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Hello Fountain Place! Just a short drive down Pioneer Trail from home, the Riley-Jacques Barn will once again host the annual Sunbonnet Day on Saturday, Sept. 11. Join friends and family from around Eden Prairie for a day of old-fashioned fun!

The Middle Spunk Creek Boys, members of the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame, are scheduled to perform. Other events planned for the day include demonstrations of wool spinning, a local farmer’s market, horse-drawn wagon rides and pony rides. It will also include tours of the Dorenkemper House where Ginny Dorenkemper has brought personal items and is likely to be on hand to greet visitors.

For more information contact Nicole White at (952) 949-8457. Stories will be told, so come out and find a story of your own at Sunbonnet Day and share it with your friends at Fountain Place!

Photo from Flickr.

Hello Fountain Place! One of Minnesota’s most popular theatres as well one of the most popular theatres in the United States, Old Log theatre has three shows left for their summer concert series. If you like to listen to the calm sounds of jazz or watch a comedic cabaret show the Old Log Theatre has those shows just for you.

 The next show Jazz American Style is Monday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of jazz music from different time periods.

August 30, Just Friends with Jimmy Martin and Dee Noah presents to you the best in cabaret music. You will have the opportunity to enjoy good music and have a lot of laughs.

 Monday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m.Connie Evingson Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook. Listen to Connie’s rendition of popular songs by Peggy Lee.

Tickets are $23.00.  Order Online or call 952-474-5951 for reservations.

Caponi Art Park is fun for the whole family during the summer. If you and your family have not made it out there yet…What are you waiting for?  There is always a play, live music, or activities occurring in the park. The best part about it they are always free, however small donations are preferred.

There are two weeks left in their Family Fun Tuesday activity series. This Tuesday, watch the Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dance Troupe perform dances that are an expression of their culture.  Learn about the ancient Aztec culture.Tuesday, August 31st return to the Caponi Art Park to hear children’s stories from India.

Hello Fountain Place! If resembling the dead is your idea of celebrating Friday the 13th then go to the 331 Club tonight with everybody else who likes to attract bad luck on this unlucky day.

Local Minneapolis electro pop bands “Man is Doomed” and “Ghost in the Water” will have you and all of your creepy friends doing a zombie dance all night long. No cover until 2a.m.

This Sunday The Minneapolis Heart Institute, MDRA, and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation are hosting a 5k and 15k run for your heart.

Run or walk to fight heart disease in men and women. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcomed to come out and support this cause. Race Info

Park-In Movie – Bridge to Terabithia – This 2007 film is an adaptation of the classic children’s book by Katherine Paterson of the same title. Watch a young teen discover friendship and imagination.
Saturday, Aug. 14 9p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
14800 Pioneer Trail

International Festival – Enjoy international music, dance, art, and more this Sunday, August 15th.  Festivities begin at noon and last all day until 7p.m. Click here to learn more.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
14800 Pioneer Trail

Hello Fountain Place! The struggling airline industry is beginning to notice a higher demand for their services. Although, a higher demand potentially means an opportunity for a higher profit or for at least some profit it also means higher prices. These higher prices will not necessarily put an end to the new fees consumers have seen added over the years. In fact, some airlines such as Spirit Air are finding ways to charge you more.

As airlines are adding more baggage fees consumers are being forced to pay up or pack lighter. I completely disagree with airlines charging for bags because I feel they recoup those costs in the ticket price. If airlines are looking for more ways to save and increase customers or revenue they should take a page from Wal-Mart’s book. Pass the savings onto to the customers. Instead of the airline industry paying third party travel sites such as Orbitz and Expedia for people booking tickets on those websites cut out the middle man. Most airline websites are already equipped to handle online ticket sales so they should stop paying third parties and start paying us, the consumer. Until then here are some tips I found on eHow for packing light.

1. Bring a pair of black, brown, ad khaki pants.
2. Bring one pair of shoes to match your pants.
3. Pack shirts that can be dressed up or down.
4. Always bring a pair of comfortable jeans.

American Airlines (Minneapolis – Miami RT) – $200+

Southwest Airlines (Minneapolis – Chicago) – $49+

Hello Fountain Place! Living in Eden Prairie has a lot of great perks. Eden Prairie has great schools, a good community, and access to some really unique attractions.

One my favorite Minnesota attractions is the Minnesota Zoo. This zoo appeals to the young and old. You can see rare animals such as the American Bald Eagle to the Amur Leopard. You can also, see more common animals such as the cow, but with a spin on it…Have you ever seen a cow get milked. Well, maybe, but at the Minnesota Zoo you can watch and learn about the entire pasteurization of cheese process. In my opinion, the Minnesota Zoo has some of the most active animals. The last time I went to a zoo, which was about a year ago (I won’t name names, but it was out of state) all of the animals were a sleep. I can’t imagine that happening at the Minnesota Zoo. Watch a Live Footage of the Beaver Dam If you have not made it out to this great attraction you must add it to the list.

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Hello Fountain Place! We all have days where the stress at work is mounting….We are too tired to make it to the gym because we just want to relax our mind and body. Yoga is the perfect solution. You have probably heard a lot of positive benefits associated with the practice of Yoga. Yoga is more than a physical exercise it is full body therapy. Yoga works out your body and mind.

Yoga offers many physical benefits from increased flexibility and strength to an improved toned body, a decrease in aches and pains, and better breathing. In addition, to the many physical benefits of Yoga there are several mental benefits, too. In doing Yoga you will learn how to meditate and free your mind from the daily stress of life. Full List of Yoga Benefits

We want our residents to be able to relieve their stress and live healthy lives. That is why Fountain Place offers complimentary Yoga classes each and every Wednesday. Karen from Yoga Prairie on Columbine Rd. will help you stretch your muscles and release your stress. Join us this Wednesday at 9:30a.m., as Karen holds Yoga class outside by the community pool.

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Check back for Fountain Place Yoga Class August Schedule

 If your kids enjoyed reading this book, then take them to see the film adaptation this weekend. Ramona and Beezus is starring Disney Channel’s star of the Wizards of Waverly, Selena Gomez. Local Movie Times

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