Get Set to Get Wet at the Leprechaun Days Festival Wednesday

Rosemount Photo Contest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosemount Steeple Center, public viewing and People’s Choice Award voting, More information atwww.ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks or call 651-322-6000.
    Wet ’n’ Wild Day, Jaycee Park, ages 4-6 10:30 a.m.-noon, must arrive before 10:30 a.m. to register, no late arrivals will be accepted; ages 7-12, 1:30-3:30 p.m., must arrive before 1:30 p.m. to register, no late arrivals will be accepted. Gather with neighborhood friends and head to Jaycee Park for a ton of wet ’n’ wild fun. There will be nothing dry about this event. Participants will enjoy many age-appropriate water activities that are sure to leave them wet and feeling wild.  Participants need to wear their swimsuit or clothing that can get wet and must wear tennis shoes. Also bring a towel and apply sunscreen before arriving. Open to Rosemount residents only. Sponsored by Rosemount Fire Department and Rosemount Parks & Recreation. More information: Rosemount Parks & Recreation 651-322-6000.
    Community Appreciation Cookout, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Merchants Bank, 15055 Chippendale Ave. W. Free cookout. More information: 651-423-5000.
    Kids Hula Hoop Contest, 2-3 p.m., Rosemount Eye Clinic parking lot. Prizes for all and special prizes for those who win their age group. More information: 651-423-3300.
    Family Bingo, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. All ages but those 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult, $5 for eight games. Bring an item for the food shelf and receive a free dauber. More information 651-423-3380.
    Velvet Tones Root Beer Floats, 3-7 p.m., American Legion outdoor pavilion, 14590 Burma Ave. The senior singing group’s only fundraiser of the year. Floats are $1.50 each or four for $5. More information: 651-334-3467.
    3-on-3 Boys Basketball Tournament, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (same time on July 22), Rosemount High School. For fifth-graders through adults with multiple divisions. Register $50/team by July 12 at High School Boys page at www.rosemountbasketball.com.  
    Trike, Big Wheel and Scooter Race, registration 5:30 p.m., races 6 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. Ages 3-8, grilled burgers and hot dogs. More information 651-423-3380.
    Penny Scramble, following the kiddie races, Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. Ages 3-8, winners receive $50 gift from Vermillion State Bank. More information 651-423-3380.
    Pickleball Lessons and Demonstration, 6 p.m. to dusk, Claret Park, behind Cub Foods. Free event with paddles and balls provided. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. It is played with a hard paddle and a version of the wiffle ball. The modification to the court and equipment makes it much easier to play than tennis, and it appeals to both young and old. More information: Terry Taylor 612-749-3600 or tomturck@charter.net.