Eden Prairie has almost 10,000 foreign-born residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, giving it a wide variety of cultures, customs, languages, foods, and more. You can get to know more about that variety in fast-paced conversational style when a new and free event called Culture ‘n Motion is held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, […] Read more
Folks who attended 2019 Prairie Brewfest in record number helped the Foundation award grants to four local needs. More than 400 persons voted on the Brewfest Choice Grants that were part of the sixth annual Prairie Brewfest held Sept. 7, 2019 at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. They were part of another record attendance […] Read more
You’ll help make decisions on grants to Eden Prairie causes when you attend the 2019 Prairie Brewfest from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Purgatory Creek Park. For the first time, you’ll not only enjoy all that Brewfest has to offer – beer and wine samples, live music, games, and access to food trucks – […] Read more
More than a half-dozen organizations collaborated on the second annual PeopleFest, a series of events Aug. 4-14 that celebrated and raised awareness about the many cultures that make Eden Prairie great. Community events such as the Interfaith Tour, The Human Library, and IndiaFest Field Trip together attracted about 500 participants and a PeopleFest Party on […] Read more
One of the Foundation’s largest collaborative efforts is the PeopleFest! celebration that arrives again Aug. 4-14, 2019 in Eden Prairie. PeopleFest! is a series of community events, camps, and programs to celebrate the many cultures that make Eden Prairie great. In true collaborative spirit, no one organization is in charge of PeopleFest!. Instead it is […] Read more
Mark Weber has been the executive director of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation since October 2013. In this role, he enjoys meeting with Eden Prairie residents, and being an active member of the community. If you’d like to connect with Mark, call him at (952) 949-8499 or email him. You can also read Mark’s full biography.
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