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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
SHARING HOPESUICIDE SURVIVORS When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and the 4th Tuesday of the month Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, room 107, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Join with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one through a death by suicide. An opportunity to share stories, listen and fi nd caring support. Contact: 651-784-3015 or mystjoes.me
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Centennial 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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a battle for the coveted bragging rights and to support the Invisible Wounds Project. Free with opportunities to make a donation. Contact: linolakes.us
AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 10 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: All you can eat dinner with fried cod and sides for $13. Threepiece fi sh dinner $10. Hours 4-8 p.m. on Good Friday. Contact: 651-783-0055
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
Centennial Community Band Winter Concert SUBMITTEDSUBMITTED
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 4761 North Rd. Details: Local musicians perform a variety of music from classical to contemporary. Contact: 651-482-1147 or centennial communityband.org
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
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, raffl es, 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
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ SUBMITTEDSUBMITTED
When: 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 21 and 28; 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 22 and 29; 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 23 and March 1 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local youth perform the tale of several socially awkward youngsters who fi nd joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee. Tickets $5- $10. Contact: 651-348-8578 or childrensperformingartsmn.org
‘THE HAPPINESS PLAYLIST’ WITH MARK MALLMAN When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd street, Marine on St. Croix Details: A Minneapolis mucic icon will share stories from his new book and explain how listening to uplifting songs helped him overcome a period of personal darkness. Free and all are welcome. Contact: marine communitylibrary.org ‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’ When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 (preview); 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: St. Odilia Catholic Community, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: Musical performance based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s timeless classic. Tickets $14/ adults, $10/children, students and seniors. $7 for Thursday preview and seniors only 2 p.m. on Saturday; available after mass Saturdays and Sundays and at the door. Contact: 651-415-3367 MOVIE NIGHT When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Where: Oneka Elementary School Gym, 4888 Heritage Pkwy., Hugo Details: Bring family and friends and a blanket to sit on for a free PG movie screening. Popcorn and snacks provided by the Hugo Fire Dept. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Parents must supervise. Contact: ci.hugo.mn.us/ rec ‘LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE’ When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 21 and 28, Saturdays, Feb. 22 and 29 and Thursday, Feb. 27; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Where: Century College West Theatre, 3401 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: 40 year-old play depicts members of the lesbian community in an honest, nonstereotypical way, facing challenges the lesbian community has in 1980 and still face in many respects today. The Broadway performance will premiere this year, produced by Ellen DeGeneres and others. Tickets $12 general admission in advance or at the door; $10 students. Contact: showtix4u.com/ event-details/37054
‘PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY AND PRECINCT CAUCUS - WHAT IS NEW IN 2020?’ When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Free public forum for voters to prepare for Super Tuesday featuring speakers Michael Wall, voter outreach specialist at the Offi ce of the Minnesota Secretary of State and Nick Harper, civic engagement director for LWV Minnesota. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
BELFAST COWBOYS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Nine-piece band that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with original songs and selections by Springsteen, the Stones, Joe Cocker, the Beatles, the Who, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Wilco and more. Tickets $23-$28. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org ‘THE YOUNG AND THE REST…’ When: 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts perform an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and other artists who defi ne an era and whose popularity endures. Tickets $25/ adults and $22.50/ seniors and students in advance; $30/adults and $27.50/seniors and students at the door. Contact: 651-342- 1542 or stillwater zephyrtheatre.org PRUNING TREES AND SHRUBS CLASS When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Where: Extension Barn, 2020 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Learn the basics of how to care for your woody plants so you can prune your plants like a pro. Registration required. Contact: 651-353- 4284 or ramsey mastergardeners.org BETWEEN THE LINES HISTORY SEMINARS When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Sessions will provide an understanding of why something happened, how it changed our path along with the juicy details usually left out of textbooks. Topic is “The Commanders: Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant.” $17/ resident; registration required Contact: 651-490- 4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to fi nish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded to the fi rst two teams to fi nish the puzzle. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org LASAGNA DINNER When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail N, Scandia Details: Enjoy a lasagna dinner to benefi t the Scandia food shelf, followed by dancing at the Scandia Fireman’s Ball at the Community Center, featuring the band Stimulus Package. Dinner is a free-will offering. STAND UP COMEDY SHOW When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, Dellwood Details: Annual fundraiser for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf features three comedians. Ticket $40/ person. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ages 16+. Contact: hugofoodshelf. org MOSTLY MOZART When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Classic concert performance by Valley Chamber Chorale presents Mozart’s Requiem in a new light with a full orchestra and soloists. Tickets $10-$27.50. Contact: valleychamberchorale. org EDUCATION IN SOCIETY EVENT When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 2 Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3787 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Nationally certifi ed and licensed school psychologist Dr. Jules Nolan will speak on the topic “Anxiety, Stress and Emotional Resilience: Strategies to Promote Student Wellbeing.” Free and open to the public. Contact: liberty classicalacademy.org/ education-in-society NORTHERN LIGHTS JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Exhibition features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s fi nest artists. Exhibit runs March 2-April 8. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org OUTSIDE VOICES SERIES When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Learn about the next renewable technology that is going to save the world with guest speakers Dr. Hatice Bilgic Lim, a former MCAD professor and current scientist at Medtronic and Jerry Allan, a Belwin Conservancy board member and professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. RSVP and $10 donation requested. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org SHAUN JOHNSON BIG BAND EXPERIENCE When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Emmy awardwinning crooner and lead singer of Tonic Solfa fuses big band spirit with an inventive edge. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Online: www.presspubs.com/calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
