Sun Sailor

The Minnesota Orchestra returned to the Excelsior Commons on July 7 for the second annual Fanfare for the Commons concert, drawing audiences of all ages to the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. The symphonic event featured opening performances from the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and the Minnetonka High School Vocal Quartet. Link in comments.

The Hamel Hawks amateur baseball team celebrated their 100th anniversary at Paul Fortin Memorial Field with a special town team matchup against Highway 55 rival Loretto. The historic event featured hall of fame inductions and honored 95-year-old veteran player Gerald Fortin, who originally joined the roster in 1947.

Oldest living Hawk won’t ever forget the glory days A baseball fan looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon drove down Hamel Road last week and noticed that a game was in progress.