• Minnesota TWIN’S Autograph Appearance
Maple Grove Days will be visited by former Twins Jack Morris.
For more information visit our web site www.maplegrovedays.com
There will be official Twins baseballs to purchase or you may bring your own memorabilia to be signed.
Site: Community Center located by the Teen Center
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, 11:30-1:00 pm
Who: All
Fee: Must purchase a $3.00 Maple Grove Days Button to obtain an autograph,
although button does not guarantee an autograph.
Baseballs are an additional fee.
• City Bus Tours
City staff will host each tour and describe new residential and commercial development areas in town.
Each tour is limited to 45 people and will last about 1-1 1/2 hours.
There will be one bus at 10:00 AM and two buses at noon.
Site: Pick up will be at the Maple Grove Transit Station, 12350 Main Street N.
Registration: Each rider must have a ticket. Tickets are available at the Maple Grove Transit Station, beginning at 9:30am.
There are 45 tickets available for each bus.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am and noon
Who: ALL
Fee: FREE
• Maple Grove Days Art Fair
Art Lovers of all ages Are invited to shop a variety of art mediums for sale:
painting, sculpture ceramics and much more.
Entertainment Schedule:
10:00 am - 1pm - Locklin Road
2:30 pm -6pm - JaJa Band
Site: Main Street Maple Grove between Elm Creek Blvd. and Arbor Lakes Parkway
Time: Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Who: Art enthusiasts of all ages.
Fee: FREE
• Maple Grove Library Book Sale
Adult-teen and children’s literature available. Pick up coupon for a free book at the Library Expo booth.
Site: Maple Grove Library; 8351 Elm Creek Blvd.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: Price varies per book.
Who: All
• Intro to Geocaching
What is Geocaching? It is an exciting, high-tech game in which players use a GPS unit to find a treasure box – called a cache – hidden by other players.
Participants will learn the basics of Geocaching and then go searching for several caches.
GPS units will be provided. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Date: Saturday, July 12
Times: 9 am – 11 am, 11 am – 1 pm, 1 pm – 3 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Weaver Lake Elementary Nature Center;
15900 Weaver Lake Road,
(behind Weaver Lake Elementary School)
Fee: Free
Who: All (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Registration: Forms available at MG Community Center or from www.maplegrovedays.com
Deadline: Saturday, July 5
• Science Fair
Great River Energy is opening their doors to kids of all ages to learn about energy and other Science Fair activities.
Tours available on a first come basis.
Observe the energy-saving products and techniques used inside and outside the building to translate those into ideas you
can implement at home to get you started on energy conservation.
Site: Great River Energy Building
Date/Times: Saturday, July 12 from 10 am – 3 pm.
• Pool Tournament
Challenge another in this singles 8 ball tournament. Fees include table time.
Who: Ages 12 - 18
Where: Maple Grove Community Center, Teen Center
When: Friday, July 11
Time: 4:00 p.m. - until tournament is complete
Fee: $5.00 per person
Questions: Tanya Hilger at 763-494-6512
Register: Forms available at www.maplegrovedays.com or at MG Community Center
• Showcase Silent Auction
Bid on items ranging from sports memorabilia, Twins tickets, gift certificates and much more.
The auction “Showcases” the products and services generously donated by dozens of Maple Grove area businesses.
Maple Grove residents are encouraged to patronize these businesses.
Auction items are listed in order of value.
Items will be available to bid on Saturday, July 12th at the Maple Grove Community
Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road.
Bidding sheets will be available next to the ticket booth at the front entry of
the CC.
Opening bids will begin at 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.
Winning bidders will be notified and contacted about collecting their items.
To donate an item email: tbarduson@spire-banking.com
Site: Maple Groce Community Center parking lot - by main stage
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, Times - TBA
Fee: Bids must be placed by an adult.
• SkatePark
Skateboarders and in-line skaters of all ages are welcome.
Helmets are required and parental permission/waiver forms need to be completed prior to skating for the first time.
A limited amount of safety equipment is available for use at the park
Site: Maple Grove Community Center Skate Park
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fee: FREE
• 3rd Lair’s 2nd Annual Summer Series Skateboard Contest
Points will be given to each competitor based on their final standing at each contest.
Winners of each division at each contest will receive a “Golden Ticket” to the MIDWEST MELEE – held at 3rd Lair at the end of the summer.
The Midwest Melee will be the finale of the contest series and there will be 3 overall point winners crowned – beginner, intermediate and expert.
Who: Anybody that likes to skateboard
Where: Maple Grove Skate park
When: Saturday, July 12
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