В Оватонне открыта баскетбольная площадка, анонсирован субботник и серия концертов для пожилых

Open Basketball Runs Oct. 1 - May 15 The Historic West Hills Gymnasium was built in 1914. As fall approaches, open basketball, for all ages, will be offered at the West Hills Gym. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Play games on the ¾ size court, practice shots and work on ball-handling skills. To ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants, guidelines and rules must be followed. This includes wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, respecting fellow players and following the directions of City staff. Registration is required, with a daily cost of $5 per person. Visit owatonna.gov/prcatalog for details and to register. Annual Watershed-wide Clean-up Join Clean River Partners for their largest volunteer event of the year – a fun morning connecting with neighbors and cleaning up our parks and natural areas. Date: Saturday, Sept. 19 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Location: Morehouse Park - Owatonna What to Expect Each cleanup site, from Cannon Falls to Owatonna, is led by a local volunteer. When you arrive, check in with the site leader to sign in, stick around to snap a group picture, grab the supplies you need, and go on an easter egg hunt for garbage! What you should bring: a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, good walking shoes, and your enthusiasm What we’ll provide: an assortment of light snacks, water (in a cooler jug), gloves, and garbage bags. Registration To register, visit: Clean River Partners · 2026 Cannon River Watershed-Wide Cleanup Questions? Contact: Lauren Borer, Community Engagement Manager, [email protected], 507-200-1170 Rain Garden Workshop This free workshop is hosted through Owatonna Community Education adult enrichment classes. Designed for adults of all backgrounds and experience levels, these classes provide a welcoming space to explore new interests, build practical skills, and connect with others in the community. Date: Monday, Sept. 21 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Roosevelt Community School – 122 McKinley St. E, Owatonna Why plant a rain garden? It will beautify your property, capture rainwater, reduce stormwater runoff - and the City of Owatonna and Steele County Soil & Water Conservation District can help you pay for it! Attend this complimentary, in-person class and learn about the benefits of rain gardens and how to plan and install your own. What to Expect We'll kick off the class with a short field trip to see a rain garden in action at a residential property and hear maintenance tips from the homeowner. You'll learn where to put your rain garden, how to choose the right plants, and what cost-share programs exist to help you pay for the project. What to Bring Wear your walking shoes and consider bringing a water bottle. Cost & Registration This course is free to attend and sponsored by the City of Owatonna, Clean River Partners, and Steele County SWCD, and is a collaboration with the Bee Friendly Environmental Alliance. To register, visit: Rain Garden Workshop - Owatonna Community Education New Concert Series for Seniors Music has a way of connecting us to the past and bringing generations together. This new monthly concert series will feature musical events throughout the fall and winter. Join us for great music in the company of friends, new and old, at West Hills Social Commons. Light snacks and a beverage will be available. No registration required. Concerts are free to Legends members or $3 day pass is available for non-members. Oct. 10 Dan Stursa Band – Country Western Music from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Nov. 17 Lisa Murphy – The Singing Cowgirl from 4:00-4:45 p.m. Dec. 17 Owatonna Middle and High School String Ensemble from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Chad Cagel – Classis Oldies from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Feb. 12 Melissa Schultz from 4:30-6:30 p.m.