Eden Prairie and Southern Minnetonka Democrats
Activating and organizing people to improve the well-being of our community by electing principled leaders with progressive values.

Events

May

DFL events

Community happenings

May 10, 2008
SD42 Precinct Officer Make-Up Training
11:00 am
If you're a newly-elected Precinct Officer and weren't able to attend our earlier training, please join us in the Eden Prairie Library's large meeting room. RSVP to Rob.
May 16, 2008
Ashwin Madia Rally at the State Capitol
11:00 am
RSVP to Laurie.
May 16, 2008
Ashwin Madia Fundraiser
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Ashwin Madia earned the DFL endorsement on April 12 and has been hard at work meeting with activists, raising money on the phone and building his campaign team. Please join him for his first fundraising event since endorsement. The home of Sal and Mai Mendoza, 5117 Ridge Rd, Edina. Suggested donation: $250, $100, $50. RSVP to Krista.
May 18, 2008
Dedication of the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
3:00 pm
The iconic bicycle and pedestrian bridge just north of Lake Street crossing Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis will be officially dedicated.
May 21, 2008
DFL CD3 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
May 27, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting: Iraq, Three Perspectives
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Special guests former State Senator Becky Lourey, Gold Star Mother; Mr. Ashwin Madia, Iraq war veteran and Mr. Sami Rasouli, native and resident of Iraq. NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE: Heritage Room, Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie.
May 27, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
May 28, 2008
DFL SD42 Precinct Organization Meeting
7:00 pm
Dunn Bros., Eden Prairie Road
May 31, 2008
Madia Campaign Kickoff
9:00 am Rally; 10:30 am Neighborhood Door Knock, 1:00 PM Potluck Lunch
Join Ashwin Madia and the Madia team for breakfast and rally before hitting the streets for our first door knock of the season. RSVP to Laurie.
 
Today through May 18, 2008
Birch Island Woods Plant Sale
4:00 to 8:00 pm weekedays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekends
Picha Heritage Farm, 6649 Birch Island Rd, Eden Prairie. Visit their website for more information.
May 12, 2008
Eden Prairie Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 12, 2008
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 12, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Study Session
6:30 pm
Boards and Commissions Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 13, 2008
Eden Prairie Conservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 13, 2008
Hopkins Schools Late State All Grades
May 13, 2008
Minnetonka Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10:00 am
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 13, 2008
Minnetonka Senior EDA Meeting
6:00 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 14, 2008
Minnetonka Comp Plan Steering Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 15, 2008
Hopkins School Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Board Room, Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
May 15, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 17, 2008
Eden Prairie Community Center Grand Opening
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Entertainment, refreshments, activities, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
May 19, 2008
Eden Prairie Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 19, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
May 19, 2008
Minnetonka History Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 19, 2008
Eden Prairie School Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie
May 20, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Workshop
5:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 20, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
May 26, 2008
Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Minnetonka Schools Closed
May 26, 2008
Hopkins Schools Kids and Company closed
May 27, 2008
Eden Prairie Budget Advisory Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
May 28, 2008
Minnetonka City Council/Comp Plan/B&C Work Session
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
May 29, 2008
Hopkins School Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Board Room, Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
 
   

June

 

DFL events

Community happenings

June 6-8, 2008
DFL State Convention
Rochester, Minnesota
June 12, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
June 14, 2008
DFL SD42 Adopt a Highway Clean Up
If you can help maintain our section of Hwy 494, please contact Patti for more information. Rain day is June 21.
June 18, 2008
DFL CD3 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
June 24, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Davanni's Pizza and Pasta, 8060 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
June 24, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
 
June 2, 2008
Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 3, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Workshop
5:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 3, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 4, 2008
Eden Prairie Schools Last Day of School
June 5, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
June 5, 2008
Minnetonka Schools Last Day of School
June 6, 2008
Hopkins Schools Last Day of School
June 6 to 8, 2008
National Conference for Media Reform
 
Do the media cover what's really happening in your community? Getting the full story? Looking for more choices and alternatives? This national conference will be held in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Speakers include Bill Moyers, Arianna Huffington, Dan Rather and hundreds more. There is a cost to attend. Visit this site to register.
June 9, 2008
Eden Prairie Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 9, 2008
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 9, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
June 10, 2008
Eden Prairie Conservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 10, 2008
Minnetonka Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10:00 am
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
June 11 to 13, 2008
Minnetonka LMC Conference
 
June 12, 2008
Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Housing and Community Services, Eden Prairie Center, Lower Level
June 12, 2008
Hopkins School Board Meeting
6:00 pm (early start)
Board Room, Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
June 12, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka
June 16, 2008
Eden Prairie Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 16, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Study Session
6:30 pm City Council Meeting
Boards and Commissions Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
June 16, 2008
Eden Prairie School Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie
June 17, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Workshop
5:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 17, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Workshop
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 18, 2008
Gov. Tim Pawlenty Speaks at Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
More information to come.
June 19, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
June 23, 2008
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 24, 2008
Eden Prairie Budget Advisory Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
June 28, 2008
Minnetonka Summer Fest
 
June 30, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
 

July

 

DFL events

Community happenings

July 10, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
July 22, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Davanni's Pizza and Pasta, 8060 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
July 22, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
 
 
 
July 2, 2008
Minnetonka Park Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
June 5, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
July 7, 2008
Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 8, 2008
Eden Prairie Conservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 8, 2008
Minnetonka Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10:00 am
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
July 8, 2008
Minnetonka EDA
6:00 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
July 10, 2008
Eden Prairie Flying Cloud Advisory Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 12, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka
July 14, 2008
Eden Prairie Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 14, 2008
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 14, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
July 15, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Workshop
5:00 pm
Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 15, 2008
Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 17, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
July 21, 2008
Eden Prairie Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
Prairie Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 21, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Study Session
6:30 pm
Boards and Commissions Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
July 21, 2008
Minnetonka History Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
July 28, 2008
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm
City Council Chamber, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
July 28, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
 
 
 

August

 

DFL events

Community happenings

August 14, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
August 26, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Davanni's Pizza and Pasta, 8060 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
August 26, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

 

 
August 5, 2008
National Night Out
 
August 6, 2008
Minnetonka Park Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
August 7, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka
August 7, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
August 11, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
August 12, 2008
Minnetonka Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10:00 am
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
August 12, 2008
Minnetonka EDA
6:00 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
August 18, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Study Session
6:30 pm
Boards and Commissions Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
August 21, 2008
Hopkins School Board Meeting
6:00 pm (early start)
Board Room, Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
August 21, 2008
Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
August 25, 2008
Minnetonka City Council Meeting
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
 
August 25, 2008
Minnetonka Community Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
 

September

 

DFL events

Community happenings

September 11, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
September 23, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Davanni's Pizza and Pasta, 8060 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
September 23, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
 
 
September 1-4, 2008
Daily Show Broadcasts from St. Paul
5:00 pm
History Theatre at McNally Smith College of Music, 19 Exchange Street E, St. Paul. Request free tickets.
September 4, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka

October

 

DFL events

Community happenings

October 16, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
October 28, 2008
Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Davanni's Pizza and Pasta, 8060 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
October 28, 2008
Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
 
 
 
October 2, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka

November

 

DFL events

Community happenings

November 13, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
 
 
August 7, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka

December

 

DFL events

Community happenings

December 11, 2008
DFL SD42 Central Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd.
 
 
December 4, 2008
Minnetonka Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm
Community Room, District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka