Rosemount Leprechaun Days Schedule of Events 2010

Posted under Rosemount on Monday 19 July 2010 at 4:34 pm

Friday, July 23

Puppets in the Park – Parks/ show times: Camfield 9:30 a.m., Connemara 10:15 a.m., Bloomfield 11 a.m., Jaycee 11:45 a.m. Info: (651) 322-6000.

Steeple Center Ribbon Cutting, 5-6 p.m., 14375 S. Robert Trail.

Bluegrass Americana Square Dance, 6-9 p.m., Central Park, music by By the Light of the Moon, Irish and Appalachian clogging demonstrations, www.bluegrass
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500 Card Tournament – Rosemount Community Center, $1, 6:30 p.m. sign-in, 7 p.m. start time. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Seniors.

Saturday, July 24

Run for the Gold, Youth Shamrock Sprint & Family Fitness Walk, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. first start time. 1- or 4-mile routes, free for Youth Shamrock Sprint and Fitness Walks. Refreshments. Pre-registration encouraged by calling (651) 322-6000. Starting location at Rosemount Community Center.

Rods & Wrecks Car Show, 12-4 p.m., AAA Auto Salvage, 2871 160th St. W., food/drinks, tours, distracted driving, air bag safety and car crusher demos. Proceeds go to RAAA. Info: www.aaaparts.com.

Celtic Music, 3-4 p.m., Robert Trail Library, featuring Willow Brae, free tickets required by calling (651) 480-1200.

Bluegrass Americana Festival and Craft Fair, 5-9 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Food, drinks. Band lineup: 5-6 p.m. New North String Band, 6-7 p.m. Singleton Street, 7-8 p.m. Sawtooth, 8-9 p.m. Tangled Roots. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Arts Council, www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com.

Euchre Card Tournament, 6:30 p.m. sign-in, 7 p.m. start time, Rosemount Community Center, $1. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Seniors. Info: Darline at (651) 423-1421.

Sunday, July 25

Rosemount High School Open Skate for Girls and Alumni Game, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Rosemount Arena. Game at 11 a.m. Info: Kevin (612) 240-8852.

Hamster & Gerbil Races, 11 a.m., Fluegel’s Farm, Garden & Pet, 14700 S. Robert Trail. Bring your own hamster or rent one. Info: (651) 423-1587.

Whiffle Ball Tournament, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosemount High School fields, teams of four to five all ages. Fundraising event for RHS baseball. Info: Bridget (952) 322-4574.

Open Skate, 1:30-3 p.m., Rosemount Arena. Info: (651) 322-6001.

Kiddie Parade, Registration at 2:30 p.m. at the Rosemount American Legion Pavilion. Parade begins at 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Rosemount Lions. Ages 12 and younger. Info: Donna at (952) 985-0901.

Bluegrass Americana Gospel Sing and Medalist Concert Band: gospel sing, 4-7 p.m., concert band 7 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Arts Council, www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com.

Monday, July 26

Medallion Hunt – Clues will be posted starting at 8 a.m. and all week (until found) at Rosemount National Bank, 15055 Chippendale Ave., and at www.rosemountbank.com.

Middle and High School Dodgeball Tournament, Rosemount Community Center, free, students entering 6-8 grades, 10 a.m.-noon; students entering 9-12 grades, 1-3 p.m. Students must pre-register by July 16 by calling (651) 322-6000.

Kids Dance, 5-7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, ages 12 and under, food/drinks, door prizes, donations of nonperishable food and new socks accepted, www.post65.org.

3-on-3 Boys Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m., grades 5-8, Rosemount High School gymnasium, registration form at district196.org/rhs/facultyadd.cfm?id=556.

Tuesday, July 27

Blarney Stone Hunt and Music by Splatter Sisters, 1 p.m., Jaycee Park. Three age categories: 4 and under, 5-7 and 8-12. Open to Rosemount residents only. Sponsored by CF Industries and Rosemount Parks.

Captain Underpants, 2-3 p.m., Robert Trail Library, register at (651) 480-1200.

Afternoon in the Park with Cub and Friends, 4-8 p.m., Central Park. Kids games, jumper houses, food, costumed characters, Kemps Moo Mobile.

Double Dutch Jump-Rope Exhibition by Rosemount Elementary School students, 4:30 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater.

Barbecue Bash and Root Beer Floats, 5-7 p.m., Rosemount Family Resource Center, 14521 Cimmarron Avenue W. Water slide, bike rodeo with Rosemount Police Department, bike helmet giveaway for children (limited quantity) courtesy of Rosemount American Legion. The neighborhood groups of Glendalough and Evermoor are event sponors. For more information, call (651) 322-5113.

Bathtub Races, 6-8:30 p.m., Central Park Hockey Rink. Teamsof three may register for youth, adult and business divisions. Lighthouse Christian Church raising money for Water4Kids. Do not bring your own balloons, www.worldwidelighthouse.com.

Wednesday, July 28

Wet ’n’ Wild Day, Jaycee Park. Age appropriate water games. Free to Rosemount residents only. Ages 4-6 -10:30 a.m.-noon, ages 7-12 -1:30-3:30 p.m. Must arrive prior to start to register. Sponsored by the Rosemount Fire Department and Parks Department. Info: (651) 322-6000.

Family Bingo, 4-6 p.m., Rosemount American Legion Post 65. All ages, 18 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult, $5 to play 8-game session. Bring food shelf item, receive a free dauber.

Kids Coloring Contest, 4-7 p.m., Rosemount Eye Clinic, 15083 Crestone Ave., open house, refreshments, prizes.

Community Worship Night, 5:30 p.m. free hot dogs, 6 p.m. worship, Central Park Amphitheater.

Trike, Big Wheel & Scooter Races,  register, 6 p.m., races, 6:30 p.m., Burma Avenue. Ages 3-8. Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary. Food. Info: (651) 423-3380.

Root Beer Floats, 6 p.m. until gone, American Legion Pavilion. Sponsored by The Velvet Tones.

3-on-3 Boys Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m., grades 9-12, Rosemount High School gymnasium, registration form at district196.org/rhs/facultyadd.cfm?id=556.

Penny Scramble, following the Kiddie Races at 6 p.m., ages 3-8, American Legion Post 65, winners receive $50 gift certificates from Vermillion State Bank. Info: (651) 423-3380.

Teen Xtreme Bowling, 6-9 p.m., City Limits Lanes, $8 for bowling, slice of pizza, soda. DJ playing. Ages 12-18. Info: (651) 423-2000.

Another Week of Rock, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Ken Wanovich.

Thursday, July 29

Free Youth Fishing Derby, registration 9 a.m., fishing 10 a.m. at Schwarz Pond (behind Rosemount High School). Ages 13-under: prizes in each age group, event status, (952) 985-1780, option No. 6. Information: (651) 322-6000. Sponsored by CF Industries and Rosemount Parks. Bring canned food for local food shelf drive.

Family Fun Night, 5-10 p.m., Central Park. Amusement rides, food booths, games and entertainment.

Music, Irish band Legacy, 6 p.m.; teen bands, 8 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater.

Full Bingo Session and Karaoke, 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion. Adults 18-plus, statewide progressive mega bingo.

Another Week of Rock, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Danny Setzler.

Friday, July 30

Puppets in the Park – parks/show times: Camfield 9:30 a.m., Connemara 10:15 a.m., Bloomfield 11 a.m., Jaycee 11:45 a.m. Info: (651) 322-6000.

Steeple Center Open House, 5-7 p.m., 14375 S. Robert Trail.

Steak Fry Under the Stars, 5 p.m. until gone, American Legion Pavilion. Live music and karaoke indoors, 7-11 p.m. Info: (651) 423-3380, www.post65.org.

Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, 5-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths.

Celts Beer Garden, 5-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater.

In-House Boys Soccer 3-on-3 Jamboree, 6-8:15 p.m., grades 2-5, Diamond Path Elementary School fields, http://rosemount-aaa.org/pages.cfm?PageID=149.

Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Rock music by the Johnny Holm Band.

Another Week of Rock, 8 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, DJ Mike/Complete Music.

Saturday, July 31

Grand Day Parade, 11 a.m. start at Rosemount High School. For more information, call (651) 423-4603. Bring canned goods for local food shelf drive.

Lightin’ Up Family Block Party, 12:30-4 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church. Free food, prizes, fun, kids games, live music, inflatables, petting zoo, ventriloquist, and Center Shot Archery, www.worldwidelighthouse.com.

Exhibition Hurling Match by the Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club, after parade about 2:30 p.m., Rosemount High School athletic fields. Demo of 3,000-year-old Gaelic game. Sponsor: Minnesota Irish Cultural Center (http://www.mnirish.org. Info: http://twincities.northamerican.gaa.ie.

Mid-Summer Faire and Amusement Rides, 1-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths.

Celts Beer Garden, 1-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater.

Photo Contest Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., The Steeple Center (old St. Joseph Church), visitors vote for favorite photos. Sponsor: Rosemount Area Arts Council. Info: John (952) 255-8545.

BBQ Chicken & Corn Feed – Rosemount American Legion, noon until gone, bingo 2-4:30 p.m., music, 7-11 p.m. (18-plus) inside American Legion, (651) 423-3380.

Golf Tournament, to benefit 360 Communities, 2:30-3 p.m. shotgun start, Rich Valley Golf Course. Dinner provided. 18-hole best ball tournament (teams of 4), $60 per person. Info: Kurt Bills (651) 208-9542 or kurt.bills@district196.org. Sponsored by the City of Rosemount, organized by Rosemount High School DECA.

RE/MAX Tethered Balloon Rides, 6:30 p.m., Rosemount High School baseball field. Weather permitting. Ages 10 and over. $3/person charitable donation for Children’s Miracle Network and local food shelves.

Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Music by the R Factor (formerly known as Rupert’s Orchestra).

Another Week of Rock, 8 p.m., Carbone’s Pizza & Pub, Mojo Monk.

Fireworks, 10 p.m. Can be viewed from Erickson and Central parks.

Sunday, Aug. 1

Aviation Extravaganza – Radio Controlled Model Airplane Show and Fly-In at 8 a.m., Dakota County Technical College. Sponsor: Tri-Valley Radio Controlled Club. Info: (651) 460-8165.

Lighthouse Worship Service, special music and ventriloquist, free bagels and Caribou Coffee, 10 a.m. Central Park Amphitheater. Info: (651) 423-2566, www.worldwidelighthouse.com.

Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull – 10 a.m. weigh-in. 1 p.m. start at the Rosemount VFW, 2625 120th St., open to all ages/men, women, children. Info: Cy (651) 437-8291 or www.sneakypetespullers.com.

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