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QUAD COMMUNITY PRESS
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FEBRUARY 18, 2020
QUAD AREA EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.
WILLY WONKA ESCAPE ROOM When: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Solve riddles, follow clues and explore an Escape Room inspired by Willy Wonka’s candy empire. Family teams encouraged. Ages 10+ or 8-10 with an adult. Free; registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
WINTER SLED AND SNOWSHOE SAMPLER When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Snowshoeing and kicksledding. Registration required; $10/adult, $7/child. Participants under 18 must be accompnaied by an adult. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
CREATIVE OASIS WELLNESS WORKSHOP When: Noon-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Focus of monthly workshop is helping people connect with their creativity through different artistic modes such as writing prompts, visual arts, creative movement and music, geared toward creating a healthier you and a healthier community. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
a battle for the coveted bragging rights and to support the Invisible When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wounds Project. Free Feb. 25 and the 4th with opportunities to Tuesday of the month make a donation. Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, room 107, 171 Elm Contact: linolakes.us St., Lino Lakes Details: Join with others AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY who have experienced When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, the loss of a loved one Feb. 28-April 10 through a death by suicide. An opportunity Where: American Legion to share stories, listen Post 566, 7731 Lake and fi nd caring support. Drive, Lino Lakes Contact: 651-784-3015 or Details: All you can eat mystjoes.me dinner with fried cod and sides for $13. Threepiece fi sh dinner $10. AUTHOR VISIT Hours 4-8 p.m. on Good When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Friday. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Contact: 651-783-0055 Where: Centennial
SHARING HOPESUICIDE SURVIVORS
Library, 100 Civic Heights Rd., Circle Pines Details: Author Lee Burtman will discuss her book “Fighting for Delphine” and her work with an organization in the Ukraine. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
SPRING COLLEGE FAIR When: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Centennial High School west gym, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Visit with representatives from over 110 regional colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges and specialty schools. Sign up in advance for a barcode at www. gotocollegefairs.com; barcode will be scanned at the fair only by colleges from which you choose to receive information. Free and open to the public.
GUNS-N-HOSES HOCKEY GAME When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Super Rink, 1850 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Game features local police personnel against fi re personnel in
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WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOP When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Help make wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. RSVP. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@ gmail.com
BOY SCOUT TROOP 236 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 1 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes Details: Pancake/french toast and sausage breakfast will help fund troop events and activities for the next year.
NATURE PLAY: MAGICAL MAPLES When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI When: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory classes are appropriate for people of all abilities. The activity fee includes ski rental, instruction and crosscountry skiing. Ages 8+. Registration requires; $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
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Centennial Community Band Winter Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 4761 North Rd.
Ongoing OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS When: 8 a.m. Saturdays Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave. N., Circle Pines Details: Support group for compulsive eaters. Contact: 651-485-5407
BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org
TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org
FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for
Details: Local musicians perform a variety of music from classical to contemporary. Contact: 651-482-1147 or centennial communityband.org
children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org
QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/ half day or $25/full day. Contact: christoscenter.org
HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY TASTE OF SHOREVIEW When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Fundraiser for the 2020 Slice of Shoreview Days fi reworks includes food sampling from area restaurants, wine and beer tasting, silent and live auction, raffles, games and prizes. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door; 2 tickets for $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Contact: sliceofshoreview.com
