 Hennepin County's Natural Resources Good Steward grant was awarded True Friends for its native habitat restoration work at Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie. The $21,542 grant was awarded to True Friends in March, along with seven other recipients of the Grant.
True Friends leases 7.5 acres of Camp Eden Wood from its owner, Eden Prairie, offering space for camping, respite, retreats, and team building programs for up to 80 people. I am grateful to True Friends and camp Eden Wood for their long-term goal of maintaining, improving, and protecting native habitats, and all of the thoughtful, intentional work they do in partnership with the surrounding communities to carry this out.
To learn more about Hennepin County Good Steward Grants, follow the link below:
Funding and assistance for natural resources projects | Hennepin County
To read more about the Natural Resources Good Steward Grant awarded to True Friends, visit the news story at the end of our newsletter or follow the link below:
Mother Nature smiles at Camp Eden Wood - Eden Prairie Local News (eplocalnews.org)
 Visit Ridgedale library in August to participate in their upcoming events!
Asian Games
Try your hand at a variety of Asian games that have been played for centuries and are still popular today! Learn Vietnam's bau cua cá cọp (dice game), nhảy bao bố (sack race), and đá cầu (hacky sack); Korea's yut board game, ttakgi-chigi paper flipping, and pitch-pot; China's traditional yo-yo; games commonly played in Taiwan's night markets; and the carrom board game, which originated in India and is popular in Nepal, Tibet, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Attendees are welcome to participate or observe during this drop-in program.
Learn more below:
https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6495dc46fab24b4100dfe98d
Striving for Resilience: Sustenance
Ridgedale Library will show the film "Sustenance" to coincide with Hennepin County’s Stop Food Waste Challenge. Join us for this feature-length documentary about food's journey around the world, exploring controversies revolving around food and its interconnectedness with justice, climate change, and sustainability.
Learn more below:
https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/644046be7c30fe41003c32b1
 Everyone is welcome to attend this career fair which features a variety of jobs in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Each employer will feature information about their organization, job openings, and more. You will be able to meet with each employer to get your questions answered!
Details:
Wednesday, August 16th from 1-3 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Brooklyn Park
8500 West Broadway Avenue
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
*Walk-ins are welcome!
Employers attending:
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Integer Holdings Corporation – CNC Machinists, Machine Operators, Medical Assemblers, Press Operators, and more
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ResourceMFG (Boston Scientific) – Medical Assembly
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Upsher-Smith Laboratories – Manufacturing, Packaging, Chemical Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Inspector, Press Operator, Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Support
This event is free to all community members, workforce professionals, employment services staff, counselors and anyone interested in learning more about these job openings.
Questions? Contact Lisa Cain, 612-596-1990, lisa.cain2@hennepin.us
 There are two remaining community collection events in 2023 for county residents to dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes safely and properly.
Events will take place Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
- August 11 and 12 at Henry High School in Minneapolis
- September 22 and 23 at the Hennepin County Public Works Orono Shop
Before you go, check health and safety guidelines and the list of acceptable materials at hennepin.us/collectionevents.
By: Jeff Strate
July 26, 2023
"John LeBlanc carries a handful of rooted garlic mustard plants as he directs the Central Middle School bus to park on a shady loop. Science teacher Jackie Campbell and her eighth graders disembark into a woodsy, rustic retreat from another era."
Access the full story here.
By: Sun Sailor Staff
August 2, 2023
"The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, Museum of Lake Minnetonka (steamboat Minnehaha), Wayzata Historical Society and Westonka Historical Society are inviting the public to a volunteer open house 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pique Travel, 306 Water St., Excelsior. Volunteers are needed to support the new Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (LMHS) which the four organizations will consolidate to form on Oct. 1."
Access the full story here.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners consists of one commissioner from each of seven districts. I am proud to represent Deephaven, north Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, northern Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata and Woodland.
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Chris LaTondresse
Commissioner
6th District
612-348-7886
Ella Eliason
District Director
612-348-6885
Kyle Olson
Policy Director
612-348-3168
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