We all enjoy spring and the warm weather that comes with it.

It is this time of year that everyone can get behind with mowing as spring rains do not always work with our schedules. Keep in mind that the city of Austin does have a long grass and weed ordinance in place. You can find the ordinance in its entirety on the City web site; city code section 10.13.

The following is the first statement of the ordinance: It is unlawful for any owner, occupant or agent of any lot or parcel of land in the city to allow any noxious weeds as defined in Minnesota Statutes Sections 18.77 and 21.72 or grass growing upon any such lot or parcel of land to grow to a greater height than 8 inches. The following areas and types of vegetation are exempted from this provision if managed in a manner so as not to become infested with weeds or to create a stagnant, foul-smelling condition. Thank you in advance for mowing your lawn.

 Riverside Arena

Austin’s Riverside Figure Skating Club invites you to skate with them this June. All new skaters will receive three free lessons with their professional coach. June session dates are 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday’s, June 2, 9, 16 and 30 and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday June 5. Show up at Riverside Arena on the dates that work for you. Bring your own skates or skates will be available. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Save the date for these hockey camps:

•June 3, 4 and 5: Three-day Power Skating and Skills Hockey Clinic for students ages 4 to 18. Contact John Gould at gould.nha@gmail.com.

•June 13 – 17: Austin Bruin’s Youth Hockey School for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Contact Keenan Kelly at keenan@austinbruins.com or call 208-761-6849.

•June 20 – 24: Austin Packers, Coach Fornwald’s Summer Hockey School for Squirts/U10; PeeWee/U12/U15; Girls JV/Varsity. Contact Jason Fornwald at jasonfornwald@msn.com.

 Summer kick-off

Join the fun at the Summer Kick Off Jam on Friday, June 3 on Main Street in downtown Austin. There will be kid’s activities and games and the house band is back. Check out the event info on facebook.com/downtownaustinmn.

Community Soccer League

Kids ages 5 to 12 can participate in a free community soccer league hosted by the Kaufman Park neighborhood on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 5 to 6 p.m. Just show up ready to learn and play some soccer, everyone is welcome and no equipment is required. Contact Jenny or Bobby at 507-402-7649.

 Nature Center

Nature Play Afternoons will start on Thursday, June 16. Check out the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center site for all the programs they have to offer as well as the special events held in the Ruby Rupner Auditorium at www.hormelnaturecenter.org.

 Municipal Swimming Pool

Registration for Park and Recreation Summer programs, swim lessons and municipal pool memberships have begun. Check out our summer brochure located on our city website at www.ci.austin.mn.us.

If you have school-age children they should have brought one home in their book bag, you can pick one up in our office and you will see them in local businesses as well.

The Austin Municipal Pool will host three swim meets this summer which will be facilitated by Atlantis Swimming Federation, coach Mark Vininski. The meet dates are June 4 and 5; June 10, 11 and 12; and July 22, 23 and 24.

The first open swim session at the pool will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 13. Hours of open swim are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The adult lap swim will be held noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Our season membership is $30 per person, ages 2 and under are free. The daily admission is $3 in the afternoon and $2 for the three evening swims.

The Austin Municipal Pool will host three swim meets this summer which will be facilitated by Atlantis Swimming Federation, coach Mark Vininski. The meet dates are June 4 and 5; June 10, 11 and 12; and July 22, 23 and 24.