Lakeville Park and Recreation Calendar Features 'Who Done It' Hike

Nickelodeon Universe Mall of America, Bloomington

Purchase 3-hour ($19), or 5-hour ($21), discount wristbands to this family attraction. Purchase online at www.lakeville-rapconnect.com or at the Lakeville Parks & Recreation office in City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Please pick up tickets at City Hall.

Bird Banding

Join naturalist, Mark Newstrom and Roger Everhart for an up-close and personal look at wild birds on Sun., Sept. 11 and/or Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.–noon at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. It’s a great way for families to learn about birds. $2/per person 10 & older and free for children under 10.

Who Done It Hike

All ages are welcome. Play Sherlock Holmes by collecting clues, gathering information and solving mysteries, while walking the trails at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, 19300 Ritter Trail on Sat., Sept. 10. Registration starting at 9:30 a.m. and the mystery hike starting at 10 a.m. Cost is FREE and pre-registration is not necessary. Pack a picnic for your family to enjoy after the hike.

Adult Dance Classes - East Coast Swing, Foxtrot & Waltz

Ages 17 and older. These three dances work for any music event such as rock & roll, country, ballroom, weddings and parties. Fridays, Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14 & 28. East Coast Swing – 6:30-7:30 p.m., Foxtrot – 7:45-8:45 p.m., Waltz – 9-10 p.m. $58 per couple/per session.

Lynch Fall Tennis

For ages 5-12. In a fun, energetic atmosphere your child will learn or improve upon stroke production, strategies of the game and enjoy the fun of competition. Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1. Ages 5-7, 9-10 a.m., $50. Ages 8-12, 10-11:30 a.m., $70. Camp will be held at Century Middle School, 18610 Ipava Ave., Lakeville.

Lynch Flag Football

For ages 6-9. The first half we will work on football fundamentals such as receiving, passing, running, plays and drills. Then we’ll put our skills into action with a competitive game of flag football. Sundays, Sept. 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2 from 1-3 p.m. Camp will be held at Dakota Heights Park, 9550 175th St. W., Lakeville. $79

Learn to Skate Program

Indoor skating lessons for ages 3-adult. One hour lessons are held on Tuesday mornings and afternoons, Oct. 25-Dec. 13 and on Saturday mornings, Oct. 22-Dec. 17(no lessons on 11/26). Several skating level times are offered. Lessons are held at Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St., Lakeville. $89/session and $125/P.A.L.S.level.

Firearms Safety Course - Gun Safety

The Dakota County Gun Club will sponsor a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Certified Firearms Safety Course in Lakeville. Participants need to be at least 11 years or older by September 6, 2011. Classes will be held on September 6, 7, 12, 13, 15 & 20 in the evenings from 6–8:30 p.m., at the McGuire Middle School, 21220 Holyoke Ave. W. and the range day field test will be on Sat., September 17 from 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Gun Club, 17501 Station Trail, Rosemount. Mandatory participation, all students are required to attend, no exceptions. This course will focus on hunter education, safety and ethics, and safe firearms handling and storage. All students passing this course will receive a firearm safety permit from the DNR. Registration is required through the City of Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department only. Participants must provide accurate birth certificate information upon registering for the class. Accuracy of this information will be the responsibility of the participant or parent/guardian for minors. Parent/guardian must accompany minors to the first class. Please register your child online at www.lakeville-rapconnect.com and/or at City Hall or call 952-985-4600 for more information. There is a $7.50 Parks & Recreation registration fee per/student with an additional $7.50 paid to DNR at completion of the course. This event is sponsored by Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department and Dakota County Gun Club.

Register online at lakeville-rapconnect.com or for more information call 952-985-4600.