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APRIL 16, 2019
QUAD AREA EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: SPRING WILDFLOWERS When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY
Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: 20+ local vendors showcasing unique gifts/crafts and a bake sale with homemade goodies. Contact: 651-784-7667 or gum.church
Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 will go outside to investigate all that the trees provide and even try a tasty syrup snack. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
WALDOCH GARDEN CENTER OPEN HOUSE
BIRD HIKE
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Container demonstrations, kids plant a plot, balloon artist, baby lambs, door prizes, refreshments and cookies. Contact: waldochfarm. com
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics on the 3rd Saturday of the month. See costs on city website. Free shredding. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
CENTERVILLE LIONS CADILLAC DINNER
FAT TIRE BIKING
YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY
When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 21 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Sessions covers basic riding skills and a ride on new fat tire bikes. Ages 16+. $15/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
SPRING CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Where: St. Genevieve Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: Fundraising event with prime rib dinner and raffles. Seating limited. Contact: 651-429-2140 or centervillelions.com
When: Saturday, April 27 Where: All area YMCA’s Details: National initiative is a free community open house with activities for the family themed around healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. Contact: ymcatwincities.org
NATURE PLAY When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 2 Where: Wargo Nature
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When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 10 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Watch for and listen to birds on a guided hike, and keep a list of species observed. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
SPRING EPHERMERALS WALK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 10 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Walk the trails and discuss the history, lore and ecology of woodland plants and learn about plant identification. $5/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
2ND ANNUAL BYRD FAMILY FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 Where: Golden Lake Park, Circle Pines Details: Proceeds support the Byrd Family Foundation Scholarship, awarded to Centennial High School graduating seniors who are looking to further their education at a 2-4 year institution. $25/person; kids 5 and under free. Register before May 1 and receive a T-shirt and be entered into a prize drawing. Contact: eventbrite.com
Ongoing LENTEN FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 19 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Hand-breaded cod with sides. $14/allyou-can-eat; $10/3 piece fi sh dinner. Contact: 651-783-0055
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When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual
Family Earth Day Celebration When: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Make earth art project, explore trails, listen to live music
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
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and visit the Earth Day Fair. Free. Earth Day service project 10 a.m.noon. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
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 HOW TO BE AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FINDER When: 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 Where: Vadnais Heights Public Works, 655 County Road F East Details: Learn about aquatic invasive species and how to spot them in local lakes, then join Ramsey County and VLAWMO. RSVP Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org
HALF MOON RISING: SONGWRITER SHOWCASE When: 6-11 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 Where: Ziggy’s, 132
Main St. S., Stillwater Details: First anniversary party and Nashville-style collaborative show includes 25 songwriters performing five sets. Free. Contact: ziggysmn.com
SPOTTING FAKE NEWS When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Where: Shoreview Library,4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Learn how to assess your online sources of information, including basic red fl ags, methods to factcheck articles and biases that affect the news. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
‘ANIMAL FARM’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18; 7 p.m. Friday, April 19; 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20; 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore player’s Kids and Family series performance about farm animals who drive out their master and take over the farm for themselves. Ideal for students in grades 6-12.