PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture

Eden Prairie's annual PeopleFest! begins tonight. PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture takes place from July 30 through Aug. 14, and is a series of community events, camps and programs that reflect the unique cultures represented in Eden Prairie.

Tonight's free events take place at Staring Lake Amphitheatre:

• 6–7 p.m., Arts Activity with artist, Geno Okok — Learn about the significance of masks from around the world and the cultures they come from. Visitors view examples of tribal masks and are guided through the process of designing their own to take home.
• 7–9 p.m., PeopleFest! Kick-Off and Native Pride Dancers Performance — Come enjoy traditional Native American dance. The Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission will begin with a Land Acknowledgement.

Visit edenprairie.org/PeopleFest for the full schedule of events.

Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station

All four Eden Prairie Fire Stations will be open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 for Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station. Bring the family to meet the firefighters, tour the station and see what the inside of a fire truck looks like.

Arts in the Park

Mark your calendars for the annual Eden Prairie Arts in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for artwork, homemade beauty products, artisan foods, unique clothing and more while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Purgatory Creek Park. More information and details of specific vendors can be found at edenprairie.org/Calendar.

Organics Recycling Coming Soon

As of Nov. 1, 2021, all waste haulers licensed in Eden Prairie to service residential households with their own recycling containers will be required to also offer organics recycling collection. Service is provided on a subscription basis similar to yard waste collection. Learn more at hennepin.us/Organics.

Real Talk With Rick Podcast

"Farm Fresh from the Prairie" is the latest installment of the Real Talk with Rick podcast. Sever Peterson, a third-generation Eden Prairie farmer, discusses why his family came to Eden Prairie in the late 19th century, his adventures around the world, and he reveals the theme for the 25th season of Sever's Fall Festival. You can listen to this and all previous episodes at edenprairie.org/RealTalk.

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