Maple Grove Days 2013 Events Schedule

Medallion Hunt

The countdown to Maple Grove Days begins with the annual Medallion Hunt. Search all around town for the hidden 5”x5” bronze colored maple-leaf shaped Medallion.  The winner will be presented with a $500 cash prize from the Lookout Bar & Grill at Maple Grove Days on Saturday, July 13.  A new clue will be published each week in the Osseo-Maple Grove Press and Maple Grove Patch beginning June 2 through July 11 and on the www.maplegrovedays.org website.  The winner must have purchased a $3 Maple Grove Days button to claim prize.  A list of guidelines and rules is also available on the website. 

Site: City of Maple Grove park land

Date/Time: June 2 through July 11. Park hours 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Fee: Maple Grove Days Button to claim prize.  $3 buttons available for purchase at the Maple Grove Community Center and from Maple Grove Ambassador Candidates.

Prize: $500 cash prize 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

Entertainment

“Rocket Club” – Presented by Maple Grove Parks & Recreation Sounds of Summer. The “Rocket Club” is the featured entertainment kick off of the Maple Grove Days celebration. 

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, 7991 Main Street  

Date/Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Proclamation

Maple Grove will become a nationally recognized Yellow Ribbon Community through the efforts of the Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Steering Committee. Presentation made by state and local dignitaries. 

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, 7991 Main Street  

Date/Time: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Schiffelly’s Puppets

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, 7991 Main Street  

Date/Time: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11

Check in and warm up 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Singles: Thursday, July 11 Play starts at 8 a.m.  to completion one day

Boys Singles 14 & under: Weaver Lake Park (upper park) 16 draw 

Girls Singles 14 & under:  Maple Grove Senior High 16 draw

Boys Singles 18 & under (Varsity & JV):  Maple Grove Senior High 16 draw

Girls Singles 18 & under (Varsity & JV):  Maple Grove Senior High 16 draw 

Doubles: Friday, July 12 Play starts at 8: a.m. to completion one day 

Boys Doubles 18 & under: Maple Grove Senior High

Girls Doubles 18 & under: Maple Grove Senior High  

Men’s Open: Saturday, July 13 Play starts at 8 a.m. to completion one day.  Semi-final and finals on Sunday possible.

Mixed Doubles: Sunday, July 14  Play starts at 8 a.m. to completion one day. Semi-final and finals on Sunday possible. Maple Grove Senior High

Scoring: Two matches guaranteed. Two sets with Super Tie-Breaker for third set 2 out of 3 sets for semi-finals and final possible depending on the weather and time.

Equipment: Tennis balls are provided by the MG Crimson Tennis Association

Fee: $15/person/event.  Registration by mail must be received by July 7.

Registration: Forms available at www.freewebs.com/maplegrovetennis.

Registration and draws also available at www.northern.usta.com. Tourney #555121313. Online registration costs $18/person/event with credit card. Registration online closes on July 4 at 11:59 p.m. or when draw is full.  Print and bring waiver.

Maple Grove Days Sidewalk Sales

Non-sanctioned, one-session duplicate bridge tournament.  All entry fees go to prize awards. Must register in teams.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Room 112

Date/Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 11

Who: Duplicate Bridge Players

Fee: $6 per person

Registration:  Advance registration required.  Registration available in the Maple Grove Community Center Senior Center

Pickleball Un-Officiated Tournament

This game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton and is played with a smaller racquet/paddle and a whiffleball. In this un-officiated round robin tournament top teams will advance to single elimination. Tournament is open to all levels and will be grouped by age (determined by Dec. 31, 2013).  For questions: Deb Weinreis at 763-571-1305 x 106

Site: Lakeview Knolls Park at 9391 Fernbrook Lane and Kerber Park at 9095 Elm Creek Blvd.

Date/Time:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 11 (Rain date July 12)

Men & Women’s Doubles 8 a.m. to noon

Mixed Doubles noon to 4 p.m.

Who:  Participants must be 19 years of age. 

Divisions: Men & Women Doubles Under 55 and 55+ and Mixed Doubles Under 60 and 60+

Fee: $15 check made payable to MRPA; to play in 2 categories, fee is additional $10

Deadline: Monday, July 8

Farmers Market 

Explore the food and fun at the Maple Grove Farmers Market. More than 40 vendors offering their products – fresh produce, flowers, meats, eggs, honey, breads, salsa, pickles, hummus, canned goods, baked goods and more.

Pierre Bottineau Parade 

Site: 89th Avenue from Zachary Lane west to Elm Creek Blvd.

Date/Time: 6:10 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11 

FRIDAY EVENTS

Site: French Lake Golf Course, 17500 County Road 81, Dayton, MN           

Date/Time: Friday, July 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon

here will be a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. All golfers must check by 9 a.m.  

Who: Open to boys and girls ages 12-17 who reside in Maple Grove, Osseo and Dayton. Space is limited

Fee: $10 entry fee will be collected from each participant to cover the costs of green fees.  If the event is cancelled due to weather, the entry fee will be refunded.

Registration: Registration forms available at www.maplegrovedays.org, Maple Grove Community Center and French Lake Golf Course. Drop off forms at French Lake Golf Course only.  Call 763-428-4544 for information.

Awards: Medals will be awarded for the champion of the longest putt, the longest drive and closest to the pin in each category.  The  boys and girls categories are ages 12-13, ages 14-15 and ages 16-17. 

Pizza, refreshments and over $500 in prizes will be given away after the golf event. Every participant will receive a prize.  Medals will be given after golf event for those present or mailed.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Enter your team in the Maple Grove Days 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The top two teams will win a prize in each age group.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, gymnasium, 12951 Weaver Lake Road

Date/Time: Friday, July 12, 10:00 am – until tournament is complete        

Who: Two groupings:  ages 12-15 and 16-18

Fee: $15 per team

Registration: Registration required.  Forms are available at the Maple Grove Community Center and at www.maplegrovedays.org

Questions: Tanya Hilger at 763-494-6512

Capture The Flag at Weaver Lake Park

Join us for the third annual Maple Grove Days Teen Capture the Flag. Two teams, three miles of trails, two city blocks and one winner. Teams will be formed on site, bring a friend and be prepared to have some fun. 

Site: Weaver Lake Park, 8401 Dunkirk Lane

Date/Time:  3-5 p.m. Friday, July 12

Who: Youth ages 11-17

Fee: Free

Diaper Derby

Site:  Maple Grove Town Green, lawn area, 7991 Main Street

Date/Time: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 12

Who: Babies who can crawl or walk and are still wearing diapers

Fee:  Free

Registration: No registration required

Awards: Many prizes

Kids’ Parade

Decorate your bike, trike, wagon or yourself and join the parade. No motorized vehicles. Treats available for purchase at the concession stand. Joining the parade are your favorite TV and movie super heroes and characters.

Site:  Maple Grove Town Green, lawn area, 7991 Main Street

Date/Time: 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 12.   

Who: All kids

Fee: Free

Registration: No pre-registration required

Awards: Many prizes awarded

Maple Grove Days Bowling Extravaganza

All day Friday. Cosmic Bowing with music in the evening.

Site: Sundance Golf & Bowl, 15240 - 113th Avenue No., Maple Grove

Date/Time: 9 a.m. Friday, July 12 with cosmic bowling 7-10 p.m.

Maple Grove Ambassador Coronation

Site: Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Lane

Date/Time: 7 p.m. Friday, July 12

Fee: $10 tickets available at the door ($2 off with a Maple Grove Days Button). Buttons are available at the Maple Grove Community Center and from Ambassador Candidates beginning in June.

Open Skate Cool Ray Skate

Fee: Resident $4.50; Non-resident $5.50. All skaters wearing sunglasses pay only $2.

Friday Night Children’s Entertainment

Splatter Sisters is a fun, upbeat children’s musical experience.

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, band shell area, 7991 Main Street

Date/Time: 8 p.m. Friday, July 12

Fee: Free. Treats available for purchase as the concession stand.

Friday Outdoor Movie

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, band shell area, 7991 Main Street   

Date/Time: Friday, July 12, dusk

Fee: Free

Site: Osseo Maple Grove American Legion; 260 - 4th Avenue SE, Osseo

Date/Time: 9p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12

SATURDAY EVENTS

Zumba Workout

No previous dance experience necessary. Come ready for a workout in tennis shoes.  Susan Gahan, Instructor. Bring a water bottle and a sweat towel.

Site:  Maple Grove Town Green, upper lawn area, 7991 Main Street.

Date/Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: All

Fee: Free                       

17th Annual Rice Lake Classic

A morning to run with your family, neighbors, friends, high school alumni or co-workers.  

Site:  Freedom Field, 8585 Rice Lake Road (Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church)

Date/Time: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Men and women all ages; boys and girls 14 and under who have the endurance to go the distance Race is limited to 350 participants

Fee: $8  

Registration: No day of race registration. Forms available at the Maple Grove Community Center, and at www.maplegrovedays.org.

Deadline: Monday, July 1

Awards: This is a fun run, but it is timed and medals are given for age/gender categories. T-shirts and refreshments for all participants. Groups are encouraged to wear coordinated shirts, bandanas and run with team                                    spirit. Photo area for fun memories.                     

Geocaching

Participants will learn the basics of Geocaching and then go searching for several caches. GPS units will be provided by REI. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Site: Three Rivers Park District Nature Center area; 15900 Weaver Lake Road (outdoor classroom behind Weaver Lake Elementary School)

Date/Time: Saturday, July 13, 9 to10:30 a.m., 10:30 to noon, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Fee: Free

Who: All (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Registration: Pre-registration required.  Forms available at Maple Grove Community Center and at www.maplegrovedays.org

Deadline: Monday, July 8           

Childrens’ Fishing Clinic

Weaver Lake Conservation Association will be on hand to help children (and adults) learn casting skills, some fun fish related activities and of course fishing. Fishing poles and bait are provided.

Site: Weaver Lake Park, fishing pier, 8401 Dunkirk Lane.

Date/time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Children ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult

Maple Grove Days FREE Shuttle Bus

Free parking at the Maple Grove Transit Station with free shuttle bus rides to Maple Grove Days Events. 

Date/Time:  9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13 

Fee: Free

Four drop off locations: 

• Maple Grove Transit Station, 12350 Main Street

• Maple Grove Art Fair - Main Street and Arbor Lakes Parkway

• Maple Grove Days Events - Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road (by CUB)

• Big Truck Show and Car Show - Lakeview and Main Street
  
  

Big Truck Show 

A “Top 10” Classic Car Show.  Hosted by DragLinks Car Club.

Site: Main Street in front of Maple Grove Town Green

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: Participation in show is $5 cash (contribution given to Ronald McDonald House) or free with food donation for CROSS food shelf

Awards presented at 3:30pm. Must be present to win.

Registration: No pre-registration needed to show a car

Cornhole (Bean Bag) Tournament 

Gather your team for our three annual Maple Grove Days Cornhole Tournament.  Teams of two will compete for over $1,000 in cash and prizes.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, SW parking lot

Date/Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Adults – (must be 18 or older to register)

Fee: $40 per team. 

Registration: Sign up early. Space is limited. Registration available at the Maple Grove   Community Center and www.maplegrovedays.org

For sale are paintings, sculptures, ceramics and much more.  Visit with the artists and get acquainted with their trade.  Stop by the Kids Art Activity in the plaza by 3 Squares Restaurant where members of The Maple Grove Arts Center will be on hand to assist in an art experience: art on a stick.  And also visit the Maple Grove Arts Center. Enjoy "fair food" by Main Street restaurants for a Taste of Main Street sampling and specials.

Site: Main Street

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday, July 14

Come for a challenging, fast-paced cardio and resistance training.  Start with basic boot camp

exercises and move to more advanced exercises.  Kelly Tamm, Certified Personal Trainer (Life Time Fitness). Bring a water bottle and a sweat towel.

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, upper lawn area, 7991 Main Street.

Date/Time: Noon to 12:40 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: All

Fee: Free

Business Expo

Site: Maple Grove Community Center

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: Free

6th Annual Showcase Silent Auction

Discover Maple Grove and surrounding area businesses by visiting the Showcase Silent Auction in the Community Center on Saturday, July 13.  Bid early and bid often on hotel overnights, merchant certificates, restaurant certificates, inflatable bouncer rentals, salon packages, handcrafted items, event tickets, sports memorabilia and much more.  Visit www.maplegrovedays.org for a complete list of items and the auction rules.  To donate, please email: toddb@jurrens.com.  Donations accepted until 10am on July 13.  All auction proceeds support Maple Grove Days.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Room 125

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: Bids must be placed by an adult.  Need not be present to win. Winning bidders will be contacted. Items must be picked up by July 28.

Kids, come get out of the heat and spend some fun time inside.  There will be a craft and fun by “Step By Step Montessori” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and “rainy day” games by “A Novel Place” from 2-4 p.m.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Room 124

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: All kids

Fee: Free

Jan’s Sweet Shoppe - Slice of Pie & Root beer Floats

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Lions Pavilion

Date/Time:  10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13

Fee:  Free

Site:  Maple Grove Community Center, SW parking lot - Children’s Tent

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Children ages 3-10

Fee: Free

Join the fun as you learn to build your own wood project with staff from Home Depot.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, SW parking lot - Children’s Tent

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13. While supply lasts.

Who: All children

Fee: Free

Make and Take a Model Car

Snap together and take home a 1/25 scale model car

Site:  Maple Grove Community Center, SW parking lot - Children’s Tent

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: All children

Fee: 3 Tickets ($1 each ticket)

Get-Together in the Maple Maze

Take a break from the heat while you glide, slide, climb and crawl your way through the Maple Maze.  Don’t forget your socks! (But if you do, socks can be purchased for $3)

Site: Maple Grove Community Center Indoor Playground

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Youth up to age 12.  Adult supervision required for ages 8 and younger

Fee: $2 for ages 1-12.  Adults and youth under age 1 are free, Pay at the Community Center front desk.

This year’s family fun games include new and past favorites: Dart Game, Wrecking Ball, Captain Jack’s Kraken Slide, Euro–Bungy Jumper, Boulder Dash, Safari Toddler Zone, Screamer Slide, Carousel Bouncer, Water Wars, Jurassic Survivor, Climbing Wall, Remote Control Car Races, Dunk Tank, and games. 

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, parking lot

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 14

Fee: Ticket prices are $1 - $5

Sales: Ticket Booths are located by the front entry of the Community Center and the west parking lot

Stop by the Flash Portraits Photo Booth to receive a fun, carnival style portrait. Our Photo Booth will capture you as a pirate, a cowboy or even a movie star. Come sparkle and shine with Flash Portraits.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center parking lot

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: Free

A variety of vendors will be offering food and beverages including Mexican, American, Italian, Fair Fare, etc.  Food selections also at the Taste of Main Street at the Art Fair.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center parking lot and Main Street

Date/Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Maple Grove Lions invite you to enjoy some of the “best ever” fresh steamed sweet corn, hot juicy burgers or brats and cold soft drinks.  The MG Lions are part of Lions International; the world’s largest service organization. The Lions have enhanced our community with the building of the MGCC Marquee, Picnic Pavilion and Playground. Our city’s Police Department has received emergency defibrillators in each police car, police bicycles, and workout room exercise equipment, along with the Fire Department receiving infrared heat scopes. Yearly, the Lions supply and assemble holiday food baskets for local families, scholarships to local students and much, much more.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center parking lot - Lions Food Tent

Date/Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Pony Rides

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, west parking lot

Date/Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Ride will close for short resting periods.

Fee: $3 per ride

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, west parking lot

Date/Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Zoo will close for short resting periods.

Fee: Free

Duct Tape Fashion Show and Contest

Are you a believer you can make anything with duct tape? Then here is your challenge. Design anything from duct tape and enter the Duct Tape Contest and/or Fashion Show!  Categories are:  Best Individual Sculpture, Accessories, Runway Outfit and Best Costume. Participants will meet at the Town Green at 1:30 p.m.  Participants will be on stage at 1:50 p.m.  Also, check out our “Wearable Duct Tape” workshop for patterns and innovative ideas on Monday, July 1, from 11:30-2:30 p.m. 

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, Performance stage area, 7991 Main Street

Date/Time: 1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Youth ages 11 to 17

Fee: $10 per entry

Registration: The Maple Grove Community Center or download forms from www.maplegrovedays.org and return to the Maple Grove Community Center. 

Questions: Tanya Hilger at 763-494-6512

Sift through the sand and hunt for buried coins and ice cream treat coins from Culver’s.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center Volleyball Courts

Date/Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Two groupings:  children ages 3-5; children ages 6-8

Fee: Free

Noah’s Critters

Sign up to stuff your own special bear. Choose between two cute bears named Ice Cream Sprinkles and Honeycomb.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, SW parking lot - Children’s Tent

Date/Time: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13. While supply lasts.

Who: All children

Fee:  5 Tickets ($1 each ticket)

Registration: Accepted on first come, first serve bases.  Limited quantities. 

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Lions Pavilion

Date/Time: 1- 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: 25 cents per game

Bicycle Stunt Show  

Site: Maple Grove Community Center

Date/Time: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Fee: Free

The winner of the Battle of the Bands contest held on June 14 will perform on stage at the Town Green on Saturday, July 13

Site: Maple Grove Town Green, performance stage area, 7991 Main Street

Date/Time: 2:40 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: All

Organize a creative team of 2-6 people and design a boat that will be able to float a case of soda pop (24 cans) down the Lazy River without the case getting wet.  Parking permit available during

event for pre-registered teams ONLY.

Site:  Grove Cove Aquatic Center, outdoor pool down the Lazy River

Date/Time:  3 p.m. Saturday, July 13  

Who: Participants –teens and older and families.  Open to all viewing audience.

Fee: Free

Registration: Entry forms available at Maple Grove Community Center and www.maplegrovedays.org

Prizes:  First Place $50; Second Place $30; Third Place $15

Teen Zone                       

TK Sound is going to rock the house from 6 to 9 p.m. Drop in to compete in a free throw contest, bean bag toss and lots more.  Hang out until the fireworks start.  

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, Teen Center and Gymnasium

Date/Time: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 13

Who: Teens ages 12-17

Fee: Free

Sign up to get messy in the Pizza Eating Contest. Pizza provided by Pizza Man. 

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, in front of the Main Stage

Date/Time: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13   

Who: Must be 18 years old to participate.  Minimum contestants of 5 and maximum of 15.

Fee: $5

Registration: Forms available at Maple Grove Community Center, online and if space allows at the info booth day of event.

Awards: $50 cash for first place, prize for second place

Bed Races

It’s our 6th annual Rotary “40 Winks” Bed Race. 100% of registration fees and pledges benefit the “40 Winks Foundation” which purchases beds and bedding for local CROSS clients.  “40 Winks Foundation” also donates beds to CROSS Bridging, Inc., St. Anne’s Place, World Relief of Minnesota, Union Gospel Missions and Tubman Family Alliance.  Racers are judged on time, costume impression and bed design.

Site: Main Street and Arbor Lakes Parkway (in front of the Government Center Building

Date/Time: 7-9 p.m. Saturday July 13

Who: All

Registration: Registration required.  Forms are available at the Maple Grove Community Center and at www.maplegrovedays.org

Entertainment - Main Stage

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, parking lot

Date/Time: Saturday, July 13, 10:30am to 10 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. AlphaBits - fun upbeat children’s music

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. David Olson - balloon artist (in front of stage)

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AlphaBits - fun upbeat children’s music

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Jana Anderson - country and classic rock

4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. DiamondBack - great country hits

7-10 p.m. Pop ROCKS

Fee: Free

Date/Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  Zumba Workout - instructor Susan Gahan - upper lawn area

10 a.m. - 10:40am.  Corepower Yoga – upper lawn area

10:50 a.m - 11:10 a.m. World TaeKwonDo Academy

11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Dancin’ On Broadway- dance performance - stage

noon to 12:40 p.m. Boot Camp Workout - instructor Kelly Tamm - upper lawn area

1-3 p.m. Single Circles Square Dance Club - experience the fun of square dancing - upper lawn area

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Bunce Backyard Productions Theater- multi-generational community performing family - stage  

1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Duct Tape Fashion Show – designer competition - stage

2:40 p.m. – 3 p.m. Winner of the Teen Battle of the Bands - stage

3:20 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. Sals Sisters - 2012 Battle of the Bands winner - stage

4-5 p.m. Corepower Yoga – upper lawn area

4:25 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. WhosahMaple Grove group style is Pop Rock/ Alternative/ Electronica - stage

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fam Jam- production combining music, comedy, drama, multi-media and more to model positive core values - stage

7-8 p.m. Festival Community Orchestra- orchestral music - stage

8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Maple Grove Arts Council Jazz Ensemble - Big Band jazz – stage 

Fee: Free

Free fireworks display will be launched from the south shore of West Arbor Lake behind the Maple Grove Community Center.  The 500’ fall zone will be roped off for your safety.  Please stay behind this area.  Tune your radio to BOB106 simulcast show.

Site: West Arbor Lake, behind Maple Grove Community Center

Date/Time: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13.  Rain date Sunday, July 14, if needed.

SUNDAY EVENTS

Self-officiated Sand Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association (MRPA).  Four or five team pools begin with round robin play with top teams advancing to a single elimination tournament.  Managers will be notified of start time. Visit the MRPA website at www.mnrpa.org for more information.  Must register in teams.

Site: Maple Grove Community Center, outdoor sand volleyball courts

Date/Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 14

Who: Teams of 4’s or 6’s CoRec Divisions: Competitive (A/B) or Recreational (C/D)

Fee: $90 per team

Registration: Advance registration required, deadline noon July 9.  Registration available at the Maple Grove Community Center, www.maplegrovedays.org or register online at  www.mnrpa.org

Awards: Prizes for top two teams in each division and individual prizes for champions

Maple Grove Area Garden Tours 

15th Annual Garden Tour, don't miss this fabulous chance to see some of the most thoughtfully designed gardens in our area. For the first time, workshops will be offered at each of the garden locations. Local experts will offer information on straw bale gardens, landscape design and instruction, veggie, herb and butterfly gardening, landscape and waterscape, and edible landscaping. Tour will also feature raffles garden give-aways and an educational scavenger hunt for children, cooking and recipe ideas, custom containers designed by the Maple Grove Art Center and Hennepin County Master Gardeners at each location.

Site:  Four garden locations.  Pick up a map for the self-guided tour at these locations: Lynde Nursery, Hedberg's, Lawn King, Malmborg's Garden Center, Fair's Nursery, Stonecrop, Lord of Life Church, and the Community Center. Map and information also available on website www.maplegrovedays.org  

Date/Time:  1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 14

Who:  All - Kids are especially invited to the Corcoran Garden

Fee: Free.  Consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the food shelf at the Life Garden location.

History buffs or those just interested in learning about the past will enjoy our new local museum. Stop by for an ice cream social and view historical displays from a 1930’s kitchen to a school display and presentation of war uniforms.  Photo boards are on display.  You may even find a picture of your family members among the treasures. 

Site: 9030 Forestview Lane, located at the Public Works building, south driveway. 

Date/Time: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 14

Who: All

Fee: Free

Maple Grove Days Art Fair

Art lovers of all ages are invited to shop a wide variety of art mediums. For sale are paintings, sculptures, ceramics and much more.  Visit with the artists and get acquainted with their trade.  Stop by the Kids Art Activity in the plaza by 3 Squares Restaurant where members of The Maple Grove Arts Center will be on hand to assist in an art experience: art on a stick.  And also visit the Maple Grove Arts Center. Enjoy "fair food" by Main Street restaurants for a Taste of Main Street sampling and specials. 
Site: Main Street Maple Grove

Date/Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 14

Fee: Free