From Dogs To Displays, Eagan Showcase Has Something For Everyone

There were K-9 dogs to watch, faces to be painted, fire and police vehicles to explore and lots and lots of people to meet.

Showcase Eagan drew a large and happy crowd Thursday to its citywide open house, which is held once every two years.

More than 60 community and civic organizations, city government departments, local non-profits, associations, churches and other groups set up shop for an afternoon in one half of the Eagan Civic Arena. The organization representatives were eager to tell their stories, answer questions, or even better, attract new volunteers.

Kids activities reigned in the other half of the arena, with free food, games, face painting, balloon art and several demonstrations by local dance groups.

Outside visitors could tour police, fire and other city vehicles, and watch the popular K-9 police dog demonstrations.