Fall 2019 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

HISTORY OF SHAKOPEE SERIES Presented David R. Schleper, Shakopee Heritage Society MURDER, MAYHEM, AND MYSTERY IN EARLY SHAKOPEE From a bank shooting in 1929 to murders in 1890; from robbing the dead in 1883 to infanticide in 1869; from the man who had two wives in 1879 to the man killed at the water tower in 1985; from the whooping cough epidemic to the brothel in Shakopee … this presentation will focus on some of the murder, mayhem, and mystery in early Shakopee.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

PATRIOTIC JOURNEYS This Patriotic Journeys flag presentation has on display 11 rare and unique flags, representing 242 years of American flag history, including the Revolutionary War, Civil War and modern-day flags. We will learn about the intriguing, often little- known details about the evolution of the American flag, design, canton and field element descriptions; background stories; origin of our national anthem; summary of rare locations where the flag has been flown; and a tribute to veterans. Lunch provided by Pizza Ranch: two-piece chicken dinner.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues Sept. 10 1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 910

Registration deadline: Friday, Sept. 6

LET’S GO SHOPPING! STORES IN EARLY SHAKOPEE We'll discuss early stores in Shakopee, including August Abel’s Tailor Shop, Gutenberg’s Meat Market, Nathan McDowell McMullen’s Hardware Store, H.P. Jewelry, August Scherkenbach & Bros. Marble Works, Miss Hill’s Millinery and Samuel Hibler Bookstore, along with other stores in the late 1800s.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Day Dates

Time

Cost Code

Tues Oct. 15

1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 1015

Mon Nov. 4 Noon-2 p.m.

$5 SE 1104

Registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 11

Registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 28

“THIS IS A MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE!” WRITERS IN EARLY SHAKOPEE Learn about the diaries, letters and books written by people in Shakopee, including Florence Courtney Milton, Eleanor Gates, Susan Maria Hazeltine Adams and Daniel M. Storer. Examples of some writings will be discussed.

CALL - COMMUNITY ACTION FOR LIFE AND LONGEVITY You are invited to our kick-off meeting. Bring your lunch and eat while we share with you the secrets to a happy life and longevity. This group is open to people of all ages, abilities and lifestyles, who want to live a long, happy and healthy life. At noon, we will walk around the indoor track of the Community Center or take a walk outside. This will be the best hour of your day. We plan to meet monthly. WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 RSVP: Contact Kay Grobel at Kay.Grobel@bhshealth. org or just show up.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues Nov. 12

1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 1112

Registration deadline: Friday, Nov. 8

WUNDERBAR! GERMAN-AMERICANS IN EARLY SHAKOPEE German statesman Carl Schurz came up the Minnesota River on a steamboat in September 1859, stopped in Shakopee and noted the hilly, gently sloping banks were like the beautiful Rhine in his native land. Many Germans soon moved to Shakopee, including Francis Xavier Hirscher, John Donnersbach, Herman Baumhager and Herman H. Strunk.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues Dec. 3

1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 1203

Registration deadline: Friday, Nov. 29

www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration

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