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Taste of Lakeville 2024

Thank you to the Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN members who put in blood, sweat, and tears to pull off the 22nd annual Taste of Lakeville. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners. We couldn’t pull off this community fundraiser without your help! And shout out to Card My Yard Apple Valley - MN for the donation of this epic yard sign. THANK YOU!!

View the full 2024 Taste of Lakeville online photo gallery here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDGFq

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2024 Taste of Lakeville Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 Taste of Lakeville winners!

Best Savory: Lakeville Brewing Co. for their Parmesan encrusted walleye on a bed or rice

Best Sweet: Cream Of The Cakes for their array of mini cupcakes

Best Presentation: Chick-fil-A Apple Valley for their colorful display, full of stuffed animals and eye-catching signs.

Honorable Mention: Bourbon Butcher for the largest display (and because it's the Meat Smoker Tommy's birthday)!

Blood Drive

Dear Citywide Blood Drive Donors,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous contribution. Your decision to donate blood is a true act of kindness that profoundly impacts the lives of so many. Each pint of blood you give is a lifeline for patients in critical need, providing hope and a chance for recovery.

Your selflessness in donating, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, makes a tremendous difference. And, speaking of firsts, we had 70 first-time donors come out this week!

We understand that donating blood is not always easy or convenient, and we deeply appreciate your effort and compassion. Your contribution is more than just blood—it’s the gift of life. Thank you for being a hero. Because of you, we set another record for the largest blood drive in the state of Minnesota by collecting 377 units of blood and saving up to 1,100 lives.

We also want to give a special shout-out to the local businesses who donated prizes to the raffle drawing and to our community partners: Culver's, B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville, Christian Brothers Automotive, Pahl's Market, Delmar Company, Wag N' Wash Lakeville, MN, Bubble Barn Car Wash, Dakota Electric Association, The Better Half, Lakeville Area Schools, Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN, Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog, City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Police Department, Lakeville Liquors, Memorial Blood Centers.

With deepest gratitude,

Citywide Blood Drive Steering Committee:

Mike Cooper - Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN

Tierney Helmers - City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Government

Shanen Corlett – Lakeville Public Safety Foundation

Krista Jech – Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Mike Meyer – City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Fire Department

Sherry Humphrey, Memorial Blood Centers

Abijah on the Backside

Presentation of $43,105.95 check to Abijah on the Backside

A heartfelt Thank You to everyone who joined us at the inaugural Run for the Roses Gala at Brackett's Crossing this past April! Your presence truly made the evening memorable and impactful as we came together to support Mental Health and Abijah's on the Backside.

Meeting Abijah's therapy horses during the Cocktails & Horsetails hour was an unforgettable experience, adding such a special, unique touch to the event.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and all those who generously contributed. Your support will undoubtedly make a difference, providing vital mental health resources to First Responders, Military personnel, and backside workers.

A special shout-out to dann kasallis photography llc for beautifully capturing the essence of the evening!

Again, Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to mental health awareness. Together, we're making a difference!

Angel Foundation

Each year our club president picks their charity of choice. Every week our club meeting has a speaker, and every week that speaker is awarded an honorarium in the form of a donation to that charity. Our 2023-24 Lakeville Rotary President, Emily Fox Williams, picked the Angel Foundation as her charity. As her term came to a close, she awarded them with a big check. Thanks, Angel Foundation for all you do to support families battling cancer.

To find out more about the Angel Foundation, go to: https://mnangel.org

2024 Taste of Lakeville

Do you like to eat delicious cuisine? Do you enjoy savoring select wines or local brews? Then grab your friends and head over to the 22nd Annual Taste of Lakeville!

Tickets are $50 in advance. This includes entry into this community celebration where local restaurants, caterers, and fine beverage purveyors get together for one magical evening and offer attendees the opportunity to sample, taste, sip, and devour the rich culinary treats our wonderful town has to offer. This event is for adults only. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend and proof of age will be required at the time of admission to the event.

Buy your tickets from Lakeview Bank in Lakeville, or online at: https://tasteoflakeville.org/buy-tickets/

Congratulations Peg Duenow

The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual Rotarians and Rotaractors who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Foundation, such as through their involvement in Foundation committees, grants or programs, or by supporting Rotary Peace Fellows. The Foundation’s programs are how members transform donations into sustainable projects that change people’s lives. For 2024, Peg Duenow, Lakeville Rotary Club, was nominated for her work with both local and international grants and her commitment, enthusiasm, and passion for these ideals. This year, our nominee was selected by the review committee. Congratulations, Peg, on receiving this prestigious honor.

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In-Person Meetings:

Brackett's Crossing Country Club

17976 Judicial Rd,
Lakeville, MN 55044

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PO Box 433

Lakeville, MN 55044

Thursday, August 15, 2024

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The Rotary Club of Lakeville is a network of 97 neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in our community and abroad.

Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 30 years, Lakeville Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From eradicating polio and human trafficking to water and sustaining the well being of pollinators, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.