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Participants in the journaling seminar will be treated to the sights and sounds of nature.

Spring journaling seminar offered at Cleary Lake

March 23, 2025

Area residents are invited participate in Cleary Lake Regional Park's "Signs of Spring Nature Journaling" class scheduled for 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. During the family program, forests and other park landscapes will be explored to deepen...

The annual Fish Lake 5K Festival is planned for Sunday, May 4. Submitted photo

Fish Lake 5K Festival, run to benefit law enforcement fund

Staff report
March 21, 2025

The annual Fish Lake 5K Festival and run will be held on Sunday, May 4 at Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. The event will feature a day of fun entertainment for the entire family, including festivities for children,...

County seeks input on hazard mitigation plans for future

Staff report
March 19, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is updating the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan and is seeking input from residents and area businesses. All public entities face various natural hazards, including tornadoes, straight-line winds, ice storms,...

Bunny yoga session scheduled at Club Prior on April 12

Staff report
March 19, 2025

Get your exercise in with a cute and cuddly partner during "bunny yoga," sponsored by the City of Prior Lake on April 12. The event will be held at Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, between 10 and 11 a.m. The class is open to anyone age...

Bean bag tourney to benefit The Sunshine Social Club

Staff report
March 16, 2025

A bean bag tournament with proceeds going to The Sunshine Social Club in Prior Lake is planned for Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Wenceslaus School Gymnasium, 227 Main St. E., New Prague. The event will also feature a live auction,...

CAP Agency will host its annual fundraiser on April 10.

CAP Agency annual fundraiser being held April 10 in Chaska

March 12, 2025

Community Action Partnership Agency serving Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties, will host its annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 10, at the Chaska Event Center. The CAP Agency provides a multitude of services for local people in need. On an annual...

Participants learn about maple sugaring at Cleary Lake. Courtesy photo / Derek J. Dickinson

Cleary Lake Park to host maple sugaring event March 16

March 12, 2025

Join a historical interpreter for a hands-on maple sugaring experience on Sunday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. Participants will hike to the sugarbush and discover the cultural significance of this winter-end...

Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

Staff report
March 5, 2025

World Down Syndrome Day will be celebrated on Friday, March 21, at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, in Prior Lake. The free event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Games, prizes, crafts, music, face painting and...

The Jolly Pops will be featured at Club Prior on March 22. Courtesy image / Club Prior

Jolly Pops to entertain all ages during March 22 performance

Staff report
March 5, 2025

The Jolly Pops will be the featured entertainment at Club Prior between 10 and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. The group celebrates music and love of reading through singing, dancing and movement. All ages are welcome and registration is not required....

Cleary Lake site of winter wellness walk on March 12. Courtesy image / Three Rivers Park District

Go for a March wellness walk at Cleary Lake Park

Staff report
March 5, 2025

Surround yourself with green during the week of St. Patrick's Day when you go for an evergreen wellness walk at Cleary Lake Park. The walk is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will find, identify and smell different...

The music of Torres-Pena will be featured at the Prior Lake Library on March 12. Submitted photo

Torres-Pena to share music of Mexico during upcoming ‘Live’ series at library

February 26, 2025

The Torres-Pena musical group will share the traditional music of Mexico as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" series that continues on March 12. Pedro Torres and Donna Peña play traditional music of Mexico. Torres is from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas,...

Cleary Lake Park to host nature treasure walk March 5

Cleary Lake Park to host nature treasure walk March 5

February 26, 2025

Cleary Lake Regional Park will host a "Golden Treasure Nature Quest" on Wednesday, March 5, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Participants will search for gold (pinecones) and green (evergreens) during the family-friendly walk through the forest. Each golden pinecone...

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