🎄 Help make the holidays brighter in IGH!
Local businesses can support our Holiday in the Heights events through monetary or in-kind donations. You don't have to make a big donation to make a big impact!
Learn more: ighmn.gov/Sponsors
⛹️⛹️♀️ Is your kiddo ready to burn off some energy and learn a new sport this winter?
Kindergarten Fundamental Basketball
🏀 Mondays, Nov. 9-Dec. 14
🏀 7:15-8 p.m.
🏀 Ages 5-6
Fun, low pressure, all skill levels welcome!
Register today: igh.finnlyconnect.com/regist…
If you miss your club days and have bedtimes to meet... this one's for you! 👀
⭐ Tiny & Tall Glow Ball
⭐ Nov. 20 @ 5 p.m.
⭐ VMCC
Dinner, dessert, dancing, photo ops, & more! Grab ur glow gear & we'll see you on the dance floor! 💃🪩
Get your tickets igh.finnlyconnect.com/regist…
🏐 Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active this winter?
Youth Volleyball league
📅 Monday evenings, Dec. 7-March 1 (skip Dec. 28, Jan. 18, Feb. 15)
⏰ 5:45 pm or 6:50 pm (start times rotate)
☑️ Grades 3-5
📣Volunteer coaches needed!
Register here: ow.ly/RhYS5103ueT
Happy National Candy Day! 🍬
Here's a lil sweetness from Ghostly Gathering.
We had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween w/ our community! We're grateful to everyone who came out and made the evening so special.
What’s your favorite candy (and why is it a Reese’s PB cup)?
Did you know our swim lessons come with FREE open swim passes for each class date? 🏊
That means a 6-class session comes with 6 extra passes to enjoy the water park (limitations apply).
Last 2026 group classes:
🗓️ Dec. 2-21, M/W evenings
Learn more: igh.finnlyconnect.com/regist…
We’re hosting a food drive for Neighbors Inc. Food Shelf thru November 30 to support local individuals and families, and we’d love for you to join us!
🥜🥫🍎🥕🍪🧼🪥
Donations 👉 VMCC lobby/City Hall thru Nov. 30.
neighborsmn.org/donate-neigh…
Thank u for supporting neighbors! ❤️
If your toddler's favorite nursery songs have entered their DJ era, this one's for you. 🪩😂
Bring your tiniest dance partner to Tiny & Tall Glow Ball! Just show up ready to dance!
📅 Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m.
📍 VMCC
👟 Ages 1-5
Tickets: igh.finnlyconnect.com/regist…
🍂 Another golf season is coming to a close at Inver Wood Golf Course!
The course will officially close for the season on Wednesday, November 4.
Thanks to all who joined us this season!
📍1850 70th Street, Inver Grove Heights
Learn more at inverwood.org
🎶 What song has your toddler dancing like nobody’s watching?
We’re building the playlist for our Tiny & Tall Glow Ball & need your help!
🪩 Tiny & Tall Glow Ball
📅 Fri, Nov 20
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍 VMCC
👶 Ages 1-5 and their grown-ups
🎟️ Tix: ow.ly/SfLH510186a
⛈️ Weather alert: Pools closed for the evening
Wednesday, October 28
The pools are closed for the evening and there will be no open swim or lap swim on Wednesday, October 28 due to the tornado watch issued by the National Weather Society.
Stay safe!
🌧️ Location Update: Ernster Park Playground Open House
Due to rain and the potential for severe weather, tonight’s open house has moved indoors!
🛝 Wednesday, October 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 VMCC, Community Room 1
8055 Barbara Ave.
We’d love to see you there!
🐐 The goats are grazing their way out of South Valley! 🌿
Trot on over for one last look before they head out on October 31!
📸 You’re welcome to admire them from the trails. Please stay outside the fencing and do not pet/feed the goats.
📍 South Valley Park
2810 70th St. E.
🌳 Help shape the future of Ernster and Salem Hills Parks!
Playground open houses:
📅 Oct. 27, 4:30-6 p.m.
Salem Hills Park, 1642 Upper 55th St. E.
📅 Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
Ernster Park, 7750 Dickman Trail
📅 Oct. 29, 4:30-6 p.m.
VMCC, 8055 Barbara Ave.
🌱 Prescribed Burn Notice: A controlled burn is planned for the central prairie at Harmon Park Reserve this fall as part of ongoing habitat restoration.
Timing depends on safe wind and humidity conditions. We’ll share a date once scheduled.
🍂 Looking for part-time work with a little variety? We’re hiring!
🏐 Gym/Facility Attendant, ages 18+
$14.49-$16.95/hour
🏒 Ticket Taker
$13.67-$21.05/hour
Both positions include free VMCC membership & PERA retirement contributions!
Learn more: ow.ly/zQva50ZZsmr
🏐 Bump, set, spike!
It's time for youth volleyball league!
🏐 Mon PM
🏐 Dec. 7-March 1
(skip Dec. 28, Jan. 18, Feb. 15)
🏐 Grades 3-5
Volunteer coaches needed!
Learn more: igh.finnlyconnect.com/regist…
🍂 Ready for a fresh fall fitness routine? Specialty fitness classes start in early November! 💪
Try Boot Camp, Women & Weights, Yin Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing and more. Youth classes available, too!
Find your fit: ow.ly/5J0z50ZZvr1
👻 No need to be haunted by your job search. Join our team!
🛟 We're hiring!
Lifeguards
Aquatics Managers
Party Hosts & Pool Attendants
💧 Free VMCC membership
⏰ Flexible, part-time hours
💰 PERA contributions
Don't ghost this opportunity!
Apply at ighmn.gov/Jobs 🦇






























