The Irondale Youth Hockey Association welcomed other community members to an event last Saturday morning.
Some chose to run or walk a 5K through Mounds View neighborhoods, while other residents cheered them on. Afterward, everyone could go inside the Mermaid in Mounds View for a pancake breakfast. Both events were fundraisers for the youth hockey association. 5K co-coordinator Rhonda McConnell suggested the group will be planning a second 5K, and spoke of appreciation for all who entered the inaugural run. Event co-coordinator managed the activities inside the Mermaid, which included an “equipment swap,” where hockey families could find used skates, pads, helmets and other gear that other families were no longer using. Sonterre spoke about the partnership with the Mermaid, and the benefits of the hockey equipment swap. The hockey association continues to take registrations for the upcoming season, especially for skaters of preschool age to early elementary grades. For more information, visit the Irondale Youth Hockey Association’s website: www.iyhaleague.org.
Residents, along with local and state officials, celebrated the grand opening of Silverwood Park, 2950 W. County Road E. in St. Anthony, last Saturday. The park was once a camp that was operated by the Salvation Army for inner-city youth. Now owned and operated by the Three Rivers Park District, Silverwood opened on Aug. 12. Visitors during the grand opening could walk through the professional art gallery in the visitor center, attend performances at the outdoor amphitheater, and explore the biking and walking trails. In addition, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony, art demonstrations, and interactive activities such as face-painting, papermaking, wheel-throwing, and spinning wool. For more information about Silverwood park, visit the Three Rivers Park District website: threeriversparks.org and click on “Parks & Trails.”
The Fridley City Council last night proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A representative from the Alexandra House announced the organization is expanding services for sexual violence victims, starting Oct. 1. Along with establishing more support for adults and youth, Alexandra House is also working with Mercy and Unity hospitals to provide care and support for victims. The organization has a 24-hour sexual and domestic violence crisis line for safe, confidential and free services: 763-780-2330. For more information about the organization or to make a donation, call Alexandra House at 763-780-2332 or visit online at www.alexandrahouse.org.
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