Summer 2018 Hometown Messenger

DAY 52: Drop a Line Fish from the pier at Lake O’Dowd or catch a trout at Quarry Lake. DAY 55: Bluegrass BBQ - July 25 Seniors 55+ can enjoy music by Loosely Wound and a BBQ lunch at Lions Park. Register at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration. DAY 56: Czech Area Concertina Band - July 26 Free musical entertainment at 7 p.m. at Huber Park. DAY 58: Ride the Minnesota Valley State Trail Hop on your bicycle for a leisure ride to Chaska and back. Connect to trail at Huber Park. DAY 64: Summer Carnival & Carnival Splashtacular - Aug. 3 Test your luck with carnival games from 10-11:15 a.m. at Lions Park. Small fee. Stay after for $2 admission to SandVenture Aquatic Park. DAY 67: Create a Tree Diary Explore your local park and create a tree diary. DAY 70: The Zingrays - Aug. 9 Free musical entertainment at 7 p.m. at Huber Park. DAY 71: Community Bike Ride - Aug. 10 Check out Shakopee’s trails on a guided bike ride at 6 p.m. at the 17th Avenue Sports Complex. Free event! DAY 71: Pop-Up Splash Pad - Aug. 10 Cool off at the traveling splash pad from 5-7 p.m. at Green Meadows Park. Free event! DAY 63: Mixed Nuts Kids Comedy Show - Aug. 2 Free kids’ entertainment at 7 p.m. at Huber Park.

NEWS & NOTES

City to conduct master park plan This spring, the City Council decided to pause all major park development projects as the city completes a master park development and management plan. The city recently solicited proposals for a Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan and formed a Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Steering Committee to help guide the process. The goal of the plan is to provide short- and long-term planning and implementation guidance for the city’s capital improvements, acquisitions and development to create a parks and recreation system that meets the needs of Shakopee’s residents and businesses. Community members will have opportunities to share input and ideas as part of the planning process. Watch for updates on the city website. Shakopee to co-host state amateur baseball tournament in late summer Get ready for hundreds of baseball players and fans to descend on Shakopee this August for the 95th annual Minnesota State Amateur Baseball tournament. Shakopee is co-hosting the

DAY 75: Rainy Day? NoWay! When rain clobbers your outdoor plans with the kids, visit The Lookout Indoor Playground at the Community Center. Admission is $3 or free with membership. DAY 77: Wendy’sWiggle, Jiggle & Jam! - Aug. 16 Free kids’ entertainment at 7 p.m. at Huber Park. DAY 80: Treasure Hunt Beach Bash - Aug. 19 Beach party from 1-4 p.m. marks the end of the SandVenture season. DAY 83: Show Off Your Tricks Visit the Shakopee Skate Park with your skateboard, bike or scooter. DAY 84: Lehto &Wright - Aug. 23 Free musical entertainment at 7 p.m. at Huber Park. DAY 86: Movie in the Park - Aug. 25 Outdoor movie at sunset at Huber Park. Movie title to be announced. DAY 90: Find Your Inner Robin Hood Connect with a target at the Shakopee Archery Range.

annual tournament with New Prague. More than 50 teams will take part in games over three weekends at Joe Schleper Stadium.

The city last hosted the state tournament in 2008. More information is available at www.npshako18.com.

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