225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

Scott County Public Health offers weekly walk-in immunization clinics on Mondays and an additional “Back to School” immunization clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Public Health office is located at 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Suite A-160, in Shakopee and offers walk-in immunization clinics every Monday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. No clinics are held on legal holidays.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

The Southern Cruzers Car Club is having a “Summer Spectacular” car show, craft sale and swap meet on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington.

The Dan Patch American Legion Post #643, located at 12375 Princeton Ave., in downtown Savage, will host an old-fashioned all-you-can-eat sweet corn feed Saturday, Aug. 23 from noon until gone. The meal includes a giant pulled pork sandwich for $5. This is locally-grown corn and will be picked and shucked Saturday morning before the feed to ensure freshness.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

The Classic Corvette Club of Minnesota is hosting a “Vets for Vettes” Corvette car show on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Dan Patch American Legion Post #643, located at 12375 Princeton Ave., in downtown Savage.Up to 100 corvettes from throughout the metro will be on display in the Legion lot.

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend on Saturday, August 30th. The facility will reopen on Wednesday, Sept 3, and resume the normal operational schedule of Wednesdays (12 noon to 6 pm) and Saturdays (8 am to 12 noon). For more information on HHW management in Scott County, visit their web page at www.co.scott.mn.us/HHW

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

225 Water Street Creative Arts is holding our second Recycled Art Contest in Jordan, Minnesota.

Our last contest was won by 14 year old, Storm Moll of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with her winning entry "Don't throw Peace Away."

We're in search of our next best “Trashformation” artist! The Recycled Art Contest is open to recycled artists ages 10 and older.

Entries will be displayed at 225 Water Street starting September 1st and the winning entries will be announced September 6th and cash prizes will be awarded for the top three finalists.

You could be the next “Trashformation” recycled art contest winner!

Presented by 225 Water Street Creative Arts & The Vinery Floral & Gifts

Who May Enter: Any found object artist 10 years old and up

Entry must be received @ 225 Water Street on or before: Sept. 1st, 2008

Art Specifications:

1. Materials that would otherwise be trash
2. Media of your choice that convey the 3r’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Judging & Awards Criteria:
1.Use of Recyclable Materials
2.Creativity
3.Originality
4.Level of Effort

Prizes:

The Dan Patch American Legion will have available every Thursday night a beginner/intermediate line dance class. Time is 7-9 pm and the cost is $5.00 per class. Questions contact Dariel at 612-849-2775 or djallen@charter.net.

The Prior Lake Fire Department will have its 29th annual chicken barbecue from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.

The cost is $5 for children (under 12) and $10 for adults.

New Sociables, a non-profit, non-denominational social club for all women living south of the Minnesota River, is meeting Monday, Sept. 8 at 9:15 a.m. at the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley (half mile north of County Road 42).

The program, “Coordinate to Decorate,” will be a presentation by Mona Anderson from Mona Designs.

Snowmobilers are invited to attend a meeting of the Savage SnoPacers at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Savage American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., in downtown Savage.The group meets on the second Monday of each month. For more information, go to the SnoPacer’s Web page at www.snopacers.com or call Tom “Digger” Anderson at (763) 370-9796 or (952) 440-9374 or e-mail him at TomAnderson@integraonline.com.

La Leche League, which offers support and encouragement to mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and mothers are encouraged to bring their nursing babies. Pregnant women are invited to attend before the birth of their baby. For more information on the meeting (including location) or breastfeeding questions, call Traci at (952) 226-2052, Linda at (952) 447-1781 or April at (952) 440-4320.

“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison will be discussed at the next meeting of the Savage Book Club on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave.The Savage Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 8 to 9 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information call (952) 707-1770 or go to www.scott.lib.mn.us and click on activities. 

The Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main St., hosts dances for senior citizens on the second Wednesday of each month.

The dances take place from 1:30 to 5 p.m., with lunch served at 4:30 p.m. The next dance takes place Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Join Cub Scouting Night is Thursday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, S.E., Prior Lake.

The Shakopee Police Department invites youth ages 15 to 20 to come and check out Police Explorers during a “1st Nighter” event set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Shakopee Police Department, 475 Gorman St.

This information night will show interested youth what it is that Explorers do, from learning about police and police scenarios to volunteer work, ride-alongs and participation in community events.

The Savage Arts Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the McHenry Room at Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month. Members of the arts council must be residents of Savage or a professional fine artist with their primary business studio located within the city of Savage.

The National Alliance for Mentally Illness (NAMI) Support Group meets Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Rd. S., in Shakopee.NAMI in Scott County is a support and outreach group for those affected directly or indirectly by mental illness (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, etc.) The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

The MN Department of Agriculture will be holding a FREE waste pesticide collection at the Belle Plaine Co-op on Thursday, September 18th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This collection event is for Scott County farms, homes and businesses. For more information, visit the Scott County web page at www.co.scott.mn.us/HHW or call the MDA at 651-201-6562.

The Prior Lake - Savage Girl Scouts would like to invite all girls K-12th grade to join Girl Scouts. Registration will be Thursday, September 18th 6:30 pm at Jeffers Pond Elementary in the cafeteria. Adults are needed to join as volunteers in many capacities, please bring three names for references, including phone numbers and email addresses with you.

Any questions, please contact Emily Stephans at emily@stephans.org 952-226-3013 or Carla Jensen at CarlaAJensen@hotmail.com 952-440-6509.

“Rock and Walk,” a Prior Lake concert and memory walk to benefit the Alzheimer's Association takes place Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19 at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherd’s Path, N.W., Prior Lake.