Simley Senior High School

The Simley High School Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through academic, artistic, athletic, and humanitarian achievement. The Hall of Fame also helps preserve Simley’s history, build a sense of community, and instill pride among students, staff, alumni, and the Inver Grove Heights community.
The Simley Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Jim Reed (class of 1978), Jena Hostetler-Radant (1993), Danielle DuBois-Woog (1995), Brian Silk (1997), Abby Kain (2016) and Ron Haala (staff). Read on to learn more about each inductee and the accomplishments that earned them a place in the Simley Hall of Fame.The six new inductees will be recognized during an induction ceremony held at halftime of the Simley High School football game on Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Spartans host Minneapolis North at Spartan Stadium in Inver Grove Heights. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.<a href="https://medium.com/@krumriematt/simley-hall-of-fame-meet-the-class-of-2026-37640a210406" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Simley Hall of Fame: Meet the class of 2026 | by Matt Krumrie | Jul, 2026 | Medium</a>

Local Event: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The Simley High School Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through academic, artistic,...

🌲 We trade screen time for green time! 🛰️⛺
Build rockets, race Pinewood Derby cars, camp under the stars, and explore the great outdoors! Cub Scouting brings families together for fun, adventure, and experiences with a purpose.
📅 Thursday, September 10
🕡 6:00 PM
📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church social hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount
Come learn about Cub Scouts, meet local Scout leaders &amp; neighborhood families, and discover what’s in store for a year of fun and adventure. Our Pack includes families from St. Joseph, Emerald Trail and Rosemount Elementary schools— but everyone is welcome!
🤝 Stronger families. Stronger communities. Give your son a head start on building character, confidence, leadership skills, &amp; lifelong friendships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
Adventure is closer than you think! Come discover Cub Scouts on September 10! 🏕️🚀

Local Event: Cub Scout Pack 9207 Scouting Kick-Off!

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Cub Scout Pack 9207 Scouting Kick-Off!

🌲 We trade screen time for green time! 🛰️⛺
Build rockets, race Pinewood Derby cars, camp under the stars, and explore the great...

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Want to feel like a kid again while making a difference in the life of a young person in your community? Our mentors consistently tell us that mentoring a youth brings fun into their life, connects them to their community and provides them with a sense of purpose.
We have 39 kids (age 5-16) currently waiting for a mentor. Our largest demand is for male mentors as more than half of our waitlist are boys. Anyone interested in learning more about our community and school-based mentoring programs, as well as becoming a mentor, is invited to attend an Information Session.Email Jerod at programs@kidsnkinship.org to RSVP and get a link.

Local Event: Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring: Virtual Information Session

Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring: Virtual...

Want to feel like a kid again while making a difference in the life of a young person in your community? Our mentors...

Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring: Virtual Information Session

Steeple Center

Experience the ultimate tribute to the Man in Black with Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio, an accurate duplication of Johnny Cash's legacy. This spot-on performance captures the iconic boom-chick-a-boom sound and brings a young Johnny Cash back to life. Reserved seats are available for $30, with a special $25 rate for RAAC members.

Local Event: A Tribute to Johnny Cash by Mitchell Hall And The Tennessee Trio

A Tribute to Johnny Cash by Mitchell Hall And...

Experience the ultimate tribute to the Man in Black with Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio, an accurate duplication of...

A Tribute to Johnny Cash by Mitchell Hall And The Tennessee Trio

Dakota County Gun Club

Join us for an exciting day of shooting at the Dakota County Gun Club on the second Saturday of September, from noon to 5 pm! This event is open to women 16+.

We’ll have a variety of shooting options, including rifles, handguns, shotguns, muzzleloading rifles, cowboy-action shooting, and concealed carry guns. All the necessary equipment, such as guns, ammunition, targets, eye and ear protection, are provided. Personal firearms are prohibited.

Admission is $20 cash at the gate. Lunch and beverages are included in the price. Details at: <a href="https://dcgcmn.clubexpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dcgcmn.clubexpress.com</a>

Local Event: Ladies Day

Ladies Day

Join us for an exciting day of shooting at the Dakota County Gun Club on the second Saturday of September, from noon to 5 pm!...

Emanuel Lutheran Church

We trade screen time for green time!Build rockets, race Pinewood Derby cars, camp under the stars, and explore the great outdoors! Cub Scouting brings families together for fun, adventure, and experiences with a purpose.Monday, September 14 &nbsp;6:00 PM &nbsp;Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St. E., Inver Grove Heights
Come learn about Cub Scouts, meet local Scout leaders &amp; neighborhood families, and discover what’s in store for a year of fun and adventure. Our Pack includes families from Hilltop, Pine Bend, Salem Hills Elementary schools— but everyone is welcome!

Strong families. Strong communities. Give your child a head start on building character, confidence, leadership skills &amp; lifelong friendships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!Adventure is closer than you think! Come discover Cub Scouts on September 14!&nbsp;

Local Event: Cub Scout Pack 9507 School Night for Scouting

Cub Scout Pack 9507 School Night for Scouting

We trade screen time for green time!Build rockets, race Pinewood Derby cars, camp under the stars, and explore the great...

Highland Elementary School

<img alt="🌲" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tea/1/16/1f332.png"> Trade screen time for green time! <img alt="🛰️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t58/1/16/1f6f0.png"><img alt="⛺" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta8/1/16/26fa.png">Build rockets, race Pinewood Derby cars, camp under the stars, go sledding, and explore the great outdoors! Cub Scouting brings families together for fun, adventure, and experiences with a purpose.<img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> Tuesday, September 15 <img alt="🕡" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc8/1/16/1f561.png"> 6:30 PM <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Highland Elementary cafeteria, 14001 Pilot Knob Road, Apple ValleyBring the whole family to learn about Cub Scouts, meet local Scout leaders &amp; neighborhood families, and discover what’s in store for a year of fun and adventure. Our Pack includes families from Highland, Diamond Path, East Lake, and Greenleaf Elementary Schools — but everyone is welcome!<img alt="🤝" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t64/1/16/1f91d.png"> Stronger families. Stronger communities. Give your child a head start on building character, confidence, leadership skills, &amp; lifelong friendships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!Adventure is closer than you think! Come discover Cub Scouts on September 15! <img alt="🏕️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdc/1/16/1f3d5.png"><img alt="🚀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/1f680.png">

Local Event: Cub Scout Pack 9292 School Night for Scouting

Cub Scout Pack 9292 School Night for Scouting

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We currently have 39 kids in Dakota County (ages 5-16) waiting for a mentor. We have several youth who have waited as long as 5 years for the right mentor. Our largest demand is for male mentors (or couples/families willing to mentor a boy) as more than half of our waitlist are boys. Individuals, couples, and families can become mentors. We ask that you commit at least 4 hours/month for at least one year as a mentor. We will train and support you every step of the way along the process to becoming matched with a youth in our community.
Mentoring is a critical component in young people’s lives, helping them make the decisions and connections that help them learn and grow. Kids ‘n Kinship mentors consistently provide feedback that, while they started mentoring in order to change a young person’s life, it often ends up changing theirs as well. Mentoring isn’t just about offering guidance, it’s about making a real, lasting difference. Imagine being a part of someone’s growth and helping them discover what’s possible - just by spending a few hours a month with them.
Once you RSVP, we'll send you a link. For the link or if you have any questions, please email us at programs@kidsnkinship.org. Thank you!

Local Event: Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session - Virtual

Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information...

We currently have 39 kids in Dakota County (ages 5-16) waiting for a mentor. We have several youth who have waited as long as 5...

Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session - Virtual

Art
high quality original art: painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood carving, basketry
​Books
local authors sign and sell their books: childrens, romance, thrillers, fantasy, mystery, nonfiction
​Music
free music throughout the day
​Food
artisan food vendors 
food trucks

Local Event: Country Faire

Country Faire

Art
high quality original art: painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood carving, basketry
​Books
local authors sign and...

Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church

🚀 READY FOR AN AFTERNOON OF SCOUTING FUN? 🏕️
Cub Scout Pack 9292 in Apple Valley is throwing a FREE afternoon of fun for the whole family — and you’re invited! 🎉
Come bounce, build, race, play, and try something new! We’ll have:
🏰 Bounce house
🔨 Leather stamping
🪓 Axe throwing
🎲 Games &amp; activities
⛵ Rain Gutter Regatta — build it, race it, and see whose boat is fastest!
It’s also the perfect chance to meet our Scouts and leaders, ask questions, and see what Cub Scouts is all about.
Our Pack includes families from Highland, Diamond Path, East Lake, and Greenleaf Elementary Schools — but everyone is welcome! No matter where your child goes to school, come join the fun and meet your local Scouting community.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come see what Cub Scouts is all about!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🏕️⭐

Local Event: Cub Scout Pack 9292 Fall Kick-off Party

Cub Scout Pack 9292 Fall Kick-off Party

🚀 READY FOR AN AFTERNOON OF SCOUTING FUN? 🏕️
Cub Scout Pack 9292 in Apple Valley is throwing a FREE afternoon of fun for the...

Robert Trail Library

Want to feel like a kid again while making a difference in the life of a child near you? Our mentors consistently tell us that mentoring a youth brings fun into their life, connects them to their community and provides them with a sense of purpose.We have 39 kids (age 5-16) currently waiting for a mentor. Our largest demand is for male mentors as more than half of our waitlist are boys. Anyone interested in learning more about our community and school-based mentoring programs, as well as becoming a mentor, is invited to attend an Information Session.RSVP&nbsp;to coordinator@kidsnkinship.org or on the Kids 'n Kinship website at <a href="https://www.kidsnkinship.org/volunteer-information-sessions/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">kidsnkinship.org/volunteer-information-sessions/</a>

Local Event: Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session

Want to feel like a kid again while making a difference in the life of a child near you? Our mentors consistently tell us that...

Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session

Get ready to swing with one of the top big bands in the Twin Cities, a Minneapolis-based jazz orchestra delivering a thrilling mix of modern and classic swing. Featuring premier vocalists and a hip style of croon, swoon, and sizzle, this performance marks over 25 years of dazzling local audiences. Tickets are $15, or $12 for RAAC members.

Local Event: Good News Big Band

Good News Big Band

Get ready to swing with one of the top big bands in the Twin Cities, a Minneapolis-based jazz orchestra delivering a thrilling...

Sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council, the "Billy &amp; Elton: The Hits" tribute concert brings to life these two piano hit-makers biggest songs including “Bennie &amp; The Jets”, “Your Song”, “My Life”, “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”, “Rocket Man”, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Movin’ Out”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Daniel”, “Only the Good Die Young”, “New York State of Mind” and of course no piano-hits show wouldn’t be complete without “Piano Man”! 

Phil Thompson continues to gain acclaim throughout the music and entertainment industry as an artist, composer, producer &amp; television host. ​As one of the nation's freshest faces to emerge as a pop/instrumental crossover, Phil continues his rigorous tour schedule performing across the globe: from the Royal Imperial Palace in Vienna, to the US Open Tennis Tournament in New York, and most recently headlining for two nights in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay's executive "The Lounge" during their recent UFC Championship event. Phil also recently joined his friends and fellow artists "The Canadian Tenors" (as seen on Oprah and Dr. Phil) on their recent tour stop in Minneapolis.Tickets are $40 or $35 for RAAC members.

Local Event: A Tribute To Billy & Elton - The Hits - Featuring Phil Thompson

A Tribute To Billy & Elton - The Hits -...

Sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council, the "Billy & Elton: The Hits" tribute concert brings to life these two piano...

A Tribute To Billy & Elton - The Hits - Featuring Phil Thompson

Veterans Concert - "Gus Sent Me" - ​Friday November 6, 2026, 7 pmThe Rosemount Area Arts Council will be honoring our vets with a concert and program at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. This year we are featuring "Gus Sent Me," Classic Country Music. ​Veterans, active service members, and spouses can get in free. 
The free tickets have to be picked up at the RAAC Steeple Center box office or one hour before the show. Tickets for non-veterans are also available at the Box Office or on-line. “Rooted in Classic Country, Alt-Country and Southern Rock." Driven by a strong rhythm section, Gus Sent Me features dynamic vocal talent with the ability to deliver four part harmonies with ease. With several multi-instrumentalists among the band you’re likely to hear a little Mandolin and the ever popular Cowbell complementing the Guitar, Fiddle, Keys and Pedal Steel foundation of the Gus Sent Me sound.” 


Tickets: Reserved Seats $15 (Non - Vets), RAAC Members $12. 
 Steeple Center 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount

Local Event: Veterans Concert - "Gus Sent Me"

Veterans Concert - "Gus Sent Me"

Veterans Concert - "Gus Sent Me" - ​Friday November 6, 2026, 7 pmThe Rosemount Area Arts Council will be honoring our vets with...

The Steeple Center

“Our Town” Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts Council
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Keith Reed
Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally. 
History
Our Town opened on Broadway at Henry Miller's Theatre on February 4, 1938, produced and directed by Jed Harris. The original cast featured Frank Craven, Martha Scott and John Craven. The play returned to Broadway five times: in 1944 starring Marc Connelly; in 1969 starring Henry Fonda; in 1988 starring Spalding Gray; in 2002 starring Paul Newman, and in 2025 starring Jim Parsons.
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 2026,7 pm; 
Sat., Nov. 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 2 &amp; 7 pm 


Tickets $20 ($16 RAAC Members)

Local Event: Our Town

Our Town

“Our Town”  Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts Council
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Keith...

“Our Town” Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts Council
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Keith Reed
Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally. 
History
Our Town opened on Broadway at Henry Miller's Theatre on February 4, 1938, produced and directed by Jed Harris. The original cast featured Frank Craven, Martha Scott and John Craven. The play returned to Broadway five times: in 1944 starring Marc Connelly; in 1969 starring Henry Fonda; in 1988 starring Spalding Gray; in 2002 starring Paul Newman, and in 2025 starring Jim Parsons.
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 2026,7 pm; 
Sat., Nov. 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 2 &amp; 7 pm
 Rosemount, MN55068


Tickets $20 ($16 RAAC Members)

Local Event: Our Town - November 21, 2 pm and 7 pm

Our Town - November 21, 2 pm and 7 pm

“Our Town” Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts CouncilWritten by Thornton Wilder

Directed by Keith Reed
Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally. 
History
Our Town opened on Broadway at Henry Miller's Theatre on February 4, 1938, produced and directed by Jed Harris. The original cast featured Frank Craven, Martha Scott and John Craven. The play returned to Broadway five times: in 1944 starring Marc Connelly; in 1969 starring Henry Fonda; in 1988 starring Spalding Gray; in 2002 starring Paul Newman, and in 2025 starring Jim Parsons.
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 2026,7 pm; 
Sat., Nov. 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 2 &amp; 7 pm
 Tickets $20 ($16 RAAC Members)

Local Event: Our Town - November 14, 2 pm and 7 pm

Our Town - November 14, 2 pm and 7 pm

“Our Town”  Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts CouncilWritten by Thornton Wilder

Directed by Keith...

“Our Town” Presented by the Front Porch Players/ Rosemount Area Arts Council
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Keith Reed
Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally. 
History
Our Town opened on Broadway at Henry Miller's Theatre on February 4, 1938, produced and directed by Jed Harris. The original cast featured Frank Craven, Martha Scott and John Craven. The play returned to Broadway five times: in 1944 starring Marc Connelly; in 1969 starring Henry Fonda; in 1988 starring Spalding Gray; in 2002 starring Paul Newman, and in 2025 starring Jim Parsons.
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 2026,7 pm; 
Sat., Nov. 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 2 &amp; 7 pm
 Tickets $20 ($16 RAAC Members)

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