Spring 2022 Hometown Messenger

PUBLIC SAFETY

Hot nights, cool events Join us for a summer event with the Police Department

BARK IN THE PARK Event date: May 14 Time: 10 a m –12 p m Where: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St S

LUNCH AND LEARN Event dates: June 1, 8, 22, 29 Time: 11 a m –12 p m Where: Community Center

Who: Older active adults are invited to free Lunch and Learn discussions with the Shakopee Police department Lunch Sponsored by TimWhitcomb Farmers Insurance Agency Schedule: June 1: K9 Floyd demo outside the Community Center June 8: Chief covers the annual report June 22: Policing 101—Officers go over the basics of policing June 29: Sergeant will go over the role of the SWAT team

Bring your pup to this free event featuring dog-friendly vendors, products and resources Activities include: Demonstration by Scott County K9 Officer Floyd, Pup-arazzi selfie photos with your dog, Dog Confessional Booth, Bobbing for Balls, Biscuit Walk, Door Prizes All dogs must be leashed Registration required

PICNICWITH POLICE Event date: June 15 Time: 5–8 p m Where: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St S

NIGHT TO UNITE Event date: August 2 Time: 5:30–8 p m Where: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St S The first Tuesday night in August, the City of Shakopee hosts “Night to Unite,” a sum mer evening dedicated to cel ebrating and strengthening the community Night to Unite registration opens June 6 and closes July 23 Registering your

Join the Police Department for an evening of fun with free food, yard games, raffled giveaways and a chance to get to know your local police department There will be a school supply drive during this event Attendees can “stuff the squad” with school supplies to support the local youth From crayons and notebooks to binders and book bags, please show your support by dropping off an item or two to help students be prepared for the upcoming school year

event ensures a visit from Shakopee Police, Fire, PublicWorks, or City Council, and some great freebies Block party captains that register their party between June 6 and June 17 will be entered in a drawing for amusic-themed goodie basket that they can use to help set up their party We’ll randomly choose three winners This year’s theme is “Rock the Block!” Get your guests to dress up as their favorite musician/group, grab a karaoke machine and let your neighbors jam out to their favorite tunes or bake up some musical themed treats However you choose to plan your music themed party, just remember to rock on! To register head over to www.ShakopeeMN.gov/nighttounite after June 6

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