Summer 2022 Hometown Messenger

THEVIEWFROMMARS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

JUNE 2 Wheelies Family Bike Event: 5–7 p m , Huber Park 4 MDHA Archery Event: 10 a m –1 p m

6 Night to Unite registration opens: See city website 10 Sail into Summer: 11 a m –1 p m , SandVenture Aquatic Park 15 Picnic with Police: 5–8 p m , Lions Park 18 Big Taste of Fun: All day, Huber Park 24 Summer Beach Bash: 11 a m –2 pm , SandVenture Aquatic Park 25 Let’s Go Fishing: 10 a m –Noon, Lions Park JULY 1 Happy Birthday America Parade: Staging at 10 a m Parade starts at 10:30 a m , Lions Park 4 Fourth of July: Community Center, city offices closed 8 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p m , Community Center 23 Pirate Treasure Hunt: 11am–2pm, SandVenture Aquatic Park 29 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p m , Green Meadows Park AUGUST 2 Shakopee Night to Unite: 5:30–9 p m 5 Summer Carnival: 10–11:15 a m , Lions Park 19 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p m , 17th Ave Sports Complex Please note, events are subject to cancellation or changes due to the current public health guidelines by the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health Find the latest city calendar at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar

Hello, Shakopee! Summer is here in the land of fun, and I am reminded daily of how our city tagline, “Innovating Entertaining Thriving” perfectly captures the spirit of this city

Mayor Bill Mars

It’s impossible not to be entertained in Shakopee during these warm months Our community has so much to offer, including the upcoming Picnic with Police on June 15, Big Taste of Fun on June 18, and, of course, Night to Unite on Aug 2 I can’t wait to visit Night to Unite block parties this year and see what everyone drums up for their music-themed gatherings For more information on how to register for the fun, see page 18 Another Shakopee summer classic is the Fire Department Pop-Up Splash Pads What kid hasn’t wanted to run through a spraying fire hose? We let them do that and more, with hoses hooked up to portable splash pad play features To save the dates for this year’s three splash pad events, see page 16 You’ll also find me downtown enjoying Rhythm on the Rails, a six-week concert series on Wednesdays in downtown Shakopee The annual series is hosted by the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau, and the city is a proud community partner, along with dozens of other local organizations and businesses Visit www.downtownshakopee.org/rhythmontherails for more information Let’s not forget our beautiful and bountiful natural resources in Shakopee, including Lake O’Dowd, Thole Lake, the Minnesota River and its scenic trails and our dozens of parks Be sure to catch a sunset from the boardwalk and observation deck at Ridge Creek Park on the east side of town—you won’t regret it! I’m looking forward to an entertaining, vibrant and safe summer here in Shakopee Join me in making 2022 a year to remember fondly! Bill Mars Mayor of Shakopee wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov

CONTACT US MAYOR Bill Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Jody Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jbrennan@ShakopeeMN.gov Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Matt Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattlehmansr@comcast.net Jay Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

CITY HALL 485 Gorman St , Shakopee, MN 55379

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