Farmington Feed in 5: Week of August 19, 2024
Hey, Farmington. It's Caryn here bringing you the latest with the Feed in 5. You could still participate in the Waterwise Challenge by Dakota County. Make your pledge today by going to our website and clicking on the Waterwise news item. If you haven't heard about it, the challenge is a friendly competition between cities and Dakota County to see who could be the most water wise. Save water and money by making some or all of the suggested changes at home. You could be an indoor water saver by just turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth. You can be an outdoor water saver by using a rain barrel to collect rain water and using it to water your plants. Join your Farmington neighbors and save some water.
Caryn:The Farmington Fire Department is inviting the community to their annual Fire Prevention Open House on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. It will be held at Fire Station 2. The open house is an opportunity to educate the public about fire safety and preventative measures that you could take to avoid fires or other emergencies in your home. In addition, we will give tours of the fire station and fire trucks, as well as demonstrate some of the many ways we serve the community. Sparky the fire pup will be there for photos. If the weather is favorable, Lifelink helicopter and flight crew will visit too.
Caryn:The parks and recreation department invites you to Rambling River Park for the last music in the park of the summer. Join us at 7 PM on Wednesday, August 28th. Rae Rusnack, aka Free Ranger, performs guitar, harmonica, and vocals to swing, blues, and rock. Thanks to our sponsors, Castle Rock Bank, Hobo, Farmington Youth Hockey Association, Marschall Bus, and VFW Post 7662. Don't forget the bug spray.
Caryn:Just a reminder, city hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd to observe Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend before school starts.
Caryn:There are 2 options for getting rid of your old mattress. The Dakota County Mattress Pickup Special is a partnership with Certified Recycling that offers a special curbside pickup rate for county residents until Labor Day for any type of mattress or box spring. Sets are not required. The fee is $60 for the first item and $30 for each additional item with no limit on quantity. The pickup fee will be waived. For more information and to schedule a curbside pickup, call 952-894-1448 or visit certified recycling's website at www.certifiedrecycling.org. If you would rather bring it yourself, the drop off event is at our maintenance facility on Saturday, September 14th from 9 AM to noon. It will be $30 a piece for each item you bring. You will also be able to bring your documents to be shredded for free. This event is rain or shine.
Caryn:Remember to explore our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates on programs, events, notices, and more. Want more information sent directly to you? Sign up for notify me. This is where you can select topics on the website that you will be notified of via email and or text messages. Visit FarmingtonMN.gov/NotifyMe and sign up today. And that's the Feed in 5. Subscribe to the Farmington Feed and the Feed in 5 wherever you like to get your podcasts.
