Edina Human Rights & Relations Awards

The Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission recently presented the 2010 Tom Oye Human Rights Awards. Criteria for selection of the Tom Oye Human Rights Award include fostering respect and dignity for others, modeling courage and compassion in the advancement of human rights, and demonstrating leadership by example for improving and advancing human rights. Congratulations to Chamber Members Kelly Fitzgerald, of Dow Water & Process Solutions, who organized and implemented several employee networks at her place of employment and Sandy Schley for overseeing 67 Rotary clubs in southwestern Minnesota.  As District Governor, Schley was instrumental in the development of sanitation and clean water projects in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone in order to reduce child mortality and disease and improve the quality of life for thousands. Through her leadership, significant funds have been raised to be used for the final stages of polio eradication in Africa and India. For more information, contact Human Services Coordinator Susan Howl, 952-826-0403.

Centennial Lakes Farmers Market to Open

The mission of the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market is to provide a unique community event showcasing locally grown or produced products. This weekly event allows consumers to purchase directly from farmers, growers and producers, ensuring the highest possible level of freshness and quality.

The market will take place rain or shine on Thursday afternoons from 3 to 7 p.m., July 1 through Sept. 30. Approximately 25 vendors will set-up along the walkways of the Centrum Plaza. Although products will vary weekly, you can expect to find items such as sweet corn, beans, potatoes, melons, strawberries, apples, pears, peppers, fruit salsas, jams, honey, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, eggs, jerky, cheeses, breads, confections and much more!

The market is conveniently located at Centennial Lakes Park. Plenty of complimentary parking is available in any of the numerous parking lots adjacent to the market.