Events: Aug. 28 - Sept. 15

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August 28

Teen-volunteer pizza party

On Friday, Aug. 28 the Robert Trail Library will have a pizza party for all the teen volunteers that worked at least 12 hours over the summer. There will be karaoke, games and awards. The library will also get 1,000 cranes ready to send to Hiroshima, Japan, to the peace monument there with a message of peace.

RHS new-student orientation

Rosemount High School will host its new-student orientation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug, 28.

For more information call 651-423-7501.

September 1

RHS open house

Rosemount High School will host an open house from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

RMS back-to-school kickoff

Rosmeount Middle School will host a back-to-school kickoff from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1.

For more information call 651-423-7570.

September 2

Parkview open house

Parkview Elementary School will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 2.

Parent meeting information will be mailed to parents and guardians.

For more information call 952-431-8350

RES open house

Parkview Elementary School will host an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 2.

New parent orientation will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information call 651-423-7690.

Shannon Park open house

Parkview Elementary School will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 2.

For more information call 651-423-7670.

September 3

Coffee with a cop

Officers of the Rosemount Police Department will be available to answer questions at various coffee shops within the community from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

On Sept. 3 an officer will be at Starbucks, 14903 S. Robert Trail.

September 8

Parkview kindergarten orientation

Parkview Elementary School will host its kindergarten orientation at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 for the morning and K Plus classes and at 1 p.m. for afternoon classes.

RES kindergarten orientation

Rosemount Elementary School will host its kindergarten orientation at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 for the morning and K Plus classes and at 1 p.m. for afternoon classes.

SPES

kindergarten orientation

Shannon Park Elementary School will host its kindergarten orientation Sept. 8. K Plus students will receive information from 9 to 11 a.m., morning classes 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and afternoon classes from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Ames Soccer Complex opens

A dedication ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 for the new Ames Soccer Complex on the Dakota County Technical College campus.

In addition to the ceremony the Blue Knights women’s and men’s soccer teams will face the Iowa Western Community College Reivers on the championship field of the brand new Ames Soccer Complex, which was built through a partnership between DCTC and the city of Rosemount with in-kind service from Ames Construction. The men play at 2 p.m. and the women play at 4:05 p.m.

Representatives from Rosemount, Ames Construction and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system will be present.

September 10

Grandparents at the library

The Robert Trail Library will host Hooray for Grandparents! 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10. Kids can enjoy stories celebrating grandparents and then have fun making a gift for a grandparent.

The event is open to all ages.

Coffee with a cop

Officers of the Rosemount Police Department will be available to answer questions at various coffee shops within the community from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

On Sept. 10 an officer will be at Caribou, 3868 150th St. W.

September 12

Septemberfest at DCTC

Dakota County Technical College will host Septemberfest 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 12. The annual event will feature a variety of events including live music, a classic car show, a volleyball tournament, a 5K run, kids games, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, food and more.

The event is free.

Irishette breakfast

The Rosemount High School Irishettes dance team will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Sept. 12 at Applebee's in Rosemount.

Waggin’ tales therapy dogs

Curl up with a gentle dog, read a book you love and improve your reading skills 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Robert Trail Library. All ages can attend. Participants are asked to pre-register at the library.

September 15

Blood drive at RCC

The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Rosemount Community Center 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15.

For more information visit givebloodgivelife.org or call 1-800-448-3543.

Halloween committee

The Rosemount Halloween Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15 to discuss this years Haunted Woods Trail. It will start at 7 p.m. at the Central Park shelter.  Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

For more information please contact Mike Bouchard at 651-423-4603 or at www.rosemountevents.com for more information.

Tuesday in the Garden

The Dakota County Master Gardeners will offer classes every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through the summer at 1605 160 St. W. in Rosemount.

On Sept. 15 the topic will be Fall Pots taught by Elizabeth Spedaliere. Cost is $25. Bring a soil-filled pot.

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