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Weekly Update: June 10, 2025

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Less than ONE WEEK until the 2025 River Heights Chamber Golf Classic. We are excited to announce that we have 96 golfers and some amazing volunteers ready to make this a fantastic day at Mendakota Country Club.


Get ready for a fun day on the course featuring:

⛳ Fun contests & great prizes

🎁 Door Prizes and Prize Drawings

🍱 Boxed lunch & 🍽️ Dinner buffet

🍹 Beverage & snack stations throughout the course

🏌️‍♂️ Come early to enjoy the putting green and driving range

🏆 Contest Awards

🍹 Bar and Patio Open

🎶 Music by Mick Sterling Presents

🍷A curated wine tasting with One Hope Wine


Schedule for the day:

  • Registration & Check-In: 10:00 AM
  • Putting Green & Driving Range Open: 10:00 AM
  • Caffeination Station: Grab a cup of coffee at registration!
  • Box Lunch Pick-Up: 11:00 AM
  • Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM
  • 19th Hole Reception (Buffet Dinner): Starts at 4:30 PM
  • Ball Drop on the Putting Green at 5:45 PM
  • Event Conclusion: 6:00 PM


Golf Passport - $10 per golfer or $40 per golf team

Purchase at registration - Cash or Credit Card

Includes Chipping Contest, One Mulligan, One Prize Ball (team) and One Prize Ticket.


Ball Drop - $20 each - While supplies last!

Purchase at registration and at 19th Hole Reception

Cash or Credit Card


See website event for full details!


Attention Golfers and Sponsors: Look for an email later this week with all the details for the day.



MEETINGS and EVENTS

Please RSVP for Free Chamber Events

(ex. CoffeeNet, Let's Do Lunch, Business After Hours, Leadership 360 and Lunch & Learn)


To ensure that the sponsoring businesses can adequately prepare and provide the best experience for all attendees, we kindly request your RSVP on the Chamber Events page of the River Heights Chamber website. Click on the "Register" button and select "RSVP for Free Event."


Your prompt response will greatly assist the sponsoring businesses in finalizing arrangements, including food and beverages for these upcoming events. Thank you!

MEMBER NEWS

Welcome to Our New Member!


The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Open Window Theatre to our growing business community! We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and celebrating your success.

River Heights Chamber Ambassador Visit - Allrounder Remodeling


On Tuesday, June 3, Ambassadors Lilly Miller of Visit IGH and Jon Smale of Heartland Credit Union, visited Allrounder Remodeling, owned by Eric Bader.


They are a locally owned and operated company that has been in business since 2007. They offer a variety of services to bring your home improvement ideas to life—from full home remodels to bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and more. Work with a trusted team you can count on. 


Browse photos for the latest bathroom remodeling trends! 


Visit their website to see testimonials and examples of their work! 


OTHER CHAMBER NEWS

DARTS Announces New President, Mike Lavin


DARTS is excited to announce that Mike Lavin will step into the role of President starting June 2, 2025. Mike brings deep community roots and a strong commitment to serving older adults and caregivers. He will succeed Ann Bailey, who is retiring on July 1 after more than a decade of dedicated leadership.


Ann Bailey's Retirement Party - June 18th


COMMUNITY NEWS

Celebrating 10 Years of A&W in Inver Grove Heights


A big congratulations to A&W on their 10th anniversary in the Arbor Pointe area! The celebration was filled with fun, food, and community spirit — with special appearances by the Mayor, City Council members, Chamber representatives, and many local residents.


Guests also enjoyed a showcase of A&W’s Thursday Night Classic Car Show, adding to the nostalgic charm of the evening.


In 2015, former NBA player Les Jepsen opened this beloved spot — and it’s been serving up smiles and root beer floats ever since!

Celebrate the 2026 Olympics in Inver Grove! 

 

Olympic Figure Skaters and US Figure Skating Champions Slated to Compete at the 2026 Olympics will be performing in an exciting figure skating show at the Veterans Memorial Community Center on Friday July 18th at 6 pm! Other numbers include local aspiring figure skaters, American Ice Theatre, and MN Sled Hockey! Anyone is welcome to come and watch these elite level skaters and other entertaining numbers up close and in a great seat at the VMCC! 

 

Tickets are running out so purchase yours today! Only $25 per ticket! Spend a refreshing summer evening beating the summer heat by enjoying an ice skating show! 

 

Purchase tickets here 

 

Figure Skaters! There are workshops and classes for skaters of all ages and abilities to participate in on Sat July 19th at the VMCC! All of the Olympic figure skaters and Olympic figure skating hopefuls will be teaching the classes~ this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from all of these amazing athletes locally! 

 

Go here for more info on workshops and to register

2025 IGH Days Event Registration is NOW OPEN! 


Ready to join the fun? Save the Date for September 2 to

September 7!


Whether you want to march in the parade, showcase your business, or have a garage sale - registration is now open online!


Parade Registration Here

Business Expo Here

Garage Sale Here

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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