Eagan's weekly Market Fest held its grand opening on Wednesday with music by the Hillbilly Mafia, fresh produce vendors and crafts for kids. The band of Midwesterners played modern "Top 40 Country" music from the Eagan Rotary Bandshell stage. It will be fun to enjoy the farmers market and entertainment every Wednesday through September 15! 
My wife, 3 daughters and I visited my parents at their lake home last weekend. We had a lovely time together even if the time was short. I love, love being out in their canoe on their lake! The City Daily Photo blog community's July 1 theme day is REFLECTIONS! I like how the clouds and trees reflected on their lake while canoeing!
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as the president of the Eagan Rotary Club this last year. June 30th marks the end of my presidential year; July 1st begins John Rhody's year as club president. I handed him the framed Eagan Rotary Charter certificate which has hung on my office wall during these past 12 months. Now it will hang on his wall. Congratulations & good luck, John!
In 1996, Doug Lange (3rd from left) started the "Backdrafters" bike team in Eagan. A former firefighter, he and others gather for biking and especially to raise $$$ for Multiple Sclerosis. During the recent 150 mile, 2 day annual MS ride from Duluth to the Twin Cities, over 100 team riders raised almost $70,000 in sponsoring pledges. 
Dr. Robert W. Hegerman graduated from the University of Minnesota - Duluth and completed his Optometry degree at the University of Missouri. Rob and 5 other Optometrists run Yankee Eye Clinic with locations in Eagan and Rosemount. An Eagan Rotary Club president in 2003, Rob's a really nice guy who can help you with any eye needs.
The Eagan Lioness Club and American Legion Post 594 are spearheading the new memorial/tribute plaza at Eagan's Central Park to recognize residents who have served with the military, fire and police departments. 
Just on the edge of the playground at Jensen Lake Park, a mother turtle was likely laying eggs in a hole which she dug. 
Allison's neighbor, Peg, was walking by before my birthday dinner at her house. We ran out to see her and her dogs. Molly in the front carrying pack is a "Papillon" and a bit of a DIVA dog. Melvin, on the left, is an "English/American Cocker Spaniel." Peg's dog-sitting Melvin. Charlie, in middle, is an older dog. Both Charlie and DJ (on right) are "Wire-haired Fox Terriers." Molly rides in the front pack because she & DJ tussle while walking!
Schulz Lake is one of the lakes encompassed in Lebanon Hills Park. It has one of our only natural beaches in Eagan. Since it's not listed in the "Eagan Fishing Guide," I can't give you lake statistics. 
Almost 40 people gathered under the green canopy of the tall, old trees of the Caponi Art Park's backyard. Antony Caponi, founder and artistic director of Caponi Art park, read from his newly released book, "Voice from the Mountains," and signed copies. His memoir begins by telling about Tony leaving his village in the Apennine Mountains of Italy at age 15 for America. To order a copy, go to:
We attended the annual Midsommar celebration at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon. A decorated Maypole was raised, "Spelmanslag" fiddlers fiddled, ring dancers danced; everyone enjoyed a festive day!
Joe Senser's Sports Grill & Bar is a fun, cool place to meet friends for a game of co-ed volleyball and a beer. Teams play several games on most evenings, complete with a score keeping "referee." 
Some Eagan Rotarian friends stopped by on Tuesday afternoon for a small "office warming party." They can be a silly bunch!
On Saturday, June 12, the City of Eagan held its "LakeFest 2010" at Blackhawk Park. In honor of "Take a Kid Fishing Day," residents could fish with their children ages 16 and younger without a license; bait and equipment were provided. A water resources specialist displayed a huge tank filled with many of the local fish species. 
Today's my BIRTHDAY! It's also my identical twin brother's birthday and America's "Flag Day!" Allison and Steven invited us over for dinner at their house on Saturday night. They have four daughters and we have three daughters. 'Twas a scrumptious dinner of barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, freshly minted fruit salad, green beans, bread and yummy wine. And finally the chocolate BIRTHDAY CAKE with ice cream!
This new park & ride station was built last winter at 4035 Nicols Road. Take a look back then at the station during winter - click here. Their grand opening was held on May 26, 2010.
