Arfts briefs: Garage sale at LeDuc Estate to raise money for free tours, camps

A garage sale is scheduled for May 6-7 at the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings to raise money for free school tours and summer youth camps.

The Friends of LeDuc and the Dakota County Historical Society are hosting the sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Simmons Shed at the estate, 1629 Vermillion St.

Items for sale will include antiques and collectibles, plants and one-of-a-kind items.

Matching funds will be provided by the Dakota-Washington County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Art park to celebrate founder's birthdayCaponi Art Park at 1205 Diffley Road in Eagan will celebrate the 90th birthday of its founder, Anthony Caponi, with an open house from 1-4 p.m. May 7.

For more than 40 years Caponi -- an Italian-born sculptor, author and art professor emeritus at Macalester College from 1942-1991 -- has been developing the Caponi Art Park and Learning Center on 60 acres in Eagan.

It opened to the public for tours in 1987, and in 1992, a non-profit corporation was formed to expand its programs.

Visitors will be able to explore the park and enjoy an afternoon of performers, art activities and games -- as well as some birthday cake.

A formal presentation honoring Caponi is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.caponiartpark.org/birthday.

Is that old heirloom valuable?If you've ever wondered whether that old hand-me-down from Grandma is valuable, here's your chance to find out.

The Burnsville Lions Club is sponsoring an appraisal fair from 1-4 p.m. May 7 at Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road East in Burnsville.

Additional items will be appraised for $5 each. Homemade desserts, coffee and cider will be served.

Proceeds will support Lions projects that provide glasses for needy children and help fund local food shelves, among other charities.

Used eyeglasses also may be donated at the show.

For more information, go to lionwap.org/eclub/sites/BURNSVILLE/.

Aging fair set for WednesdayA Healthy Active Aging Fair is set for 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday in the Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Av., Inver Grove Heights

Blood pressure screenings will be offered, and those attending will have a chance to get their body composition analyzed and their posture checked.

For more information, call 651-554-3426 or e-mail acrary@ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us for more information.