Hurry!! The Cellars semi-annual "progressive sale" is on through August 1. I selected 6 wine bottles on Monday, July 27 at 27% off the price. Tuesday, July 28, the bottles got marked down 28% and on July 31, wine prices sink 31% but so does the selection!
I met Aref at Rotary's 100th international convention in Birmingham, England in June. He attended the Rotary Peace Symposium as a peace scholar.
Easter Lutheran church is a congregation with two church buildings: "Easter on the Hill" and "Easter by the Lake." Traditional worship is offered on the Hill and contemporary worship by the Lake. Pastor Jim Borgschatz started the church over 30 years ago by knocking on doors! Now they have over 2,000 members and a preschool, too.
A Minneapolis/St. Paul based Brazilian jazz group entertained us on July 26, a beautiful Sunday evening at Caponi Art Park's "Theater in the Woods" amphitheater. The group, "Ticket to Brasil," is a Bossa Nova, Samba and Brazilian Jazz ensemble.
Go green! Drive a small car - a REALLY small car! This smart car is so cute I wouldn't know if I should drive it or hug it!
'Tis the season for garage sales in Eagan. Need some clothes, a lamp, a picture, how about an old stroller? See the cashier under the red umbrella to checkout.
Another weekly "Eagan Market Fest Wednesday" invited people again to the Eagan Community Center on July 22. 
Kowalski's Market is a brand-new, upscale, grocery store in Eagan. They have more store locations in St. Paul and other cities. I'll take you for a look inside another time!
This black dog was too relaxed at the soccer field to stand up! Is that so wrong?
If you need fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, cereals, pasta and many other grocery items, simply logon to the internet. This is the neighborhood COBORNS delivery guy who brings orders through our area on assigned days. It's actually not much more expensive than driving to the store and hauling it home yourself. (Sorry, I don't think they will deliver to Liechtenstein!)
The Eagan Rotary club raised funds to donate this fire safety trailer to the City of Eagan. The local fire departments will use it at schools, fairs, and other events to educate kids and the community about fire prevention and safety.
Every Wednesday through the Summer, Eaganites gather for the fun "Market Fest." A farmers market offers fresh, local produce while kid games, activities and music happen all at the Eagan Community Center. 
The "Frank Lloyd Wright" style is the inspiration for this home built by the "Lundgren Brothers."
On Wednesday, July 15, the Eagan Rotary Club bid farewell to our Rotary high school exchange student, Lea from Deutschland. She attended Eagan High School during this school year and was hosted by two families from our club. We wish you "Alles Gute und viel Gluck," Lea!
Out for a hike, these women stopped for a picture with their two dogs at Jensen Lake park.
Karen Solgard, a third generation Norwegian American Hardanger fiddle player, gave an interactive performance at Caponi Art Park in Eagan on Tuesday, July 7. Kids danced in a circle to her fiddle tunes!
These two cutie pies were taking a quick break during their softball game to act silly and show off their team T-shirts. Good times with Eagan Athletic Association's community sports!
A large crowd enjoyed the Friday evening "America The Beautiful Concert" featuring a 40- piece member Air Force Concert Band. Selections included many Americana songs, pieces from the musicals "Wicked" and "Les Miserables" and the American National Anthem. One of the tuba players sang a few wonderful solos with his band. People carried in their lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the grassy area surrounding the bandshell.
Mr. Caponi, a sculptor and retired art professor of Macalester College, has devoted his time and talents for more than 30 years to developing the "Caponi Art Park" into a visual and performing arts venue in a natural setting.
On Wednesday evening, July 8, Eagan Rotary club's past president, Beth Sawicki, turned over the club's framed charter certificate to the very happy and eager new club president. Many of the 70 club members and their spouses enjoyed dinner at the Eagan Community Center which was followed by a program. 
Driving along Blackhawk Road en route to my daughter's soccer practice, I spotted these old, rusty John Deere tractors. And they have a matching green and yellow storage shed, too! Unbelievable!
My penpal, Monica, and her husband, Peter, and I drove to Cannobio, Italy, a beautiful town along the "Lago Maggiore" (Lake Maggiore). The drive took us just 2.5 hours south of Liechtenstein. The weekly Sunday market offers leather goods, jewelry, and many other things. We enjoyed a delicious lunch together and an interesting Obama discussion with our waiter, Giovanni!
On Saturday, July 4, the Eagan funfest parade snaked through two main roads. Marching bands played American songs, Miss Eagan and other "princesses" rode on convertibles, fire trucks and police cars flashed their lights and blew their horns, and many other parade participants joined the parade. Happy Independence Day, America!
