more information. Llttle Sklttles This pro�am encourages independence, leazning friendships and creativeness through gdmes, songs, crafts, stqry time, and outdoor phygcal activity. Evecy dass has outside time as well as potentially messy crafts so please dress children according- ly. Children must be able tq use the bath- room with minimal assistance. Classes aze held for ught weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays. You can gv� up for all eight sesgons as each one is unique. Agzs: 3-5 Time: 9-1130 am. Place: Fine Tree Valley Puk 8431 Indian Blvd S. Cost �18�session S1: June 10 and 12 S2 June 17 and 19 S3: June24and26 S4: July 15 and 17 S5: July 22 and 24 S6: July 29 and 31 S7: Aug 5 and 7 S8: Aug 12 and 14 Summer Supervlsed Playgrounds Looking for a safe place for the kids tq play outside this suminu7 Try pazticipating in a progazn atyour lotal Cottagz Grove pazk Each weekwill congst of an assortment of azts and crafts, wats actimties, lazgz and small goup gdmes, free play, spe:ial events, and gm new friendshipsl Each puk sitz has two staff responsible for scheduling the daily activities, connuting friends in the neighborhood and having fun. Agzs: �12 Time: 730 am�30 p.m. Puks: Heazthside, Peter Thompson, and Woodndge Dates: June 10 tq Aug. 16 Coet �70/week or �18/day Celebrate Arbor Day Help us plant trees at Pine Tzee Valley Pazk, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sahuday, Apzil 27. Gzab youi shovels and gaz- dening gloves and meet at the puk building foz instructions. Rain oz shine, tqgethez we'll plant trees, deu bmsh, zemove buckthom and watez and mulch new trees. There will be a colonng contzst, bird houses to build, and a free Pine seed- ling for kids (one per child). No zegistration needed—show up any- tune between 9 and 11 a.m. You can also zemove buckthom from your own property that weekend, place it at the end of youi dziveway and have it picked up on Monday, Apnl 29 at no charge. You must call 651-458-2808 to schedule the buckthom pick up. ' � (.UtLe�C � � �rf(1VL' ' � e 'e Pi �ue a^J ��osPeriry Meet lIIy_a _n..,� 7 � �l. . � .. .� Rec. Works Youth Volunteer Tralning This trauting is a must for anyone interested in volunteenng dunng Summu Playgound prov�ams. Leazn how tq work with childrEn, prov�azn events and prepue for projects. Be- come knowledgzable about the summu prov�azns, pazticipate in coopuative gdmes with suminu playv�ound leadus and take put in sesual hazassment prevention training. Cost indudes supplies, 2013 recreation shirt and lunch. Ages: 12-16 Date: June 6 Time: 9 am.-1 p.m. Place: Cottage Grove Ice ArEna n 8020 80th Street S. Cost �25 � F{nd us on Facebook r��