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Home My WebLink About07 July� o a e rove e o ��'t� �Pride a�� °��rity Mee� INSIDE THIS ISSUE River Oaks: Your Golf Course River Oaks has stood the test of time, proving to be both a popular and respected venue. It's one of those rare breeds offering a top-notch experience, �,� r•.: both for golf and its banquet facilities, at an ff d bl I 1990 Ri O k Night to Unite Registration Open Green Garden Nominations Students Win Special Ride to School Adopt a Weather Siren Street Construction Keeping Neighborhoods Beautiful Business News Shoppes at Almar Village Air Quality Awareness Skateboard Competition Tennis Lessons Adventure Camp Movie in the Park-Madagascar3 Ice Arena News +�'x�"' River Oaks �� Discounts f �nst;'�° All Cottage Grove residents enjoy a free membership that gives you: • $3 discount on 18-hole rounds • $2 discount on 9-hole rounds • Advance starting times • 10% discount on food and beverage purchases in the lounge (individual only; does not includes banquets, weddings or beverage cart purchases) • 15% discount on non-sale merchandise in the pro-shop Register online or stop by the course. (Note: no additional discounts on reduced green fees) River Oaks Golf Course 11099 South Highway 61 651-438-2121 www.riveroaksmunigolf.com www.riveroaksweddi ngs.com a or a e price. n operat�on since , ver a s = continues to provide the high-quality products and services you've come to expect from the excellent staff that are there to serve you. �, , � r,,�. Now's the time to visit River Oaks Golf Course, �,� ,�, ��:= .��{' �j�pit��lil especially if you haven't been there in a while. The course is in great shape—thanks to all the rain this _ - season—and is ready for you to take advantage of all it has to offer. Here's a sample of what you'll find: � � �� Golfi�� • Twi-Light Golf: Every day after 3 pm.— walk for $17 or ride for $26 per person. - Kids Play Free: After 6:45 pm. daily, youth ages 17 and younger play for free. Adults also play free after 6:45 p.m. when accompanied by a junior golfer (one junior per adult). Ladies Night: Ladies play golf and ride a cart for $17 per person every Friday evening after 5 p.m. For even more great deals check out the Speczals at ww��. rive roaksmunigolf. com. Outdoor Dining The patio is a great place to relaY and enjoy food and beverages with fantastic views of the golf course and the Mississippi River. Anyone can stop by for a delicious homemade lunch—you can always sit inside too. Check the website for daily food specials. Banquets and Weddings Imagine your wedding with a gorgeous sunset overlooking the scenic Mississippi River Valley. Have your ceremony and reception on the serene outdoor grounds or in the beautiful banquet room. The banquet facility is also the perfect place to host a rehearsal dinner, shower, anniversary, school banquet, bowling banquet, holiday gathering or any special occasion. Our caring and experienced staff will help make your special event memorable. There are still prime 2014 dates open�all today � �� .. ��.. � _ , �, �, .� .�� — � _ --► � COtta�� Grove REPORTS Adopt a WeatherSiren Adopt an outloor weather simn near your home and report [o the Fire department if the sirEn activatas and rotates. Volunteexs a� needed at 1 p.m. on the fint Welnesday of the month from Apnl to October. You'll help ensure sixens a� opesating as they should Here a� the sirEn locations: • 70th Street and Inwood AvEnue • 74th Street and Langly AvEnue n • 110th Street and Ideal Avenue • 11730 Highway 61 • Hadley Avenue and 100th St�eet • Highway 61 and Kimbxo AvEnue • Islay Avenue and 95th St�eet • Keats AvEnue and 77th Street • Near 6950 Meadow Grass Avenue • Near 8183 Grange Blvd • Near832381stSt�eetLane Pleare call 651-458-2809 to sign up. Street Construction A number of const�uction proj ects a� unduway in Cottage Grove. Stay up to date on the projects by clicking the "Street Const�uction quicklink at www.cottage-groveorg. Keeping Neighborhoods Beautiful To help keep nEighbodzoods looking beautiful and maintaimng thEix value and integdty, dty code requires �fuse, ya� waste, recydablematadals orwaste containexs to be stored in an Endosed n st�ucture and mmain out of inew at all times other than for t�ash collection. On t�ash collection days containus may be placed out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night pdox and must be put away no latzx than 6 p.m. the night of collection. Water meter �placemEnts will begin later dds summer. You will receive a lettar if your meter is scheduled to be replaced Questions7 Call 6511158-2808. M Y - � y'.�}iM �. . � � �� i�� ,,,� ..rY � Annually, nEighborhoods across the nation gather the fixst Tuesday evening in August [o celebrate, get [o know one another and help keep thur communities came-free. ]oin the funl Plan your own Night to Unite neighborhood party on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Some of this yeai's highlights: Ten lucky parties will have thEir name dna.wn to win f�e hot dogs generousl,n donated by Bonngaxd's FamIly Meats. Hula Hoop contest sponso�d by the Cottagz Grove Cnme PrevEntion n Boaxd—with pdzes! Colonng contest sponsored by our Parks and Rec�ation department The winner gets aupcakes delivered [o their Night [o Unite party by Freckles the Frogl Green Garden Nominations Nominate youxself or your favonte gaxdenes ox oxganization fox Cottage Grove's 2013 G�En Garden Award which has been awarded annually since 2007. Nominations axe due by 4 p.m. on Fnday, ]uly 26. Winnus are selected based on the ovena.11 appearance, quality, uniquEness and n EnmronmEntal aesthetics of the ga�En and will be announced at the Aug. 7 Gty Coundl meeting. Properties must be widvn Cottage Grove ContastanG may notwin in consecutive yean. The commerdal ca.tagory indudes all Cottage Gxove oxganizations such as businesses, churches, schools or nonpxofitr. A nomination foan can be downloaded at wvRV.cottage-gcoveorg or picked up at Cottage Grove Public Works, 8635 W. Pt Douglas Rd S. • Oux EMS professionals will bdng CPR training to your Night to Unite pariy. In just 1�20 minutes ,nou ca.n leam the lifesaving skills of CPR • Give back to your community by paxtidpating in the Backpack and Baby Supply and Diapex caznpaigns. • Best of all, uij oy a msit from Police, Fi�, EMS, Mayo , City Coundl membus, City staff, our K9 Blitz, a fire t�uck or McGmffl Reastzr online at wuRV.cottage-groveorg by]uly 31 or contact Community Affain Officer Gail Gnffith at 6511158l�040 or via anail at �gdffith(a�cottag�iove.o�. Students Win Special Rides ■ � .,;�� }' ` �e F � ,I '� Jada Walsh and Ella Neinow made quite the scEne as they amved for thur last day of school. As top fundiairexs in a PTO- sponsored contast, they each won a nde to school in a police car or fire t�uck. Their axnval was captuxed by South Waskilngton County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC� and shown on KARE�11 news. Visit wvRV.cottage-gcoveorg [o mew the mdeo and photos. On ]une 2Q Cottage Grove was recognized for ackneving Stap Two as a Minnesota GreenStep City. The progcam helps dties achieve thur enmronmental goak tkaough the implanentation of 28 best practices. o�m��a��e�R�s,,,,a��,o,a aR�m �°�°�eo�: — Conga[ula[ions [o Werner Elec[ric [oeve�vgn9 amrmgill Mivmernzm3 Sho esatAlmarVilla eand Whis erin Gardens "�"°'"e'"'°""°"""g`°`"° PP g P g mw,�aamo Open Du ring Construction �m� ��,a oa�,N, ma,�m oe C�etxuctirmuwdeuvayaz90th5tmet .� H�ovsandsof'hmnGtieeemplqeee. and Keab Aoewe (Cwvry Aoad 3'� b�t y mg md�oe�h,shopp,aaz PureChiropaehe A1 vug.segmivgiv]�ty,]otl. •. . . fi� I 5 ➢6 Imed,ho.woeeallofthe / � P� P 9145EP� D gl 6� WI mav�openar�dcanbe �-� A d, 1 d th ty n �y dtalltimeefiomKeab ��.°� 4 �,��. 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Yw can aleo help by cw.seemvg eme�, Wyv�g clean mneweble pmve5 a^d Fry mdclvvg oe c�pmtivgleaoee andyml emadofbowvg Vu¢ ww�.v mvgwmleammom. 7 J � L J Cumulative Point Skateboard Competition Hamlet Park is one of many skate parks throughout Minnesota that are part of 3rd Lair's Summer Series skateboard contest. Points will be given to each competitor based on thei� final standing at each contest and those with the most points at the end of the contest series will be the winners. There will be three overall point winners crowned beginner, intermediate and expert. Top three finishers in each division receive a"Golden Ticket" to the Minnesota State Fair Championship held on the state fairgrounds. This event is for all levels of skateboarders and a fun night for the community complete with a DJ, music and prizes. � r. Tennis Lessons Have fun while learning skills and practicing techniques. Each session includes four days of instruction, a t-shirt and the use of racquets and balls during the class. Minimum of four and maYimum of eight per class. A 23" or 25" Wilson US Open racquet may be purchased directly from the instructor for $10 the first night of class. Date: S3 July 29—Aug. 1 S4 Aug. 12-15 Time: 6-6:45 pm, PeeWee, ages 5-8 7-7:45 pm, Junior, ages 9-12 Place: Woodridge Park Cost.: $35 Date: July 26 Time: 5:30 pm � Place: Hamlet Park � � �� Cost: Free—Sponsored by Chipotle .t ,� � �t. � r � ,�I�� i ��[�c�:Z�i�l� . 1 . Ice Arena Birthday Parties Make your child's next birthday party the "coolest" in town! The party room is available year-round and with different packages and options to choose from you'll find everything you need to make their birthday party special. Parties are scheduled around public skating times and include the private party room for one hour. Private rental of the South Rink is available for an additional $90 per hour. Visit our website or call 651-458-3400 for details. Public Skating Sessions (�4� Spend some quality family time and have fun practicing your skating skills. No skate rental, but skating aids (buckets) are available for those just learning to skate. Please check the website or call 651-458-3400 for times. Figure Skaters Practice ��s-�1o� For the dedicated figure skater, level Alpha and above. Practice figure skating skills, jumps and spins. Please check the website or call 651-458-3400 for times. Adult Open Hockey t�5� Skaters must provide their own equipment including a mandatory helmet. For ages 18 and older on Mondays. Check the website or call 651-458-3400 for times. Please note some sessions may be cancelled or times adjusted to accommodate special events. � Cc�tk��,e `�°��j �r�ve ��e f*ride an� �� M : -' . . � i;i, _ Adventure Camp Each camper will be placed on one of four different colored teams during Adventure Camp. Along with their team, they will experience a variety of exciting outdoor adventures including arts and crafts, cooking lunch for the camp, nature skills, game challenges, and much more. Every day is filled with plenty of new and exciting events. The cost of the program includes lunches. Bring a white t-shirt the first day of camp to tie-dye your team color. This year's theme is "Creep Crawlies." Ages: 5-12 Date: August 19-23 Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm Place: Woodridge Park Cost.: $90 Extended Hours Time: 7:30 am�:30 pm Cost: $90 Summer Girls Hockey Clinic Back by popular demand! Coach Dick Tinucci will instruct participants on edgework, tryout drills, shooting, and puck handling. This clinic is designed to encourage participants to skate outside their comfort zone. Come prepared to do a lot of skating. Register early; space limited to 30. Age: 8-13 Date: Aug. 6, 8, 12, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 Place: Cottage Grove Ice Arena Time: 2:30� pm Cost: $125 Advertise at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena. Call 651-458-3415 for more information. Lookingto rent ice? Call 651-458-3400 � F�i�ci �� c�n !Fa�ebClok