Golf is E-Z lessons

Golf is E-Z Lessons will be offered at Chalet Golf (11937 Highway 35W, Burnsville). The three-session golf lesson dates and times are as follows:

ï Mondays and Wednesday, May 16, 18 and 23, 7 to 8 p.m.

ï Mondays and Wednesday, June 6, 8 and 13, 6 to 7 p.m.

ï Mondays and Wednesday, June 6, 8 and 13, 7 to 8 p.m.

ï Saturdays, June 11, 18 and 25, 10 to 11 a.m.

ï Mondays and Wednesday, June 20, 22 and 27, 6 to 7 p.m.

ï Mondays and Wednesday, June 20, 22 and 27, 7 to 8 p.m.

Cost of each three-session golf course (class) is $59. To register online, go to the Web site: www.communityed191.org. For more information, call the ISD 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) Adult Continuing Education office at (952) 707-4110.

Participants will learn the basics of grip, putting, chipping and, most important of all, hitting the ball long and straight. Practice tips, course management and etiquette will also be part of the fun learning experience.

Eric Barrilleaux, golf coach, is an accomplished golf instructor and golfer. He is a certified master teacher with the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America and has invented a PGA Tour Partners Club approved golfing aid. Barrilleaux has taught in Minnesota, California, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

Eagan offers golf lessons

For some great exercise and entertainment, try out golf this year. Eagan Parks and Recreation offers lessons, camps and leagues for all players of all abilities at Mendota Heights Par Three and Parkview Golf Club. Programs are geared to assist players of all ages learn and enjoy the game of golf. For more details, check out www.cityofeagan.com, the Spring/Summer Discover Brochure, or call Eagan Parks and Recreation at (651) 675-5500.

Tennis offered in Eagan

Tennis anyone? Get started or polish up on the lifelong skills tennis can offer. With lessons, camps, leagues and special events there's something for everyone. Programs are available for all ages and abilities. For more details, check out www.cityofeagan.com, the Spring/Summer Discover Brochure, or call Eagan Parks and Recreation at (651) 675-5500.

EVHS soccer camp

The Eastview Lightning Youth Soccer camp for boys will be held June 2-20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The camp is for boys in grades 3-8 for the 2005 school year. The camp will promote the game of soccer and the importance of technical and tactical training, self-discipline and teamwork in a safe, fun environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential. Registration is limited. The camp will be run at the Eastview training grids and fields at the intersection of 140th Street and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The cost is $50 if postmarked by June 1 and $60 if postmarked after June 1. For more information, call head coach Scott Gustafson at (651) 683-6969 ext. 8662 or e-mail him at scott.gustafson@district196.org. To obtain a registration form go to the Web site www.district196.org/evhs/athletics/camps/2005Boyssocceryouthcampregistration.pdf.

DCTC baseball camps

The Dakota County Technical College is holding youth and advanced summer baseball camps. The youth camp will run from May 29-30 from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is for players ages 7-12 and costs $45.

The advanced camp is for ages 13-18 on June 20-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costs $70.

The camps are run by DCTC head coach Tim Huber. For more information, contact Huber at (651) 423-8549 or e-mail him at tim.huber@dctc.mnscu.edu.

Lakeville boys' hoops camps

Lakeville North High School varsity boys' basketball coach John Oxton and his staff will be conducting basketball camps this summer for boys in grades K-9 (2004-05 school year). The basketball camps this summer will be for both Lakeville North and South youth players. Visit the LBA Web site for specific information about each camp at www.lbba.org.

Lakeville football sign-ups

The Lakeville Football Association is offering tackle football for grades 3-6 and flag football for grades 1-2. The sign-up dates are Wednesday, May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Century Junior High School Cafeteria.

Youth Golf Clinic at Brackett's

The third annual Panther Youth Golf Clinic will be held on Monday, June 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Brackett's Crossing Country Club for boys and girls ages 9-12. The equipment needed is golf clubs and tennis shoes.

The clinic is limited to the first 60 kids and costs $60. The instructors will be Steve David PGA Head Golf Professional at Brackett's Crossing, Bob Kovich, Lakeville boys head coach, Jon Cochrane, Lakeville assistant golf coach and the Lakeville boys' golf team.

For more information call Ron Rishel at (952) 892-7682.
Tennis league for women

The Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley Women's Tennis League (B.E.A.T.) will begin its 2005 season in June. Women 18 and older are invited to join. Singles and doubles leagues are available as well as mixed doubles. We offer leagues for beginners and advanced players. This is an inexpensive outdoor league open to women in the surrounding area. Contact Ann Hawkins at (952) 898-5406 for more information.

AV baseball tryouts

Player tryouts for summer Apple Valley baseball are scheduled for Sunday, May 8, at Legion Field.

The tryouts are for 16- to 19-year-olds who will play for Apple Valley American Legion, Eastview and Apple Valley Junior American Legion, or Eastview and Apple Valley Senior Babe Ruth baseball teams.

All players must live or attend school in the city of Apple Valley. The 16-year-old tryout is at 10 a.m. The 17-year-old tryout is at 12:30 p.m. and the 18, 19 and returning legion player tryout is at 3 p.m.

Players should report to the field approximately 15 minutes early for signup. Player's age is determined by age on Dec. 31, 2005.

Any questions, contact Bruce Young at (952) 233-0174.

Lakeville girls basketball camp

The 2005 Lakeville Girls Basketball Camp information is on the Web site, www.lakevillegba.org or send a self-addressed envelope to Andy Berkvam, 19455 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044.

Wildcat junior golf classic

The Eagan High School Boy's Golf Booster Club is sponsoring its fourth annual "Wildcat Junior Golf Classicî on Saturday, June 4, at Parkview Golf Club in Eagan. It's a shotgun start at 7 a.m. (rain or shine). Age groups are boys 10-12, girls 10-12, boys 13-14, and girls 13-14.

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of these groups. The registration fee is $35 if received before May 20, and includes 18 holes of tournament play golf, continental breakfast, lunch, and a gift bag including tournament T-shirt and photo bag tag for each golfer. Each group will play with a member of the Eagan High School golf teams.

Limited space is available. Stop by Parkview Golf Club or call (651) 452-0523 to obtain a registration form. To sponsor a hole, call (651) 452-0523.

Horseshoe pitchers wanted

Horseshoes is a fun sport for the entire family. Everyone from 5 to 90 will enjoy pitching horseshoes. The Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitchers Association is forming leagues around the state. Horseshoe pitching is a great family activity and is very economical.

For more information, contact Gene Gross at (952) 831-0953. You can also visit the Web site at www.MinnesotaHorseshoes.com or the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Web site at www.horseshoepitching.com.

Eastview tennis fund-raiser

Come and eat a delicious Italian dinner sponsored by the boys' and girls' tennis teams at Eastview High School. Briannos will cater the dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, in the High School commons prior to the BRAVO performance that evening. Mostaccioli, salad, bread, dessert and beverage are on the menu.

Tickets may be purchased from an Eastview tennis player or in the Eastview High School office. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children. Help support the Eastview tennis teams.

Burnsville baseball tryouts

The 2005 summer season baseball tryouts for Burnsville Mickey Mantle, Junior American Legion, American Legion and Senior Babe Ruth are scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at Alimagnet Fields 1 and 2.

For 16-year-old Mickey Mantle and Junior American Legion the tryouts begin at 9 a.m. The American Legion and Senior Babe Ruth tryouts begin at 10 a.m. on Field 1.

If necessary, tryouts may continue to May 8.

If you have any questions, call Greg Nesbitt at (612) 718-7092.

Fun Run looking for help

The Eagan Fun Run is coming back for its 20th annual running celebration event. Enjoy a two- or five-mile run, two-mile fitness walk, ducky dash for children and more. There will be great health tips from local businesses, prizes and more. The Commons on Marice is also helping sponsor the event and National Senior Health and Fitness Day will be celebrated. Volunteers are needed to help with water stops, registration, assist runners at the finish line and more. For registration or volunteer information, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at (651) 675-5500 or visit www.cityofeagan.com.Ý

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