Spring Clean Up on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 starting at 7:00 a.m.  

Our crews will make one pass through each neighborhood.  To ensure pick up please have your yard waste out to your curb the night before, Friday, May 2nd.  We will not pick up after 5/3 so please be understanding of our crew.  

There is a 20 bag limit.

• Acceptable items:  Only yard waste which includes leaves, grass, brush, and garden waste will be accepted.   Must be able to be handled by one person. Any other items or garbage will be left behind.

• Brush size is limited to 3 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length or smaller.  Anything larger will be left behind.  Twigs and brush must be bundled.

• Unacceptable items:  Large piles of tree trimmings, bagged mulch, heavy bags that cannot be handled by one person, un-twined brush bundles exceeding 3” in diameter and 4’ in length.

• Only paper bags or certified compostable bags that comply with Carver County and the City of Chaska regulations (see www.rethinkrecycling.com for more information) will be accepted.

• Location – along your curb

• Yard waste in non-compliant bags will not be picked up. You may bring it to the Athletic Park (725 W. 1st Street, Chaska) yourself where you will be responsible for emptying the bags yourself.

Visit Chaska Cleanup Day for their guidelines:  https://www.chaskamn.gov/564/Chaska-Cleanup-Day

For over 30 years, the Jonathan Association has organized an annual community-wide garage sale with much success!

Garage Sale participants must pre-register through the Karen House to be included on the sale map and have their items featured.

Sign Up Below:

Join us for the annual Jonathan Association 4th of July Festival and Community Event.

7:30 – Fun Run Registration

8:00 – Fun Run: Registration for the Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Learning Center. Participants will receive a Fun Run t-shirt. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

9:30 – Kiddie Parade: Participants will gather at the Karen House starting at 9 AM and finish at the Lake Grace Pavilion with goodie bags for the kids. Show your 4th of July spirit and decorate your bikes, wagons, and yourself.

10:30- Lake Grace Pavilion: Entertainment and food will begin at 10:30 at the Lake Grace pavilion. The fun will include:
- Music by Eddie Mac
- Magician/comedian/balloon artist, Norm Barnhardt
- Bouncy houses
- Face painting
- Drawings for prizes
- Food and refreshments (Hotdogs, chips, water, juice boxes and ice cream provided)

Bring your lawn chairs and have a wonderful time!

** in the event of inclement weather we are will post updates on our Facebook page and website for any changes to the schedule.

National Night Out / Nite To Unite

August 5, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Night to Unite is back! 

On first Tuesday of August, residents in Chaska and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police for Night to Unite.

Chaska’s Night to Unite is designed to: 

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships

• Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized & fighting back.

Many neighborhoods throughout Chaska host a variety of special events: 

• Block parties

• Cookouts

• Flashlight walks

• Youth activities

Register to host a National Night Out/Nite To Unite Neighborhood Party on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, and The Jonathan Association will reimburse one person per neighborhood up to $300.00 for food, non-alcoholic beverages, and party favors. Hosts must be current on their association dues for reimbursement. Turn in your receipts within one week from NNO; no later than August 14th, 2025 to the Karen House for reimbursement.

Register Your Party

If you live in the Jonathan Association, please email info@jonathaninchaska.com  to register your neighborhood party.  Registration deadline is Thursday July 31, 2025.

Fall Clean Up on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 starting at 7:00 a.m.  

Our crews will make one pass through each neighborhood.  To ensure pick up please have your yard waste out to your curb the night before, Friday, October 24th.  We will not pick up after 10/25 so please be understanding of our crew.  

There is a 20 bag limit.

• Acceptable items:  Only yard waste which includes leaves, grass, brush, and garden waste will be accepted.   Must be able to be handled by one person. Any other items or garbage will be left behind.

• Brush size is limited to 3 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length or smaller.  Anything larger will be left behind.  Twigs and brush must be bundled.

• Unacceptable items:  Large piles of tree trimmings, bagged mulch, heavy bags that cannot be handled by one person, un-twined brush bundles exceeding 3” in diameter and 4’ in length.

• Only paper bags or certified compostable bags that comply with Carver County and the City of Chaska regulations (see www.rethinkrecycling.com for more information) will be accepted.

• Location – along your curb

• Yard waste in non-compliant bags will not be picked up. You may bring it to the Athletic Park (725 W. 1st Street, Chaska) yourself where you will be responsible for emptying the bags yourself.

Visit Chaska Cleanup Day for their guidelines:  https://www.chaskamn.gov/564/Chaska-Cleanup-Day