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Registrations are being accepted for the annual "Choose Not to Use" golf tournament being held on Aug. 26. (Scott County Public Safety Foundation)

Fundraiser planned to support ‘Choose Not to Use’ program

Staff report
July 14, 2025

The Scott County Public Safety Foundation will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 26 at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake to support the "Choose Not to Use" program. The program promotes substance abuse prevention efforts in...

The creative works of children age 5-17 will be featured at the Youth Art & Craft Market being held Aug. 14.

Youth Art & Craft Market to be held Aug. 14 at Twin Oaks

July 9, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Department will host a Youth Art & Craft Market on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Youth ages 5 to 17 can register for a table to sell their work. The vendor...

Cleary Lake Regional Park will host a walking club Monday mornings in July. (Three Rivers Park District)

Walking series for 55+ offered at Cleary through July

July 2, 2025

Area residents are invited to participate in a "Morning Stretch and Stroll" program at Cleary Lake Regional Park for those age 55 and up. Morning strolls will be scheduled on Mondays in July from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Developed in partnership with Club Prior,...

Summer festival being held July 20 at St. Patrick’s Church

July 2, 2025

St. Patrick's Church of Cedar Lake will host its annual Summer Festival on Sunday, July 20. The event will begin with an indoor mass at 10 a.m. A grilled chicken dinner will follow from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-out orders will be available. The...

Cedar Lake Farm has many family-friendly events planned as part of its Midsummer Festival being held July 19.

Midsummer Festival, antique tractor show at Cedar Lake Farm July 18-20

July 2, 2025

Cedar Lake Regional Farm, located on the south shore of Cedar Lake near New Prague, has a fun weekend planned from July 18 - 20. The Midsummer Festival will celebrate the heart of summer on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with family-friendly...

The Sunshine Social Club will host its second annual golf fundraiser on July 18.

Bring your best golf swing to support The Sunshine Social Club

July 2, 2025

The Sunshine Social Club will host its 2nd Annual Sunshine Swing Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18, at Creeks Bend Golf Course in New Prague. The tournament will include an 11 a.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble, prizes, a silent auction and...

Local residents are invited to a Garden Party at the Franciscan Retreats Center on Sunday, July 20.

Come to the Garden Party at the Franciscan Retreats Center

July 1, 2025

The Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center is hosting a Garden Party on Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will be invited to stroll the gardens on the grounds, tour the Retreat Center, chapel and library. Guests can meet the Friars,...

Join the Prior Lake Garden Club in touring two metro gardens on July 17.

PL Garden Club plans two garden tours for July 17

June 26, 2025

All are welcome to join the Prior Lake Garden Club for two free garden tours the evening of July 17. The tour will include the gardens located at these locations: The gardens of Elizabeth Hamilton, 8219 Russell Ave. So., Bloomington - 6 p.m. Several...

Enjoy the free concert provided by the Prior Lake Windjammers at Lakefront Park.

PL Windjammers will play at Lakefront Park July 25

June 25, 2025

The third free summer concert in the series being hosted by the City of Prior Lake will be held at Lakefront Park on Friday, June 25. The Prior Lake Windjammers will be playing at the park between 6 and 7 p.m. in the park's...

Sand Point is the perfect spot for a Beach Party on July 11.

Join in the beach party at Sand Point on July 11

June 25, 2025

The City of Prior Lake's Park and Recreation department will host a beach party at Sand Point on Friday, July 11. The event will include free activities such as face painting, wacky hair coloring, games, and crafts. Musical entertainment and contests...

The Prior Lake Windjammers, performed its annual holiday concert in 2024 at Shepherd of the Lake Church. A crowd favorite for decades, the band will play at Lakefront Park on July 25.

Windjammers to play at Lakefront Park on Friday, July 25

June 23, 2025

The Prior Lake Windjammers, a local crowd favorite for decades, will play at Lakefront Park between 6 and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25, as part of the City of Prior Lake's "Music in the Park" series. Led by Windjammers Director Keith Koehlmoos, musical...

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake is operated by the Three Rivers Park District.

Log rolling event to be held at Cleary Lake Park July 27

June 23, 2025

Friends and family members are invited to participate in or have fun watching log rolling at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Rooted in the history of the logging era in the Midwest, those who teach it say the sport...

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