By the Rev. Tim Power

By Rod Anderson

St. Andrew
sets Bible school
Rainforest Adventure vacation Bible school is for children between the ages of 3-1/2 years to fourth grade (completed). The fun begins Monday, July 21, and continues through Thursday, July 24. Two sessions are offered, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or from 1:30 to 4 p.m. St. Andrew is just south of Highway 5 on Technology Drive in Eden Prairie.

Grace Church in Eden Prairie has scheduled its 5th Annual Car Show for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in the Grace Church parking lot. The family event is to feature a collection of vintage and contemporary automobiles and motorcycles. There will also be remote-controlled cars to entertain the kids. The event is free, and lunch will be available for purchase.
If you are interested in displaying your vintage or contemporary automobile or motorcycle at the show, register at www.atgrace.com/registrations.

By Bernard E Johnson

Greg Thompson of the Izaak Walton League will share ideas designed to get more enjoyment out of yards and gardens as well as benefit the environment in a presentation from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Pax Christi. He’ll talk about how to reduce water usage and explain measures that conserve and effectively use rainfall. Thompson also plans to explain how to reduce pollution of lakes, ponds and wetlands from stormwater run-off. The presentation will include techniques for creating habitats for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.