Bluegrass Americana Music Weekend Friday, July 23 Square Dance, 6-9 p.m., Central Park, music by By the Light of the Moon, Irish and Appalachian clogging demonstrations. Saturday, July 24 Bluegrass Festival and Craft Fair, 5-9 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Food, drinks. Band lineup: 5-6 p.m. New North String Band, 6-7 p.m. Singleton Street, 7-8 p.m. Sawtooth, 8-9 p.m. Tangled Roots. Sunday, July 25 Gospel Sing and Medalist Concert Band: gospel sing, 4-7 p.m., concert band 7 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Arts Council, www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com.
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Friday, July 30 Music, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater, Johnny Holm Band. Saturday, July 31 Grand Day Parade, 11 a.m. start at Rosemount High School. Bring canned goods for local food shelf drive. Music, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater, R Factor. Fireworks, 10 p.m. Can be viewed from Erickson and Central parks.
July 23-August 1, 2010 Thank you, to this year’s sponsors Platinum Sponsors SKB Environmental City of Rosemount Gold Sponsors Celts Bar & Grill Cub Foods Flint Hills Resources Rich Valley Golf Course Sterling State Bank Thisweek Newspapers Vermillion Bank Silver Sponsors AAA Auto Salvage Dakota Electric First State Bank of Rosemount Rosemount Knights of Columbus Green Sponsors Carlson Tractor Dr. Kurt Chroust, DDS, Family Dentistry Corrigan Electric Paul Eggen State Farm Insurance
Frontier Ag & Turf Katy Kitchin Edina Realty Mortgage Bill Lippka Edina Realty-Apple Valley Mardell, Carlson, Neuenschwander, DDS Minnesota Energy Resources Minnesota Home Pros O’Reilly Auto Parts Phil’s Body Shop Rosemount Chiropractic Rosemount Town Pages Rosemount Family Dentistry, P.A. Rosemount Parks and Recreation Terry’s Ace Hardware Warweg & Thommes Tax & Accounting Services U Pull R Parts Xcel Energy
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More than 60 events are planned during the 10-day Rosemount Leprechaun Days festival from July 23Aug. 1. The festival will be highlighted by new and changing events (which appear in this edition on Page 4B) along with traditional events such as the Bath Tub Races, Wet ’n’ Wild Day and the Run for the Gold competitive and fun runs. Photo submitted Among the highlights The Johnny Holm Band, playing during a recent concert will be the Mid-Summer during the Register’s Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa, has Faire in Central Park on performed throughout the country and is viewed as one of Friday, July 30, and Satur- the most energetic party bands around. day, July 31. In addition to a carnival, with his lively, feel-good the Johnny Holm Band will take the main music in the same vein as stage at Central Park on Friday night, then Jimmy Buffet. Rupert’s Orchestra (formerly known as the It’s no wonder that R Factor) will perform. Johnny covers many of Johnny Holm has been a relentless live Jimmy’s songs along with performer throughout the Twin Cities and recognizable favorites from Johnny the Midwest. He attracts loyal followers See Overview, 3B Holm
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Friday, July 23 Puppets in the Park - Parks/ show times: Camfield 9:30 a.m., Connemara 10:15 a.m., Bloomfield 11 a.m., Jaycee 11:45 a.m. Info: (651) 322-6000. Steeple Center Ribbon Cutting, 5-6 p.m., 14375 S. Robert Trail. Bluegrass Americana Square Dance, 6-9 p.m., Central Park, music by By the Light of the Moon, Irish and Appalachian clogging demonstrations, www.bluegrass americanaweekend.com. 500 Card Tournament - Rosemount Community Center, $1, 6:30 p.m. sign-in, 7 p.m. start time. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Seniors. Saturday, July 24 Run for the Gold, Youth Shamrock Sprint & Family Fitness Walk, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. first start time. 1- or 4-mile routes, free for Youth Shamrock Sprint and Fitness Walks. Refreshments. Preregistration encouraged by calling (651) 322-6000. Starting location at Rosemount Community Center. Rods & Wrecks Car Show, 12-4 p.m., AAA Auto Salvage, 2871 160th St. W., food/drinks, tours, distracted driving, air bag safety and car crusher demos. Proceeds go to RAAA. Info: www. aaaparts.com. Celtic Music, 3-4 p.m., Robert Trail Library, featuring Willow Brae, free tickets required by calling (651) 480-1200. Bluegrass Americana Festival and Craft Fair, 5-9 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Food, drinks. Band lineup: 5-6 p.m. New North String Band, 6-7 p.m. Singleton Street, 7-8 p.m. Sawtooth, 8-9 p.m. Tangled Roots. Sponsored by Rosemount Area www.bluegrass Arts Council, americanaweekend.com. Euchre Card Tournament, 6:30 p.m. sign-in, 7 p.m. start time, Rosemount Community Center, $1. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Seniors. Info: Darline, (651) 4231421. Sunday, July 25 Rosemount High School Open Skate for Girls and Alumni Game, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Rosemount Arena. Game at 11 a.m. Info: Kevin (612) 240-8852. Hamster & Gerbil Races, 11 a.m., Fluegel’s Farm, Garden & Pet, 14700 S. Robert Trail. Bring your own hamster or rent one. Info: (651) 423-1587. Whiffle Ball Tournament, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosemount High School fields, teams of four to five all ages. Fundraising event for RHS baseball. Info: Bridget (952)
322-4574. Open Skate, 1:30-3 p.m., Rosemount Arena. Info: (651) 322-6001. Kiddie Parade, Registration at 2:30 p.m. at the Rosemount American Legion Pavilion. Parade begins at 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Rosemount Lions. Ages 12 and younger. Info: Donna at (952) 985-0901. Bluegrass Americana Gospel Sing and Medalist Concert Band: gospel sing, 4-7 p.m., concert band 7 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Arts Council, www.bluegrass americanaweekend.com. Monday, July 26 Medallion Hunt - Clues will be posted starting at 8 a.m. and all week (until found) at Rosemount National Bank, 15055 Chippendale Ave., and at www.rosemountbank.com. Middle and High School Dodgeball Tournament, Rosemount Community Center, free, students entering 6-8 grades, 10 a.m.-noon; students entering 9-12 grades, 1-3 p.m. Students must pre-register by July 16 by calling (651) 322-6000. Kids Dance, 5-7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, ages 12 and under, food/drinks, door prizes, donations of nonperishable food and new socks accepted, www.post65.org. 3-on-3 Boys Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m., grades 5-8, Rosemount High School gymnasium, registration form at district196. org/rhs/facultyadd.cfm?id=556. Tuesday, July 27 Blarney Stone Hunt and Music by Splatter Sisters, 1 p.m., Jaycee Park. Three age categories: 4 and under, 5-7 and 8-12. Open to Rosemount residents only. Sponsored by CF Industries and Rosemount Parks. Captain Underpants, 2-3 p.m., Robert Trail Library, register at (651) 480-1200. Afternoon in the Park with Cub and Friends, 4-8 p.m., Central Park. Kids games, jumper houses, food, costumed characters, Kemps Moo Mobile. Double Dutch Jump-Rope Exhibition by Rosemount Elementary School students, 4:30 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Bathtub Races, 6-8:30 p.m., Central Park Hockey Rink. Teams of three may register for youth, adult and business divisions. Lighthouse Christian Church raising money for Water4Kids. Do not bring your own balloons, www. worldwidelighthouse.com.
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Wednesday, July 28 Wet ’n’ Wild Day, Jaycee Park. Age appropriate water games. Free to Rosemount residents only. Ages 4-6 -10:30 a.m.-noon, ages 7-12 -1:30-3:30 p.m. Must arrive prior to start to register. Sponsored by the Rosemount Fire Department and Parks Department. Info: (651) 3226000. Family Bingo, 4-6 p.m., Rosemount American Legion Post 65. All ages, 18 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult, $5 to play 8-game session. Bring food shelf item, receive a free dauber. Kids Coloring Contest, 4-7 p.m., Rosemount Eye Clinic, 15083 Crestone Ave., open house, refreshments, prizes. Community Worship Night, 5:30 p.m. free hot dogs, 6 p.m. worship, Central Park Amphitheater. Trike, Big Wheel & Scooter Races, register, 6 p.m., races, 6:30 p.m., Burma Avenue. Ages 3-8. Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary. Food. Info: (651) 423-3380. Root Beer Floats, 6 p.m. until gone, American Legion Pavilion. Sponsored by The Velvet Tones. 3-on-3 Boys Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m., grades 9-12, Rosemount High School gymnasium, registration form at district196. org/rhs/facultyadd.cfm?id=556. Penny Scramble, following the Kiddie Races at 6 p.m., ages 3-8, American Legion Post 65, winners receive $50 gift certificates from Vermillion State Bank. Info: (651) 423-3380. Teen Xtreme Bowling, 6-9 p.m., City Limits Lanes, $8 for bowling, slice of pizza, soda. DJ playing. Ages 12-18. Info: (651) 423-2000. Another Week of Rock, 6:3010:30 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Ken Wanovich.
Thursday, July 29 Free Youth Fishing Derby, registration 9 a.m., fishing 10 a.m. at Schwarz Pond (behind Rosemount High School). Ages 13-under: prizes in each age group, event status, (952) 985-1780, option No. 6. Information: (651) 322-6000. Sponsored by CF Industries and Rosemount Parks. Bring canned food for local food shelf drive. Family Fun Night, 5-10 p.m., Central Park. Amusement rides, food booths, games and entertainment. Music, Irish band Legacy, 6 p.m.; teen bands, 8 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Full Bingo Session and Karaoke, 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion. Adults 18-plus, statewide progressive mega bingo. Another Week of Rock, 6:3010:30 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Danny Setzler. Friday, July 30 Puppets in the Park - parks/ show times: Camfield 9:30 a.m., Connemara 10:15 a.m., Bloomfield 11 a.m., Jaycee 11:45 a.m. Info: (651) 322-6000. Steeple Center Open House, 5-7 p.m., 14375 S. Robert Trail. Steak Fry Under the Stars, 5 p.m. until gone, American Legion Pavilion. Live music and karaoke indoors, 7-11 p.m. Info: (651) 4233380, www.post65.org. Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, 5-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths. Celts Beer Garden, 5-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. In-House Boys Soccer 3-on3 Jamboree, 6-8:15 p.m., grades 2-5, Diamond Path Elementary School fields, http://rosemountaaa.org/pages.cfm?PageID=149. Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Rock music by the Johnny Holm Band. Another Week of Rock, 8 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, DJ Mike/ Complete Music. Saturday, July 31 Grand Day Parade, 11 a.m. start at Rosemount High School. For more information, call (651) 423-4603. Bring canned goods for local food shelf drive. Lightin’ Up Family Block Party, 12:30-4 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church. Free food, prizes, fun, kids games, live music, inflatables, petting zoo, ventriloquist, and Center Shot Archery, www.worldwidelighthouse.com. Exhibition Hurling Match by the Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club, after parade about 2:30 p.m., Rosemount High School
athletic fields. Demo of 3,000-yearold Gaelic game. Sponsor: Minnesota Irish Cultural Center (http:// www.mnirish.org. Info: http://twincities.northamerican.gaa.ie. Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, 1-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths. Celts Beer Garden, 1-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Photo Contest Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., The Steeple Center (old St. Joseph Church), visitors vote for favorite photos. Sponsor: Rosemount Area Arts Council. Info: John (952) 255-8545. BBQ Chicken & Corn Feed - Rosemount American Legion, noon until gone, bingo 2-4:30 p.m., music, 7-11 p.m. (18-plus) inside American Legion, (651) 423-3380. Golf Tournament, to benefit 360 Communities, 2:30-3 p.m. shotgun start, Rich Valley Golf Course. Dinner provided. 18-hole best ball tournament (teams of 4), $60 per person. Info: Kurt Bills (651) 208-9542 or kurt.bills@district196.org. Sponsored by the City of Rosemount, organized by Rosemount High School DECA. RE/MAX Tethered Balloon Rides, 6:30 p.m., Rosemount High School baseball field. Weather permitting. Ages 10 and over. $3/ person charitable donation for Children’s Miracle Network and local food shelves. Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Music by the R Factor (formerly known as Rupert’s Orchestra). Another Week of Rock, 8 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Mojo Monk. Fireworks, 10 p.m. Can be viewed from Erickson and Central parks. Sunday, Aug. 1 Aviation Extravaganza - Radio Controlled Model Airplane Show and Fly-In at 8 a.m., Dakota County Technical College. Sponsor: Tri-Valley Radio Controlled Club. Info: (651) 460-8165. Lighthouse Worship Service, special music and ventriloquist, free bagels and Caribou Coffee, 10 a.m. Central Park Amphitheater. Info: (651) 423-2566, www. worldwidelighthouse.com. Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull - 10 a.m. weigh-in. 1 p.m. start at the Rosemount VFW, 2625 120th St., open to all ages/ men, women, children. Info: Cy (651) 437-8291 or www.sneakypetespullers.com. For more information, go online at www.RosemountEvents.com