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4a. 2012 4th of July Celebration IOW MEMORANDUM CITY TO: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendant CHANHASSEN FROM: Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor 7700 Market Boulevard DATE: June 26, 2012 PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 SUBJ: 2012 4th of July Celebration Administration The 29 annual 4 of July Celebration will be held on Monday, July 2 through Phone: 952.2271100 Wednesday, July 4. All activities on July 2 and 3 will take place at City Center Park, Fax: 952.2271110 with July 4 activities taking place at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park. Building Inspections Currently, seven food and beverage vendors are registered for this year's Taste of Phone: 952.2271180 Chanhassen. We are working with the Rotary Club to secure additional vendors. Fax: 952.2271190 Several games and activities will be available for all ages on July 3 including pony and Engineering camel rides, carnival rides and games, the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Phone: 952.2271160 Business Expo, and music featuring The Khaki Movement and Casa Blanca Orchestra! Fax: 952.2271170 This year's community parade, sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary, will be held on Finance Wednesday, July 4 at 2:30 p.m. The parade route is identical to previous years, Phone: 952.2271140 beginning at Chapel Hill Academy and running through downtown Chanhassen. Fax: 952.2271110 Once again the city has partnered with several organizations (Minnesota Twins, Park & Recreation Minnesota Timberwolves, Chanhassen Athletic Association, Chanhassen Storm Chasers Phone: 952.2271120 Booster Club, the Chanhassen Senior Commission, and the Chanhassen Red Birds) to Fax: 952.2271110 offer activities during the celebration. Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Additionally, the city partnered with Southwest Newspapers to create a 16 -page Phone: 952.2271400 promotional brochure for the event. This brochure features a schedule of events, Fax: 952.2271404 messages from title sponsors, maps, and articles featuring specific aspects of the celebration. Planning & Natural Resources Other promotional materials include: Schedule of Events inserted in the Chanhassen Phone: 952.2271130 Fax: 9522271110 Villager, ads in the Chanhassen Villager and the Chaska Herald, and 4th of July signs placed throughout the city. The event will also be advertised electronically on the city's Public Works website, our electronic message center, Facebook, LakeMinnetonka.com, and 7901 Park Place GoCarverGo.org. Phone: 952.2271300 Fax: 952.2271310 Fourth of July t -shirts are on sale at City Hall and the Chanhassen Recreation Center, and will be available at the event. Shirts cost $8.00 each and are available in youth sizes Senior Center M -L and adult sizes S -XXL. Adult sizes are available in both grey and royal blue. Phone: 952.2271125 Fax: 952.2271110 The 4 of July Celebration is the most anticipated community event of the year, and is Web Site sponsored by the City of Chanhassen, the Chanhassen Rotary Club, the SouthWest www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the 2012 Community Event Sponsors. 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'� h Parade cliz , a . - - M a p & mooma - –.-, r 2012 / , 1 V @ice - - Schedule ', _ •► s( - of Events ----iti . - ''''': '- 4. lndependence Day 2012: The American. _ . Sp irit .� __ 4. __,_....., P lease join my family and I for Chanhassen's 29th Annual 4th of July - -- Celebration! This event has grown over the years and is known as - - one of the best events in the area. Residents, local businesses, and visitors will participate across town throughout the week as we celebrate our Join me in recognizing the many men and women who have served in the country's independence. This event has become a tradition for many families, military around the world. The 4th of July is a perfect time to express your including mine, as each year we look forward to reconnecting with neighbors gratitude to the individuals who sacrifice so much to protect our freedom and and meeting new friends. liberties. I encourage everyone to visit Chanhassen's Veterans Monument in Over the years Chanhassen has been recognized by several national City Center Park Plaza during the festivities to honor and remember our publications as one of the best places to live and raise a family. This year the veterans and their families for their service. Also, please learn more about and Minnesota Business Journal recognized Chanhassen as having the highest consider getting involved in Chanhassen's own Beyond the Yellow Ribbon quality of life in the state! It's events like the annual 4th of July Celebration program, which is dedicated to supporting the needs of local service members that contribute to that ranking. Chanhassen is fortunate to have residents and and their families. businesses who actively participate in and promote the numerous community I conclusion, I would like to once again thank all of the volunteers, businesses, events throughout the year. organizations, and county and city employees who make this great event As you prepare your holiday plans, be sure to use this brochure as a guide possible. I am grateful for their hard work and dedication to make this event for the week. It is full of valuable information including an events schedule, such a wonderful time for families and friends. I hope everyone has a fun and maps of your favorite activities, what types of food you can find at the Taste of safe 4th of July holiday, and I look forward to celebrating with you! Chanhassen, and a couple of feature stories. Also please support the businesses and organizations that are so gracious to sponsor the many community events. 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Call now for school ilfr THE PROP SHOP checkups 952 - 937 -2839. www.stonecreekdental.biz Dr. Tiffany Weyandt EDEN PRAIRIE P. 15195 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie • 952 - 934 -2323 Stone Cr e ek 7 935 Stone Creek Drive, Suite 150 1 /2 mile West of Buca on Martin Drive South of Hwy 5 between Audubon & Galpin Hours: Tues -Thurs 10-7, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 12 -4 Dental Chanhassen www.PropShopEP.org Page 2 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • 2012 Chanhassen Rotary Club SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Connecting the Proud Community Partners C ommunity We Serve r more than 20 years, the Chamber of Commerce has had the privilege to kick off the 4th ofJuly celebration in Chanhassen by As President of the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, I wish to welcome you to hosting the Business Expo on July 3. This event is a great way for this year's 4th of July Celebration I am happy that the Rotary Club can area businesses to showcase their goods and services for the Chanhassen once again be a partner in this wonderful event. community. We feel honored to participate and would like to thank all who plan and We are excited and proud to continue the strong tradition of the July 3rd produce this amazing event for the community. In addition to the parade, Business Expo, bringing more than 40 of Chanhassen area businesses to the Chanhassen Rotary Club hosts the Taste of Chanhassen and the the park to meet and thank the residents of Chanhassen that help sup - Classic Car show. port their businesses. The Business Expo event is family friendly, fun Each year, Rotarians dedicate time, andworkwith city staff, sponsors, and and free! volunteers to ensure Chanhassen's 4th ofJuly Celebration is the City's signa- Thanks to the City of Chanhassen staff, the Chanhassen Rotary and the ture community event. Rotarians exemplify their motto of "Service Above many sponsors and supporters that make this event a reality each year Self' by supporting this event, while having a lot of fun at the same time. and work so hard for the enjoyment of all! The enthusiasm this event creates spurs us on to help make it bigger and As a business advocate representing more than 450 businesses in eastern better every year. I think back to those who pledged their lives, fortunes Carver County the SouthWest Metro Chamber serves to strengthen our and sacred honor in 1776, and pause to remember what we are celebrating. member businesses and stimulate regional prosperity. For more information So take a moment during the festivities and remember to thank someone about the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, visit our website at that sacrificed so you can enjoy this holiday, and above all have fun. See www.swmetrochamber.com or call the Chamber office at 952 - 474 -3233. you there.... Happy 4th of July! Deb McMillan, President SouthWestMetro Chamber of Commerce Mike Leonard, President Rotary Club of Chanhassen l/77R ffffll/h 4 � b • --; x = „lam- 4'• •.'��':t f r - �� •` .. ti _ ��.+ ■. - � '� -�` - '. l � ='.?. <- -- Hr) .fifi X 11 ' A - A I RO Merchants GJ Market Square are Proud to be Part of this Great Community •• MA s KLET ; a1T ; 2012 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • Page 3 2012 Taste of • Chanhassen & • � � ,�., , :.r i" , _ . l - = Chanhassen T � ' Rotary Beer and , ,, `, .fir- , a °. ,- / '- r: . f A� �,, . _ I 1 - Wine Garden _.,,,v,:..„ ifr t t r t " ' -, f ' - F i Tuesday, July 3, 3:30 to . . : op, - _ - 11 p.m., City Center Park •4 4 I s� Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. I A, to 6 p.m., City Center Park 4 Fees vary by restaurant f • i r r° ►. } _ . tom The Great Chanhassen Taste of Chanhassen: 2012 C Chanhassen J e "Taste of Chanhassen" is back' Celebrate Participating Vendors: vendors will compete in a merica':indeendenceand the best of summer Axel's: bull bites, "Death by Chocolate," beverages friendly competition for the with food from local Chanhassen restaurants. Mediacom "Community The best treats and eats from all over town will be in one Byerly's: hard and soft tacos, nachos w/ cheese, bottled Culinary Award of location. You'll find something for everyone including water, soda, Red Bull, cookies, Rice Krispie bars Excellence° on July 3. pizza by the slice, delicious tacos, juicy butter burgers and Culver's: custard, root beer floats, onion rings, cheese Local chefs will be judging mouth - watering chicken wings. curds, corn dogs, burgers, fries I the entries at 6 p.m. at the The Taste of Chanhassen will feature six vendors, all from Gina Maria's: pizza by the slice, bottle water, pop n2rthwest corner of the Chanhassen, and is one of the most popular activitiesdur- : la tent. Winners will be ing the 4th of July Celebration. The vendors will be open Pizzaioli: pizza, gyros, fruit smoothies, bott Ovate{, pop announced at 6:45 p. m. on on Tuesday, July 3 from 3:30 to 11 p.m. and on Wednesday, Tian Jin: egg rolls, fried chicken wings, kabobs, cream the main sta ge. July 4 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. The Taste of Chanhassen is cheese wontons, crab Rangoon, sweet & sour chicken sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club and takes place —d i CO a m in City Center Park, just north of City Hall Proud Member of the CHANHASSEN BUSINESS COMMUNITY Since 1969 7951 Powers Boulevard • Chanhassen, MN 55317 -9502 Phone: 952 474 -0961 • Fax: 952 474 -6467 - Visit us at www.iwco.com E. I WCOD I RECT ° DIRECT MARKETING LIKE NO ONE ELSE +._- ' _.. T Page 4 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • 2012 l 1 A : ,ems 4, -i I t _ i t $ "" % 1 , ! Ka p py ' , __... . i Y 3 _ ` 1 4iith .... .... „ . _.._ .1..„.,,.,-,: =, , ; f ;i: ,,,,,. ._ _ ■ �' _ - ii i o f j u ly .., ' 00 .„ -{ *IX*. *AY TEK j - r.1 - . 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Express Track Retail Tech Inc. Xylem Company • 2012 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • Page 5 Chanhassen 4th of July Event Map 1` I I N Restrooms - . ___ I , 0 01 1 I I ` / Na l 3lon -3 7. q I ! i 1 I i I I _. � � ��i # Basketball I Carnival Area I I ir. - / 4 8 Tournament " Chanhassen I ` Elementary a Speedway c School slots Racing •Tae o _ i A ; t 1 r v Kwon Do v Kiddie • ( iI Games m - f n Taste y 4 ! co I — C hanhassen of iI Q Q. — Water Wars 0 • _ I( 0 t Restrooms 5 Restroom I ro ��/� amttr Ride r t r •� **) '' Business Fire I -- — �haf} ' Station S g "It Dance 3.., a L � Su Sk at- s a . , I _ ! erie•,. Restrooms I City Hall . 1 .. , „ 4_,,,, \. . . ._ ,,„„ ..„..... fi- - .. .---__:_____,.-----,., _,----7-, \\,s ' c .. . , Y ,. t r ,,, , ei ,.,, ‘ t h oi , •� /S � to be a member of the Chanhassen community since 1994! ';\ (_ Thank you for your continued patronage. . ' i , 0 , c c / V/0 1 ,' ,�� v�3 'N q ...,„,,,, ii ...„. .4 - - '. , RfAik , px „ ' --_.: 4 ,, ........„ \ m t I. ' `. , Results Dan and Jane Revsbech Chanhassen c4olnle P,xpents BYE R LY'S 952- 470 -5410 www.QRHomes.com InG 800 West 78th St. • 952 - 474 -1298 • LundsandByerlys.com Page 6 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • 2012 1ii i ii , 1 ' g w �(y�j*�. � f . e 4 - �G - 1 ,p - N r W. . - - l'' - ' - -11F:' Il 4 '* - 4r, -- — _ r. • norin Veterans _ __ ..„_, ,-,,,- , .. , , J , . s, is Independence Day is the perfect time to honor our service the Chanhassen Veterans Monument in City Center Park "- - o ,' ,. men and women. Their dedication and sacrifice provides the City of Chanhassen is proud to salute everyone from the community and T that we celebrate each year during this time. Agreatway surrounding area who have served in the military as we commemorate to salute our armed forces and veterans is to take a few minutes to visit our 29th annual 4th of July Celebration. I SEIZE:=SUMMER! ... ..... _. ...., .. 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To register, visit www.chanathleticassociation. coin. 3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series p.m Chanhassen Skate Park $10 registration fee (collected at the event) Skaters from all over the Twin Cities will compete to earn points toward competing Events at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 27- 29. Skateboarders of all ages and abilities are welcome. Sponsored by the City of I Chanhassen and 3rd Lair Skate Park. Gather your family and friends for Chanhassen's old- fashioned July 4th Kiddie Parade Celebration — come see why this event is one of the Twin Cities' best. 5:30 to 6 p.m. e Parade Route: West 76th Street, Iroquois, J Monday, July 2 City Center Park Chan View, & Market Boulevard Family Night at the Carnival $3 to $15 Free 3 to 10 p.m. Paint your face, get a crazy do, or orate your wagon, bike, trike, or stroller City Center Park likeness sketched by an artist. � and gather at 5.15 pm in Chanhassen Carnival Rides: $3 to $3.50 each and all rides Water Wars Elementary School's east parking lot for $2 from 3 -8 p.m 3.30 to 10 p.m. the annual Kiddie Parade. Parents must Kick off the 4th of July Celebration with Family City Center Park company children. Traffic control provided. Night at the carnival! Bring the whole family $3 per bucket *Tae Kwon Do Demo and enjoy $2 rides from 3 -8 p m. The carnival Looking for a way to cool down? Challenge 5.30 p.m. concessions will also be serving up some tasty your friends to a water war — the wetter, the City Center Park treats. Please note: all other activities begin better! Free on July 3. Watch board - breaking and self- defense Speedway Racing demonstrated by the Chanhassen Rec , July City Center Park Tuesda l3 3:30 to 10 p m. Center's Tae Kwon Do program. Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic $3 per play Chalk it Up 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Ready, set, race your Micro - Reality stock car — 6 to 8 p.m. Chanhassen High School Field guaranteed racing fun for all ages. City Center Park, Hockey Rink 1 FREE For boys and girls ages 6 -16, this clinic teaches Kiddie Games Let your creativity shine at the Chalk Drawing basic fundamentals including hitting, fielding, 3:30 to 8 30 p.m. Contest! Open to groups or individuals. and throwing. Two sessions are available, 10 City Center Park Prizes will be awarded for the most creative a.m. to 11:30 a m. for ages 6 -9 and 11.30 a.m. 25 cents per game and most difficult designs in two age groups. to 1 p.m. for ages 10 -16 Test your luck, have some fun, and win a Judging takes place at 8 p.m. In the event of prize at the kiddie game tent! Hosted by the rain, this activity will be cancelled. Business Expo Chanhassen Summer Discovery Playground 3 to 6.30 p.m. Leaders Live Music City Center Park P Rides 5:30 to 6:30 p m. FREE Y More than 40 local businesses and expos 3 30 to 8:30 p.m City Center Park (large tent) Free sponsored by 1 the SouthWest Metro Chamber City Center Park En $5 per Wile Enjoy live local music to kickoff our street of Commerce. Hey kids, are you ready to ride? It's time to dance, featuring The Khaki Movement from Storm Chasers Booster Club Raffle saddle up and take a pony ride in the park. Minnetonka High School. 3:30 to 10 p.m. Street Dance City Center Park (large tent) Camel Rides 7 to 11 p.m. $2 per ticket 3:30 to 8:30 p m City Center Park (large tent) Help support the Chanhassen High School City Center Park Put on your dancing shoes as we cap off the Storm Chasers Booster Club by purchasing $5 per ride evening at an old - fashioned street dance a raffle ticket for a chance to win a variety of Looking for something new to try? How about featuring the nationally known "Rock and Soul prizes. going for a nice leisurely camel ride? Party Show," Casa Blanca Orchestra. Carnival Rides Gamin' Ride 3.30 to 11 p m. 3:30 to 11 p.m Wednesday, July 4 City Center Park City Center Park y $2 for 20 minutes of gaming Adult Fishing Contest Unlimited 25 btween wrist and bands available for The ultimate video ame experience! We 7 to 10 a.m. $25 between 5 and 11 m. on July 3 only. g P Carnival Rides: $3 to $3.50 each have the latest and greatest gaming systems Lake Ann Are you ready for some thrills? Enjoy the such as XBOX, Playstation 3 and Nintendo $20 (preregistration required, limited to 50 midway carnival packed with fun rides Wii You have got to experience gamin' like participants) y P es and this to believe it! Hook, line, and sinker! Come join us on Lake games, featuring the amusement thrills and Ann for this annual tradition. Every contestant concessions for all ages. The Medicine Show will win a door prize, and prizes are awarded Taste of Chanhassen & Chanhassen 3:30 to 5:30 p m. for largest northern and bass by length. All Rotary Beer and Wine Garden City Center Park bass and northern fishing is catch and release. 3:30 to 11 p.m Free Contestants must fish during the entire City Center Park This popular roving Vaudeville show is back by contest to be eligible to win door prizes. Fees vary by restaurant popular demand! 3 - - Basketball Tournament Enjoy some of Chanhassen's best treats and 3 - - Basketball Tournament 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (if necessary) eats at the "Taste of Chanhassen," featuring 4 to 8 p m. City Center Park Basketball Courts samples from local restaurants This event is City Center Park Basketball Courts Team Fees apply sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. Team Fees apply This co -ed tournament features half court Participants include: Axel's, Byerly's, Culver's, This co -ed tournament features half court 3 -on -3 basketball. Teams are divided into Gina Maria's Pizza, Pizzaioli, and Tian Jin. 3 -on -3 basketball. Teams are divided into categories by age. Come watch some great Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting, categories by age. Come watch some great basketball and cheer for your favorite team. Wacky Hairdos & basketball and cheer for your favorite team Tournament is sponsored by the Chanhassen Y Tournament is sponsored by the Chanhassen Athletic Association and the Minnesota 3:30 to 8 p.m. Athletic Association and the Minnesota Page 8 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • 2012 Timberwolves National Basketball Academy. Chanhassen Rotary Classic Car Show July 4th Parade To register, visit www.chanathleticassociation 11 a m to 2 p m. 2'30 to 4 p m ; com. City Center Park (west City Hall parking lot) Downtown Chanhassen Bingo Free Free 11 a.m. to 1 m. Cruisers and collectors of all kinds will be on Come early to get curbside seating for the City Center Park (large tent) display at the Classic Car Show. Sponsored old - fashioned, patriotic 4th of July Parade! Free by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. For more Entries include marching bands, clowns, Before the arade, 'oin the Chanhassen Senior information, contact Steve Elm at steve elm@ floats, fire trucks, classic cars, horses, local Commission for the fun family tradition of genmills.com celebrities, and more! For more information contact Jeff Anderson at leffan bingo. There will be several games and fun Taste of Chanhassen & Chanhassen _11@ prizes for the winners. Rotary Beer and Wine Garden Sponsored by the Chanhassen Y Rotary Rotary Club. r Kids Fishing Contest 11 a m. to p m. Live Music 11 a.m. to noon City Center r Park Lake Ann Fishing Pier Fees vary by restaurant 4 to 6 p.m. Free (preregistration required) Enjoy some of Chanhassen's best treats and City Center Park Reel 'em in kids! Every contestant will rec eats at the "Taste of Chanhassen," featuring Free samples from local restaurants. This event is After the parade, enjoy live music under the a door prize. Trophies and prizes are awar sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. big tent from Scarlet County. for largest, longest, and smallest fish In two age groups: 5 to 9 year old and 10 to 15 years Participants include. Axel's, Byerly's, Culver's, old. g p y y Gina Maria's Pizza, Pizzaioli, and Tian Jin. C hha Red Birds Game Medallion Treasure Hunt Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting, Chanhassen High School Baseball Stadium 11 a.m. to 1:30 p m Wacky Hairdos & Caricatures Adults $4, Seniors /Students $2 and Kids Lake Ann Beach Concession Stand 11 a m. to 6 p m. under 12 free FREE City Center Park Come cheer on our local Red Birds as they Challenge yourself in this battle of the minds $3 to $15 take on St. Louis Park in a game of America's as you search for the treasured medallion. Paint your face, get a crazy do, or have your favorite past time! Clues will be posted every 20 minutes and likeness sketched by an artist. Fireworks Spectacular maps will be available at the Lake Ann Carnival Rides 10 p.m. Concession Stand. 11 a m. to 6 p m Lake Ann Park Sand Sculpture Contest City Center Park Free 11 a.m. to 1:301:-.).m. $3 to $3.50 each and all rides after the parade Finish off July 4th with a BANG! Join us for Lake Ann Beach are $2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the midway one of the best fireworks displays in the Twin Free carnival packed with fun rides, games, and Cities. Fireworks are launched from the east Use your imagination to create a sculpture or concessions for all ages. shore of Lake Ann. Note: The trail between castle in the sand. Prizes will be awarded for Lake Ann Park and Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. the most difficult sculpture Judging will begin at 1.30 p m. 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Ali value baskets include designated sandwich, regular cnnkle cut fries and medium soft drink. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Expires 7 /31/12. 2012 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • Page 9 2012 2012 4th of July Celebration Parade Chanhassen lan now to bring the whole P lease keep all children � I-bleoolote- Rotary 0 w eaIr ' 'o p family to this annual event. safe and out of the way of ss R1•41,11111 Sponsors Come early and get curb- parade participants. Wait ' r a Sr impli' * side seating for Chanhassen's old- for candy to be given out, 4`y4 ■Ib: ma ,vii u Diamond Sponsors fashioned, patriotic 4th of July do not run into the street. 4 ` __ i J iiiitakini I ($5,000) Parade. Entries include marching No tents and pop -up shel- ,� ` v� , ' IIUAA■I*II Culvers v . �.. . am irk r r UR. titttt i bands, clowns, floats, fire trucks, terswithgroundstakesare . ret C.)", vn" till wow mg Nue Eden Trace Corporation ublic classic cars, horses, local celebrities allowed on ro ert fB 9 an tiv to IMO - P P P Y MIPS Sti 111% General Mills and more! along the parade route. ��; �� Mediacom Please pick up trash and �� ..i Quantum Controls personal belongings at the c��A�i School of the Wise 11 Bistro Parade conclusion of the parade. • _fit(" — �t II M and Wine Bar 2:30 to 4 p.m. A garbage truck will fol- 1•^ "' - you are y Downtown Chanhassen low the parade and m' i � FREE t v ` � Ruby Sponsors ($2,500) encouraged to carefully , Beniek Property Services and safely - put your trash Y "'arke'st �— =--r Chanhassen American Legion into the back of the truck. Parade Safety Please help clean-up crews keep our If you are interested in volunteer- Chanhassen Family Dentistry Reminders: streets clean and our city beautiful! ing or have questions regarding Chanhassen Villager No reserving parade seating prior the parade, contact Jeff Anderson Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC to 6 a.m. on July 4. For the safety Parade Route of the Chanhassen Rotary at (952) KleinBank of everyone, please do not stop in The parade route is through down- 797 -3076 or at jeffanderson_11@ Ridgeview Medical the streets to unload. The parade town Chanhassen, and begins on msn.com. To enter the parade, Schneider & Associates route will be the same as previous West 78th Street at Chapel Hill register online at www.chanhas- years. Parents and other adults - Academy, and travels westbound senrotary.org. Sapphire Sponsors towards Kerber Boule- Reminder: Road closures will begin ($1,000) var The parade cOntinueS at 12:30p.m.onJuly4. Brown's Tire and Auto north on Kerber Boule- Byerly's Chanhassen R4iary July 4th Parade yard, east on Santa Vera Market Square Merchants Drive, south on Laredo r ug1 e , 1 and east on Chan View. Thorpe Distributing Klein - - Have a Happy and • Summer Concert ernes ¢ L. - 2 012 Safe 4th of July. � r r ' ° °` COMPLETE y i' . ti �E_ CAR CARE KleinBanl�hanhassen • 3 d_� y _ , t -. ° - _ Thursdays at Chanhassen's City Center Park CENTER Ifmrp Y Y • TUNE UPS • TRANSMISSION • COMPLETE 7-8. Thru City (Light Rock) • BRAKES • TIRES DIAGNOSTIC June 21 7 -8pm Tim Mahoney (Pop /Modern Rock) • MUFFLERS • TOWING • CAR WASH June 28 11:30am- :30pm Kid Power with Rachael (Kids) July 5 7 Lehto & Wright (Folk) July 12 7 After 5 (Jazz) B R O W N' S July 19 7 Blue Ribbon Bandits (Rock /Country) July 26 11:30am-12:30pm Wiggle. Jiggle & Jam (Kids) BROWNS 952 TIRE & AUTO • August 2 7-8pm Island Time Band (Beach) � - w "" UTO 2 75 W. 79th TIRE & A St. CHANHASSEN 111P-lb, i 0 e cnp , broemstireandauto_ cow Presented 10/ C CITY OF (�IIIIUIIA call 952 - 227- �11 by: h t Uf t�IIH1�17HJ�iGI� P'-'-111_: , Page 10 • Chanhassen July 4th Spectacular • 2012 Parade Grand Marshals �\ ' T im Mulcrone, a career policeman, and Ginger Mulcrone, a career ` - ! ' 1; \ ` educator, have combined their passion for service through volunteering \ I countless hours in the community and abroad for the benefit others. A charter member and past president of the Chanhassen Rotary Club, Tim has actively served those in need in Chanhassen, across the nation and inter- nationally. A special education teacher at Minnetonka Middle School West, i Ginger promoted and organized the school's first Community Service Day, .1 ; / ' \Id and school supplies and clothes collection programs for the benefit of those 1'x L O N' in need in Chimbote, Peru. Both have been active locally in helping others f � through various activities including Love, INC: s Furnishare program. To- � 6 gether, they have traveled across the country and internationally to help others in need due to natural disasters or abject poverty. Chanhassen is a better place r because of Tim's and Ginger's consistent and decades long Service above Self. V E . .�� , j� 2012 T- shirts t� : tz l' er on sale now e'''';, 1119 4- 1 , 4 si e• F a}, . f ' 4 -_ ` r 3 * /i 400 � u °' isplay your Chanhassen pride and proudly show your spirit f Its � ,� 3. e . , . .. { � �+ X144' , w,0 91P- -_ � b purchasing your 29th Anniversary t -shirt today! Shirts ` t n . are available for purchase at Chanhassen City Hall and the f ow = i rt F Chanhassen Recreation Center. Shirts will also be available at City ! `� X. ' ' - �-- _ Center Park on July 3, at the Information Booth and at the Lake `° ` , • s -- .. ` 1. 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You can purchase Twins offer clinic tickets at the gate Adults 34, Seniors /Students 52, and Kids under 12 are FREE! aseball and softball players from around (Photo Courtesy of Matt Blewett) the area are invited to participate in Tuesday, July 3 the Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball/ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. # Softball Clinic on Tuesday, July 3 at the Chanhassen High School Baseball Stadium. Tickets: - -:: ' l ' - ' _.„."' '„' The clinic is open for boys and girls ages 6 -16, Free ages 6 to 16 and is FREE! This very popular event provides local youth the opportunity to enhance their }e 4,,, . i0 � baseball and softball skills, in a positive environment. Youth will also learn 1` important life lessons like staying in school and away from drugs and alcohol. • The clinic will be divided into two sessions, with the younger players (ages 6 l , _ to 9) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the older kids (ages 10 to 16) from 11:30 ' a.m. to 1 p.m. Both sessions will focus on hitting, fielding, and throwing. 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The show Car Show ends = 44, 4 will feature everything from antique muscle cars and collectible sports cars to restored trucks and customized hot rods. Mark Crichton Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite The annual Fourth of July car show is always dazzling. Vintage collector cars, waxed and buffed to vehicles by making donations in the containers high sheen, draw oohs and aahs. As long as you mind your Ps and Qs, proud owners are happy in front of each vehicle. Prizes will be awarded to let you look as much as you want. Some people collect because the cars remind them of their to winning entries based on the donations. All younger, hot rod days. Others collect the cars they once only dreamed about owning. And others proceeds will go to the Chanhassen Rotary Club love to restore classics to their former glory. to help fund their causes. And then there's Mark Crichton of Eden Prairie. This car is more than a car. He sat in his black 1956 You will find these vintage vehicles in the west Thunderbird, appreciative of the comments and compliments. He got teary when he explained that parking lot of City Hall. For more information the T -bird used to belong to his dad. "I got it in 2003, when he died," Crichton said. 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