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Stillwater art festival will feature over 180 artists

BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER

This upcoming October marks the 46th annual Rivertown Fall Art Festival in Stillwater. The event takes place in Lowell Park. It goes through the weekend of Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. This year, the art festival will feature more artists than ever before.

The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is one of the bigger art festivals in the Midwest.

People from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa come to visit.

“People love it because it is right on the banks of the St. Croix,” said Stillwater Chamber of Commerce member Stacie Jensen.

The festival takes place along the banks of the St. Croix, which allows visitors to have an amazing view of the river. They’re also only steps away from downtown Stillwater where they can explore the multiple boutiques, restaurants and galleries after viewing the different booths.

Over 180 artists will be featured at this year’s art fair, it will be the most vendors the Rivertown Art Festival has ever seen.

Artists showcased at the event handcraft specialty items such as jewelry, ceramics, photography, fiberworks, paintings, pottery and other categories.

“Jewelry is one of the big pieces,” said Jensen. “We have a lot of painting and photography.”

“Wood seems to be kind of growing in the last few years,” she added. Along with wood, mixed media has been growing in popularity as well.

Culinary art is a new category to this year’s art festival. Visitors can purchase locally made honey and cocktail mixes from artists’ booths.

A new feature visitors can expect is a free ride from various parking spaces to the festival and back again.

The Stillwater trolley will act as a

The Stillwater Trolley will serve as a shuttle to and from the festival grounds.

The festival will feature over 180 artists. shuttle to bring visitors to and from the art festival. Since parking is so limited downtown, the trolley will provide easy access and parking options. The shuttle will run from 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. each day of the festival and make frequent trips to the different pickup spots located around Stillwater. Each loop will take about 15-20 minutes to complete.

“It is kind of a fun thing, especially for tourists, to be able to hop on the shuttle and be able to ride downtown and back,” Jensen said.

As well as handcrafted art, visitors can expect entertainment during festival hours.

There will be live music, roaming

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The Rivertown Fall Art Festival in Stillwater will take place on the banks of the St. Croix River. entertainment such as an animated scarecrow, roaming quartets, giant bubbles and live acrylic painting.

Food trucks will be on site, as well as a beer garden that will feature local breweries and brews to enjoy while walking through the festival booths.

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family friendly and free to the public.

More information on the event can be found at the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce website.

Madeline Dolby can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

New haunted scenes and trails added to Halloween’s favorite hayride STAFF WRITER

During the daytime, Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota, is like any other pumpkin patch. There are endless pumpkins available to pick and fun family-friendly activities to participate in.

On the property there are ziplines, superslides, an animal farm, a pumpkin patch and plenty of fallthemed photo opportunities.

As the sun goes down, however, Pinehaven Farm transforms into a haunted attraction. The Dead End Hayride brings nightmares to life through a thrilling world of horror.

The Dead End Hayride sits on Pinehaven’s 160 acres of sprawling forests, pumpkin fields and farmland. Pinehaven originally was a Christmas tree farm but transformed into a pumpkin patch in the mid-1960s. Now, it is home to the Dead End Hayride, which has become one of Minnesota’s most haunting Halloween attractions.

The attraction is split into three features.

Attendees will begin their journey on a haunted hayride before they are dropped off at the entrance to several haunted scenes they have to make their way through. Finally, they go through a haunted cornfield.

A scene that visitors will experience is the Sandsflat Prison. It is a part of the haunted house portion of the hayride. Attendees will go through the scene and have a true “death row experience.”

The individual will start by going through a church and end their journey in the morgue.

One can also expect to go through a few more scenes in the prison. The bathroom scene and the prison cell block are pieces of the experience as well.

The Dead End Hayride has expanded over the years, and this upcoming season is no different.

“The hayride has extended their common area by adding a new stage that will provide additional live entertainment and stage shows,” said Paige Faymoville, Pinehaven’s events operation manager.

The merchandise booth has doubled in size.

Inventory and merchandise options have been extended. “There also will be several new large photo opportunities for people to enjoy when they attend the hayride,” she added. In addition to an expanded common area, there will be changes made to the hayride.

“Two-thirds of the hayride trail has been relocated and revamped with new scenes,” said Faymoville. “We have a new farm scene on the hayride as well as our new vampire castle ruins.”

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The vampire castle ruins feature Gothic-style buildings. Visitors enter the scene through an archway that looks like the entrance to a grand castle.

“It’s the first thing you see, so we wanted to really give it the big, over-the-top entryway to kind of let people know what’s about to happen.” said Brad Bays, the hayride’s head scenic artist.

The hayride will go through crumbling archways, pass by a run-down church and a vampire or two.

Sets are made from foam and are handcarved or made by a computer numerical control machine.

The structures are then painted to give them a realistic look.

“We have also updated the military set in the cornfield portion of the hayride,” Faymoville said.

The Dead End team has added over 100 new props and animatronics across the show to add to the fear factor.

Tickets to the haunted hayride can be purchased online at thedeadendhayride.com or at the door. The attraction is open Thursdays through Sundays, plus Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30- 31. Pinehaven Farm is located at 28186 Kettle River Blvd. N., Wyoming.

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Local family welcomes 2 new exchange students

BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER

Cheryl Heilman and her husband Mike, of Lino Lakes, are hosting two exchange students for the 2023/24 school year through the Nacel Open Door exchange program.

Ava, who will turn 17 in February, is from Germany. Anna, who turned 17 at the end of August, is from Hungary.

After the Heilmans served as a host family from 2015-2018, the school in their district that worked with Nacel closed and combined with Hill-Murray. At the time, the family found it too far for them to drive, so they discontinued hosting students.

In 2021, the Heilmans moved to Lino Lakes and decided to host students once again. The couple used the Nacel Open Door exchange student program to be paired with their current students.

“We always kept saying we should host or we could have a college student live here,” said Cheryl Heilman. “All these different possibilities kept going through our minds.

Then we started seeing stuff about how Nacel is still looking for people and thought we could do it again.”

Nacel Open Door is an exchange program that offers two main programs.

Students can come to study in the United States for various lengths of time. They can attend school for the entirety of the school year, attend a private school for multiple years or do the short-term

The Heilmans welcome Anna and Ava at the MSP airport (from left to right: Anna Kovács, Mike Heilman, Cheryl Heilman and Ava Hummel)

Ava (left) and Anna (right) tour Forest Lake Area High School. academic program, which lasts anywhere from one to five weeks.

American students can also study abroad through the program.

Ava and Anna are both attending Forest Lake High School. Ava will be

at the high school until the end of the school year, which concludes in June. Anna will leave in January. The girls arrived in Minnesota on Aug. 31.

“The students who come are backed by their home countries,” said

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The Heilmans have introduced the girls to various Minnesota events, such as the Minnesota State Fair. .

Heilman. “Their teachers have to write letters of recommendation, (and they must) have excellent grades and standing within their home country’s school to even be allowed to participate in the exchange program,”

she added.

Ava and Anna have to take certain classes while they attend Forest Lake High School.

The Minnesota state department that regulates host programs asks that exchange students take

an English course for an entire year as well as history or some form of a civics course to learn about American government.

Both girls are planning to sign up for extracurricular activities throughout the school year as well.

“Ava plays the flute, and she will be in the marching band for football games,” said Heilman. Ava also would like to sign up for tennis, downhill skiing in the winter and lacrosse in the spring.

Anna is planning to sign up for volleyball this school year.

The Heilmans have introduced the girls to various events in Minnesota like the State Fair, and they have visited the Mall of America and Minnehaha Falls. The family hopes to be able to go to a sporting event such as the Vikings or the Twins.

“Overall, hosting an exchange student is very rewarding and benefits everyone involved,” said Heilman. “The students get a broadened education here in the United States and the family gets a blessing of opening up their hearts and homes to these students.”

More information about the Nacel Open Door program can be found on its website at www. nacelopendoor.org or by calling Cheryl Heilman at 612-245-4605.

Madeline Dolby can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1226.

Little Hot Hands carries on late husband’s legacy

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Many people in the north metro are familiar with the name “Chef Hot Hands,” but they might not have heard of “Little Hot Hands” just yet.

Esmerelda Jiles is the wife of Larry Jiles Jr., who was also known as Chef Hot Hands. He was one of two people killed in a shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul in February. Chef Hot Hands, originally from St. Paul, moved to Hugo when he was 13 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2006 with a dream of opening his own restaurant.

Before his death, Chef Hot Hands had been operating a restaurant and catering business in downtown Centerville. That business has since closed its doors and a salon now resides there, but Chef Hot Hands’ name continues, thanks to his wife, who lives in Stillwater.

For the past couple of months, Esmerelda has been operating Little Hot Hands, inspired by both Larry and their 6-year-old daughter, Brialee. “She’s my Little Hot Hands. She would always tell Larry, ‘I want to cook something’, ‘Dad give me some work,’” Esmerelda explained, adding that Brialee loves to cook and also enjoys hot things, just like her dad did.

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Stillwater resident Esmerelda Jiles brings her little pink food truck to area events and businesses. bit of everything, including decorating the restaurant space and shopping for ingredients, and often served as a taste tester for Larry.

“I was always in the kitchen watching him. He would move so fast,” Esmerelda recalled. “We would laugh and fight. It was everything in there. It was really fun.

I miss that time.” She says she learned a lot from Larry.

After Larry’s death, Esmerelda says she lost herself for a while. She was working at Culver’s in Stillwater, but that wasn’t cutting it. The bills were piling up.

“I thought, ‘How am I going to do this? ... This is too much for me,” she said. “I had to do something.”

So, to support her family and continue her husband’s dream, she bought a little pink trailer and started making

and selling mini donuts and churros.

Her menu has continued to evolve, and she now is known for tamales, walking tacos, fajita hot dogs, waffles and Elotes (Mexican street corn, mayonnaise and cheese).

Esmerelda has been overwhelmed by the support of former Chef Hot Hands customers and the community at large.

She attends the Stillwater Farmers Market every Saturday, and continues to visit Applecrest Orchards and T & Nae Flower Farm, both of which are located on Elmcrest Avenue N. on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes. She is also dabbling in catering.

“I can see the love. The support means a lot to me, and people make me smile after everything,” she said. “When I’m there, I forget about everything.”

Larry’s dream was always to have a little restaurant in his name. Now, Esmerelda says that is her dream, too.

She hopes to one day have her own restaurant called “Little Hot Hands.”

“I’m happy with how far I’ve come with this, but sometimes you cry and think this was something Larry would have loved,” she said. “Sometimes it is hard to keep going, but I know he would say, ‘I’m so proud of you.’”

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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A detail from a wall-sized photo of the Bronson-Folsom store in 1910 that is part of The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread: The Grocery Revolution in Washington County, one of the exhibits currently on display at the Washington County Heritage Center. The exhibit follows the evolution of food distribution and features some of the contributions of Hooley family members, who had generations of experience in the food business and started Cub Foods in 1968. The name “Cub” originally stood for Consumers United for Buying. The exhibit also makes note of current area grocery stores, including Kowalski’s, which is celebrating 40 years of operation and expansion since its start at the site of a former Red Owl store in St. Paul.

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ockey is a staple in Minnesota. We are literally called the state of hockey.

There is a whole day in January dedicated to the sport.

As a kid, I never watched hockey. I didn’t have a real interest in it. The rules were too confusing for me to learn and I thought it was a bit stupid that the winning team would only win by a goal or two rather than 10 or more.

I didn’t find it very entertaining at the time.

When I was 15, my dad got season tickets to the Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey team. My mom didn’t have Madeline an interest in goDolby ing and my dad knew I had some interest in hockey from going to hockey games in high school. I played along because in reality, I didn’t have an interest in the game but more what the players looked like.

During high school, I went to a few games mainly because I had a few guy friends on the team and went for the social aspect of it. I would sit in the front row with my best friend and pretend to know what was going on.

Honestly, at the time, I had no clue what icing or off-sides were.

Which, looking back now, is embarrassing considering it is

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not that hard to understand. But I played along because I thought it would make me cool and everyone had the idea that I was this crazy hockey fan because I went to Mariucci Arena every weekend.

It wasn’t until I was a freshman in college that I really got into the games. I finally asked my dad what icing and off-sides meant during a Gopher game because I was tired of still not knowing what they meant after four years.

After that game, I bought a sweatshirt, grabbed one of their posters and hung it up in my bedroom at home. Once I learned the rules and grew up a bit, I stopped worrying about who the cutest player on the team was and actually worried about how well they played. One would say I became a crazy, super fan.

Since freshman year, I have not missed a Gopher Hockey game since, home or away. My dad and I have gone to almost every single home game at 3M. We have sat in the same seats, bought a malt cup between the second and third period and always take a selfie to send to my mom.

The Gophers have become “our team.” We will sit on the couch in the basement wearing our matching sweatshirts and watch every away game together. We will go over the home game schedule at the kitchen table and talk about the upcoming

season. If I am at a track meet and missing the first period, my dad will text me constant playby-play updates so I know what is going on. We have followed our favorite players all the way to the NHL, leading us to slowly becoming Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild fans.

Around our birthdays at the beginning of November, we have a “birthday” game where we go out to eat before-hand and celebrate our birthdays with just the two of us and our favorite group of boys.

The first game of the season is on Oct. 13 against my alma mater, the University of St. Thomas at the Xcel Energy Center. You won’t find me sitting behind the Tommies goalie, but the Gophers goaltender wearing the same sweatshirt I got four years ago singing the Minnesota fight song.

If you told me at 15 that I knew the University of Minnesota’s fight song by heart or have spent a majority of weekends chewing my fingernails waiting for a game-winning goal, I would have told you that you were crazy because girls like me do not like hockey for the game, they like it for the players.

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all is my favorite season. Every year I look forward to the Minnesota Vikings and a possible playoff run for the Minnesota Twins.

But most of all, I look forward to fishing.

Recently, I went up to Onamia to fish on Mille Lacs Lake. I haven’t had much luck there as far as fishing goes and I call it the “Dead Sea.” I usually try and fish there at least once a year.

I went out on a four-hour launch recently and didn’t even have a bite (hence the “Dead Sea” comment). However, the launch was entertaining. I was with a friend of mine and it’s always interesting to meet other people on the launch.

It’s fun to watch other people catch fish. Someone caught the smallest I’ve ever seen. To be honest, Noelle’s walleye it looked like a minnow. But I was surprised how many larger walleyes Notes were caught. It’s been years since Noelle Olson I’ve seen that many walleye caught over 20 inches in Mille Lacs. I should note that Mille Lacs has a possession limit of one walleye between 20-23 inches or one longer than 28 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released. Personally, I like the smallmouth bass in the lake. They are great fighters and I seem to have better luck at catching them. But not this day.

There was a young woman on the launch who did something I had never seen before in my over 50 years of fishing. She was sitting at the back of the launch boat and had just caught a small walleye. After her boyfriend took off the fish, she lost control of her fishing pole. I was looking at her and all of a sudden I saw her pole slowly slip from her hands and go into the water. I didn’t say anything but my friend said, “Captain, we have a pole overboard.” She didn’t panic but softly said to her boyfriend, “I just dropped my pole in the water.” He told her not to say anything. I couldn’t help but laugh. The “captain” was too busy in the front of the boat and didn’t know this had happened. If you’ve never been on a launch at Mille Lacs, the boats are pretty big and have plenty of room for people to move around freely. Needless to say, he never knew a fishing pole was missing when we left the launch.

Fall foliage

Fall colors are starting to emerge in the St. Croix Valley. I live in St. Croix Falls and immediately noticed the leaves starting to change color while driving home recently on Highway 95. It really is a spectacular sight when those leaves are at their peak.

It inspires people to drive for miles just to look at the splendor of color before they fall to the ground. What we don’t think about is whether we have to rake or leaf blow them into a fire or a bag. When I lived in Ohio, we had to bring them to the curb and the city picked them up. That was really nice because we had a lot of leaves. My kids loved jumping into the pile of leaves when they were young. What child doesn’t? I know I did. Honestly, I don’t like the work but it’s what we do every year when we have trees in our yard. And if you have a cabin, it’s extra work. But I believe it’s worth it to have trees and it’s a great way to get together with my kids and family. It goes by much faster when you have a lot of rakes working. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a great resource on its website to see when the peak colors will arrive in a town near you.

Noelle Olson is editor of the White Bear Press.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Stillwater Chamber of Commerce welcomes River Pines Counseling to the community The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce welcomes local business River Pines Counseling to the Chamber and the community with a ribbon cutting.

The event took place at 105 New England Place, Suite 150 in Stillwater with owners Dary Stiyland and her father Rod Stiyland along with healthcare industry partners, personal supporters, Great Stillwater Chamber ambassadors and staff.

River Pine Counseling offers both professional counseling and physician & leadership coaching programs. To learn more information, one can reach out by calling 651-383-6054 or emailing info@ riverpinescounseling.com

Square Dance Lessons offered in Forest Lake The Jolly Promenaders Square Dance Club of Forest Lake is offering square dance lessons at the United Methodist Church, 5459 E. Viking Boulevard, Wyoming. Lessons are from 6 to 8 p.m. for 12 weeks.

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I grew up three miles away from here on our family farm. If you walk into Forest Lake High School, the very first thing you’ll see written in stone is my father’s, Joseph W. Tessier. He was chairman of the school board.

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What I’ve done this month is that I went and saw Everclear in Duluth. The band was a very popular band back in my day.

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I still play French Horn. I was actually in the Forest Lake marching band in high school, but we went to Pasadena for the City band and that was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.

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Colin Vilme Stillwater Soccer

Vlime has scored 12 goals and made four assists in the first nine games of the season, which has helped the No. 5 ranked Ponies stay undefeated at 7-0-2. Vlime has hat tricks from the two most recent games. Both games resulted in wins. One over Hastings 8-0 and the other Irondale 5-1.“He is a talented dribbler and has an eye for the goal.” said Coach Jake Smother. Vilme notched 13 goals and nine assists on last year’s 17-2, state runner-up team. In three years as a starter.

Vilme has helped the Ponies post a 40-5-4 record.

Maddie Reed Stillwater Swimming

Reed earned two Suburban East Conference swimming records in their recent meet against East Ridge — 1:05.28 in the breaststroke and 1:50.22 in the medley relay (with Norah Naatjes, Jayla Petersen and Annie Gritters). Reed has a personal best in the breaststroke of 1:03.94, which is the record at a school with a great swim tradition. As a junior, Reed won the section meet in the breaststroke, individual medley, medley relay and 400 free relay. She reached the state finals in all four events. “Dedicated athlete, great team leader,” coach Brian Luke said.“She understands what is required to be successful.” Reed has committed to the University of Cincinnati.

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Anna VanAcker Forest Lake Cross Country

VanAcker’s highlights this season include placing third out of 338 runners in 19:33 at the St. Olaf Showcase in Northfield and fifth out of 90 runners in 19:11 at Anoka’s Steve Hoag Invitational. In eighth grade, VanAcker was ninth in the Suburban East Conference and 48th at state in cross country. She placed eighth in the 1600 at the state track and field meet in 5:08.27, making her number 4 all-time in the event. “Anna has an outstanding work ethic, and is progressing well,” coach John Fick stated. “I expect to see her on several podiums over the next few years.” An example of her determination: she lost a shoe at a recent meet and finished the 5,000 yards with one shoe.

Howie Johnson Forest Lake Football

Johnson has emerged as a destructive force as a sophomore at defensive end for the Forest Lake football team. Johnson, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, made two solo quarterback sacks and shared a third sack last week as the Rangers handed Mounds View its first loss 24-8. He also blocked a punt (recovered by his brother Gunnar) to set up a touchdown. In three games, Johnson has logged 13 tackles for loss and five sacks, and 22 tackles total, for the Rangers (2-1). Coach Brad Beeseck calls Johnson “the most dominant defensive lineman in the state and a tireless worker and great teammate.” He became a starter as a freshman on a 7-3 team.

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STILLWATER FARMERS MARKET

When: 7 a.m.- noon, Saturdays, through Oct. 28 Where: Riverview parking lot, 3rd and Pine Streets, across

from the courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties Contact: 651-704-9996 or localharvest.org

WARDEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS

When: 1, 2, 3, & 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 28 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St.,

Stillwater Details: See 13 rooms decorated in the late 19th and early 20th century style on a 45-60 minute tour of the 1853 residents of the Minnesota Territorial Prison warden Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

9TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

When: 9:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Mondays- Saturdays; noon- 5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: 80 selected paintings by regional and national watermedia artists Contact: northstarwatermedia.com/extentions and www. thephipps.org

DEAD END HAYRIDE

When: 7- 10 p.m. Sundays and Mondays; 7 p.m.- midnight, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 Where: Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. N., Wyoming Details: Experience a haunted hayride, house and corn field. One of the best haunted houses in the United States.

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HISTORIC COURTHOUSE GUIDED TOURS

When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Wednesday through

Sunday, through Jan. 31 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third St., Stillwater Details: There is a short introductory video followed by a tour of the courtroom, 1900s county jail and exhibitions.

Hear stories of the building’s construction and the people who worked there.

Contact: 651-272-7075 or discoverstillwater.com

CURRENT EVENTS:

CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY READS MORRIS MICKLEWHITE AND THE TANGERINE DRESS When: 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N.,

Forest Lake Details: Join performers from the Children’s Theatre Company for a special reading of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino. This 30-minute interactive story theater session is for kids 4-10. Registration is not required.

Contact: 651-275-7300

RIVERTOWN FALL ART FESTIVAL

When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater Details: Features over 150 artisans showcasing specialty

SHAPESHIFT DANCE COLLECTIVE

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75th St. N. Details: An inspiring story through the captivating medium of theatrical dance combining hip-hop/ contemporary movement and other dance styles, fused with old school music. See ticket information online.

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Veterans Park, Mahtomedi Details: A community-wide event with pumpkins and painted pumpkins for sale, games, crafts, food, fire trucks and more.

Contact: ci.mahtomedi.mn.us.

THE RUMBLE IN THE FOREST

When: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday Oct. 15 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: One of the largest pumpkin weigh-offs in the

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 Where: Fine Arts Center (Mahtomedi High School), 8000

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 Where: Believers’ Boxing Gym, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest

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Details: There will be a barbeque, raffles and prizes for those who attend. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the boxing bell rings at 6:00 p.m. See ticket information online.

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Mahtomedi Details: “The President’s Own” band has toured since 1891. Free to the public.

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Forest Lake Details: Children ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer. Registration for a 15-minute appointment is required. Register online, in person or by calling.

Contact: 651-275-7300

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP

When: 3- 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Where: Washington County Environmental Center, 4039

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR

When: 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St.,

Stillwater Details: Mystery lovers and authors come together for conversation and reading inspiration. The October event features Joshua Moehling. Cash bar. Purchase tickets online.

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2ND ANNUAL HISTORIC GROUNDS COFFEE TASTING When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 7 Where: Washing County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley

St., Stillwater Details: Features coffee from local coffee shops. Ticket information can be found online.

Contact: 651-439-2298 or wchsmn.org

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Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury Details: Visit the Free Product Room at the Environmental Center to browse for free, pre-used costumes. Donations are not required to receive a costume; costumes will be limited to one per child.

Contact: 651-430-6026 or yvonne.klinnert@co.washington. mn.us

NIGHT HIKE

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake

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Details: Bring your friends and family for an evening hike along the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Breathe in the crisp autumn air, view the stars, observe the local wildlife and soak in the quiet serenity of the night.

Meet outside of the Nordic Center or hike the trails on your own. The program is free with a valid Washington County Parks vehicle permit.

Contact: www.co.washington.mn.us/parks

FOREST BATHING

When: 9- 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake

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Details: Experience the ancient wellness practice of

Japanese forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), which includes immersion in the natural setting to reduce anxiety and enhance focus. Register online.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

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GUIDED BIRD HIKES

When: 9 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N, Marine on St Croix Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and weather. Hikers should meet at the playground parking lot.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or parks@co.washington.mn.us.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd.,

When: 4:30- 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N.,

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hand-crafted items, including artists of all kinds: ceramic clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber works, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and more.

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When: 5- 11 p.m Friday, Oct. 6; 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7; Noon- 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 Where: River Siren Brewing Co., 225 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Beer, German-inspired cuisine and live music at the brewery and the parking lot. Free admission.

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Shafer Details: Experience a hayride or self-guided walking tour through the 50-acre sculpture park where visitors will view large-scale puppets interacting with contemporary sculptures. There will be fun and family-friendly activities such as a mask-making workshop, pumpkincarving, face-painting, performances and a Halloween

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When: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center and

HARVEST FEST AND GIANT PUMPKIN

Midwest, pumpkin drop, pumpkin regatta, live music, beer and wine garden, vendor market and kids activities.

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BLACK & WHITE MOVIE NIGHT — HALLOWEEN EDITION

When: 7- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Where: Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S.

Greeley St., Stillwater Details: Viewing of the 1962 psychological thriller of ‘Carnival of Souls.’ There will be free popcorn and a discussion of the film.

Contact: 651-439-2298 or wchsmn.org

FALL CLOTHING EVENT

When: 9 a.m.- noon, Friday, Oct. 20; 9 a.m.- noon, Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom Details: Gently used clothing and outerwear for men, women and children for fall and winter will be available.

A small fee will be charged.

Contact: 651-257-2677 or www.lakesfree.org.

HOME FOR LIFE FALL COLORS DOG WALK

When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater Details: Family-friendly event showcasing Stillwater and

the beautiful river valley through a dog walk to take place when the fall colors are at their peak. Participants will join for a dog walk along the 4.7 mile St. Croix Crossing Trail Loop, followed by a buffet lunch, program and entertainment Contact: homeforlife.org

TRICK OR TREATING ON MAIN STREET

When: 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Families can trick or treat at more than 45 Main Street businesses displaying a sign in the window.

Contact:greaterstillwaterchamber.com

MAHTOREADI

When: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 Where: Chautauqua Theatre, Mahtomedi High School,

8000 75th St. N. Details: The 21st annual event features author Marcie Rendon and her book “Sinister Graves.” The event includes a book signing, presentation and a Q&A. Registration is required.

Contact: mathomedi.ce.eleyo.com

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR

When: 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St.,

Stillwater Details: Mystery lovers and authors come together for conversation and reading inspiration. The November event features author Mindy Mejia. Cash Bar. Tickets available for purchase online.

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COMMUNITY EVENT BRIEFS Franconia will host its first Halloween Hayride

After-school classes will be offered at Zephyr Theatre

Discover Stillwater launches its annual photo contest for October

The Franconia Sculpture Park and the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater will team up to host Franconia’s first-ever Puppets in the Park Halloween hayride from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

Visitors can experience a hayride or a self-guided walking tour through the 50-acre sculpture park, where there will be large-scale puppets interacting with contemporary sculptures. In addition, there will be other fun and family-friendly activities. There will be a mask-making workshop, pumpkin carving, face painting, performances and a Halloween candy scavenger hunt.

More information on the event can be found at franconia.org.

The Zephyr Theatre is partnering with River Grove Elementary to extend beyond the school day. Zephyr Educational Programs will continue as part of River Grove’s curriculum and will now be offered after school.

River Grove students are welcome to enroll in after-school storytelling classes that will encourage students to create and collaborate. These classes will be offered after school from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

For more information, email education@ stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org.

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Discover Stillwater Photo Contest. Contestants can show off the best pictures of their recent travels to downtown Stillwater, the riverfront and the surrounding area.

Photos from all seasons, landmarks, river life, boats, bike trails, patios, shops and more are encouraged to be submitted.

Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 20. The public will be encouraged to vote for their favorites after the submission deadline.

Winners of the contest will receive prizes and recognition on social media. The first place winner will receive a Stillwater Staycation prize package. The second place prize is $200 and the third palace prize is $100.

More information, along with the link to the entry form can be found at DiscoverStillwater.com.

Washington County residents who are interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and view an orientation meeting through Teams from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12.

Basic information for licensing will be discussed.

Attendance is required at one of these meetings before a license can be issued. There is no fee for the informational meetings.

Registration is required by Oct. 5. Registration can be completed on the county’s website at www. co.washington.mn.us by searching “child care licensing” or by calling 651-430-8307.

Special gatherings of the Stillwater City Council There will be special gatherings of the Stillwater City Council for Fire Prevention Week at the Stillwater Fire Department located at 250 Maryknoll Drive N., Stillwater on the following dates: • 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 • 7- 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 • 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 There will be council members present at these events; however, no official business will be conducted.

Those with questions or needing further information should contact the city clerk’s office at 651-430-8800.

The Washington County Environmental Center is hosting a Halloween costume swap. Costume drop-off will end Oct. 10. If you plan to donate your old costumes, bring clean, gently used children’s costumes. Donations will be accepted in the drivethrough lane and inside the main entrance of the Free Product Room.

Costume shopping day will be from 3-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Free Product Room of the environmental center. Browse for free, used costumes. Donations are not required to receive a costume; costumes will be limited to one per child.

More information on the costume swap can be found at co.washington.mn.us or by calling 651-4306026. The Washington County Environmental Center is at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury.

Scary stories featured at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn while sitting around a campfire listening to family scary stories from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Nordic Center in Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

There will be apple cider and marshmallows to roast, children’s crafts and an opportunity to take a self-guided hike along the lit trails afterwards if you are feeling adventurous. The trails will be open until 9:30 p.m.

The event is free with a Washing vehicle permit pass. No reservations are required.

The Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave. N., in Lake Elmo. More information can be found at www.co.washington.mn.us/parks.

Lakes Free Church hosts fall clothing event The Sharing Shop, a clothing store, located at Lakes Free Church is having its fall clothing event at 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 20 and 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 21.

Gently used clothing and outerwear for men, women and children suitable for fall and winter have been gathered. A small fee will be charged. All the money is used to fund Lakes Free organization Moms of Preschoolers.

Lakes Free Church is located at 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. To learn more about The Sharing Shop, call Lakes Free Church at 651-257-2677 or visit the church’s website at www.lakesfree.org.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Sculpture Park welcomes new executive director The Franconia Sculpture Park has a new executive director.

The preeminent, artist-centered sculpture park announced that Alex Legeros will serve as the new executive director of the art park.

Since 2019, Legeros has been the development and communications director at the White Bear Center for the Arts and has a decade of experience working in the arts and cultural institutions.

“The experiences and experimentation happening at

Franconia are exciting. Over more than 25 years, Franconia has developed a notable role in our local and national arts ecosystem. I can’t wait to be part of this web of talented, visionary and remarkable people. Through a focus on core strengths and mission, I envision Franconia’s growth will leverage resources for improving operations, stewardship of Franconia’s unique prairie, and to continue to deepen enriching, innovative and healthful experiences for artists and visitors alike,” said Legeros in a press release.

There is a rumble in the Forest The Believers’ Boxing Gym in Forest Lake is hosting a boxing event on Saturday, Oct. 7. There will be a barbeque, raffles and prizes for those who attend. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the boxing bell rings at 6 p.m.

Ticket prices depend on age.

Tickets can be purchased and more information on the event is available at www.believersboxing. com. The Believers’ Boxing Gym is located at 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake.

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COUNTY BRIEFS County board sets public hearing on youth access tobacco ordinance The Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for proposed revisions to the Washington County youth access to tobacco ordinance on Oct. 3.

The hearing will be held during the board’s regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of the Government Center at 14949 62 St. N., Stillwater.

Minnesota state laws have set the local retail tobacco regulations across the state. This law was changed in 2020 and is already in effect throughout the state. The changes have included raising the minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21 years of age and increasing the administrative fine amount for retail tobacco violations.

The county’s proposed revisions to the ordinance will:

• Update the ordinance language so the related statute changes are reflected • I ncrease the minimum tobacco sales clerk age to 18 years old • I ncrease the minimum license suspension time frame for repeated violations.

Current retail tobacco license holders in the cities and towns within Washington County have been notified about these proposed ordinance revisions and were invited to ask questions or provide comments to the board.

The public hearing is required as part of the ordinance amendment process.

For more information, contact Caleb Johnson, the community/ environmental health program manager, at 651-430-6680.

Preliminary levy set by Washington County board, proposed budget for 2024 At the most recent Washington County board meeting, a preliminary property tax levy was set to support the proposed 2024 county budget. The certified proposed property tax levy payable in 2024 is $132,715,000. The board also set a levy for the Regional Rail Authority at $660,000, the same as in previous years.

The recommended levy would be an increase of 3.95% over 2023.

The combination of an increase in the value of commercial property in the county, the addition of new construction to the county’s tax base and a moderate increase in the levy would result in a reduction of the county tax rate by an estimated 7.3%.

The board adopted a proposed budget for 2024. The budget includes the expenditures of:

• $289,427,300 in operating expenses.

• $ 59,236,100 in capital projects.

• $15,346,300 in debt service.

The board will follow a budget calendar through early December, which will include: • Oct. 3: Review the county’s fiveyear capital improvement plan.

• Nov. 14: Conduct a public hearing on the five-year capital improvement plan.

• Nov. 21: Conduct a final workshop on the budget and levy proposal.

• Dec. 7: Conduct a public meeting on proposed 2024 budget and levy; the meeting will take place after 6 p.m.

• Dec. 12: Adopt a budget and property tax levy for 2023, as well as the five-year capital improvement plan.

Budget documents presented to the county board can be found at www. co.washington.mn.us/budget.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Washington County introduces naloxone access points Washington County now has three naloxone access points that provide free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips at service centers in Forest Lake and the Government Center in Stillwater.

At any of the naloxone access points, members of the community may pick up naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips anonymously and for free — no insurance or personal information is required.

County leaders hope that the initiative will save lives. In addition to directly

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The kits may be found at the Public Health and Environment offices at: Forest Lake Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N., and the Government Center, 14949 N. 62nd St., Stillwater.

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The following happened at the Sept. 5 Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting:

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• Stephen Schmaltz of Forest Lake will remain on the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District for a fourth term, which will expire Sept. 22, 2026

• Rani Engineering will perform design engineering on the Central Greenway Regional Trailhead in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

• The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive $1.6 million under the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne discretionary community project funding/Byrne discretionary grants program. This grant will allow the Sheriff’s Office to purchase 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and two river patrol

• The county board declared September as National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month creates an opportunity for every resident of Washington County to prepare their homes, businesses and communities for disasters and emergencies.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a report to the Minnesota Department of Corrections summarizing the water samples that were collected from the Stillwater Prison. The analysis of the water did not find indications of a health risk.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix hires 1st executive director

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Washington County officials, along with partners, break ground on new environmental center.

New environmental center coming to Washington County Washington County officials, along with partners from Forest Lake and Hugo, have taken the first step in the construction of the northern household hazardous waste and yard waste site in Forest Lake.

The center will be across Highway 61 from the Hardwood Creek Library and the Forest Lake Service Center. It will provide the same services as those provided by the county’s environmental center in Woodbury.

“I think this works so well with the other government services in the area,” said Commissioner Fran Miron, District 1. The center is in close proximity to the library, service center, YMCA and residential housing. “It’s just exciting to have good partners to work with us,” Miron said.

Residents will be able to take household hazardous waste, consumer electronics and recyclables to the center for free. The center will have a Free Product Room where residents can pick up for free items like paint and cleaners that have been processed by center staff.

The center is expected to be open for operation in fall 2024.

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After 14 years of primarily volunteerdriven efforts, North Woods and Waters has hired its first executive director.

Monica Zachay will be joining the team of dedicated volunteers.

Zachay brings a deep knowledge of the St. Croix Watershed, along with more than 16 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, program development and implementations, funding strategies, partner and volunteer relationships and organizational growth. She has spent over 10 years working for the Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon as director of programs, working with people and organizations throughout the entire watershed.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in natural resources and has a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Missouri.

Zachay lives within the St. Croix Watershed with her husband and enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time on the river.

The Zephyr Theatre welcomes interim executive director The Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater welcomes Jim Weckwerth as its new interim executive director. Weckwerth will take over the position after the resignation last fall of Calyssa Hall.

Weckworth lives in Stillwater and is a former interim pastor specialist for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He serves as a consultant with The Joshua Group, where he helps congregations “navigate through a changing world in a way that leads to learning and growth.” He also has been an active patron and past volunteer at the Zephyr.

Weckworth will oversee the theater’s daily operations and work with the board, staff and volunteers to continue developing the organization and prepare to hire a permanent executive director.

“I appreciate the arts as integral to being a community of fellow human beings,” Weckwerth said in a prepared statement. “In collaboration with the St. Croix Valley community, local and regional talent, and our dedicated partners, I believe that The Zephyr will continue to play a key role in building community in the St. Croix Valley area.”

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Fun. Freedom. Friendship Limitless Cycling was founded in 2019 to improve the mental and physical health of our community.

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Allows a person to transfer riders and enables use as a stand-alone wheelchair.

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Stillwater Fire department OPen HOuse 250 Maryknoll Drive North | Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Firefighting Demonstrations, Blood Pressure Checks, Learn Hands only CPR, Freckles the Fire Dog, Stillwater Police Department, Stillwater Public Works, Lakeview Hospital EMS, Child Safety Seat Information, Minnesota State Patrol, Cub Pharmacy Mobile Unit – FLU IMMUNIZATIONS, Refreshments will be served

Chief Stuart Glaser

Deputy Chief Tom Ballis

Assistant Chief Chris Zeuli

Captain Chad Jansen

Captain Steve Zoller

Captain Joe Marchetti

Lieutenant Ryan Smith

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Firefighter George Burns

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Firefighter Josh Knodle

Firefighter Katie Hawke

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Rob Peltier

Matt Richardson

Mike Aspengren

Lucas Hoffman

Joe Forliti

Erick Areola

Jim Roush

Todd Kockelman

Jake England

Judy Brueghel

Ben Wojcik

Ryan Sarner

Bill Peltier

Dan March

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LINWOOD fire department Darryl Ballman Chief

Jim Stockinger Assistant Chief

Mike Raml Assistant Chief

Andy Luedtke Fire Marshal

Michael Beebe Firefighter

Jason Baggenstoss Captain

Tim Crea Captain

Justin Hansen Captain

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Bob Gorr Firefighter

Cole Klingbeil Firefighter

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Mark Sullivan Lieutenant

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Ribbon cutting ceremony, tour the new city center / fire station, check out the trucks, meet your firefighters and learn about fire safety and prevention.

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Oct. 1

BBQ, Blues & Wine Release-tickets

12:30 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 1

Music: Tim Cheesebrow

1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct. 1

Music: Matt and Laurel

3-6 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Oct. 4

Music: Mike Bustin

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 4

Meading of the Minds Trivia

7 p.m.

Oct. 5

Goat Yoga

5-7 p.m.

Oct. 7

Ren Fair Day

Noon

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Oct. 7

Smug Food Truck

2 p.m.

White Bear Meadery

Oct. 8

Music: Billy Johnson

1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct. 8

Paint & Sip with Kat

1-3 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Oct. 8

Music: Matt Jennings

3-6 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Oct. 8

Music: Josh Quinn

2-5 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 10

Music: Gracenotes

5:30-8:30 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 10

Trivia with Ryan

6:30-8 p.m.

Oct. 11

Music: Gary LaRue

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 11

Meading of the Minds Trivia

7 p.m.

White Bear Meadery

Oct/ 13

Hellion’s Haunt: A Macabre Cabaret

9 p.m.

White Bear Meadery

Oct. 14

Beginner Yoga Flow

10-11 p.m.

Oct. 15

Music: Patrick Allen

2-5 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 15

Music: Vinnie Rose

1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct. 15

Music: Tyler Herwig

3-6 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Oct. 17

Paint and Sip-White Bear

6 p.m.

Big Wood Brewery

Oct. 18

Music: Joe Schmidt

5:30-8:30 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 18

Jack Willhite’s Rock&Roll

Oct. 19

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Comedy Show

6-8 p.m.

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Farmers & Artisans Market

4-7 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Oct. 20

Art at the Winery – Plant & Sip

6-8:30 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct.21

Beginner Yoga Flow

10-11 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Take Comfort. Drink Well.

Oct.21

October Fest - Tickets required • Gerhard’s Barts Food Truck from 12 - 5 p.m. • Dance

We invite you to take in our beautiful views of the St. Croix River Valley while you enjoy one of our award-winning wines, wine slushies, hard cider and Uncommon Loon craft beer.

Attic Polka Band from 1 - 4 p.m. • Gluhwein & German Beer and much more! Check

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Belle Ame Vineyard

Oct. 22

Music: O’Green

1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct. 22

Music: Becky Rae

2-5 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 24

Paint and Sip

6 p.m.

Oct. 24

Trivia with Ryan

6:30-8 p.m.

Oct. 25

Music: Jud Hailey

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 28-29

Wine-O-Ween

12-5 p.m.

St. Croix Vineyards

Oct. 28

Halloween in the Vineyard

10 am-8 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

Oct. 28

Beginner Yoga Flow

10-11 p.m.

Oct. 29

Music: Steve Poynter

2-5 p.m.

7 Vines Vineyard

Oct. 29

Pumpkin & Pint painting/WB

6 p.m.

Big Wood Brewery

Oct. 29

Music: Tim Fast

1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

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Join us for live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 - 6pm

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