Tennis Courts and Basketball Hoops are Ready to Go!

We love spring around Lexington Heights. The trees and bushes start to bud out, and there are some awesome flowering crab apple trees around the property that make our homes feel enchanted. Another sure sign of spring is seeing Jason from our maintenance staff putting up the tennis courts, a new basketball net and getting the grill areas ready for you to enjoy. Stop by the office if you would like to check out any sports equipment, such as tennis rackets and balls, or a basketball - and go have some fun!

Donut Miss the Spring Breakfast!

Please join us for the annual Spring Continental Breakfast. For those of you hurrying off to work in the morning, there will be to-go boxes available. Everyone else is welcome to hang out and chat over coffee, juice, and some morning treats!

Spring Breakfast
Wednesday, May 7 from 6:45 - 8:30 a.m.
In your building lobby!

Choose Your Neighbors and Get $300 - Refer your friends and family to Lexington Heights

With the busy rental season coming up, don't forget to let your friends, family, and co-workers know how much you love living at Lexington Heights - you could get $300 if you refer someone to us and they move in. It seems that we always get a new influx of residents in the spring and summer, which is a popular time to move, and you will get $300 in free rent if you convince someone you know to move in and be your neighbor!

If you refer anyone to us, be sure to contact the rental office to let us know so we can give you your bonus when they move in. It's a win-win situation. The person you refer gets a great place to live, and you get to choose your neighbors by referring family, friends, and co-workers.

New Movies in the Office - Get One For The Weekend

As you get ready for the weekend, remember to stop by the Lexington Heights office and pick out a movie! You can rent a movie for two nights for just $1.00! Our selections change every month, so it's a good idea to stop in frequently and see what we currently have on the shelf. We get a good selection of movies from a variety of genres, so you're sure to find something you like! Besides, if you stop by for a movie, then the staff gets a chance to talk with you - and they would love to see you!

Here's the new releases that we received:

American Hustle

Anchorman 2

Riddick

The Hobbit 2 - Desolation of Smaug

The Wolf of Wall Street

Ring Them Bells - Severe Weather Alarm Testing Today

You may hear the weather alarm sounding today, but don't be alarmed! The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will be conducting drills for severe weather by sounding the weather alarm twice, once at 1:45 p.m. and again at 6:55 p.m.. This is part of a wider effort know as Severe Weather Awareness Week. As we head into the warmer months, Minnesota will sometimes see severe thunderstorms, hail, straight-line winds, and yes, sometimes tornadoes. When there is severe weather and you hear those alarms sounding (and it's not a test) you should take shelter and seek additional information for updates about weather warnings.

For more information about Sever Weather Awareness Week you can visit this website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Pages/default.aspx

The safety of our residents is very important to us, so please take a moment to read through our community guidelines for dealing with emergency situations.

Happy Earth Day!

Did you know that today is Earth Day? Earth Day is a popular global observance to raise awareness and appreciation of the environment. The idea for Earth Day began circulating in the 1960’s, when concerns about the environment began to rise in the United States. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. It was designed as an environmental awareness program with its aim to educate participants about the importance of preserving the environment. In 1990, a global Earth Day was organized, and now is observed in more than 140 countries by 200 million people.

Earth Day 2014 will be celebrated in many ways. Common community activities include picking up roadside trash, planting trees, using recyclable containers for lunches, programs on conservation, recycling and more.

Lexington Heights does several things to conserve our Earth’s resources: for example we use low flow toilets and shower heads to conserve water. Our care-taking staff works hard to make sure your home is free of unsightly trash. Recycling containers are provided for residents and you don’t even have to sort your recyclables -- simply put your recyclables in the bin! Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for up to 3 hours! Thanks for doing your part in saving our precious planet!

To learn more about Earth Day, visit www.earthday.org/

Bunches of Brunches - Have You Made Easter Reservations?

There are quite a variety of traditions that people who celebrate Easter do to make the day special. Some spend time with family or friends, having fun with egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and baskets filled with candy. Another popular way to spend time together is the grand Easter Brunch - it's a big deal for many people, so we have compiled a list of some local places to try if you are going to dine out.

The Saint Paul Hotel

350 Market Street, St. Paul
Reservations 651-228-3860
www.saintpaulhotel.com

If you’re looking for an over the top, traditional Easter Brunch, the historic Saint Paul Hotel is perfect for you! Easter Brunch is served in the ballroom, where the chefs create an all you can eat feast! Brunch on Easter Sunday will be served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, there is up to two hours of free parking at the Lawson Ramp. Bring the entire family to enjoy the Easter Bunny, Easter Baskets and lots of spring like feelings during this holiday event!

Dixie’s On Grand

695 Grand Ave., St. Paul
Reservations: 651-222-7345
www.dixiesongrand.com

Dixie’s On Grand offers a southern take on Easter Brunch serving a variety of traditional and southern brunch items. They also have a Dessert Table with a chocolate fountain! The price of brunch also includes Complementary Champagne or Mimosas. After brunch, you can stroll along Grand or Summit Avenue to walk off all that good food!

Cahill Diner

6504 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights
651-455-4408

If you’re looking for a cozy, low key place for Easter Brunch, the Cahill Diner is the perfect spot for you. They offer a variety of breakfast and dinner items in a real “diner” atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and they are open at 7:00 am just in case the kids were up at the crack of dawn to find their baskets!

Axel’s

1318 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota
651-686-4840
lohara@axelsbonfire.com

Axel’s is located in the Historic Village of Mendota and features high quality American cuisine. Their brunch menu is available from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and offers some great signature items like the House made caramel rolls and Prime Rib Hash!