Events Calendar: July 18-Sept. 13

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July 17-19

Benefit garage sale

As many as three Farmington garages will be open July 17-19 to raise money for the family of Ian Henderson. Ian, a Burnsville resident, was diagnosed May 23 with an inoperable brain tumor. The sale will be held at 1218 Spruce Street. For information or to donate items call Jennie at 651-460-2610.

July 20

Bluegrass in the Park

The River Community Church of Farmington will host the Hartley Family at 10 a.m. July 20 at Rambling River Park. All are welcome. The seven-member bluegrass band has been playing together since mid-2004. They have played their mix of hard-driving and old-time bluegrass and bluegrass-style gospel in festivals, churches, state parks and at schools and special events.

July 21-24

King’s Kids Camp

Kids in grades 1-3 can attend King’s Kids Day Camp July 21-24 at Mount Olivet Retreat Center. Campers participate in four days of activities including Bible stories, crafts, music, nature projects, swimming, worship and games. For registration information call the retreat center at 952-469-2175.

July 24

Community meal

There will be a community meal at 5:30 p.m. July 24 at Farmington Lutheran Church, 22120 Akin Road, Farmington. The meal is free but a free will offering is accepted. All are welcome. The meals are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Sandy Glau at 651-463-3360

July 30

Party on the Knoll

The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department will hold its second annual Party on the Knoll from 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 30 at Evergreen Knoll Park, 626 Heritage Way, next to the municipal pool. The free event will include swimming, music, make-and-take art projects, games and fun for the family. For more information about the party call Farmington Parks and Recreation at 651-463-1850 or visit www.ci.farmington.mn.us.

August 9

Pancake breakfast

There will be a pancake breakfast fund-raiser for Trinity Care Center from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebees in Lakeville.

Pancake breakfast

The Farmington High School cheerleading team will hold a fund-raiser pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 9 at Applebee’s in Rosemount, 15015 Cimarron Ave. Presale tickets also available from any Farmington Cheerleader.

August 10-14

Vacation Bible School

Bible Baptist Church in Farmington will host a free vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Aug. 10-14. The event will include crafts, games, music, snacks and Bible lessons. For more information, go to www.bbcfarmington.org.

August 14

Community meal

There will be a community meal at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Farmington Lutheran Church, 22120 Akin Road, Farmington. The meal is free but a free will offering is accepted. All are welcome. The meals are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Sandy Glau at 651-463-3360.

August 16

Motorcycle night

The Farmington Downtown Business Association will host a motorcycle ride-in night from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16. Third Street will be reserved for motorcycles and there will be food, raffles, contests and musical entertainment. This monthly event will run through September.

Steak fry

There will be a steak fry fund-raiser for Trinity Care Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 16 at the Farmington VFW.

August 28

Community meal

There will be a community meal at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Farmington Lutheran Church, 22120 Akin Road, Farmington. The meal is free but a free will offering is accepted. All are welcome. The meals are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Sandy Glau at 651-463-3360.

September 13

Motorcycle night

The Farmington Downtown Business Association will host a motorcycle ride-in night from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13. Third Street will be reserved for motorcycles and there will be food, raffles, contests and musical entertainment.

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