Friends,
This week I had a chance to stop by the retirement party for District 196 Rosemount High School Principal John Wollersheim to wish him well in his next season of life. Thank you, John, for all you've done for the school district and our community!
Rep. Wills with retiring RHS Principal John Wollersheim.
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
This week I visited the Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting to give an update on the veterans' related legislation we passed over the past two years. We owe the brave men and women who fight for our freedom so much and I am proud to be a champion for them in St. Paul!
And please save the date for the Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Fundraiser at Rudy's Redeye Grill in Rosemount on Monday, August 6th, 3-10PM to support their efforts to raise funds to help local veterans and their families.
Rep. Wills at the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting in Rosemount.
Rosemount Research and Outreach Center Tour at UMore Park
On Wednesday I had the opportunity to go on a tour of the Rosemount Research and Outreach Center at UMore Park in Rosemount. I always enjoy learning about the fascinating research being done there to improve farming methods to save farmers both time and money - while protecting our environment.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Music in Kelley Park
Every Friday evening this summer in Kelley Park in Apple Valley, there will be a free concert in the park! This fun concert series is sponsored by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation, Uponor, and Think Mutual Bank. For the full line-up of concerts and additional details, visit: http://avartsfoundation.org/events/
Summer Splash Pad Celebration
The Rosemount Youth Commission's Splash Pad Summer Celebration is on Thursday, July 19th. The fun begins at the Central Park amphitheater with music from Bob the Beachcomber at 10:00 AM. From 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, the Youth Commission will provide light refreshments and organize fun activities at the splash pad. Please bring a non-perishable item that Commissioners will deliver to the local food shelf.
Rosemount Fire Waffle Breakfast
The annual Rosemount Fire Relief Association Waffle Breakfast is Saturday, July 21st from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Rosemount Fire Station #1, 14700 Shannon Parkway. Tickets are $7 at the door but can be purchased ahead of the event from any Rosemount Firefighter for $6. Eat some waffles and support our local firefighters!
Leprechaun Days
The 40th Leprechaun Days in Rosemount returns this July 20th through July 29th. There are events for the whole family, check out the full schedule here.
Open Your Heart Challenge
July is the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Food Shelf Challenge, a time for food pantries around the state to bolster their food shelves when food donations are low, and there is a high demand for support. To participate in this month’s challenge by supporting 360 Communities, visit this link.
Night to Unite
On Tuesday, August 7th, is this year's Night to Unite. Each Night to Unite, communities across Minnesota get together with their neighbors and enjoy special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from Police, Fire, and local officials, contests, and youth activities. If you would like to organize a Night to Unite block party in your neighborhood, you can visit here for Rosemount and here for Apple Valley.
I will be joining other community leaders in making it to many of these great events throughout our community.
Warrior 196 Memorial 5K
Save the date for the 6th Annual Warrior 196 Memorial 5K Run/Walk in memory of five brave young men from our community who have given their lives serving our country.
Keep in Touch
Thank you to so many of you who have contacted my office! I deeply value all of your feedback. Thank you also for your patience as I work to respond to each of you. It is truly an honor to serve you in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Anna Wills
State Representative District 57B