The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, July 5th. They will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, July 9th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, July 5th.

Wednesdays in the Park–Civic Center Concerts will come to a close Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. with a performance by The Elvis Experience at the Burnsville Civic Center Park, on Civic Center Parkway off Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville.

In the event of rain, go to Nicollet Junior High School, 400 134th St. E., Burnsville.

Dan Patch American Legion Post #643, 12375 Princeton Ave will host a Rocky Mountain Oyster feed starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

Eaters are welcome to participate in an eating contest, where $50 is up for grabs. Starting at 2:30 p.m., the Legion will be serving all-you-can-eat oysters until they’re gone.

The St. Paul Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday in downtown Savage.More than 35 vendors will sell their freshly-grown goods at the Town Square parking lot, located north of 123rd Street (near the historic Savage Depot.) Products to be sold throughout the summer include fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, cheeses, chocolates, jellies, honey and soaps.

A flea market will be held at the Dan Patch American Legion Post 643, 12375 Princeton Ave., in downtown Savage on Sunday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market includes nearly 60 tables will be filled with all antiques, beer collectibles, pet quilts, designer sunglasses and much more. The Legion is located at 12375 Princeton Avenue in downtown Savage.   

Multiple events are scheduled at the Savage Library for the week of July 14.

Snowmobilers are invited to attend a meeting of the Savage SnoPacers at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 14 at the Savage American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., in downtown Savage.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

The Savage Arts Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 in the McHenry Room at Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month. Members of the arts council must be residents of Savage or a professional fine artist with their primary business studio located within the city of Savage.

Aspen Academy will have a regular board meeting Tuesday,  July 15 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive. 

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

The National Alliance for Mentally Illness (NAMI) Support Group meets Wednesday, July 16 at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Rd. S., in Shakopee.NAMI in Scott County is a support and outreach group for those affected directly or indirectly by mental illness (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, etc.) The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Scott County and its partners in SCALE are pleased to welcome the public to attend the SCALE Regional Public Safety Training Facility Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, July 16. This event – which will feature keynote speakers, refreshments, and interesting exhibits and safety-related displays -- will be held from 2:30 p.m. (remarks at 3:00) to 8:00 p.m.

This event will be held at the Regional Public Safety Training Facility, located at 17706 Valley View Drive in Jordan.

Wednesdays in the Park–Civic Center Concerts will continue Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. with a performance by the Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra and Chorale at the Burnsville Civic Center Park, on Civic Center Parkway off Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

SarahCare Adult Day Center, 4833 123rd St., Savage and Emerald Crest Assisted Living Communities co-sponsor a monthly Caregiver Support Group. The next meeting is July 17.

Meetings are held in an informal setting and are facilitated by health care professionals in the community. Meetings are every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

Boys age 10-13 are invited to an open house with Boy Scout Troop 338 at Glendale Methodist Church in Savage at 7pm on Monday July 21. The open house will feature fun activities and offer plenty of time to meet the boys of the troop and ask questions about scouting. Hope to see you there!

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

The community is invited to attend a special benefit in sup-port of Jim and Janelle Mausolf and their daughter, Tess. A spaghetti dinner benefit will be Sunday, July 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., S. in downtown Prior Lake.
Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). A vegetarian option is also available. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Melanie by July 21 at (763) 657-0231.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

The MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) – South of Savage, a national support group for at-home mothers, will meet Tuesday, July 29.Meetings take place at 9:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month with interesting speakers, fun activities and topics for discussion at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

Wednesdays in the Park–Civic Center Concerts will continue Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. with a performance by The Songs of Hope International Children at the Burnsville Civic Center Park, on Civic Center Parkway off Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

Shakopee's annual summertime festival Derby Days celebration is four days of fun-filled activities that include Taste of Shakopee, Teen Dance, Kiddie Parade, Soapbox Derby, Big Bouncy Rides, Fireworks, and much, much more. There are over 40 activities to choose from and lots of FREE events. For more information, check out http://www.shakopeederbydays.com/.

Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, is having an American Red Cross bloodmobile on Thursday, July 31 from 2 to 7 p.m.

The blood drive is part of a campaign that launches “Red Cross Racing,” to engage NASCAR fans as blood donors and to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood.