New Resident Loves Cooking Up A Storm - Meet Ron

We would like to introduce you to one of your new neighbors here at Salem Green - please join us in extending Ron a big welcome! Ron recently moved to Salem Green with his roommate, Chris. Ron enjoys cooking and baking in his professional and personal time. He recently enrolled in a 48 week program at Le Cordon Bleu to be certified in culinary arts.

Ron prefers cooking over baking. His favor meal to cook (and eat!) is veal blanquette, which is essentially stewed veal, with a pommes puree, which is a silky smooth mixture of potatoes, salt, pepper, butter, and cream.

His favorite chef? None other than the famous Gordon Ramsey.

If you see Ron around please be sure to say 'hello' and welcome him to Salem Green.

CAKE! Oh, and Ron is pictured too! Welcome to Salem Green Ron!

Prepared For Severe Weather? Important Storm Safety Tips.

Were you woken up by the storm that rumbled over Salem Green in the early hours of this morning? There certainly was a fantastic lightning show, along with some powerful winds, rain, and even hail. When severe weather hits, are you prepared and do you know where to go for safety? Having a plan and being prepared is very important, and we want all of our residents here at Salem Green to be safe.

Tornado
There is an important distinction between Tornado Watches and Warnings. In Watches, you must remain alert and plan your actions. In Warnings, you must act!

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means the National Weather Service expects thunderstorms with large hail and/or damaging winds in excess of 57 mph. Frequent lightening is possible. Warning sirens usually do not sound. Be prepared to take cover quickly.

A Tornado Watch means current weather conditions could produce a tornado. Children should be inside and a flashlight and radio should be kept handy. Your ultimate safety may depend on the information you receive.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado or funnel cloud has been sighted or detected on radar. When you hear warning sirens, move to safety; you should quickly proceed to the garage level of the building.

Power Outage
Power outages can occur occasionally. If your apartment loses power, contact the Rental Office or the after-hour emergency number if you need assistance. Power outages involving non-payment or more than one apartment are the responsibility of the local electric company.

“Not Me!” - An Assault Prevention And Self Defense Class For Women

This is a great class offered by “Not Me!”. They have trained over 8,000 women in assault prevention and self-defense. This program was created by a former Navy SEAL and focuses on the prevention and awareness of sexual assaults.

When
6:30PM Monday, June 24, 2013.

Where

Henry Sibley High School
1831 Delaware Ave.
Mendota Heights, MN

Contact
To enroll in this class, contact: karla@notmetraining.com
For more information visit the website: www.notmetraining.com

Cost
$75/person ages 18+
$65/person ages 14-17

Cool Classic Cars At The Fairground This Weekend - Back To The 50's

Are you looking for something cool to do this weekend? The MN State Fairgrounds plays host to a bunch of cool vehicles and there's a smattering of fair food available.

More than 11,000 classic vehicles will be at the MN State Fairgrounds for the 40th annual Back to the 50's Weekend June 21-23. This is a three day weekend filled with classic vehicles, fun and entertainment.

You can purchase discounted tickets at all O’Reilly Auto Parts. Daily admission is $10.00 or $8.00 with discount ticket purchased at O’Reilly Auto Parts.

40th Annual Back to the 50’s Weekend
MN State Fairgrounds
St Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-641-1992

Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Fun All At The Farmers' Market

Visiting your local farmers' market is a wonderful summer ritual, and with the weather feeling much more like summer, consider stopping by our nearest farmers' market at The Grove in Inver Grove Heights. The 2013 season of the Saint Paul Farmers' Market starts this Thursday, June 20th! The St. Paul Farmers' Market has several satellite locations, including one here in Inver Grove Heights.  You can purchase fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and more. There will also be entertainment during most market dates.


Visit the website for recipes and to see what’s in season.
http://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/members/locations/inver-grove-heights

Where
Veterans Memorial Community Center (The Grove) parking lot
8055 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
651.450.2480

When
Day of Week: Thursdays
Dates: June 20 - September 26, 2013
Hours: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Contact

Contact Person: Jack Gerten
Phone: 651.227.8101

Favorite Summer Book Picks From The Staff

We're hoping that this summer has some nice and sunny days ahead. Grab a blanket, a cold drink, a snack and a good book and head to a lounger by the outdoor pool or sit on the bench by the lake. Enjoy your favorite book while enjoying the beautiful summer sunshine!

Here are some of the top picks for the month of June: (according to Amazon.com)

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Joyland by Stephen King

TransAtlantic by Colum McCann

Bobcat and Other Stories by Rebecca Lee


Here are some of the Salem Green Staff’s favorite books:

Julie: (Hey, she has a little baby, who's got time for reading!?)

Janelle: Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

Brittney: No Easy Day by Kevin Maurer

Valeria: A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

Daniel: Loves reading Dr. Seuss books to his children

Steve: Shock Wave by John Sandford

There are a lot of great places to buy these best sellers, but save some money and head over to Inver Glen Library and check out a great book for free today!

Inver Glen Library

8098 Blaine Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 554-6840

Fun Ideas For Celebrating Father's Day

Are you looking for some fun ways to celebrate Father's Day? There are lots of Father's Day events and family friendly events going on in the Twin Cities.

8th Annual - Walk ‘n’ Run with Dads! 

 Sunday, June 16 - 8:30 AM

Start Walk or run at Lake Phalen in St. Paul. Encourage dads and the men in your family to get outside with you, and spend a fun morning walking or running as a family at Lake Phalen, for charity, and for Dad's healthy heart.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

A Weekend of Art & Music on the Minneapolis Riverfront June 14, 15, & 16. You and Dad can enjoy great entertainment, live music, delicious food and a car show on Father’s Day!

Twins Game
Take Dad to the Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers baseball game (there are games scheduled for June 14, 15, and 16). The first 10,000 males will receive a Twin barbeque spatula and kids can get autographs before the game. Click here to get tickets: http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=min



Fishin'

Take Dad fishing at one of the 10,000 lakes in Minnesota! Or stay close to home; here are some great areas for fishing around Inver Grove Heights:

Marcott Lake: Southeast corner of the intersection of Robert Trail S. and Highway 55.

Seidl’s Lake: 2655 47th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN

Lion’s Park: 65th St. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN

Simley Island: 3110 80th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN

Golfing

There are a lot of great golf courses and country clubs in the area:
Arbor Point Golf Club
8919 Cahill Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 451-9678

Inver Wood Golf Course
1597 80th St. E.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 457-3667

Thompson Oaks Golf Course
1555 Oakdale Ave.
West St. Paul, MN
(651) 457-6064

Brunch

Take Dad out for Father’s Day Brunch:

Mississippi Pub: Father’s Day Buffet
4455 66th St. E.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 455-4975

Jersey’s Bar and Grill: Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.
6449 Concord Blvd. E.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 455-4561

Cahill Diner
6504 Cahill Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 455-4408

Juneteenth Festival Is This Saturday In Minneapolis

Are you making plans for this weekend? Consider attending the Juneteenth Festival in Minneapolis this Saturday.

The Juneteenth Festival observes the June 19th 1865 proclamation of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This celebrates the freedom for people of all racial backgrounds. This Festival draws thousands of people every year. Not only will there be lots of food and entertainment, there will also be focus on culture and history. 

Juneteenth is celebrated as a state holiday in 42 states in the USA, and it's one of the oldest holidays commemorating the end of slavery.

The festival is held at North Mississippi Regional Park 

5114 North Mississippi Drive
Minneapolis, MN.

Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:00AM

Wildlife Should Be Seen, Not Fed!

Here at Salem Green we often see wildlife around the community; it's one of the scenic perks of our lake-shore property. The wild animals can be cute, although we want to remind our residents and their guests that they should not be feeding the animals. Feeding wildlife can cause problems for both animals and people. Animals who are raised to depend on humans for food may struggle to survive in the absence of that food source when they begin to travel on their own. Plus wild animals that are used to being fed by humans generally lose their fear of people, and this can become dangerous - especially for children.

So, while the wild animals are interesting and awesome, please enjoy viewing them from a safe distance for both you and the animal, and please remember - don't feed the wildlife. Thank you!

Geese at Salem Green, presumably playing Duck, Duck, Goose.

A raccoon looking up at one of the buildings at Salem Green.

School's Out For Summer!

Last Thursday was the last day of school for the Salem Green children. What are our young residents to do with their new-found free time? Well, Salem Green has lots of fun amenities that can be enjoyed with the company of an adult resident. The playground is located in the northeast corner of the property. You will find swing set, slides, tether ball and a basketball court. Stop by the office and grab some chalk.

We also have the indoor and outdoor pools, grilling areas, canoes, paddle boats and tennis courts. For the rainy days you can stop by the rental office and check out a DVD.

Please note that there will be more children out during the day, so please be alert when driving the parking lot. Give them a 'brake'!

So many smiling faces as they kids get off the bus at Salem Green on the last day of school.

These guys are pretty enthusiastic about the start of summer vacation!

Here they come!

Saturday Is National Get Outdoors Day - Free State Park Admissions

This Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day. The great thing about living at Salem Green is that there are a lot of outdoor places to play that are close to home. Check out some of the ideas below to find a way you can join in the National Get Outdoors Day festivities.

"Road" Biking

We are close to city, county, and regional bike trails.

http://metrobiketrails.weebly.com/dakota-county.html#confluence

Mountain Biking

It's just across the street at Salem Park! The link is a review of the great mountain biking trails pretty much in our back yard at Salem Park.

http://www.morcmtb.org/trailreviews/metro/harmon.html

Canoe or Kayak or Hike

Lebanon Hills Regional Park has free admission for hiking, and they have canoes and kayaks available to rent from the Visitor Center for some pleasant lake paddling.

http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/LebanonHills/Pages/lebanon-hills-visitor-center.aspx

Camping And All Of The Above

Visit a state park without needing to buy a vehicle permit

From the DNR's website:

Minnesota's 76 state parks and recreation areas are all offering free admission this day, and many of them have planned special activities to introduce you to the fun of geocaching, kayaking, camping, and other family-friendly activities.

For more information visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/getoutdoorsday.html#

Camping In South St. Paul
That's right - nearby South St. Paul is having a community camp-out in a park.

Activities will include: Community bonfire with s'mores and live music, flashlight scavenger hunt, board games and free popcorn in the pavilion. 

More info here: http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/locations/detail/?id=605

Ice Cream, Flags, Fathers, Fishing, Summer - What's Not To Love About June?

June 7 - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 

Well, we don’t really need a National Day to have chocolate ice cream but hey, it’s another excuse to break out a pint for yourself and maybe share with a friend. So go for it!

June 14 - Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated to commemorate the adoption our national flag. June 14th, 1777 was the resolution of the Second Continental Congress, which adopted the flag of the United States.



June 16 - Father’s Day
Today is the day to celebrate your father or a father-figure in your life. Honor the one who tackled his role as “Dad” and lived it to the fullest. Do something special today for the father in your life.

June 18 - National Go Fishing Day 
For National Fishing Day, we hope the weather cooperates today and we can all go fishing! It is a great time to spend by yourself or with family. You can have some fun and catch dinner all at once.  We have some great fishing spots around here so grab your pole and some bait and have a great time fishing today!

June 21 - First Day of Summer
Yeah! It’s finally here! Let’s go to some music festivals and of course get ready for all of the great summer fairs. Some of our favorite summer activities include: eating watermelon and grilled corn on the cob, going to the state fair and simply enjoying the warm weather with some friends.



June 28 - Paul Bunyan Day

The legend of Paul Bunyan dates back to the 1800’s. This legend is believed to originate from French Canadians during the Papineau rebellion of 1837. There are many tales of Paul Bunyan that have been turned into children’s books, including stories of how Paul scooped out the Great Lakes to get water for his big blue ox named Babe. They also say the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota were formed from Paul and Babe’s foot prints when they were wandering through a blizzard.