Come to Southdale Center on Saturday, April 28 for a chance to climb on a fire truck, drive a school bus and explore an excavator! Vehicle Day provides an opportunities for kids to get in the driver's seat of many different types of trucks and construction equipment. It's sure to be a hit and is sponsored by the cities of Edina, Richfield and Bloomington. Edina Reads, a collaborative group between Edina Schools, the Edina Public Library, the Edina Community Foundation and the Edina Senior Center, will also be at the event with information on transportation books!
Do you Know about the Edina Resource Center?
First Notice
The Edina Resource Center is located in the Edina Community Center at 5701 Normandale Rd. It is a collaborative effort between the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and you, the community. We offer free services to anyone living, working, or going to school in Edina! Our goal is to strengthen individuals and families in Edina by providing connections to community information, resources, and services. Some of the connections we commonly make are: city and community information, childcare, chore services, education (early to adult) family and individual supports, healthcare supports, immigrant services, tax assistance, housing, emergency help, legal/mediation services, transportation, and much more! Our services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL; and we are open year round. You can contact us at 952-848-3936 or check us out online at www.EdinaResourceCenter.com
Bike Edina Task Force Bike Rodeo
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Bike Edina Task Force is sponsoring a bicycle skills event designed to teach bicyclists the skills they need in order to become better cyclists. By learning bike handling and traffic skills, one can enjoy bicycling more and reduce the chance of injury. The rodeo will be held on Sat., Apr. 21 at the Cornelia Elementary parking lot. Bicyclists from all elementary schools are encouraged to attend. This event is made up of a series of stations, each dealing with an important aspect of safe cycling. Participants will have their bicycles inspected and will then learn about and practice bicycle-handling skills that will increase their enjoyment of bicycling and could someday save their lives.
WHERE: Cornelia Elementary, 7000 Cornelia Dr, Edina
WHEN: Sat., Apr. 21, 10:00am -12:00 noon -- Rain or shine
COST: Free of Charge
WHO: All Edina Elementary Students - Primarily geared for elementary aged student but parents, other family members and friends are invited to participate, as well.
WHAT TO BRING: bicycle and helmet
For more information, please contact Larry Olson at lolson01@yahoo.com or (952) 920-8343.
The Environment, Economy & Food Supply from Global to Local
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In response to the MN State Survey Drug & Alcohol results, Edina Parent Communication Network presents "Know the Truth," an adult education program covering topics to help you help your teenager to make good decisions.
WHEN: Mon., Apr. 16, 7:00-9:00pm
WHERE: Concord Elementary Gym
COST: Free
April PCN Forum: Know the Truth
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Join this community dialogue led by Dr. Jonathan Foley, Director of the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment on Thurs., Apr. 19 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at Edina High School's Fick Auditorium (67
54 Valley View Road). Admission is free. For more information visit
