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Good day, Wayzata. This is Wayzata Scoop: Proof that small-town news pairs well with crisp air.

In today’s Scoop:

• Dark Skies Event Returns Sept. 26 — Stargazing in Wayzata 🌟

• Explore Plymouth’s Past with Free Cemetery Tours This October 🪦

• Plymouth Joins “Battle of the Cities” Food Drive Through Sept. 30 🥫

• Free Paper Shredding & Recycling Oct. 3 in Plymouth 📃

Let’s do this thang.

— Dustin Hart

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📢 TALK OF THE TOWN

Explore the Night Sky at Wayzata’s Dark Skies Event

Wayzata residents are invited to spend an evening under the stars at the annual Dark Skies Event on Friday, Sept. 26, from 7–9 p.m. at City Hall Park (600 Rice Street East).

The event highlights the Dark Sky program and how lighting choices affect both the environment and community. Along with the presentation, families can:

• Learn about nocturnal birds and wildlife

• Observe stars and planets through telescopes with the University of Minnesota’s Universe in the Park team

• Take part in family-friendly activities

• Enjoy snacks under the night sky

• Bring binoculars for a guided sky tour

If skies don’t cooperate, the backup date is Friday, Oct. 3.

The Dark Skies Event is more than stargazing. It’s about celebrating the natural beauty of night, learning how light impacts ecosystems, and connecting as a community under the same sky.

Step Into Plymouth’s Past with Parkers Lake Cemetery Tours

This fall, the Plymouth History Center is inviting residents to explore local history in a unique setting: the Parkers Lake Cemetery.

Guided tours will take place from 5–7 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, and Oct. 30 at 1700 Niagara Lane N. Participants will walk among the tombstones as knowledgeable guides share stories about the cemetery’s history and the lives of the nearly 900 settlers and pioneers buried there.

“Parkers Lake Cemetery is the final resting place for nearly 900 Plymouth settlers and pioneers, all with unique stories,” said Historical Site Coordinator Ryan Barland. “We look forward to hosting this reflective and educational experience to share those stories with the community and elaborate on Plymouth’s heritage.”

Founded in 1871 on land once belonging to the Parker family, the cemetery became a municipal site in 1973 and continues to be maintained by the City of Plymouth.

The tours are free and open to the public, though registration is encouraged at plymouthmn.gov/history.

These tours offer more than a history lesson. They’re a chance to connect with Plymouth’s heritage, reflect on the lives that shaped the community, and experience local history in a setting few take time to explore.

Plymouth Joins “Battle of the Cities” Food Drive

This September, Plymouth is rallying residents to stock the shelves of the Marketplace Food Shelf through PRISM, a local nonprofit that provides food, housing, and other essentials to families in need.

The City is participating in the “Battle of the Cities Food Drive” — a friendly competition between Plymouth, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale to see which community can collect the most donations by Sunday, Sept. 14. Plymouth will continue collecting items through Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Donations can be dropped off at:

• Plymouth City Hall (3400 Plymouth Blvd.)

• Plymouth Community Center (14800 34th Ave. N.)

• Plymouth Ice Center (3650 Plymouth Blvd.)

What to donate:

• Nonperishable foods (canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, cereal, etc.)

• Most needed items: rice, cooking oil, sugar, spices, flour, canned fruit/protein/veggies, breakfast foods, evaporated or condensed milk

• Household & personal items: laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, shampoo/conditioner, diapers/wipes, feminine hygiene products

All food must be shelf-stable and not expired; personal items must be unopened.

Food insecurity affects families across the metro, and PRISM’s Marketplace Food Shelf plays a vital role in meeting those needs. This drive is a chance for Plymouth to show up for neighbors — and maybe even win the friendly city showdown.

For questions, call Plymouth City Hall at 763-509-5000 or email [email protected].

Free Paper Shredding & Recycling Event Oct. 3 in Plymouth

Plymouth residents will have a chance to securely shred old papers — and recycle a few other household items — at a free event on Friday, Oct. 3 from 3–6 p.m. at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility (14900 23rd Ave. N.).

What you can bring:

• Paper – Staples and paper clips are fine; no binders or binder clips. All shredding is done on-site and securely recycled.

• Bicycles & bike parts – Any condition.

• Household batteries – No vehicle or damaged/bulging batteries.

• Textiles – Clothing, shoes, coats, bedding, belts, and more (even items in poor condition).

Event details:

• Entry: All vehicles must enter from 23rd Avenue off Fernbrook Lane (accessible via Hwy 55).

• Process: Residents must stay in their vehicles; staff will remove materials.

• Residency: Plymouth residents only — bring ID or proof of residency.

• Reminder: Take back any containers you brought (like cardboard boxes or bags).

The event makes it easy for residents to clear clutter, recycle responsibly, and keep sensitive documents out of the wrong hands — all at no cost.

📖 QOTW (QUOTE OF THE WEEK)

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot

🌪️ WEATHER WATCH

Highs in the 80s, skies undecided. Patio season lives on.

Thu 11 77°/60° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧10%

Fri 12 81°/65° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧19%

Sat 13 85°/68° Mostly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧8%

Sun 14 87°/67° Mostly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧15%

Mon 15 82°/66° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧24%

Tue 16 83°/64° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧24%

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