Light in the Well and MSS present a Friendship Gathering in collaboration with the Eagan Art House and the Laurel School of Music. Join us for an opportunity to express your creativity and meet new friends through art and music. We will be hosting activities like interactive music making, art creation, and dancing. People of all ages and abilities are welcome!
When:
July 7, 2026, from 10:30 AM–Noon
Where:
Oaks Banquet Room at the Eagan Community Center - 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Event Entrance/ Parking / Metro Drop Off and Pickup Location
Free parking is available at the Eagan Community Center. Please see event entrance and Metro Drop Off and Pick Up Locations.
Accessibility
Event Entrance:
The designated event entrance listed above is the most direct way to access the event space. It is located on the west side connected to the parking lot on the lower north side. Signs will be posted near this area. If you happen to enter the doors to access the fitness center on the south side of the building, you will take the elevator steps down to the lower level where the Oaks Banquet Room is located.
Restrooms & Family Room:
Directly across the hall from the event space are two larger all gender restrooms; one has an adult size changing table. There are additional restrooms on this floor near the event space as well. On the same floor there is also a smaller family room with a sink and a couple of chairs.
Items To Consider Bringing
Sensory Items Such as Fidgets
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Acknowledgements
This event is supported through grants from the Eagan Community Foundation and the Eagan Rotary.
RSVP
RSVP is not required, but if you can let us know you will be attending, that will help us with preparations for the dance. You can RSVP by scanning the code below, or click here.
Contact
For further information please contact Billy Lackey, MSS Eagan Programming and Community Coordinator, wlackey@mssmn.org or call 651-454-9010.
About Light in the Well
Light in the Well’s mission is to build bridges between people with and without disabilities to provide hope, enrich lives and influence culture through creative music experiences, storytelling and education. Our vision is a world of kindness where people with varying abilities learn from, appreciate, and embrace one another. For more information, visit https://www.lightinthewell.com.
About Eagan Art House
Discover your path to Living Creatively with the Eagan Art House. The Eagan Art House provides art experiences and engaging visual arts programming for all ages. For more information, visit https://cityofeagan.com/eagan-art-house.
About Laurel School of Music
Laurel is a non-profit music school offering high quality music education and rich musical community in the heart of Saint Paul. At Laurel, we do more than teach music-we create community through music. For more information, visit https://www.laurelschoolofmusic.org/.
about mss
MSS’s mission is to support people with disabilities as vital and contributing members of our community. Our vision is a future where people are supported in living the lives they choose.