Last Saturday Eden Prairie police officers and firefighters took part in an event called Holidays with Heroes.

They partnered with 12 children for an afternoon of shopping at Eden Prairie Center followed by lunch.

This is the ninth year the police department has hosted the event. The same generous benefactor has funded the event every year through the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. Gift bags and gift cards were also donated by Scheels.

The EPPD would like to thank the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund and Scheels for the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with kids in our community.