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08 August Shore ReportJoin Night to Unite August 6 T he annual Night to Unite celebrations is Tuesday, August 6. Do not let your neighborhood be left out! Plan a block party or get -to -know your neighbor event. Night to Unite helps neighbors get to know each other better in an effort to reduce community crime. For more information or to have an officer stop by your event, please contact South Lake Police Department, 952.474.4477. Hands -frPa ceii pnone he new hands -free cell phone law is in effect in Minnesota as of August 1. The new law allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single -touch activation without holding the phone. You may not hold your phone in your hand. Also, a driver may not use their phone at any time for video calling, video live- streaming, Snapchat, gaming, looking at video or photos stored on the phone, using non - navigation apps, reading texts and scrolling or typing on the phone. Penalties include a first -time offense fine of $50 plus court costs; $275 plus court costs for a second law in effect offense. More information and tips on going hands -free are A reminder that teens under age 18 on a available online athttps: / /dps.mn.gov /divisions /ots/ provisional license cannot use a cell phone while hands -free. driving, except for GPS maps, music and to call 9 -1 -1. Painting Party at Cathcart Park W i II you get your hands dirty for park beautification? ? The Park Commission is looking for volunteers to come help paint the hockey rink boards at Cathcart Park on Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Wear old clothes, bring a paintbrush and join staff and fellow community members dressing up the hockey rink. To volunteer, call the city at 952.960.7900. If the painting party is canceled due to inclement weather, the event will be Saturday, October 5. August 2019 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us k : F, School Supply Over 1,100 children in the Hopkins and Minnetonka school districts who cannot afford school supplies are provided backpacks full of supplies through ResourceWest. City of Shorewood has collected school supplies at city hall for a number of years and residents have provided many items to help make the school year easier for these children. Please help supply the donation Recycling Weeks fl, August 2019 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle August 7 and 21; Island residents recycle August 8 and 22. Report misses by noon the following day. 952.960.7900 Donations at City bin at city hall! Drop off school • supplies during regular business hours in the entrance lobby of city hall, 5755 Country Club Road. Items collected through Wednesday, August 21. rnn needs • New backpacks for all grades • Sharpened yellow #2 pencils • Wideand college ruled spiral notebooks Pocket folders Composition notebooks Red pens Index cards -3x5 inch packs Pencil boxes —x8 inch plastic box Zipper pencil pouch for 3 -ring binder More information and other school supply needs may be found at www.resourcewest.org. Summer Lifeguarding Ends for Summer Need to cool off on a hot summer day orjust relax and nap in the sun? Crescent Beach offers a small, clean, sandy beach with lots of sun. Located on the border of Shorewood and Tonka Bay on Birch Bluff Road. The beach is staffed with life guards through August 11. Lifeguards will be on duty everyday from noon to 5 p.m. Tips to protect our waters We are lucky to have lots of water around us, but keeping it clean and safe is up to each individual. Follow these tips to help keep our water clean: 1. Use your runoff: You can keep water in your yard and reduce runoff by directing downspouts onto your lawn or garden or into a rain barrel. 2. Do not rake grass clippings and leaves into the street: When washed into the stormwater system, it adds to algae growth in lakes and waterways. 3. Scoop the poop: Grab a bag when you grab the leash and pick up after your pets. Pet waste left on the ground can be washed into lakes and rivers with rainwater and runoff. Pet waste contains bacteria that can cause illness in humans and animals. Use chemicals wisely: Read and follow the label instructions when using herbicides and pesticides. Even better, remove by hand when possible and skip the chemicals. Fertilize smart: Sweep up any fertilizer that spills onto hard surfaces. Excess fertilizer washes away into nearby lakes or streams where it can feed algae, causing rapid growth known as algae blooms. Keep a healthy lawn: A healthy, vigorous lawn needs Watch the city web site for updates and alerts regarding the beach, including beach closures, during the summer months. Beach information is listed under "Parks ". Maintenance issues for Crescent Beach are handled by the City of Tonka Bay. Please contact them at 952.474.7994 with maintenance issues. less watering, fewer chemicals and less maintenance. Aerate your lawn periodically to loosen the soil. Seed bare patches to prevent erosion and soil loss. Mow at a higher setting. Grass mowed to a height of 2 '/2 to 3 inches develops deeper, healthier roots and has a competitive advantage over weeds. Learn more earth - friendly lawn care tips. 7.Replace turf with native plants: Swap some of your high - maintenance lawn for low - maintenance native ground cover, plants or grasses. 8. Adopt a storm drain: www. adopt -a- drain.org. ommuni Cou ntry www.southshore - center.org Shining Stars Lunch Thursday, August 8, 11 a.m. Celebrate those 80 years and older at our annual lunch. Local singer /songwriter Bill Mann will entertain us. Lunch and program are free for those 80 years plus. Guests are $7. Please RSVP by Monday, August 5 at 952.474.7635. Happy Feet Monday, August 19; $40 Appointments: 763.560.5136 Age: 55+ Clients who regularly receive nursing foot care express an increased sense of comfort and well- being. The health and appearance of the feet are restored so that the client may once again participate in improved daily living. Care includes foot soak, foot massaae. Pickleball l Mondays, 10- 11 a.m., Badger Park Ages: all Learn how to play pickleball! This fun game is part tennis, part badminton and is easy to learn. Use our equipment or bring your own. Already play? Join us for a game! Register for this free program by calling the center at 952.474.7635. ;r rrograms 952.474.7635 Dementia Support Group Friday, August 2 and 16 10 a.m.; Ages: all If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, or someone close to you is suffering from dementia, meet with other concerned caregivers. Learn from each other ways to be a better caregiver and self care. Questions? Call Jane at 952.474.4673, or Joanne at 952.474.6022. Bridge Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All Love the game of bridge? Want to join a table? Call the center to save a spot. Busy Bee Quilters Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. -Noon; Ages: all Have a great time sharing personal quilt projects, helping each other, and making various service projects. For more information call Linda, 952.475.1430. Chair Fitness Wednesdays,10 -10:30 a.m.; $6 This class addresses the needs and challenges of those in need of the stabilizing safety of a chair during workouts. Lightweights and stretching to music is incorporated into the workout. Beading Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Ages: all No experience needed for this fun group. Instruction available and supplies are available. Knitting Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages: all Open to all interested in the needle arts. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring patterns and ideas to share if you have them. Fitness Class Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m. $6 per class or purchase a discount package with monthly sign up at class; Ages: 55+ Designed for active adults, uses low- impact exercises to get your heart pumping! Woodcarving Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ages: All Have you thought of woodcarving as a hobby or already carve? Stop in and join this community of carvers. Learn how or carve and share your knowledge. ® City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road ' Shorewood, MN 55331 Cog policies in Shorewood PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 Please pick up pet waste when you are on a walk and remember that all dogs must be on a leash. Although your pet might be very well- behaved, it is difficult to keep track of pet waste when they wander. Although you love your pet, not everyone is a dog lover, and some people are actually afraid of dogs. Thank you for being respectful of neighbors and others using the same public spaces as you and your pet. City uses goats for buckthorn control in Freeman Park For the second year, the city contracted with a farm to provide goats in an area of Freeman Park to help remove buckthorn in a chemical -free way. The goats were a popular feature during their two -week visit in July. City staff will review the success of the two -year project and determine whether or not to continue in other areas or as a maintenance program in this area of the park. Scott Zerby, Mayor; Patrick Johnson, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore Summer in e Parks Manor Park 20630 Manor Road 2019 Freeman Park 6000 Eureka Road Zoomobile Friday, August 9, 11 a.m. The Minnesota Zoo brings animals to share at this popular event. No pets please. More summer events on the back! Bottle Cap Magnet Maze Thursday, August 1, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.; $5 per participant 5 yrs and older — Minimum 10 Let your imagination run wild! Create bottle cap bugs and make a maze that the bugs will follow via magnet power. Registration required. Funky Fish Painting Tuesday, August 6, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. $10 per participant 5 yrs and older Minimum 10,Paint Funky Fish in your choice of patterns and colors. Registration required. Movie in Freeman Park Friday, September 6, 8 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Enjoy an outdoor movie complete with concessions. All ages will enjoy this fun movie about our favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, who - returns full of her magical appeal. Make it a party and bring of your friends. Bring back the feeling of the drive -in without the car! Complete with a playground next to the big screen! Register online: www.ci.shorewood.mn.us/park-registration #ShorewoodParks South Lake Safety Camp Wednesday, August Excelsior Fire 14 8:15 a.m. -3:30 p.m. District Station #1 Kids entering grades Learn safety skills from professionals and have a great time doing it. Fee includes t- shirt, water bottle, bike helmet, lunch, and snacks. Register early. Limited space. Register under "parks" on the city website, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call the city at 952.960.7900. Sponsored by City --' of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District and South„ Lake Police Department." 3 -5; $20 Zr More information and register at Tennis www.carlsontennis.com or contact 5735 Country Club Road Dan Carlson, 612 -875 -5507. Free Tennis Play Day Sunday, May 12 Ages 4 -8 - 2 p.m.- 3.p.m. Ages 9 -11- 3 p.m. -4 p.m. Give tennis a try or if you already play, come out for fun and games! The event is free, fun, and promotes a sport of a lifetime. We will introduce some tennis basics and get the kids playing games. Wear athletic clothes and bring water. Rackets are available if needed. Stars Tennis Program Aug. 19 -22 Little Stars (Ages 4 -6) 1:15 -2 p.m. Rising Stars (Ages 7 -8) 2 -3 p.m. Future Stars (Ages 9 -11) 3 -4 p.m. Competitive Program - High School Varsity & JV - 2 Levels of Middle School - Competitive Orange Ball & Red Ball Times vary based on each camp. Visit www.carlsontennis.com for sign up. Adult Programs IF 104 ,1 Tuesday Advanced Drill Mid April — September, Tuesdays 6:30 -8 p.m. This is for our advanced players, 3.5 +level. Join us Tues- day evenings for a combination of drills, games, and play with a group of players. Private Groups -- Bring friends or join one of our groups!