East Side Chess Club, Tuesday, March 10, 1-3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Casual chess games for all ages and skills.

Memory Cafe hosted by Family Means Tuesday, March 10, 1-3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Welcoming place for those with memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and their caregivers.To register, contact Jenny West at FamilyMeans at (651) 789-4015.

Hula Hoop Hooray with Hooperina Wednesday March 11, 2-2:45 p.m., Central Park Woodlands Room. Demonstrate the power of play with spinning, tossing, twisting and rolling hula hoops all around the room. Glow-in-the-dark finale with LED hula.

Urban Growler Tap Takeover Wednesday March 11, 4-7 p.m., Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack Village. Celebration of International Women’s Day with samples, giveaways, and stories from the first women owned brewery in Minnesota.

Pride Outside Thursday March 12, 4-5:30 p.m.,Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th Street, Cottage Grove. Outdoor after-school program for 5th-12th grade youth, of any sexual or gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ allies allowing growth in an affirming community. Free 

Track Tales Saturday, March 14, 9:30 -11:30 a.m., Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Avenue South, Hastings. The naturalist table in the visitor center is the place to learn about the tracks that animals make in the snow.

Skulls and Bones Saturday, March 14, 1-2 p.m., Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Avenue South, Hastings. Examine animal bones and skulls and let them teach you about the creatures they came from and their environment.

Maple Syrup Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m., Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings. Take a (probably) muddy hike to the sugarbush and learn how tree sap becomes syrup. Take a taste before you leave. $8 Registration required.

Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue presented by East Metro Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m.,  St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2499 Helen Street N, North St. Paul. The program includes Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Antonín Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Free, but donations welcome.

Raptor Art Class Tuesday, March 17-March 20, Noon to 4 p.m., Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings. Students ages 12-15 can spend 3 afternoons drawing and painting live birds of prey.Pre-registration required. $50 with scholarships available.

Intro to Beekeeping Wednesday, March 18, 6-8 p.m., Shepard Farm, 8946 70th Street, Cottage Grove. Adults can learn how to manage bee hives by working with the farm staff for an entire season from a new hatch in the spring through harvesting honey and putting the hive to rest for the winter. Protective gear required. Register now. $280.

Inflatable Fun Fest Friday, March 20, 10a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Tickets are good for 90 minutes of running and jumping on big inflatables set up on turf. $16.

Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday, March 21, 3 sittings, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Eagle Valley Golf Course, 2600 Double Eagle Lane. Hot breakfast buffet, craft project and pictures with the bunny, Reservations required. $20.

Bluebird Nesting Presentation Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.,Wild Birds Unlimited, 8390 Tamarack Village. Guests from the Bluebird Program of Minnesota will share about the Bluebird nesting season and building nesting boxes. Free. 

Fantastic Fossils Saturday, March 21, 1-2 p.m., Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Avenue South, Hastings. Check out ancient Minnesota fossils from brachiopods to mammoths.

The Janzen Boys presented by Musicians Corner House Concerts, March 21, Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. at the home of Libby and Matt Johnson (8821 Acadia Bay). This Canadian father and sons country-folk group combines classics, original songs and story-telling. Basket passed for performers with $20-25 donation suggested. RSVP requested.

Live Music from Johnny Holliday and Willie Moore Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m., Central Park Amphitheatre. Multi-instrumentalist play jazz, rhythm and blues, and pop favorites for all ages. Free.

Who’s Afraid of Minnesota? Local Film Festival Tuesday, March 24, 7-9 p.m., Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive. Premiere of six original shorts from local filmmakers including themes of fear in the upper midwest-ghosts, aliens, blood thirst and even heartbreak. $9.

Drop-in AP Exam Study Group Thursday, March 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Informal opportunity for students studying for May AP exams to meet with volunteers and other exam-takers.

Gardening for the Birds and Bees Thursday, March 26, 6-7 p.m., Central Park. Sponsored by Washington Conservation District and featuring Angie Hong from MN Nature Awesomeness. Learn how your yard can help to support songbirds, pollinators, and wildlife – while looking beautiful! Reserve a spot. Free.

DJ Dance Party Friday, March 27, 6-7 p.m., Brookview Elementary, 11099 Brookview Drive. Hang on to your glow sticks this dance party is for the whole family in the school gym sponsored by the PTA.

Cottage Grove Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28, 9-10:30 a.m., Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Tickets are good for 15 minutes of hunting for eggs, bunny pictures and prizes. Earliest session is sensory friendly. $9. 

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m., River Valley Church, 7805 Hudson Road. Bring a basket to this family-friendly hunt for 9,000 eggs. Free.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28,10 a.m., St John’s Lutheran Church, 1975 St John’s Drive. Hop on over with baskets in hand for a morning of egg hunting. Free.

Woodbury Community Expo Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive. Sponsored by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. Over 125 local businesses and organizations, food by local restaurants, entertainment on stage, vehicle fair, kid zone, and gift card giveaways. Free.

Main Stage & Community Stage Entertainment- Experience high energy shows throughout the day!

Vehicle Fair- Feel like a kid again and climb inside police cars, a fire truck, City trucks from large and small to construction equipment and more!

Kids Area- Entertain the kids for FREE with a bounce house, face painting, science experiments, animal zone, giveaways and more!

Food Area- Stop by the food area to satisfy your craving with a variety of food options from the Woodbury area.

Enter to Win – Gift cards from a variety of local businesses given away at the main stage throughout the day!

Motifs and Mascots; Minnesota’s State Symbols Saturday, March 28, 10 -11 a.m., Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Avenue South, Hastings. Minnesota claims things as small as the rusty patch bumblebee and as large as the Urse Minor constellation as symbols of our state. Learn about them and other mascots in between.

Hummingbird Presentation Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m., Wild Birds Unlimited, 8390 Tamarack Village. Guests from the Henderson Hummingbird Center will share about the tiny birds and how to attract them. Free.

Lego Build Saturday, March 28, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 375 Radio Drive. Build Happy Hummingbird in the store. Sign up by calling 763-204-7344

Bemidji Choir Spring Tour Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th Street N., Stillwater. The premier choir from Bemidji State joins with the alumni choir for a classical choral concert. Free will offering.

Lions Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 29, 8 a.m. to noon, Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752, 9260 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove. Pancakes with toppings, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even pictures with the Easter Bunny. $8-12.

Bird Walk Sunday, March 29, 9-10:30 a.m., Battle Creek Park, 2301 Lower Afton Road, St. Paul. Meet staff from Wild Birds Unlimited at the parking lot. Bring binoculars and cameras, but not dogs.Regitration helpful but not required.

Hop and Splash Sunday, March 29, 9-11:15 a.m., Woodbury YMCA. The pool will be filled with eggs and in half hour age blocks kids will be able to jump into the hunt. Registration required. $5.

Mr. Bunny at Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Parlor Sunday, March 29, 2-4 p.m., 2110 Eagle Creek Lane. Bring your camera. Mr. Bunny will be “hoppy” to pose for free photos with you and your family.

Teen Job Fair  Monday, March 30, 4-5:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Prospective employers with current and summer openings for teen employees will be available.

East Metro Trans Day of Visibility Tuesday, March 31, 4:30pm at the Hwy 61 Pedestrian Bridge in Newport rally and show  support for Trans Day of Visibility, 6 p.m. community meal The Grove 8600 90th Street South, Cottage Grove, Free but RSVP requested.

Senate District 47 Town Hall Wednesday, April 1, 6-7 p.m., location provided with RSVP. Reps. Shelley Buck, Ethan Cha and Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger town hall will provide an update on bills introduced and voted on at the Legislature and answer constituent questions.

Easter Egg Hunt Friday, April 3, 3 p.m., Hope Community Church, 8300 Hyde Avenue, Cottage Grove. Outdoor fun and an egg hunt. Bring a basket. Registration helpful.

Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 4, 8 a.m. to noon, Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 51, 11094 70th Street, Cottage Grove. Egg hunt at 9 and 10. Eastern Star Bake Sale. Pancakes and made to order eggs. $11 for adults, less for kids.

Pathway to Home Volunteer Training Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. until noon, sponsored by Minnesota Dignity Collaborative, 305 Greeley St S, Suite 307, Stillwater. Learn how to walk alongside neighbors experiencing housing instability by providing relationship-based support, navigating complex systems, accessing community resources, and moving toward greater stability.

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