Mackin Library Media of Burnsville has bought all sales and distribution assets of Tandem Library Books, based in the Twin Cities. Tandem Library Group, formerly Sagebrush Books, will keep two other divisions under a new name, Savia LLC.

South-metro cities will be touting their tourism attractions and festivals at the Mall of America rotunda from 11 a.m. -noon today. The event is part of National Tourism Week.

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society has named Rut Newman volunteer and community outreach manager. She will be responsible for planning and managing the organization's volunteer and outreach activities.

Cheerful Givers, which provides birthday parties for children in need, is recognizing Piccolo's Pizzeria in Eagan for making donations to its organization, including placing a jar on the counter for customers who wish to donate. Cheerful Givers says that Piccolo's owners, Wally and Pat Boudreau, are "the real heroes our community," and that they also turn tips into donations. Piccolo's is located at 4162 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.

The general manager of the Lakeville Applebee's has been named Neighbor of the Year by the national restaurant chain. Applebee's says Tom Wroblewski and his team raised more than $55,000 in the community in 2007 and worked hundreds of hours in community service. The restaurant is at 18404 Kenrick Av.

A Jordan creative arts company is holding a recycled-arts contest called "Trashformation." It is open to people 10 and older who want to "express their artistic ability using the 3R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle." Entries must be brought to 225 Water St. Creative Arts & Holding Co. on or before June 13. For details or an entry form, call them at 952-492-6492 or e-mail mailbag@cre8tivegang.com.