Community Corner
Get Out: Vehicles, Spelling and Apples
A weekly look at things to do over the weekend.

- When: Friday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Where:
- Why Go: Kids can explore police cars, fire trucks, garbage trucks, mail trucks and more. Attendees will also enjoy face painting, refreshments and other activities.
- Price: Free
- When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: (13000 Saint Davids Road, Minnetonka)
- Why Go: Join the intergenerational parish for live music, food, bounce house and more entertainment.
- Price: Free
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- When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.
- Where: (12411 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka)
- Why Go: The first 50 kids aged 8-11 years will demonstrate their back-to-school spelling skills and compete to advance to the Grand Finale Bee on Sept. 24.
- Price: Free
- When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Excelsior (Water Street and Second Street)
- Why Go: Head over to Downtown Excelsior for the 27th annual harvest festival featuring art, antiques, fresh produce and more.
- Price: Free general admission
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- When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9:45 a.m.
- Where:
- Why Go: Community members are invited to the September League of Women Voters meeting to hear Dr. Imed Labidi speak about the uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.
- Price: Free
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