World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade is March 17

Join the community for the annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday, March 17, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Hopkins Elks Lodge, 30 8th Avenue S. The parade, which is free and open to anyone, will travel four blocks down Mainstreet between the Elks Lodge and the Hopkins American Legion. More information is available here.

Presentation on Senior Housing at
Activity Center is March 21

Join the Hopkins Activity Center for "Eat N' Educate – Oh the Places You’ll Live," a presentation on planning and considerations for senior housing on Thursday, March 21, at 10 a.m. Discover what options are available, factors to consider and questions to ask about housing, so when the time comes, you are able to make an informed decision. Presented by Oasis Senior Advisors. Register to attend online or by calling the center at 952-939-1333.

R esidents Encouraged to Complete
Tree Trust Survey By March 22

The City of Hopkins is partnering with Tree Trust in cooperation with Hennepin County's Green Partners Grant and we need your help! Residents are encouraged to complete a brief survey that will help inform Tree Trust's programming around trees and invasive species. All survey participants will be entered into a raffle for a free tree for their yard. The survey deadline is Friday, March 22.

In addition, the City is having representatives from Rainbow Tree Care do a tree inventory on public boulevards, right of ways and City park property beginning March 18. This work involves measuring the diameter of the trees and rating the tree’s health and will last for about a month, weather dependent. This is a part of Hopkins' ash tree management plan and will help the City budget for forestry work related to emerald ash borer. If you have any questions, contact Hopkins Public Works at 952-939-1382.

Rodney Crowell Concert is March 23

There are still tickets available for the Rodney Crowell concert coming up Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m., at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. The country music artist has written fifteen #1 songs on the country music charts and has won two Grammy Awards. Learn more about Rodney Crowell and purchase concert tickets here.

Meetings & Events

March 19 - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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