north metro
More farmers markets get going
Several north metro farmers markets are beginning their seasons this week and next. Here's a sampling:
Champlin: Wednesdays, starting today (July 8), from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ice Forum parking lot, 120th Avenue N. and Hwy. 169.
Osseo: Tuesdays (starting July 7), from 3 to 8 p.m., at 5th Street NE., north of Boerboom Park.
Coon Rapids: Wednesdays (starting July 15), from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ice Arena, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.
Anoka: Thursdays (starting July 16), from 2-5 p.m. at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main St.
Ramsey: Thursdays (starting July 16), from 3 to 7 p.m., 7401 E. Ramsey Pkwy.
BLAINE
Family Fun Night on July 14 at Aquatore
Aquatore Park will be the setting for an evening of family-friendly activities from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. The event, which is free, will include kids' carnival games, a vehicle fair and inflatables. It's presented by Blaine Parks an d Recreation Department. Aquatore is located off Clover Leaf Parkway just west of Hwy. 65. For further information, go to www.ci.blaine.mn.us.
Kids' Triathlon set for July 25
The second annual Blaine Kids Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 25, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Lakeside Commons Park, 3020 Lake Pkwy., Blaine. The competition is for ages 7-14 and consists of a 100- or 165-yard swim; a 2.3-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run. The fee is $30 for residents and $33 for nonresidents. To register, go to http://blaineevents.com/kids-tri/ For more information, call Nate at 763-785-6151.
