Town briefs

EDEN PRAIRIE

Eden Prairie United Methodist Church will sponsor a garage sale today through Friday at the church, 15050 Scenic Heights Road. Items will include clothing, household goods, furniture, sports equipment, books, toys and small appliances.

Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. today, which will be a preview evening with an admission charge of $5. Admission is free on the other two days, from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Friday, which will feature a clearance sale where customers may purchase everything they can fit into a single grocery bag for $3.

Proceeds will support programs of the church, which this year is emphasizing reconstruction in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

For more information, call 952-937-8781 or go to www.prairiechurch.org.

CHASKA

The Sexual Violence Center in Chaska is planning a wine-tasting fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 at Dolce Vita Wine Shop, 101 E. Hwy. 212, Chaska.

The center is a nonprofit organization that works with sexual violence victims from around the Twin Cities. It provides a 24-hour crisis phone line, counseling, support groups and legal clinics.

Tickets to the event are $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door. They will cover wine tasting, appetizers and entertainment. For more information or to order tickets, go to www.sexualviolencecenter.org/upcomingevents.htm.

EDINA

Applications are being taken for appointment to the Bike Edina Task Force, which is figuring out how to make proposals for new bikeways work. The task force has already produced a report on new bikeways that would connect to destinations such as schools as well as to regional bike trails.

The task force usually meets at City Hall on the second Thursday of the month. Meetings last about an hour.

To get an application or for more information, visit "permits and applications" on the city website at www.cityofedina.com or contact Kirk Johnson at 612-916-9966 or at kirk.johnson@logan.logic.com. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 16.

Recreational fires are prohibited in Edina for the next four to six weeks because of warming temperatures and dry vegetation, Fire Chief Marty Scheerer has announced. Historically, 80 percent of all wildfires in Minnesota occur in April and May.

Edina residents still can get a recreational fire permit on the city of Edina website but will not be allowed to have a fire until the ban is lifted.

When the ban is over, residents still will need to call 952-826-0398 before starting a fire to make sure burning is allowed.

Questions about the ban can be answered at 952-826-0378.

MINNETONKA

The 2008 Burwell House Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 at the Charles H. Burwell House, 13209 E. McGinty Road, Minnetonka.

Artists have until May 15 to apply to exhibit at the event's juried art fair. Applications are available at www.eminnetonka.com. For more information, contact Jacque Larson, city community relations manager, at jlarson@eminnetonka.com or at 952-939-8207.

Antique vendors also may apply to exhibit at the ice cream social. Exhibit booths are $35. Apply online at www.eminnetonka.com or by calling Chuck Donley at 952-988-9797.

Minnetonka is inviting residents, families and groups to adopt a park, trail, wetland, neighborhood or road to keep it clean of litter. The city provides garbage bags and safety vests. For more information, call Pat Kehr at Minnetonka Public Works at 952-988-8400.

WAYZATA

St. Edward's Episcopal Church at 865 Ferndale Road, Wayzata, is sponsoring its 32nd annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Patio plants, hanging plants, perennials, vegetables and herbs will be available.

For more information, call 952-473-2262.