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What's Happening June/July 2007

Sales, tours and notable news

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Fifty years of fun…fifty chances to win at Peters Billiards

> To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Peters Billiards is giving away one $50 gift card per day during a 50-day period from May 1 through June 19. Enter online to win at www.petersbilliards.com or visit Peters at 6150 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. To learn more, call 612-866-8433.

Super Saturday Sale returns to Patio Town

> Patio Town’s annual Super Saturday Sale returns June 23, featuring big savings on landscape supplies at Patio Town’s locations in Oakdale, Maple Grove, and Burnsville. Visit www.patiotown.com for details and directions.

Twin Cities Pond & Landscaping Tour is bigger and better than ever

> Discover landscaping ideas during the Twin Cities Pond & Landscape Tour, a self-guided tour of more than 100 ponds and landscapes located across the greater metro, on the weekends of July 21-22 and July 28-29. The tour, formerly known as the Twin Cities Parade of Ponds, offers everything from cascading waterfalls to spectacular landscapes featuring outdoor kitchens. Sponsored by Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, the tour is a fundraiser for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund and the non-profit Minnesota Water Garden Society. Tickets are $20 and are available at all Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies locations, at Guaranty Banks inside Rainbow Foods, and online at www.tcpondandlandscapetour.com. For further information, call 763-392-5937.

New designer joins J. Roux Interior Design staff

> J. Roux Interior Design has announced the addition of Benjamin Odden to its design staff. Odden brings eight years of interior design experience to J. Roux. Previously, he has worked for Walsh Design Group in Minneapolis and Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio in Edina. He is also a graduate of Alexandria Technical College. J. Roux is a one-stop interior design studio and resource center in Plymouth, including a recently opened a 14,000-square-foot showroom. Learn more at www.jroux.com, or call 763-560-8689.

Mark your calendar for the Tangletown Gardens Garden and Art Tour

> Enjoy beautiful gardens and artwork during the 2007 Tangletown Gardens Garden and Art Tour. This self-guided tour is Saturday, July 28, rain or shine. This year, the tour will focus on the finest and most creative garden spaces and artists in Minneapolis. Proceeds will help fund a permanent public art installation for the city of Minneapolis. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the tour and may be purchased at Tangletown Gardens. To learn more, visit the garden center, call 612-822-4769, or log on to  www.tangletowngardens.com.

Knight Construction Design named NARI National Contractor of the Year

> The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named Knight Construction Design, Inc. as a 2007 National Contractor of the Year (COTY) in the “Residential Addition Under $100,000” category of its annual awards competition. The award was presented March 24 in Austin, Texas. Projects were judged for problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, and degree of difficulty. Knight Construction Design is a full-service remodeling company based in Chanhassen that has been honored with more than 20 design awards since 2002. Learn more at www.knightremodeling.com, or call 952-361-4949.

Authentic Construction wins three ROMAs

> Authentic Construction Co., Inc. was honored in April with three Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs) for outstanding remodeling work. The company was a winner the following categories: “Additions 300-800 square feet,” for a “sunroom in the sky” entire second level added to a home; “Kitchens under 200 square feet,” for a new kitchen with a multi-tiered island; and in the “Special – Other” category for a custom child’s castle-style bed and loft. The ROMAs were presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Learn more about Authentic Construction at www.authconst.com, or call 651-228-9102.

Lennar announced as region’s top builder in 2006

> Results from a recent survey by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) show that Lennar–Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top builder in 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross revenues; Lennar reported $432 million in gross revenue with 1,189 housing units closed in 2006. Bob Swanick, Lennar division president and former BATC president, says his company’s success in the Twin Cities comes from a strategy that focuses on customer satisfaction and creating incredible value. Learn more about Lennar and its available homes in the Twin Cities by visiting www.lennar.com.