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Scouts to host pancake breakfast on Feb. 23

Staff report | February 12, 2025

Boy Scout Troop 9339 will host a pancake breakfast and fundraiser at the Prior Lake VFW on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are available at the door for $10; children age 4 and under are free.    

Family Fun Day attendees will be learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," a special maple syrup treat.

Cleary Lake Park to host free Family Fun Day on Feb. 22

January 29, 2025

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake will host a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 22. The main event scheduled will include attendees joining a staff interpreter in learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," an old-fashioned treat made from maple...

Fundraiser planned for Southern Valley Alliance on Feb. 16

January 29, 2025

A purse bingo fundraiser for Southern Valley Alliance will be held Feb. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Dr., Shakopee. Multiple rounds of bingo with prizes are planned. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All...

"The Eclectics" will perform in Club Prior on Feb. 12.

Bluegrass group featured Feb. 12 during free concert

January 28, 2025

Members of The Eclectics will be bringing bluegrass music to the Prior Lake Library on Feb. 12 as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" series organized by the City of Prior Lake and Scott County Library. The group, known for weaving together selections...

Chamber to host beer, bourbon, wine tasting event

Staff report | January 22, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a craft beer, bourbon and wine tasting event on Friday, Feb. 7, at Southlake Village Mall, 16731 Hwy. 13, Prior Lake. "Phil Your Glass" will feature sampling of a curated selection of alcoholic beverages,...

Children of all ages invited to Teddy Bear Picnic

Staff report | January 22, 2025

A Teddy Bear Picnic will be hosted at Club Prior on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Children of all ages and family members are invited to the free event that will include games, crafts and music by the Teddy Bear Band. Pre-registration is...

Feb. 3-9 declared 'PL Restaurant Week'

Feb. 3-9 declared ‘PL Restaurant Week’

Staff report | January 15, 2025

Prior Lake Restaurant Week will be celebrated Feb. 3-9 and will showcase participating eateries throughout the week that will offer exclusive specials and menu items. Numerous area restaurants have signed up for the event that will include a "Bingo...

Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" will be held Jan. 27-28.

PL Players hosting auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid’

Staff report | January 8, 2025

The Prior Lake Players will be hosting auditions for its spring show, "The Little Mermaid," on Jan. 27-28, beginning at 6 p.m. Those who wish to be considered for a part should prepare a 16-bar (30 to 60 seconds) cut of a favorite Disney song, along...

Last year's event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. included messages about the need for a shared commitment to social justice.

MLK Jr. Day to be celebrated Jan. 20

January 2, 2025

Prior Lake Rotary, in partnership with Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, will host the fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20. The free community event will be held at Prior Lake High School from 10 a.m. to noon and include...

Folk singer Bob Bovee will perform at Club Prior on Jan. 8.

Free music series kicks off at Club Prior on Jan. 8

January 1, 2025

Bob Bovee, a lifetime singer and string musician, will be the featured performer at Club Prior on Jan. 8 as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" music series organized by the City of Prior Lake and Scott County Library. Bovee is a lifetime singer and...

Club Prior, located within the Prior Lake Public Library, is the gathering spot for the New Year's Eve family event.

Family event planned for New Year’s Eve

December 26, 2024

The City of Prior Lake Parks & Recreation Department will host a "New Year's Eve Bingo & Boogie" family event at Club Prior. Ring in the New Year on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with fun planned for children of all ages, and is open to all family members....

Smoke Signals volunteers recently served a spaghetti dinner as part of the Community Plate program.

Volunteers needed to help serve free monthly meal at Shepherd of Lake

PLNC Staff | December 19, 2024

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and Smoke Signals are partnering to provide a free monthly community meal for all area residents, especially those experiencing food insecurity. The meal will be served the last Thursday of each month from 5:15 to...

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