Friday, June 29, 2012
Dave Erickson, of Roseville, is the lucky winner of the Roseville summer treasure hunt.
The Roseville Parks and Recreation Department reported late this afternoon (Friday, June 29) that David Erickson, of Roseville, is the winner of the 2012 Golden Rose Medallion Hunt. "David gives full credit to his 8-month-old husky puppy, Siku for finding the medallion at the base of three Elm trees near the playground in Sandcastle Park," said Jill Anfang, Roseville assistant parks and recreation director. To see the complete list of clues, click here.
Sixth day of Roseville summer festival brought out the crowds to Central Park.
A picture-perfect evening Thursday (June 28) and a bevy of activities brought out the crowds to Roseville's Central Park for the sixth day of the Rosefest summer festival. The events included Taste of Rosefest, Touch-a-Truck and the Teddy Bear Band performing at the Frank Rog Amphitheatre. Rosevillle Patch caught some of the action. If you were there and took pictures, share them with your neighbors and upload them on Patch.
This week's Rosefest activities are coming to an end; then the fun resumes for one final firecracker of a day- July 4th.
Roseville’s annual summer festival, continues today (Friday) with free indoor skating and an outdoor movie. Here is the schedule: Friday, June 29 7:30 p.m. Roll In Movie, "Field of Dreams," showing at the John Rose OVAL The movie is presented by the Roseville Genisys Credit Union 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. free indoor skating at the Roseville Skating Center. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discover your parks-Random Acts of Recreation at the John Rose OVAL. Before the movie, get ready for jumping in inflatable bouncers, a puppet show, arts and craftsd and baseball relays. Wednesday, July 4 1 to 10:30 p.m. Games, concessions and entertainment at Central Park at Lexington Avenue. A fireworks show is set for 10 p.m. over Bennett Lake. The eight-day summer Rosefest…
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Third clue now out.
The Roseville Parks and Recreation Department has released the latest clue for the hunt for the 2012 Rosefest Golden Medallion. "Put the clues together and claim the prize," says Jill Anfang, Parks and Recreation assistant director. Clue Number 3: Make haste, your search, if you desire the glory and the gold The daily clue are halfway done, the time is to be bold! Don’t mind groundskeepers, for they mow the grass that grows round here And the place where children play is also very near. Here were the first two clues Clue Number 2: Rule out last year’s place, the pioneers have now passed through The year before was Willow Pond; eliminated too In this year’s park the place to play is really very nice You will find no pond water, but in …
A rundown of Day 6 and 7 events for the annual Roseville summer festival.
Rosefest, Roseville’s annual summer festival, continues today (Thursday) and Friday, with a bevy of family-friendly activities. Here is the schedule: Thursday, June 28 5 to 8 p.m. Taste of Rosefest at Central Park Muriel Sahlin Arboretum. 5 to 7 p.m. Touch-a-truck. See the big rigs at Central Park. 6:30 p.m. Teddy Bear Band family concert at Central Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre. Friday, June 29 7:30 p.m. Roll In Movie, "Field of Dreams," showing at the John Rose OVAL The movie is presented by the Roseville Genisys Credit Union 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. free indoor skating at the Roseville Skating Center. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discover your parks-Random Acts of Recreation at the John Rose OVAL. Before the movie, get ready for jumping in inflatable …
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Will you be the lucky finder? And win the big prizes? Here's the lowdown on the contest and the first two clues.
With Rosefest, Roseville's summer festival, in full swing; a hidden golden medallion in one of the city's parks awaits to be a discovered by a resourceful treasure hunter. The city Parks and Recreation Department released the first daily medallion clue on Tuesday (June 26), the second one today (Wednesday) with more on the way. The clues are designed "to help you navigate your way to the hidden treasure,'' with a prize basket of gifts awaiting the medallion finder, said Jill Anfang, Parks and Recreation assistant director. Visit local businesses for printed clues or check for daily clues online at cityofroseville.com/parks and at Roseville Patch. Anfang noted: In 2011, two-time winners got the prize They found the medallion by being wise…
Roseville summer festival is on a roll.
Rosefest, Roseville’s annual summer festival, now enters its fifth day today(Wednesday, June 27) with an outdoor folk concert among the highlights. The eight-day summer festival kicked off Saturday, is continuing through Friday (June 29); then takes a brief hiatus until July 4 when it wraps up with a day of games, concessions and entertainment at Central Park at Lexington Avenue. A fireworks show is set for 10 p.m. over Bennett Lake. Wednesday, June 27 Geocaching Class, 6:30-8 p.m. Central Park Victoria, Foundation Shelter Staff from REI will explain what a cache is and how to look for them. Discover Your Parks - Randon Acts of Recreation, 6:30-8 pm Central Park at CP Lexington A time for family fun including inflatable bouncing and a …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Also Community Wellness Fair today
Rosefest, Roseville’s annual summer festival, now enters its fourth day (Tuesday, June 26) with a blues fest highlighting today's activities. The eight-day summer festival kicked off Saturday, is continuing through Friday (June 29); then takes a brief hiatus until July 4 when it wraps up with a day of games, concessions and entertainment at Central Park at Lexington Avenue. A fireworks show is set for 10 p.m. over Bennett Lake. Tuesday, June 26 6 to 9 p.m. Blues festival at Central Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre. Program features The Butanes and Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchants. 5:45 to 8 p.m. RosePointe Community Wellness Fair at Central Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre. Health professionals on hand to talk about improving your health …
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Events included 5K and 10K runs and 10K in-line skating contest. See our photo gallery.
More than 300 people competed Saturday in Rosefest's Run For The Roses races including the 5K and 10K runs and 10K in-line skating event. There were 50 people in the in-line skating contest and 228 for the 5K run and 146 for the 10K run. Roseville Patch was there Saturday morning, catching the action. See our photo gallery. Got photos that you took at the Run for the Roses? Click here and upload them to Patch and share them with your neighbors.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Parade, blues fest, 10K run and Guns' and Hoses softball benefit game among many events planned for the eight-day Roseville summer festival.
Rosefest, Roseville’s annual summer festival, begins an eight-day run Saturday, June 23 with this year’s extravaganza offering more than 20 events. The summer celebration kicks off with a “Run/Roll for the Roses,’’ 5K and10K races for able-bodied runners and wheelchair participants that finish at the Roseville Skating Center. The races typically attract some 300 to 400 participants, according to city Parks and Recreation officials. The festival concludes on July 4 with a day of games, concessions and entertainment at Central Park at Lexington Avenue. A fireworks show is set for 10 p.m. over Bennett Lake. In between those starting and ending days, a myriad of other events are scheduled including a golf tournament, charity police and fire …
