APRIL 2014
Cottage Grove Reports Help the Cottage Grove Bike Park Win a Grant—Vote!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Annual Report Available Arbor Day Event Weddings at River Oaks Night to Unite Informational Picnic Spring Cleanup Day Walmart Ribbon Cutting Cub Foods Reopening Celebration Annual Spring Business Showcase River Oaks Golf Course Opening Upcoming Events Ice Arena News Supervised Playground Program
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MINNESOTA APPLICANT in the finals We need your help. The Cottage Grove Bike Park is a finalist for a portion of a $100,000 grant from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. The winner will be determined by popular vote. The competition is steep with Chicago, Indiana and Colorado also in the running. Your vote is needed to win! Remember, when you vote you’re voting for all of Minnesota. The grant funds would cover the design and construction costs of a world–class dirt jump plaza.
Spring Cleanup Day Cottage Grove residents can drop off household goods and unwanted items for a small fee at the annual cleanup day. Hazardous waste and electronics will be accepted free-of-charge from households only (no businesses). Document shredding will also be offered. In order to serve as many people as possible, no more than four boxes per customer will be accepted. Please note that shredding capacity may be reached before the end of the event. Cash or check only. Download a flyer at www.cottage-grove.org, search “cleanup” , or call 651-458-2808. Date: Time: Place:
May 3 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Public Works Garage 8635 W. Pt. Douglas Rd. S.
Watch for details on additional options for paying your utility bill in the May Cottage Grove Reports newsletter.
WWW.BELLHELMETS.COM/BELLBUILT VOTE ▶ VOTE ▶
APRIL 21–MAY 4 ◀VOTE ◀ VOTE ◀
The park is being built by volunteers and is a joint effort between the Minnesota Off– Road Cyclists (MORC) and the City. It’s located at 7050 Meadow Grass Ave. and is expected to open this summer. From April 21 to May 4 go to www.bellhelmets.com/bellbuilt and vote for the Cottage Grove Bike Park!
City Helps Educate Elementary Kids on Recycling Students at Crestview, Hillside and Pine Hill Elementary Schools in District 833 recently learned about the importance of recycling in a fun way. The City arranged for the students to watch a performance by CLIMB Theater at their schools. Students learned about protecting the environment through reusing, reducing and recycling everyday materials. The message was reinforced when each child received a recycling-themed item at the end of the program.
Crestview K to 2 grade students watching performance
A partnership has developed between the City and District 833 to educate students about recycling and keeping waste out of landfills. The City has been making an effort to get the message into district schools so students will share what they’ve learned with their families. A grant from Washington County was used to pay for the CLIMB Theater performance and the purchase of giveaways for the students.
Crestview 3 to 5 grade students watching performance
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