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Plant Sale Volunteers in Correction 297 Century Ave. S. Open Thursdays through Sundays while supplies last. Entrance on Lower Afton Road. On-site greenhouses yield beautiful, healthy plants for gardens, patios and containers at below commercial prices. Benefits programs that help folks turn their lives around after incarceration.
Registration for Summer Pee Wee Sports Kids ages 4-6 can begin learning the basics of T-ball or a combo of T-ball and soccer.
Memory Cafe R.H. Stafford Library. Tuesday, May 12, 1-2 p.m. Sponsored by FamilyMeans for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers to gather in a supportive environment. To register, contact Jenny West at FamilyMeans at 651-789-4015.
Washington County Mental Health Resource Fair 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Tuesday, May 12, 3-5 p.m. Free opportunity to connect with providers and community resources for those struggling with mental health challenges and substance abuse.
Graduation Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium District 833 8400 E. Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove. Tuesday, May 12, 4 p.m.
What No One Tells You About Loving Someone with Dementia Central Park Prairie Room. Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m. to noon. This supportive class is designed for individuals who are caring for or supporting someone living with dementia. Participants will explore the emotional realities of caregiving. Free but registration required.
Upper Afton Road Fire Station Open House 6301 Upper Afton Road. Thursday, May 14, 5-7:30 p.m. Climb on the fire trucks, learn about the life-saving equipment an ambulance carries and meet Woodbury firefighters at the recently renovated station.
NAMI Family Support Group 14107 Hudson Road, Afton. Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Support for families journeying with a child under 21 with mental health challenges.
Kokomo Joe Central Park. Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Outdoors weather permitting, otherwise inside. Free concert featuring acoustic feel-good music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s plus some originals.
Dunkin Cop on a Rooftop 6671 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury. Friday, May 15. Woodbury police and colleagues go high to benefit Special Olympics.
Poppy Days Friday-Sunday, May 15-17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans from the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 and VFW Post 9024 will distribute poppies at Sam’s Club, Walmart, Total Wine, Jerry’s, Hy-Vee in Oakdale and Cub.
New Life Academy Graduation 6758 Bailey Road. Friday, May 15, 7-9 p.m.
Washington County Master Gardeners Plant Sale Building A at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Highway 5 and Manning Avenue, Lake Elmo. Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The plant sale features plants that will thrive in the area including annuals and perennials, Minnesota Seed Trial winners, native and prairie plants, monarch and pollinator plants, grasses, shade plants, heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, herbs and vegetables. Diagnostic clinic for garden challenges available.
Bird Walk Around Colby Lake 3100 Edgewater Lane. Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. Join the staff of the Wild Bird Store for a leisurely walk around the lake. Bring binoculars and cameras, but no dogs, and meet at the pavilion. Free, but registration requested.
Heartfulness Meditation R.H. Stafford Library. Saturday, May 16, 9:30-11 a.m. Participants age 15 and up experience guided relaxation and meditation techniques designed to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.
Belwin Bison Festival 15601 Hudson Road North, Lakeland. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Dakota drum group and a pipe ceremony welcome the bison back to the land for the summer season. Celebration includes a 5K fun run, food trucks, bison products for sale and music. No dogs invited. Cost $10-35 per car.
Tech Savvy Parenting 2.0 13000 Ravine Drive, Cottage Grove. Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents will learn about social media sites, connect with other parents and gain tips for finding balance managing safe internet use for your family. Children’s activities available. Free, but registration requested.
Egg Roll Fellowship 7305 Afton Road. Sunday, May 17, noon to 3 p.m. Members of the Christ Church Hmong community will teach attendees how to make egg rolls. No fee, but registration requested.
East Metro Symphony Orchestra 2499 Helen Street North, North St. Paul. Sunday, May 17, 3 p.m. Performances include Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, William Grant Still’s Serenade for Orchestra and the overture from Carl Maria von Weber’s opera Oberon. Free, but donations welcomed.
Spirit Song Choir 7380 Afton Road. Sunday, May 17, 4-5:30 p.m. This Woodbury-based community that prays, sings and serves together presents “I Will Sing! Songs of Hope and Joy.” No admission charge, but a freewill offering will benefit Solid Ground’s Community Response Fund.
Homewatch Caregivers Present – Fall Prevention and Balance Safety Central Park Amphitheatre. Monday, May 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn essentials to reduce fall risks, improve balance and stay safe at home and in the community. Free, but advanced registration required.
Library Community Engagement Workshop R.H. Stafford Library. Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Help shape what services and spaces will be a priority at R.H. Stafford Library as it is remodeled and refreshed. Event includes a presentation by county staff and MSR Design followed by group discussions.
Northstar Uncut Film Fest 1470 Queens Drive. Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. See the full versions of short films unencumbered by the North Star Festival’s seven-minute limit.
Taste of the Valley Lakefront Park, Hudson, Wisconsin. Thursday, May 21, 5-8 p.m. An all-you-can-eat experience representing the flavors of western Wisconsin. Culinary samples, tastings of beer, wine and mocktails and continuous music included. Tickets start at $44.52.
Jaspar Lepak and Ben Cook-Feltz Musicians Corner House Concert 1550 Wild Ridge Ct. N, Newport. Friday, May 22, 6 p.m. potluck dinner, 7 p.m. show. Jaspar sings feminist folk songs accompanied by Ben on keyboard. Their harmonies are perfect for the first outdoor concert of the season. Please RSVP.
Woodbury Heritage House Spruce-Up Lake Road and Radio Drive. Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join members of the Woodbury Heritage Society for spring cleaning at the city’s oldest house. Let Joyce know you’ll help by emailing [email protected] or calling 651-343-7036.
Stillwater Area High School Graduation 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony 8301 Valley Creek Road. Monday, May 25, 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial at City Hall campus.
ALS Never Surrender Fundraiser 2110 Eagle Creek Lane. Thursday, May 28, noon to 9 p.m. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the fight against ALS.
Next Step Transition Graduation 8040 80th Street. Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m. Park High School auditorium.
Yoga in the Park 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo. Every Thursday beginning May 28, 6-7 p.m. All levels are welcome to join this yoga experience connecting mind, body and nature. $120 for a seasonal pass or $10 per session.
Fire Building Basics Shepherd Farm 70th Street, Cottage Grove. Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Folks ages 16 and older will learn fire-building skills for camping trips or backyard bonfires using flint and steel, friction methods and matches. Registration required. $20.
SoWashCo Online Graduation Central Park Amphitheater. Thursday, June 4, 3 p.m.
Tartan High School Graduation 1850 White Bear Avenue. Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m. Aldrich Arena.
East Ridge High School Graduation 2685 Vikings Circle, Eagan. Friday, June 5, 11 a.m. TCO Stadium.
Math and Science Academy Graduation 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. Friday, June 5, 6 p.m. O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine’s University.
Woodbury High School Graduation 2685 Vikings Circle, Eagan. Friday, June 5, 7 p.m. TCO Stadium.
Heartfulness Meditation R.H. Stafford Library. Saturday, June 6, 9:30-11 a.m. Participants age 15 and up experience guided relaxation and meditation techniques designed to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.
Creating a Drought Resilient Yard Prairie Room Central Park. Tuesday, June 9, 6-7 p.m. Angie Hong will present practical tips for maintaining your lawn while protecting groundwater resources. Free, but registration requested.
Critter Quest 3175 Century Avenue South. Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join a free family event searching for fish, frogs, snails and aquatic insects while learning what they can teach about lake and stream health. Registration required.
Summer Kickoff: Circus Manduhai Central Park Amphitheater. Thursday, June 11, shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Circus Manduhai performs the traditional art of the Mongolian circus with acrobatics, balancing, contortion, chair stacking, unicycle feats and more. Free.
