ROCKIN' ROGERS DAYS
Events at Rogers Community Center unless otherwise posted

$10 Rockin’ Rogers Days Button covers Entertainment Center Events: 21 and older at evening events

Thurs, June 24 - Sun, June 27

Thursday
5 - 11pm: Carnival & Beer Garden Open
7pm - 11pm: Rock It Science (Button)
*proceeds go to RHS to upgrade tech classroom

Friday
5 - 11pm: Carnival & Beer Garden Open
6pm: Softball Tournament Begins
8:30pm -12:30am: Johnny Holm Band (Button)

Saturday
8am: Softball continues
Noon: Grand Parade - Main St/Memorial Dr
2pm: Classic Car Show (FREE)
3pm: Miss Rockin' Rogers Day Coronation
8:30pm -12:30am: 32 Below (Button)

Sunday
8am: Softbal continues
Noon - 5pm: Carnival

For details, visit the Rogers Lions web site.

ROGERS ROTARY GOLF TOURNEY
6th Annual Michael Sween Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Rogers Rotary is Wednesday, August 4. We anticipate over 140 golfers and businesses will be part of this event.  The tournament will be held at the Riverwood National Golf Course in Otsego.

Last year's event raised  $15,000 in donations that went right back into local community programs such as: STRIVE for Rogers High School, Roger Senior Center and Cross Food Shelf.

*Corporate  Sponsor: $1,000  (Corporate recognition on banner, table tents, program, and golf & dinner for 4 and Mulligan cards)
* Hole Sponsor: $250  (Sign on Hole, Recognition on table tents, program)
*Donate Item/Service for Live Auction
*Donate Item/Service for Silent Auction

Contact Cheryl Helwig to coordinate your donation and with questions; 612.508.8285.

Join us for a great day of golf & community!

ROGERS UPDATES
Rogers Farmers' Market
Wednesdays from 3:30 - 7 PM
Rogers Activity Center/Ice Arena Parking Lot
21080 141st Avenue North

The Rogers Farmers Market is a market in which farmers, growers, artists, crafters, and select Rogers businesses sell their own products directly to the public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with the producer of the items they purchase. This market emphasizes diversity, quality, and freshness as well as community involvement. Visit www.farmersmarket.cityofrogers.org for more information.

Traffic Update
Ramp from Hwy 101 to westbound 1-94 will be closed from 10pm Friday, June 18 until 6am Monday, June 21. I-94 will also be down to one lane beginning at 101 for one-half mile.

To learn about traffic changes and how the road construction will impact your plans, visit the City of Rogers Road Projects page.

Thieves Again
Thieves are on the prowl. Lock your boats, cars, and garages and make sure you keep your valuables inside. If you have information about thefts, please call the Rogers Police Dept at 763.428.3450.

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RAPPORT AFGHANISTAN
Rogers resident, Geoff Forbes and his friend, Shawn Mingus are part of a newly formed 501c3 nonprofit organization called Rapport Afghanistan.  Here is some background that led to this: 
 
Shawn and Geoff felt America should do something to give back to the people of Afghanistan for the loving, selfless way that they protected and saved one of our own. Shawn spoke with some US Army commanders who are leading combat missions in Afghanistan (Shawn himself was an Infantry officer a number of years ago). One commander told Shawn of some basic unmet needs of the local people. In the Hindu Kush mountains, it can get as cold as a Minnesota winter, and many people (including children) do not have coats. 
 
Shawn decided to set up a 501c3 to supply coats to the people of Afghanistan. This effort will aid in the US Army's goal to win the hearts and minds of the people. Our military will personally give coats to the local people, and they will be told that they are coming from ordinary Americans like you and me. The goal by the end of the summer is to collect 50,000 gently used or new coats. Local Army National Guard units from Minnesota and Iowa will be giving the coats out in Afghanistan later this year.
 
Anything that you can contribute will be much appreciated! Receiptswill gladly be provided so you can claim a tax deduction. Please forward this appeal to your friends, neighbors, civic groups, churches, etc. We need many people to spearhead individual coat drives in order for the goals of the overall drive to be met. Thank you!

DROP SITES

Contact Geoff with questions: 763.428.4129 or http://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreyforbes

Recent Article: www.chanvillager.com/news/announcements/building-rapport-afghanistan-106

Spotlight Merchant
The Rogers Report is a site to provide a centralized spot for our citizens to find out what's happening in their community. In addition, we feel it's important to give exposure to our local merchants so you know what's available and so we can do our part to help them be sucessful in their endeavors. We will be offering a regular feature called "Spotlight Merchant" If you'd like to recommend a business to be featured please contact us here at the Rogers Report.

HOT SHOTS PARTY BUS
Jake at 612.390.3738 or Brad at 320.630.4162

MOPS CLUB MEETINGS
MOPS is a non-denominational organization that exists to help meet the needs of every mom with children ages birth through kindergarten who shares a desire to be the very best. We provide an open, accepting atmosphere where moms can develop friendships, creativity, leadership, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There will be a $50 fee per semester which includes a 1 year membership to MOPS international. This includes the cost of wonderful crafts and distinctive speakers.

Moppets is the children’s piece of MOPS. It provides an opportunity for children to experience Christ's love through: * Preschool like setting with singing, crafts, snacks, and story time * Age-specifics classrooms so children can socialize with others of similar skill and interest levels * Caring volunteers who provide a safe and stimulating environment

Meetings are held about 2 Wednesdays a month at the Word of Peace church in Rogers . Meetings run from 9:15am - 11:15am

Please contact Kirsten Hegman at 763-428-8229 or Lorrie Neuharth at 763-428-9617 for more information or for a registration form.

ROGERS LIBRARY EVENTS
21300 John Milless Dr., 952.847.6050

The following programs are open to the public free of charge. 

Friends Meeting
Saturdays; July 17, Aug. 14; 8-10 a.m. at Rogers Library
Join fellow library enthusiasts to hear what's happening at Hennepin County Library. Help support your local library by planning and volunteering at book sales, programs, and special events. The Friends look forward to meeting you.

First Pages: Character Creation
Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m. at Rogers Library
For kids entering grades 4-6. Do you have a favorite character in a book or story? How did the writer discover the character’s secret powers or the fact that they wear high-top sneakers and glasses? Learn how to create a character that keeps the reader interested and your stories full of surprises. Presented in collaboration with the LoftLiteraryCenter.

Girls Only Book Club
Tuesdays, June 15, July 13, Aug. 10; 3-4 p.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17; limit 12. For girls entering grades 4-6. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rogers Library.

Teen Book Club
Wednesdays, June 16, July 14, Aug. 11; 1 p.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17. For teens entering grade 6 and up. Get together to talk about great books with other teens! Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Guys Read Book Club
Thursdays, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19; 2-3 p.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17; limit 15. For guys entering grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Guys Read is made possible by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County with generous support from the Best Buy Children's Foundation and the Ann and Jack Cole Children's Fund.

Kids Jr. Book Club
Fridays, June 18, July 9, Aug. 6; 10:30 a.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17; limit 10. For kids entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Wild Rumpus!
Monday, June 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17; limit 15. For kids entering kindergarten-grade 3. It's time to make mischief of one kind and another at the library! Create your own Wild Thing mask, be a star in our very own reader's theater performance of "Where the Wild Things Are" and more. Let the wild rumpus start!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rogers Library.

Try it! Kumihimo Braiding
Tuesday, June 29, 1 p.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; begins May 17. For kids entering grade 3 and up. Create a bracelet or key chain holder using kumihimo, an ancient Japanese form of braid-making. Materials provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rogers Library and presented in collaboration with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota.

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, July 6-27, 9:30 a.m. at Rogers Library
Registration required; began June 8; limit 15. For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.
 
Magician Matt Dunn
Thursday, July 29, 1 p.m. & Thursday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. at Rogers Library
For kids entering kindergarten-grade 5. Go wild over the out-of-this-world comedy and magic in this fast-paced, interactive show featuring everyone’s favorite rabbit, Houdini!
Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).