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cityofardenhills.org • July 2025 • 11 cityofardenhills.org • July 2025 • 11 Ribfest Returns on Saturday, September 13 Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and flavor at the annual Yellow Ribbon Ribfest on September 13. Gates open at noon, with a Career Fair to kick off the festivities. Held at the National Guard Readiness Center, located at 4800 Hamline Ave N. in Arden Hills, this event offers free entry and entertainment for all ages. Food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Proceeds will support the MN Building Trades and the Yellow Ribbon’s mission of aiding service members, veterans and their families across Minnesota. Enjoy live music, a kids’ zone, military displays, flyovers and a mouth-watering rib competition starting at 2:30 p.m. Calling All Sponsors and Volunteers Businesses and organizations are invited to become sponsors for this community-centric event. Sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity to gain visibility and show support for our veterans and service members. They also welcome volunteers to help make this event a success. From setting up to assisting with activities and ensuring everything runs smoothly, your contribution will make a significant difference. A hot dog or hamburger lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Join in for a day of community, celebration and support for our heroes! Find out more about the event and sponsorships at yellowribbonribfest.org. Scan the QR code to watch the Ribfest promotional video. Community Picnic: Thursday, August 14 The Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions Club, Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department, and the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee invite you to a community picnic on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Cummings Parks. There will be yard games, free hot dogs, chips and drinks, and door prizes! Mark your calendars and stop in for a fun night connecting with fellow community members. The Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions are part of Lions International. They support local and international projects through service projects and fund-raising events. 100% of the money generated is donated back to the community, local non- profits, city improvements and charitable causes in and around Shoreview and Arden Hills. The Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary is hosting a fun evening of beer, wine and food sampling as well as music, games, a silent auction and a raffle! This is a fundraising event that positively impacts the lives of thousands locally and internationally. Taste of Hops & Vines is on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview. This is a 21+ ticketed event. Each ticket earns you entry plus unlimited beer, wine and food samples. Find more information and get tickets at tasteofthehops.com. NEW: Recycling Day - Saturday, August 23 The City is pleased to offer Recycling Day - a new event to recycle certain residential items! This event is open to all Arden Hills residents (IDs required) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Public Works Yard. Residents may dispose of specific residential materials free of charge. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: light bulbs, TVs, batteries, scrap metal, mattresses and more. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ELIGIBLE ITEMS, VISIT: cityofardenhills.org/Recycling-Day. NOTE: Any item not shown on the webpage, including electronic devices containing data storage and household hazardous waste, will NOT be accepted. SAVE THE DATE: The annual Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 for Arden Hills residents at Recycle Technologies in Blaine. A coupon to recycle two free items will be available in the August/September newsletter. Updated information on both events can be found at cityofardenhills.org/Recycling. Upcoming Community Events The Public Works Yard is 1/4 mile north of the intersection at Hwy 96 and Hamline Ave., on Ben Franklin Dr. (follow signage and cones).